An Unique Dell Wasabi mini printer Gift Ideas
Remembers the film days and the tactile satisfaction of holding a paper photo in her hands-as well as the instant gratification of Polaroid prints. While that company went the way of analog, a bunch of its engineers built a pocket-sized digital printer that Dell sells as the Wasabi PZ310. One battery charge kicks out up to 20 two-by-three-inch photos that come out in seconds. No need to refill ink; its contained in the special photo paper. To print, just plug in a camera using USB or stream over Bluetooth from a cell phone. The Wasabi is available in black, pink and blue-but curiously, not green. $79 (with rebate), plus $12 for pack of 24 photo sheets;dell.com
The Dell-branded Wasabi PZ310 mini printer from Zink is now out in the market, looking for customers who could use miniature 2”x3” photo prints that one could peel and stick to willing surfaces. (Hey, you could use it to print business cards; younger people have other fun ways to use it.)
Dell says the Wasabi PZ310 uses Zink paper embedded with yellow, magenta, and cyan dye crystals. The device uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals and your photo magically appears. Zink is a descendant of the venerable Polaroid technology.
"The Dell Wasabi is the fourth product available using the ZINK Technology, with many more on the way, including those capable of making larger prints," said Wendy Caswell, President and CEO ZINK Imaging. "The Wasabi joins the growing family of Dell products, like the Inspiron Minis, that are redefining value, personalization, and customization for connected mobile lifestyles."
