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Kodak Introduces Latest Products for Socially Savvy Consumers
Monday 30. August 2010 - Offerings include New EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera, 10-inch PULSE Digital Frame, and PLAYTOUCH Video Camera
Eastman Kodak Company today introduced three new additions to its award-winning consumer product portfolio. Kodaks latest camera, digital frame and pocket video camera make it easy for consumers to share and relive lifes moments with family and friends.
KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera with Exclusive Share Button
The new KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera is the worlds thinnest* 5X optical zoom digital camera and the ultimate social networking accessory for people who love to share their pictures. With Kodaks exclusive Share Button, consumers can tag pictures and videos directly on the camera for effortless uploading to popular social networking sites including FACEBOOK, KODAK Gallery, FLICKR, ORKUT and YOUTUBE. Pictures can also be tagged to email and to send to any KODAK PULSE Digital Frame.
In addition to its sleek, modern and stylish design, the KODAK EASYSHARE M590 boasts advanced features including Kodaks Face Recognition feature that makes it simple for consumers to find and share the pictures they want, and Kodaks Smart Capture feature that helps them take better pictures automatically. Kodaks Share Button gives consumers the ability to share pictures to multiple destinations at once; when they connect the camera to their computer, their pictures are automatically sent to the tagged destinations, saving valuable time and effort.
The KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera will be available this fall for $199.95 U.S. MSRP in silver, red, purple and blue at major retailers and Kodak.com.**
KODAK PULSE Digital Frame
Kodak is also introducing a larger size for its popular and award-winning KODAK PULSE Digital Frame. With all the features of Kodaks current 7-inch PULSE Digital Frame, including Wi-Fi connectivity and a customizable email address, the 10-inch PULSE Frame is the perfect gift for the holiday season. The KODAK PULSE Digital Frame makes it easy for consumers to keep their frames fresh with new pictures and share with family and friends. Pictures can be emailed directly to the PULSE Frame from mobile phones, computers and any device with email capability. It also connects to FACEBOOK and KODAK Gallery photo albums, offers easy set-up with no software to install, and has an intuitive touchscreen interface. The KODAK PULSE Frame also features an ENERGY STAR qualified power adapter, mercury-free panel and programmable on-off settings to control power consumption.
The new 10-inch KODAK PULSE Digital Frame will be available this fall for $199.95 U.S. MSRP at major retailers and Kodak.com.
KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera
Kodak is also announcing a sleek and stylish addition to its award-winning digital video camera portfolio. The pocket-size KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera features a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen so consumers can easily glide through their HD videos with the swipe of a fingertip. With new on-camera editing and Kodaks exclusive Share Button, the PLAYTOUCH Video Camera makes it easy for consumers to share their favorite moments with friends and family in full 1080p HD.
Complementing its unique design, the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera boasts an array of features to help consumers capture their memories with clarity and precision, including built-in image stabilization, LCD glare shield, and an external microphone jack. To make sharing videos simpler, the PLAYTOUCH Video Camera has a built-in USB arm and Kodaks Share Button lets consumers tag videos and pictures directly on the camera for automatic upload to YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK once they connect the camera to the computer.
The KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera will be available in Smoke Gaze (Black), Chrome, Wine Country (Magenta), Cabana (Orange) and Spa Blue (Teal) for $229.95 U.S. MSRP this fall at major retailers and Kodak.com.**
* Worlds thinnest 5X optical zoom digital camera as of July, 2010
** Colors and availability may vary by region