The Canon Selphy ES1

By Jerry Liao
INQUIRER.net
Last updated 06:02pm (Mla time) 08/19/2007


Strengths:
1. Weight: 4.4 lbs; Dimensions: 7.8 in x 4.4 in x 7 in; Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi black and color.
2. Full PictBridge and Direct Print support; Dye Sublimation Photo Printer; Built-in carrying handle.
3. Range of creative options includes fun design layouts, including calendars, albums, and speech bubble templates.
4. Connection: IrDA, PictBridge, USB; Borderless printing; Uses DIGIC II Image Processor; tilt-up 2.5" colour LCD.
5. Print Speed: 4" x 6" borderless in 69 seconds; Expansion slots: 1 CompactFlash Card, 1 Memory Stick, 1 SD Memory Card
6. Software included: Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint.

Weaknesses:
1. Retractable USB cable too short.
2. Optional Bluetooth.
3. Having to buy new cartridges all the time.

The Bottomline:
The portability and quality offered by Canon Selphy ES1 is simply awesome. It's easy to operate and has a sleek and stylish vertical design. An intuitive user interface displays helpful information on battery levels and the amount of ink and media remaining. It makes a great companion to compact cameras and a photo printer that is definitely worth a look.