And what all this technology has done , if we are to get the same product, is make picture developers out of each of us. Just as word processors have made secretaries out of each of us.
I totally thought the same way. But my smart phone has paid off at least once a month, worth the money. One month it was a quick back road onto the highway when the ramps that were open were suddenly blocked by construction. Another month, it was a lost daughter on a university campus, found her in minutes instead of hours. The camera quality is great.
After opening up our business, I finally got a cell phone. The second day I had it, the deal I made(that could only have been done with a cell phone), paid enough money to cover the cost for 2 cell phones for almost 3 years.
Consider the cost per photo of a Polaroid. With a cell phone camera they are next to nothing until you print one you like.
Consider the portability. Ever try to fit a Polaroid camera in your pocket?
Consider how many shots you get in a Polaroid film pack. Cell phone keeps shooting until the battery goes dead or the memory fills.
I love my cell phone and pocket cameras. Do you have any idea how much it would cost you and how much space it would take to store 22,000 Polaroids. They cost me a few dollars worth of HD space and I carry them around in my computer.
My HP photo printer can use batteries. Take it to the beach, plug in the memory card from your camera and start printing the picture you just took — copies for everyone!
Linguist about 11 years ago
Remember the glop you had to spread on the Polaroids to preserve them ?
Linguist about 11 years ago
Even my apps have apps !
rshive about 11 years ago
And what all this technology has done , if we are to get the same product, is make picture developers out of each of us. Just as word processors have made secretaries out of each of us.
joe piglet Premium Member about 11 years ago
I totally thought the same way. But my smart phone has paid off at least once a month, worth the money. One month it was a quick back road onto the highway when the ramps that were open were suddenly blocked by construction. Another month, it was a lost daughter on a university campus, found her in minutes instead of hours. The camera quality is great.
route66paul about 11 years ago
After opening up our business, I finally got a cell phone. The second day I had it, the deal I made(that could only have been done with a cell phone), paid enough money to cover the cost for 2 cell phones for almost 3 years.
benbrilling about 11 years ago
Consider the cost per photo of a Polaroid. With a cell phone camera they are next to nothing until you print one you like.
Consider the portability. Ever try to fit a Polaroid camera in your pocket?
Consider how many shots you get in a Polaroid film pack. Cell phone keeps shooting until the battery goes dead or the memory fills.
I love my cell phone and pocket cameras. Do you have any idea how much it would cost you and how much space it would take to store 22,000 Polaroids. They cost me a few dollars worth of HD space and I carry them around in my computer.
ellisaana Premium Member about 11 years ago
Wow, Susan, thanks! I never saw that strip before but now it’s added to my list.
The Life I Draw Upon about 11 years ago
Wouldn’t these birds have a logo with a bite out of a worm eating an apple. You know the early bird gets the iPhone 5.
JP Steve Premium Member about 11 years ago
My HP photo printer can use batteries. Take it to the beach, plug in the memory card from your camera and start printing the picture you just took — copies for everyone!
rockngolfer about 11 years ago
I used to use a Polaroid One Step to take pictures of my work.Still have some 40 year old pictures that are good as new.
cwg about 11 years ago
We all do Shoe.
firedome about 11 years ago
aren’t polaroids a problem polar bears get?