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Dell Wasabi: Polaroid Lovers Get Their Instant Fix

021109_an_dell_wasabi.jpgEver since we heard Polaroid had started developing new digital cameras with built-in Bluetooth printers, we've all been a little antsy to get our portable printing fix. Luckily for us, Dell has stepped in to help fill in that void with their new Wasabi PZ310 Mobile Printer, just announced yesterday.

The Wasabi utilizes Zero-Ink (ZINK) tech that replaces those annoying cartridges that we seem to go through at an alarming rate each year. Instead, you get ZINK paper, with dye crystals already embedded right into the paper itself. As it feeds through the printer, specific heat signatures create picture-perfect 2x3 prints. Cool, huh?

 
 

021109_an_dell_wasabi2.jpgBecause the ZINK tech is patented, expect Polaroid to follow the same tech with their new Pogo cameras hitting shelves later this year. This means you don't need to worry so much about the ZINK tech becoming obsolete any time soon.

The Dell Wasabi is a mobile printing device that relies on Bluetooth for wireless printing, but also features a PictBridge port in case you prefer the direct printing method. Coming in 3 colors, pink, blue, and black, the Wasabi is available as of now for a reasonable price of $99.

[via Cnet]

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so cute! I wonder how much the paper costs?

posted by sweetiebox on February 11th 2009 at 12:08pm
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Zink was developed by Polaroid and the Pogo was at CES.
The print quality was terrible but the concept great. Give it time.

posted by techgirllaura on February 12th 2009 at 10:19am
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