HP Photosmart R937 Camera Review

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Cnet wrote a review on the HP Photosmart R937 and said: "Noticeable levels of noise crop up as early as ISO 200, and get significantly worse as sensitivity rises."

Camera Summary:
The HP Photosmart R937 is an 8-megapixel with a 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens and 8x digital zoom. The R937 is aimed at pocket-shooters on the go who like to organize and share a large amount of photos quickly. It features a large 3.6-inch touchscreen display which can be used to edit photos directly. It is one of the first cameras to allow users to organize photos with Microsoft Vista compatible tags. The R937 is also one of the first cameras to allow users to stitch panoramic photos and save them without using a PC. It has a street price of $299 and will be available in August of 2007 in North America.

HP Photosmart R937 News Release Excerpt:
The HP Photosmart R937 Digital Camera takes photos to the next level with a large, 3.6-inch interactive touchscreen and superior 8-megapixel resolution. Ideal for those on the go – this stylish, remarkably thin camera easily slips into a pocket or purse. Users can apply creative touches, easily organize photos with Microsoft Vista™-compatible tags, add e-mail addresses for easy sharing and create slide shows – all in the camera. In addition, the HP Photosmart R937 Digital Camera includes the latest HP Design Gallery features such as industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal,(1) pet-eye fix, slimming, HP steady photo anti-shake and HP touch-up to ensure subjects look their best.

Key Features and Benefits
• Take superior photos that can be cropped or enlarged with 8-megapixel resolution and Fujinon 3x optical zoom.
• View photos easily – indoors or out, using an energy-efficient 3.6-inch Auto-bright Display.
• Edit and organize photos directly from the easy-to-use, interactive touchscreen – no PC needed.
• Enjoy quick photo organization for easy sharing using the in-camera, Microsoft Vista™-compatible tagging feature and touchscreen menus.
• Easily add e-mail addresses or tags to the camera simply by tapping the virtual keyboard.
• Get the photo intended with HP Design Gallery’s industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal(1) and pet-eye fix.
• Slim subjects and remove blemishes – in camera – with a unique slimming feature and HP touch-up.
• Add on-camera personal touches to photos using borders, colors and effects.
• Get more detailed photos with new automatic HP steady photo anti-shake mode and HP adaptive lighting technology.
• Stitch panoramic photos and save them for viewing and easy printing – no PC necessary.
• Catch gripping action shots with minimal delay with the easy-to-use burst mode.
• Capture spontaneous memories in high-quality video with audio.
• Snap a photo and mark it for e-mail right on the display, using HP Photosmart Share.
• Includes everything needed to start taking photos right out of the box, including a long-lasting, rechargeable battery and 32 MB of internal memory.
• Effortlessly share, save and print photos, plus order prints online, using HP Photosmart
Express.
• Order brilliant prints online through Snapfish by connecting to a PC.(2)
• Microsoft Windows Vista™ ready.

Additional Features
• Meets HP’s General Specification for the Environment, which includes compliance with the EU ROHS Directive (focus: lead, cadmium, mercury, PBB, PBDE).(3)
• Spend more time shooting and sharing photos by quickly charging the HP Photosmart R937 Digital Camera’s high-capacity, lithium-ion battery in one hour or less(5) with the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for R-series cameras.(4)

Technical Specifications
• 8-megapixel resolution
• 3x optical, 8x digital zoom
• Dimensions/Weight
o 4.12 inches (w) x 1.06 inches (d) x 2.86 inches (h)
o 0.4 lbs. without battery
• PictBridge support
• JPEG (Exif 2.2)
• Support/Connectivity
o USB Connectivity
o USB-compatible PC with Windows Vista, 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64
o USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.3.9, 10.4 and later
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R937 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services. For more information regarding HP Total Care, including related terms and charges, please go to www.hp.com/support.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is $299.99.(6)
Expected to be available for purchase August 2007 in North America.

1 For more information, please visit www.hp.com/go/noredeye.
2 Snapfish availability varies by region.
3 For more information, please visit www.hp.com/environment.
4 Not included; please purchase separately.
5 Actual recharging time may vary based on level of charge remaining in the battery.
6 Actual price may vary.
 

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