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Article: HP Photosmart A618.
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- Computer Act!ve
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- November 23, 2006
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Byline: Simon Williams
HP Photosmart A618
Could HP's Photosmart A618 be the first of a new breed of wide-mouthed photo printers?
Having a small, portable printer that can create real-life snaps from memory cards or a digital camera has complemented the boom in digital photography. The question is, where do manufacturers go from here?
HP thinks the answer lies in producing larger prints and the Photosmart A618 can print 7x5in (18x13cm ) photos, as well as the more common 6x4in (15x10cm) type.
To do this, the printer has to be a little wider than earlier models but other than that, the mini-toaster design is pretty similar. ...