Revolve xeMini Plus

 Revolve xeMini Plus



The XeMini Plus from Revolve Electronics has a lightweight and eco-friendly design. It's easy to use and we like that you get several cables in the box. The xeMini Plus is a revolutionary charging system that will simplify your life. This system includes the xeMini charger, the xePico car charging adapter, and the cables you need to keep over 3,000 devices recharged anytime, anywhere. The xeMini has the largest built-in backup battery of any product in its class, with enough power to provide two full recharges to most smartphones. With the xeMini, you'll always have emergency power when you need it, and it can even recharge two devices at once. The xeMini Plus system is perfect for travelers, students, busy parents, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone who uses mobile electronics.

The Ultimate Freedom

Never search for an AC plug in the airport, coffee shop, or at school again! The xeMini has a custom designed 2200mAh internal battery for recharging your devices anytime, anywhere. The xeMini is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse and can carry enough power to fully recharge an iPhone or Blackberry twice without even connecting to AC power! The xeMini can recharge many digital cameras and video cameras on the go, too, so a dead battery will never cause you to miss the shot again. Plus, the xeMini's internal battery is replaceable.

The xePico car charger also offers a powerful 1.2A output, which will simultaneously charge your xeMini and up to two other devices at the same time! The high-quality USB mini and USB micro cables included in this kit provide you with connectivity to over 3,000 devices. At home or on the go, the xeMini Plus kit gives you everything you need.

Light-Assisted Power

xeMini features Revolve's Light-Assisted Power technology that uses sunlight to generate clean energy. The xeMini can capture energy from the sun, convert it to usable energy, and then store it in the internal battery backup system. By choosing to place the xeMini in the sun whenever possible and recharge your devices from the xeMini's internal battery instead of an AC outlet, you can reduce your carbon footprint. Unlike the lower-efficiency cells used in most "solar chargers" that are plastic encapsulation, the xeMini's glass-encapsulated high-efficiency cells ensure many years of use.

Never Run Out of Power Again

• Replaces existing chargers--a complete charging solution for over 3,000 devices, including cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, MP3 players, GPS navigators, digital cameras, and more.
• Powerful 2200mAh built-in battery provides multiple full recharges on the go.
• Recharge two devices at once anytime, anywhere.
• Recharge from the wall, your car, computer, or the sun!
• Retractable AC prongs that plug directly into any AC outlet--no external adapter needed.
• Exclusive Light-Assisted Power uses sunlight to constantly trickle charge the internal battery.

 

The World's First Earth-Friendly Electronics

The xeMini has been independently certified to meet the highest global safety and performance standards. Plus, it is made with cutting-edge GREEN materials and processes like:

• Recycled plastics blended with bamboo fiber
• High-efficiency glass encapsulated solar panel for years of service
• Packaging made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials
• Free of hazardous substances
• Long-lasting battery that's also replaceable

Extend Your Play/Talk Use Time

One xeMini charge gives you:
iPhone	~6.5 hours talk time
Blackberry	~8 hours talk time
TomTom ONE (3G)	~9 hours navigation time
Garmin Nüvi 200	~7.5 hours navigation time
iPod nano	~75 hours play time
iPod touch	~59 hours play time

Note: All times are approximate.

What's in the Box

xeMini universal charger and battery backup, xePico 12V car charging adapter, USB mini cable, USB micro cable, and USB data cable adapter.

Product Description

The revolutionary hybrid charging system from Revolve, the xeMini Plus is the ultimate accessory for all your rechargeable equipment from including mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras and navigation systems. Perfect for travelers, busy parents, outdoor enthusiasts, students, and more! It replaces existing chargers for over 3000 devices and includes everything you need to charge from the wall, car, computer, or sun!

Revolve Electronics xeMini Plus USB Charger and

Battery Backup with 12v Car Charger Feature

1.      Everything you need to charge from an AC outlet, your car, your computer, or sunlight

2.      Recharges over 3,000 different devices, two at a time--including the iPhone, Droid, and Blackberry

3.      Retractable AC prongs plug directly into an AC outlet--no external AC adapter needed

4.      Replaceable 2200mAh battery backup provides emergency power anytime, anywhere

5.      Made with cutting-edge green materials like recycled plastics blended with bamboo fiber

6.      Includes: Car Charger, USB Mini and Micro cables, and a USB adapter

7.      Recharge from multiple sources, including AC outlet, car, computer, or sunlight.

8.      Recharges over 3000 different devices, two at a time including the iPhone, Droid and Blackberry!

9.      Replaceable 2200mAh battery backup -­ never be without power again.

10.  Retractable AC prongs, plugs directly into an AC outlet. No external AC adapter needed!

Revolve Electronics xeMini Plus USB Charger and

Battery Backup with 12v Car Charger Specifications

The xeMini Plus is a revolutionary charging system that will simplify your life. This system includes the xeMini charger, the xePico car charging adapter, and the cables you need to keep over 3,000 devices recharged anytime, anywhere. The xeMini has the largest built-in backup battery of any product in its class, with enough power to provide two full recharges to most smartphones. With the xeMini, you'll always have emergency power when you need it, and it can even recharge two devices at once. The xeMini Plus system is perfect for travelers, students, busy parents, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone who uses mobile electronics.

The Ultimate Freedom

Never search for an AC plug in the airport, coffee shop, or at school again! The xeMini has a custom designed 2200mAh internal battery for recharging your devices anytime, anywhere. The xeMini is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse and can carry enough power to fully recharge an iPhone or Blackberry twice without even connecting to AC power! The xeMini can recharge many digital cameras and video cameras on the go, too, so a dead battery will never cause you to miss the shot again. Plus, the xeMini's internal battery is replaceable.

The xePico car charger also offers a powerful 1.2A output, which will simultaneously charge your xeMini and up to two other devices at the same time! The high-quality USB mini and USB micro cables included in this kit provide you with connectivity to over 3,000 devices. At home or on the go, the xeMini Plus kit gives you everything you need.

Light-Assisted Power

xeMini features Revolve's Light-Assisted Power technology that uses sunlight to generate clean energy. The xeMini can capture energy from the sun, convert it to usable energy, and then store it in the internal battery backup system. By choosing to place the xeMini in the sun whenever possible and recharge your devices from the xeMini's internal battery instead of an AC outlet, you can reduce your carbon footprint. Unlike the lower-efficiency cells used in most "solar chargers" that are plastic encapsulation, the xeMini's glass-encapsulated high-efficiency cells ensure many years of use.

Never Run Out of Power Again

1.      Replaces existing chargers--a complete charging solution for over 3,000 devices, including cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, MP3 players, GPS navigators, digital cameras, and more.

2.      Powerful 2200mAh built-in battery provides multiple full recharges on the go.

3.      Recharge two devices at once anytime, anywhere.

4.      Recharge from the wall, your car, computer, or the sun!

5.      Retractable AC prongs that plug directly into any AC outlet--no external adapter needed.

6.      Exclusive Light-Assisted Power uses sunlight to constantly trickle charge the internal battery.

The World's First Earth-Friendly Electronics

The xeMini has been independently certified to meet the highest global safety and performance standards. Plus, it is made with cutting-edge GREEN materials and processes like:

1.      Recycled plastics blended with bamboo fiber

2.      High-efficiency glass encapsulated solar panel for years of service

3.      Packaging made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials

4.      Free of hazardous substances

5.      Long-lasting battery that's also replaceable

Altec Lansing inMotion Air iMW725

Altec Lansing In Motion Air IMW725

At first glance, the Altec Lansing inMotion Air iMW725 wireless speaker unit ($199.95 direct) looks like an iPod dock, minus the dock. Altec Lansing decided to forgo the dock in favor of a USB dongle that streams audio wirelessly from your computer, as well as built-in Bluetooth functionality that allows for streaming from any mobile device with stereo Bluetooth or A2DP streaming capabilities. This means owners of the iPod touch and iPhone are in luck, but non-Bluetooth iPods won't work wirelessly with the speakers. A remote control is included, which can control iTunes and other media players on your computer. While it's certainly versatile, the inMotion Air distorts at high volumes and falls a bit shy of the audio quality expected from a $200 speaker system.

Design

Measuring 3.8 by 13.2 by 5.5 inches, the simple and sleek inMotion Air is portable and comes with a rechargeable battery. Most of its slanted, rectangular contour is covered in a very dark gray, rubberized material, while the front face is comprised of a gray plastic, semi-transparent grille hiding two 3-inch speaker drivers. An array of narrow silver-colored buttons along the top left of the unit includes controls for Power, Bluetooth and USB dongle pairing, Volume, Track navigation and Playback. The back panel has a recessed handle for carrying the device, and there is a slide-in storage slot for the remote control, behind which is an On/Off power switch for "long-term storage"—or whenever you don't want the battery to be used.

The remote, which measures roughly 3.8 by 1.2 by 0.3 inches, has controls for selecting the Source, Power, Volume, Track Forward/Backward, Ess (which is a stereo-enhancing sound effect I recommend leaving off), Play/Pause, Mute, and Launch, which opens up iTunes (or whatever your default player is) on your USB dongle-connected computer. Although the remote can control iTunes on your computer as well as most paired Bluetooth devices, including the iPod touch and iPhone, it's unreliable. Sometimes, it takes multiple presses to pause or skip a track, or the action is delayed a second or two—frustrating, but forgivable considering it is more or less a highly specialized, miniature universal remote.

Altec Lansing InMotion Air Wireless Speaker System.

The 'InMotion Air' (iMW725) is a wireless speaker system which uses Bluetooth, making for an unfashionable product from Altec Lansing, itself similarly unfashionable in recent years. The good news is Altec (one of the oldest audio equipment makers in the world) is in the midst of a welcome revival and it is products like the InMotion Air which are driving it.

Take the Air out of the box and there is little sign of the delights to come. It is pleasantly compact and weighs just 450g, but the retro styling is a love or hate it affair. Arguably what is more important, however, is build quality is good and Altec has eschewed the fad for glossy plastics with a hardwearing matt finish that is immune to fingerprints. Sticking to its theme the Air also forgoes touch sensitive controls for clearly labelled physical buttons. You'll find power, source/pairing, volume up, volume down, skip back and forward and pause/play along the front edge and each gives a reassuring clack when pressed.

As previously mentioned the Air isn't a dock so there's no port to charge your device, but it does mean no Apple favouritism or 'Made for iPod' licensing and more time spent focusing on the clever technologies lying inside. For those doing a double take I did just say 'clever' and I am going to talk about Bluetooth audio. You see what Altec claims is its proprietary technology transforms Bluetooth wireless audio from the mediocre, short range mess we all know into something comparable with lossless. Big talk.

To do this it uses Waves' Maxx audio algorithms to enhance the quality of the speaker output and its own 'aptX' codec which "reproduces robust sound that’s true-to-life, providing CD quality audio, regardless of file compression encoding." Obviously this latter quote is marketing fluff of the highest order, but happily it does work. No there isn't CD quality audio regardless of file compression, that's ridiculous, but the Air produces by far the best quality Bluetooth audio we've heard.

  

Altec Lansing inMotion Air (IMW725)

Seven metal (and, of course, angled) buttons run along an angled edge near the top of the inMotion Air: Power, Bluetooth/Source, Volume Down, Volume Up, Previous, Next, and Play/Pause. On the back of the unit, there’s a cozy slide-in storage area for the remote. With the remote removed, you can access a tiny On/Off switch. While this may seem like an inconvenient location, you’re meant to leave the switch in the On position unless you won’t be using the inMotion Air for an extended period of time—the system won’t even charge unless the switch is in the On position. (For everyday use, you use the aforementioned Power button on top of the unit to turn the system on and off.)

Also on the rear of the device are a port for the included AC adapter and a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) line-in jack for connecting another audio source. You can listen to only one source—Bluetooth or line-in—at a time, and you switch between the two using the aforementioned Source button. The Launch button is meant to launch the default music player on your computer. I found that it did nothing, whether paired with my Mac (via Bluetooth or the USB dongle) or my iOS devices.

The USB dongle sports a unique feature that makes it even more useful: a 3.5mm audio-out jack that lets you stream music to the inMotion Air while simultaneously listening through speakers—say, your normal computer speakers—connected to the jack. On the other hand—perhaps because of this additional input—the dongle is so large that on my MacBook Pro, it blocks the second USB port when inserted in the first.

Canon Power Shot A3300 IS (Red)

Canon  Power Shot A3300 is (red)

 Canon's A-series Power Shot lineup for 2011 consists of four models priced from $89.99 up to $179.99. Unlike with the 2010 A-series cameras, the feature mix is much better, giving you solid reasons to pick one model over another. The A3300 IS, for example, is the only model with optical image stabilization, a 5x zoom lens, and a 3-inch LCD. (It's also the only one with a 16-megapixel resolution, but that's debatably useful.). The Canon Power Shot A3300 IS has a nice feature set for the money as well as excellent photo quality. The Canon Power Shot A3300 IS offers up nice features and excellent photos while staying simple and affordable.

   

 

Technical Details

• 16.0 megapixel, with a 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm wide) with optical image stabilizer
• Record movies with 720p HD video
• Large, clear 3.0-inch LCD
• Smart Auto intelligently selects settings from 32 predefined shooting situations
• Discreet Mode disables the sound, flash and AF beam for use in quiet areas
• 16.0 megapixel
• 3.0-Inch LCD
• 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm wide)
• High-definition 720p video
• Optical image stabilizer

Wrapped in a sleek metal body, the Power Shot A3300 IS captures everything in stunning 16 Mega pixel detail. Dynamic Image Stabilizer ensures that HD movies are sharp and steady. Pocket-sized and packed with features 16.0 Megapixels A very high resolution sensor produces stunning quality images, and allows printing of very large prints or cropping the image to achieve the desired composition.28mm wide, 5x zoom lens A 28mm wide-angle view provides greater scope for wide landscapes and indoor shots, while a 5x optical telephoto function allows the user to zoom in on details and frame more creatively.

Optical Image Stabilizer An optical Image Stabilizer makes this camera's performance really stand out. Compensating for camera shake in challenging conditions such as lower light or when shooting with the longer end of the zoom range, the Image Stabilizer helps you capture images in full detail and with less blur at all times.

7.5 cm (3.0") LCD A big screen makes viewing and sharing image …

HTC Droid Incredible 2 (Verizon Wireless)

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. DROID Incredible is releasing the follow-up to the HTC DROID Incredible Thursday, April 28, the same day it unveils the Samsung DROID Charge, adding two new smartphones to its family. While the Charge – Verizon’s latest 4G phone – comes with a hefty price tag of $299.99, those who are satisfied with 3G speeds can pick up the Incredible 2 for $199.99, with a new, two-year service agreement. Other retail outlets are offering the phones at a discount price.

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).

You’ll need to sign up for a Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package if you buy the Incredible 2. Nationwide Talk starts at $39.99/month and the data package starts at $29.99. The Incredible 2 will run on Android 2.2 and feature a 4-inch display. It comes with a powerful 1GHz processor and a 3G mobile hotspot that connects up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The smartphone offers advanced personalization options, consolidated email capability and unique camera effects and filters. It’s also global-ready, operable in more than 200 countries, 125 of those with 3G speeds. Other features include rear- and front-facing cameras and integrated noise-cancellation technology.

The original Incredible was one of the hottest selling Android devices to date when it went on sale on year ago. But with Verizon Wireless already offering the 4G HTC ThunderBolt – now on sale at some outlets for under $150 – and the Samsung Charge on the way, will the Incredible 2 get lost in the shuffle?  It will be surprising if many Verizon customers choose to go with 3G smartphones considering the prices of 4G phones are already falling to comparable levels. 

The follow up to the wildly popular Droid Incredible has everything you need in a modern smartphone and more (well, except for access to Verizon’s 4G LTE network). Coming in with a 4-inch Super LCD display, the Incredible 2 also boasts an 8MP rear-camera with dual-LED flash, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, SRS WOWHD surround sound, a “next-generation” 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Android 2.2, and world-phone capabilities.

You won’t have to wait long to get ahold of an Incredible 2, the phone will be launching on the 28th of this month (two days away) for $199.99 on a two-year contract.

The Next Generation Of Incredible: DROID Incredible 2 By HTC Delivers Style And Performance To Verizon WirelessBASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon Wireless and HTC today announced that DROID Incredible 2 by HTC, exclusively from Verizon Wireless, will be available beginning April 28 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

DROID Incredible 2 by HTC follows in the footsteps of the popular DROID Incredible by HTC and features the Android™ 2.2 platform, a crisp 4-inch super LCD display, next-generation 1 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® processor and 3G Mobile Hotspot that can connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Equipped with the hallmark HTC Sense™ experience, DROID Incredible 2 by HTC offers advanced personalization options, consolidated email capability and unique camera effects and filters. With its sleek, all-black design, DROID Incredible 2 by HTC combines functionality and speed into one stylish package. DROID Incredible 2 by HTC is a global-ready Android smartphone, allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speeds.

Additional features include:

8.0-megapixel main camera with dual LED flash
1.3-megapixel front facing camera
720p HD video capture plus DLNA® to share multimedia content with a compatible TV
Adobe® Flash® Player
SRS WOWHD™ surround sound
Automatic face detection for more accurate pictures
Integrated noise-cancellation technology
Verizon Wireless customers that purchase DROID Incredible 2 by HTC will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access and an unlimited smartphone data plan is $29.99 for monthly access. Verizon Wireless customers traveling outside of the United States should contact Verizon Wireless’ global customer support team at 1-800-922-0204 before embarking on their trip to ensure their phones have the right features for global usage.

Logitech releases Keyboard Case for iPad 2 with Zagg

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). The Logitech Keyboard Case for the iPad 2 does exactly what it promises, offering a highly portable Bluetooth keyboard for use with an iPad; however, it's a better keyboard than it is a case. The Keyboard Case for iPad 2 will be available sometime in April

 The Logitech Keyboard Case is made of precision-cut aircraft-grade aluminum and features military-grade, high-density padding. The protective case wraps around the iPad 2 to cover the screen and sides. So you can go from Face Time® to e-mail in no time, the Logitech Keyboard Case offers a flexible, folding hinge, which makes it easy to place your iPad 2 in either portrait or landscape mode. And for your convenience, the Logitech Keyboard Case uses Bluetooth® connectivity to pair the included wireless keyboard quickly and easily and the keyboard charges over USB, so you never need to worry about replacing batteries.

  Just lik ClamCase, Logitech now also brings a keyboard case for Apple’s tablet. However,  the latter works with iPad 2. This might be a new name for iPad 2 keyboard cases in the market but Logitech Keyboard case for iPad 2 is actually ZAGGmate for iPad 2 which is provided by Logitech too.

• Precision-cut aircraft-grade aluminum.
• Military-grade high density padding.
• Supports both portrait and landscape made.
• QWERTY keyboard.
• Connects with iPad 2 via bluetooth.
• Charges over USB.

 Logitech has recently introduced its new Keyboard Case that specially designed for Apple iPad 2. It comes with smart and sleek design that provides type-and-go convenience and style to use the iPad 2 at any time, any place.
 

The Logitech Keyboard Case utilizes the Bluetooth technology for quick connecting between the wireless keyboard and the iPad 2. Users can charge the keyboard over the USB cable, so they never worry about replacing the batteries. The Keyboard Cases is flexible enough to cover the iPad 2′s screen and allows to folding hinge, so users can make it easy to place their iPad 2 in portrait or landscape mode. Also the Keyboard Case is crafted from precision-cut, aircraft-grade aluminum, and inside edges are lined with high-density padding to protect the iPad 2 from scratch or drop.The Logitech Keyboard Case will be available in April 2011 for a suggested retail price of $99.99.

 

Logitech has collaborated with ZAGG to launch the new iPad 2 Keyboard Case. It is actually the re-branded and re-designed version of ZAGG’s ZAGGmate. The device doubles as a protective case for transport, but quickly converts to hold the iPad 2 either horizontally or vertically. Weighing 12.8 ounces, the iPad 2 Keyboard Case also incorporates a 510mAh battery, which is good for “several weeks” of normal use without charging. Each purchase comes equipped with a Quickstart guide, four optional rubber feet and a micoUSB cable for charging. The Logitech iPad 2 Keyboard Case by ZAGG will be available in April for $100 a pop.

Still some people think that the biggest fault in an iPad is its ‘virtual keyboard’. While many iPad users do not find it difficult to use, but still a large number of people just prefer to press the real buttons when they type. Logitech has come up with a solution.

Logitech has come with a new case for the iPad 2. Logitech incorporates Bluetooth keyboard into the case itself. Bluetooth keyboards for the iPad have been around for a while now, but lugging one around in addition to your iPad and iPad case seems like a bit of a hassle. For those who prefer to type on real, three dimensional buttons, the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 ($100) combines the keyboard and case into one sleek aluminum attachment. The case won’t do much to protect the back of your iPad, but the soft padding inside will keep your screen protected and scratch-free.The Keyboard Case for iPad 2 will be available sometime in April.

 A new iPad keyboard case has been unveiled by Logitech made in collaboration with ZAGG. The smart, sleek, convenient and stylish keyboard is specifically designed for the iPad 2. The new keyboard case called the ZAGGmate is made of aircraft grade aluminum and has military grade and high-density padding. It also has a protective case that covers the screen as well as the sides. The device also offers a flexible, folding hinge, which makes it easy to place your iPad 2 in either landscape or portrait mode.
For the convenience of users, the Logitech Keyboard Case uses Bluetooth connectivity to pair the included wireless keyboard quickly and easily and the keyboard charges over USB, so replacing batteries would not be a concern any more. The case is priced at $99.99 and will be available in the United States from April 2011.

If your iPad stops responding to keyboard key presses in apps like Notes and Safari, you can use the steps below to try to resolve the issue. Test the keyboard between each step to see if functionality is restored.

Power your keyboard off, and then back on, using the power switch at the top left of the keyboard  Charge the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad completely. Restart your iPad 2 by pressing and holding the Home and Lock buttons together until the screen goes blank. Then, wait for the iPad 2 to reboot.

Logitech is going to gladden all the Apple iPad 2 with its multi functional keyboard case. It is not just an attractive case for your iPad but with a keyboard placed inside. This new case does not only protect but also carries a stand along with a keyboard. This Logitech Zaggmate Keyboard Case does look like it is made of aluminum and lets you stand up the iPad 2 in two different modes: portrait and landscape. This Keyboard Case can be recharged via USB and can be connected to iPad via Bluetooth

 One more positive feature of the Keyboard Case is its thickness, reaching just .54 inches. Thus, it will not make your iPad 2 heavier or expand it in sizes. This rather useful device is a result of cooperation of two companies: Logitech and Zagg. Logitech takes the responsibility for marketing, production and distribution of the case, and Zagg, in its turn, produces a similar case (with or without the keyboard). Zagg is rather popular with its production of screen protectors for numerous gadgets. The price for its great device is $100 and we can state that at present it is the only device that carries out three functions at one time: case stand, and keyboard.

HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One C310a

Access customizable apps from an intuitive HP TouchSmart screen to print the web content you want. Produce impressive photos and documents, print and share wirelessly anywhere in your house and print from anywhere, anytime, using HP ePrint.

Save up to 50% on paper costs with automatic two-sided printing. Keep control of your energy costs too—and help to protect the environment—with this ENERGY STAR qualified all-in-one. Get up to three times more black printed pages and two-and-a-half times more color printed pages with optional high-capacity replacement ink cartridges.

Experience the freedom to print how you want, when you want. You can even print directly from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, since the printer supports AirPrint—Apple’s next-generation Wi-Fi print architecture that dramatically simplifies printing by completely eliminating printer drivers. Enjoy complete connectivity with this advanced but easy-to-use all-in-one. View, edit and print photos—scan prints and make quick color copies too—via the large HP TouchSmart screen; intuitive touch controls guide you all the way. Connect wirelessly or via Ethernet, print from your iPhone or iPad, and even access Snapfish.com directly from the HP TouchSmart screen.

 

Setup of this printer is incredibly simple. Without looking at the instructions or quick-start document, opened the box, took out the printer, removed all of the tape and plastic that protects the printer during shipment, installed the print cartridges, popped paper into the main paper tray and photo paper into the photo tray, and then turned on the printer. There's a first-time configuration, which the printer runs automatically, that takes about 6 minutes to complete. After following simple prompts on the bright, built-in touchscreen display, finally got to the point where needed to enter my network passphrase. The printer joined the network, and  ready to rock and roll.

 put together a short video that shows the printer in action,  won't go into too much detail about what it can do other than summarize it here. First, there are a number of Print Apps that can be downloaded and installed directly on the printer. With the Print Apps, you don't have to even start up your computer or iOS device getting a map, recipe, news or weather report is as simple as calling up the Print App on the touchscreen, and then tapping a print button when you need a hard copy.

The next cool feature is the zero-configuration printing capability. On a Mac, you still need to add the printer using the Print & Fax System Preference, but there's no need to install drivers or software unless you want additional functionality like scanning, copying and the like.  love to see Apple add the capability for these printers to be automatically added to the list of available printers on the Mac. On iOS devices, the printer just shows up in the list of available printers. Since sharing an old HP Deskjet 6840 printer from my Mac using three existing "printers" on iOS -- the Deskjet 6840, PDF to Dropbox and PDF to my Mac. The new Photosmart printer just showed up in the list of printers on the network available to my iPad and iPhone, with no configuration required.

The final big feature is the ability to print from virtually anywhere. Each ePrint-enabled HP printer has its own email address. Once you register the printer online, any Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text, PDF or image (JPG, PNG and other formats) file can be emailed to the unique email address, and within a short amount of time, it will print on your printer.  could see where this could be useful for someone like my mother, who refuses to use a computer of any type.  could send emails to her with pictures, recipes or just a nice message, and they'd show up on her printer for her to pick up and read.

About the only thing you can't currently print from email are web pages, but HP says that they're working on dedicated solutions to support printing web pages from mobile devices. There is a maximum attachment size for the print from email feature -- currently that's 5MB per email.

impressed with how the iPhone and iPad worked with this printer. When  printed from Pages, for example, the printer "knew" that I wanted to print it out on standard 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper. Printing a photo from the Photo Library, the printer grabbed photo paper from the photo tray. Very cool.  plan on being very sneaky and showing my wife how to print photos and other documents from her iPad and iPhone, so maybe she'll decide we need to get an ePrint printer for Christmas.

While  tested just the C310a e-All-in-One printer, there are 10 other Deskjet and Officejet printers that support the same functionality, and HP says that they will be announcing more ePrint printers in the future. The D110a is a bit slower than the C310 I tested, but for $69 after mail-in rebate, just about anyone can afford the power of printing from any device and any location.

Take a look at the video for other comments and to see how the HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One C310a printer works.  for those watching from iPad / iPhone / iPod touch.)

Get wireless access to the web and customizable apps—the intuitive HP TouchSmart screen makes it easy. Print from anywhere, any time, with any device, using HP ePrint.