Mobiles are becoming all about compact functionality. To keep up with competitors offering portable mini Polaroid printers for phones and digital cameras, Tomy Ciao has introduced their latest model TIP-521 Digital Camera with a built-in printer.
This is a printer that doesn’t use ink, and works similar to a full color Polaroid. The camera sports a 5 mega-pixel capability, a 2.48M LCD display and utilizes a SD/SDHC memory card slot. It is scheduled for launch the end of November.
Polaroid-Style Digital Cameras
Tomy Ciao TIP-521 Prints on the Spot
Trend Themes
1. Compact Functionality - The trend of compact functionality in mobile devices opens up opportunities for innovative products like the Tomy Ciao TIP-521 Digital Camera with a built-in printer.
2. Portable Mini Printers - The trend of portable mini printers for phones and digital cameras creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies like Tomy Ciao to introduce innovative models like the TIP-521.
3. Inkless Printing - The trend of inkless printing presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop innovative printing technologies like the one used in the Tomy Ciao TIP-521 Digital Camera.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Devices - The trend of compact functionality in mobile devices creates opportunities for companies to introduce innovative features like built-in printers.
2. Photography - The trend of portable mini printers for phones and digital cameras creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the photography industry to develop innovative products.
3. Printing - The trend of inkless printing opens up opportunities for companies in the printing industry to develop innovative printing technologies that offer convenience and cost savings.