Though the technology is changing fast but still printers are in the era where there design is still prone to be large, bulky rectangular box like widgets that are supposed to occupy a major portion of your furniture is finally going to end. LG electronics one of the largest consumer electronics manufacturer worldwide has launched a new portable pocked sized photo printer named as LG PD233 for the Indian market.
This new device will offer their users a freedom of printing the photo anywhere, anytime. Looking at pictures on a smartphone screen is fun but sometimes you just can’t beat having a real print in your hand and for what this device is meant for.
Coming towards it’s technical details and specifications, the main starring feature of this device is the portability which can be measured from it’s overall weight and dimensions. This device weighs only 212 gram and measures 72.4 x 120.9 x 24 mm in terms of overall dimensions which enable the user to carry it anywhere without any physical problem. The size of this device will easily fit inside the user palm and the weight does not make your hand pain a lot.
The printer supports 2×3 inch prints, which is 1/4th of the regular 4×6 prints that you’d put inside a photo album or a frame. The device supports both Bluetooth and NFC technologies, and uses an inkless printing technology from Zink, which claims to “preserve images longer”. This technology eliminates the need for expensive ink cartridges. In comparison with conventional printing processes, Zink’s inkless paper system is claimed to preserve images longer and produce less smearing images.
The pocket photo printer from LG gets connected to devices like smartphones, tablets, etc., via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or NFC, and lets users print their photos anywhere, anytime.
All what users have to do is just download the LG Pocket photo app and get the clicks printed smartly. It is powered by a 500 mAh Li-polymer battery with which, the printer claims to offer 25 prints per charge.
Brief summary of LG PD233
- Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth support
- Compatible with Android and iOS
- 500 mAh Li-Polymer battery
- 25 prints per charge
- 212 gram weight
- 72.4 x 120.9 x 24 mm dimensions
The price of this portable printer is Rs 14,990 and it will be soon available for sale on all the leading online retailers as well as the distributors across the nation.