Tomy's printer-equipped Xiao digital camera hits Japan

We already caught a brief glimpse of Tomy's Zink printer-equipped Xiao digital camera earlier this month, but with the Friday release date now upon us, we finally have a few more details about the would-be Polaroid successor. That includes word of a price for both the camera (¥34,800, or just under $370), and the paper you'll need to actually print photos which, at ¥880 (or about $9) for 20 sheets, likely won't have you plastering your walls with the 2x3-inch shots, even though they do actually have adhesive backs. Interestingly, you can also use the camera to print photos from any IrDA-equipped cellphone, but unfortunately not via WiFi or Bluetooth, which would be a tad more welcome. If that's got you intrigued, you should have a slightly easier time picking one up when it launches internationally next spring, although by then it'll likely also be competing with Polaroid's own Zink-equipped camera.

[FLaSHBaCK @ Nov 26th 2008 6:09PM]

Kinda cool, but kinda useless.

[domoPod @ Nov 26th 2008 6:49PM]

not really useless in japan. if you go, you would see billions of hot japanese girls in little photobooths. im telling you theres something about japanese girls and photobooths.

[Lowest Ranked @ Nov 26th 2008 7:12PM]

Oh, thats what those booths are for...

[sarah @ Nov 26th 2008 8:46PM]

Oh, thats what those stains in the booths are...

[Aguiluz @ Nov 26th 2008 6:22PM]

IRDA?

Man, those where the times where I have to point two devices to each other to send pictures from a Nokia 3650 to my first laptop. I haven't used IRDA since, like, 3 years ago.

[BJ is Gooder @ Nov 26th 2008 6:26PM]

I still don't think this could take the place of Polaroid - just because it performs the same basic function doesn't mean it will have the same appeal.
Have you ever noticed that Polaroids just plain make people look better? It's a semi-scientific fact.

[Fusion Fuzo 05 - Mr Professional @ Nov 26th 2008 6:26PM]

FUGLY but very NICE, I want this baby now

Professional
Fusion Fuzo

[Anonymouse coward @ Nov 26th 2008 6:32PM]

Professional Fusion Fuzo 05!?!? WTF!?

[Shockie @ Nov 26th 2008 6:48PM]

"Professional Fusion Fuzo 05!?!? WTF!?"

Exactly my thoughts.

[fanthem @ Nov 26th 2008 7:15PM]

@Fusion Fuzo

You seem to use the word fugly alot. Did many girls refer to you as that and it just stuck hearing it over and over?

[Fusion Fuzo 05 - Mr Professional @ Nov 26th 2008 7:15PM]

Yeah I am a highly skilled professional at what I do.

Thanks for your interest, it's nice to know people have an interest in me.

Thanks

Kind Regards
Professional
Fusion Fuzo

[Fusion Fuzo 05 - Mr Professional @ Nov 26th 2008 7:23PM]

fanthem, Not really when I first came to this site 2006 everyone was saying it on Engadget and Gizmodo. Its now one of my favorite 3 words, so can't help myself. SO SORRY IF I UPSET ANYONE.

Fusion Fuzo

[DaKingsta @ Nov 26th 2008 9:34PM]

Fusion Fuzo 05 - Mr Professional
http://www.engadget.com/profile/2262543/
Member Since Nov 20th, 2008

huh.

[waterboy99troop @ Nov 26th 2008 11:54PM]

you've upset Jesus, Allah, Buddah, and Superman at the same time... sorry is not going to cut it...

[Fusion Fuzo 05 - Mr Professional @ Nov 27th 2008 12:19AM]

@ DaKingsta

Well heres some links to my older profiles, I have had 5 in total starting in 2006

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Theres more profiles DaKingsta
Just type ''Fusion'' OR Fusion ''Fuzo'' on google for more of my older profiles

NICE, to see people are interested in my commenting history on this site.

Thanks For Your Interest
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[OCEAN 'CLAK' 20th @ Nov 26th 2008 6:50PM]

i like it, my iphone's better no need for paper to view photo's, steve jobs is proud of me

[FLaSHBaCK @ Nov 26th 2008 6:56PM]

dude, just get the fuk out no one likes you. keep your gay ass apple comments to yourself unless they're relevent.

[FLaSHBaCK @ Nov 26th 2008 6:59PM]

@clak

[happy_penguin @ Nov 26th 2008 8:43PM]

Clak is a clunt.

[jim @ Nov 26th 2008 9:10PM]

i guess you really mean "YOU". this decision "you" have passed down to us mere mortals is so greatly -oops: here are the thought police at my door,WE love the emporer!!

[noodleman @ Nov 26th 2008 7:13PM]

Ok, so how long until I can buy a camera that prints video?

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/12/ge-researchers-create-printable-flexible-oleds/

[Lowest Ranked @ Nov 26th 2008 7:16PM]

Reminds me of that crappy Polaroid i-Zone from a few years ago that printed onto stickers which looked more like band-aids.

[digitallysick @ Nov 26th 2008 7:39PM]

I think the idea is wonderful, i've noticed people don't print photos anymore they just keep them online , or on the pc. People don't seem to have photoalbums like they used too in my days. So i think this is perfect, i would buy one

[OCEAN 'CLAK' 20th @ Nov 26th 2008 7:42PM]

i agree

[Harrison @ Nov 27th 2008 12:16AM]

@ clack...

Wait...I thought you just said this idea sucked.

[Jack @ Nov 28th 2008 7:59PM]

Hum. I dont think this printer-equipped camera have any advantage and purpose in daily life. As we all are used to store our photos in PC and online photo.
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