Written on May 30, 2008 – 9:04 am | by Bogdan Alex |

Photographs sure came a long way. You can store many digital photos on memory cards, DVDs and other devices make those snapshots last for many years, but what if you want to go nostalgic and use paper again? Would you buy a sophisticated printer and use expensive ink cartridges? Or maybe you’d go to a photo shop? Don’t even bother! Just get yourself a Polaroid Pogo pocket printer and a good supply of special photo paper.

The Polaroid Pogo prints 2" x 3" size pictures with sticker backs that are small enough to look good even with the resolution provided by most cellphone cameras. Moreover, the Pogo is wireless and inkless, and weighs only 8 oz.

If your cellphone, compact or DSLR camera supports Bluetooth connectivity, you can print directly from it, without the need to download pics in the PC. The Pogo prints a photo in full color in about 60 seconds. The printer is inkless because it uses Zink photo paper which is covered in heat-activated crystals. This technology is a huge improvement over the old Polaroid snaps which were prone to smearing, as Zink photos are now waterproof, tear-proof, and smear-proof. The printer works both with a battery or with the charging cable.

The Pogo is expected to cost $149, and special promotions will be launched at Target and Best Buy.