Ricoh's R4 returns blue-clad

by Ryan Block, posted Apr 30th 2006 at 5:16AM

Yeah, we know, we know, we're not into covering colorized model re-releases. And we're by no means letting Ricoh off the hook for simply re-releasing their R4 in another color -- ahem, Mystic Blue -- a few months down the line, presumably to drum up sales and attract attention. But we do have to admit that it's especially uncharacteristic for this particular camera maker; besides, are you really able to resist such a tiny camera with a 7.1x optical zoom, even in that kinda ug pseudo Yves Klein blue? Didn't think so. And no, you won't find it on their US site, which happens to be so grossly out of date the figure we're using to estimate the last time it was updated is years.

Filed under: Digital Cameras

Tags: color, r4, ricoh

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Intrepid @ Apr 30th 2006 6:15AM

Hang on. This isn't innovation!!!! Apple made the worlds first coloured device with the iPod mini. Everyone in the universe knows that! Damn you Ricoh!

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paris @ Apr 30th 2006 7:07AM

I think the award for most pointless rereleases should go to Nintendo and their gameboy/nds lineup.

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Dave B @ Apr 30th 2006 7:25AM

To #1 above...I think we can thank Palm for this innovative trend. Let's not forget the Pa, Vx Claudia Schiffer edition!

http://www.palm.com/us/company/pr/2000/080100.html

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Dave B @ Apr 30th 2006 7:29AM

Sorry for the typo...

To #1 above...I think we can thank Palm for this innovative trend. Let's not forget the Palm Vx Claudia Schiffer edition!

http://www.palm.com/us/company/pr/2000/080100.html

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Intrepid @ Apr 30th 2006 7:54AM

It's ok. I was just doing the work for the Apple Fanboys. I spend so much time proving them wrong, and I just wondered what spouting incorrect information all the time must really feels like.

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Free The Flash @ Apr 30th 2006 2:40PM

This looks awesome! I'd order it if their website wasn't so out of date.

What a shame!

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