HP Photosmart M627 digital camera

HP has introduced the new Photosmart M627 digital camera, a 7 megapixel model with 3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom, 2.5-inch image display on the back, and on-camera photo sharing and ordering via Snapfish. The M627 can also record video clips with sound.

The $229 digital camera should be available in September 2006 in North America.

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HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Introductin - 7 Megapixel

The easy-to-use HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera features 7-megapixels and 24x total zoom - 3x optical, 8x digital - to produce amazing-quality photos. The camera also features HP Real Life technologies, including industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal(1) and HP Design Gallery. With the new HP Design Gallery, users can easily capture and edit brilliant digital photos. This small, all-metal camera also features one-button ordering and sharing of photos with HP Photosmart Express.(2)

Key features and benefits

7-megapixels for impressive resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size;
24x total zoom - 3x optical zoom, 8x digital;
Big, 2.5-inch image display, intuitive button layout;
Compact and stylish metal camera is designed for quick one-handed shots;
On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express(2);
16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera; extra storage capacity available with optional SD card(3);
Record video clips with sound at the touch of a button;
HP Photosmart Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos.
Additional Features
HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography, making it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:

Industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal(1)
HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera - including slimming feature - no PC or software required.
HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy - users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera - up to 34 destinations, including email addresses, online albums, printers and Snapfish for ordering prints online

When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock,(3) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or emailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments
Email recipients see thumbnails of the images in the body of the email message, as well as a link to the web page where they can easily view, print and save the photos, and upload them to online albums
Optional HP Photosmart 6220 Digital Camera Dock lets user easily transfer photos to PC to print, e-mail or save, plus recharge in-camera batteries

Technical Specifications

7-megapixel resolution
3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom
Dimensions/Weight
95mm (w) x 31.7mm (d) x 62mm (h)
120 grams without battery
Support/Connectivity
USB Connectivity
USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Professional x64 edition
USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M627 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 $229.(4)
Expected to be available for purchase September 2006 in North America.

(1) For more information, please visit www.hp.com/go/noredeye.
(2) On-camera Snapfish feature available in the United Kingdom and the United States only.
(3) Not included; please purchase separately
(4) Actual price may vary.