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Summary: Sorry I bought it
Review: I am sorry I bought this camera. It is not that simple to use. The camera comes with no instructions. In order to troubleshoot the set-up you must visit the Polaroid website. The camera must be hooked up and on before you can turn on your computer. Also the play mode is delayed @ 1.5 seconds. Polaroid should stick to making instant cameras!!!!!!
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Summary: Wanna see if Digital Photography is right for you?
Review: If you are unsure that you will use a digital camera and just want to see what all the fuss is about, this is the camera for you. Wifey and I had been kicking around the idea of getting a digital camera for a while, but the pile of "toys we don't play with anymore" was too large to warrant buying something expensive on a lark. We shopped around and found the Polaroid didn't have all the bells and whistles that we'd read about in all the gizmo magazines, but it didn't carry that price either. I don't think that two days has gone by without us using it in some way. If you run on line auctions or post pictures to a web site this little guy will do everything you need. Need something to e-mail pictures to grandma? You can even hook it up to a TV with the included cables and run a slideshow for the family. The software it comes with is fairly easy to use and setup was a breeze. The serial connection is quite a bit slower than USB, but for the price there are really no complaints. Like I said before, if you want to try out digital photography and see of it's a fit for you pick up this camera. Try it for a year until the mega pixel guys come down in price. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: polaroid 640 digital camera
Review: I have really enjoyed using this camera, for an inexpensive camera it is fun to use, easy to download onto the computer and cheap to maintain.
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Summary: Bad resolution and Technical problems
Review: 1- Its slow 2- Resolution is aweful. Looks like snow on the pictures its so bad 3- Its very slow to show what picture you are going to take in the LCD monitor. So don't breath or move if your planning on setting up a shotIt should of had a USB cable also...and PS for those using Photoshop I suggest you upload to that program, much faster So, needless to say it was turned back in a hurry. Don't let its price attract you, buy quality and you will get quality.
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Summary: Nice Camera with some limitations
Review: I bought this camera knowing that it was a low end model so I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the pictures are. They are perfect for the web and email but not worth a hoot for printing. Don't bother. It took me two days to figure out that the serial cable was just not completely plugged into the hole in the camera, I almost threw it out the window before I pushed the connecter hard and heard it finally snap into place. I'm dissappointed that there are no NT drivers so I can hook it up to my laptop. I'd buy it again. Definitely get the 8MB memory card. You can store 44 pics at the highest resolution (640x480). That's great!
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Summary: Use 3 days to trouble shoot the connecting the serial cable
Review: When I got this camera,it is nice looking and worth buying. I took many nice pictures. One day,the memory is full and I want to upload the photos to my computer. Problems came! I tried to disconnect my mouse and plug in the serial cable. I installed the software and connect the serial cable.I couldn't success,a dialogue box came out saying it was not connected correctly.I kept on trying for 3 days with different ways upload and download the software and checked many many times for the connection of the serial cable.It was failed until now. I don't want to give up.If anybody knows the problem,please help and post it to amazon and let me know. It was a present from my mother.She brought it in Amazon and send it to Hong Kong for me.The customer support here couln't answer my question.I don't want her to be disapointed. Thank you very much! Why didn't polaroid use an USB insted of a serial port?
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Summary: How an unhappy customer became happy !
Review: Please read my previous review.My problem was that Polaroid didn't send a serial cable ,and I had to make one. In my previous review you will find in details how did I manage to make one. Now Polaroid sent me a replacement cable.(I am living in Egypt ,and Polaroid is not having any service centers nearby).Thank you Polaroid
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Summary: Unhappy customer
Review: I purchased the camera from auctions for 172.5$.I received it in three days in Egypt,and was surprized with the fast delivery.I took photos they were nice ,and then the nightmare started.I only wanted to download the pictures!I connected the cables,and no way.The pc was not detecting the camera.I checked the cable with an avometer and pins 2,3,5 were connected ,no problem.I contacted Polaroid,they promised to send another cable and they didn't.I looked to the connector and it was looking innocent,just it was not like any connector I saw.I suspected that the connector is having a missing pin!I checked the camera and I didnt find any connector inside it was just a hole.I tried to buy a thin stereo connector but I could'nt find one,so I bought a handsfree for Motorolla cellular phone cd 520 ,I cut the connector and I welded it to an RS232 connector( I used to be a hardware engineer )with pin assignment from top 3,5,2 and finally it worked! The camera is wounderful taking wounderful pictures ,not consuming batteries,and adequate resolution.Consider buying a 8MB memory card (which will give you a max storage of only 45 photos in the best mode)Just the technical support is very bad in Polaroid.Thanks god that I have technical background.
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Summary: One Great Affordable Camera
Review: I purchased this camera in February of 2000, and I have already taken hundreds of pictures! I think it takes decent pictures and is an excellent camera for beginners. I have some advice for anyone looking at getting this camera, #1, buy rechargeable batteries and a charger. I spent about $20 on a charger that came with 4 batteries and an additional pack of 4 batteries, and I haven't had any trouble since. #2, if possible, buy a larger memory card. The 2 meg will get you fine, but the 8 would be really nice for me right now! #3, get the adapter for the memory. This way you won't have to fiddle with the cables and ac adaptor, my serial cable went out already and had to be replaced.. Heavy use! The reason I give this a 4 and not a 5 star rating is because of the resolution. While it does take nice pictures, the print output is really only the best on the highest resolution, and the prints are small (4x6). I would say this camera is best for taking small pictures or for web/email use. Overall I think you will enjoy the freedom of a digital camera, and this one is an affordable option for many people.
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Summary: This camera is good for starters
Review: If your intention is just to take quick shots and send your friends and relatives pictures through e-mail, or even to post "not-so-sophisticated" images on your web page, then this camera is for you. These were the steps I took to begin taking great pictures: (1) Take the stuff out of the box. (2) Put the batteries in the camera and set the date. (3) Install the PhotoMAX software in the PC. (4) Take pictures. (5) Load pictures into PC using software and save images as .jpg files. (6) Send friends and family pictures through e-mail. It's that simple! The only downside I see with this product is the annoying green indicator light in the viewfinder. And this camera doesn't really do well with close-up shots. You have to be at least three feet away. Also only use the video screen when you are using the AC adapter. If you don't, then your batteries will drain fast. Bottomline is I am happy with this product and I got my money's worth.
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