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Sony, Olympus display kiosks at photo show

February 24, 2002

ORLANDO, Fla. - As part of their strategies to enhance product share in the digital photo finishing sector, Sony Electronics Inc. and Olympus America Inc.flashed new kiosks before attendees at the Photo Marketing Association's annual show, currently running at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Olympus introduced its new CAMEDIA TruePrint digital printing kiosks at the show. TruePrint allows customers to make prints off a variety of digital imaging sources, including photo CDs, floppy disks, and memory sticks. The system offers photos in sizes ranging from wallet size to eight-inch by ten-inch.

The line is available in four different models, two apiece for floor-standing and countertop applications. Olympus officials said the kiosk's slim design would reduce footprints, making the system easier to integrate into retail areas.

Sony, in detailing its future digital philosophy, demonstrated its PictureStation digital photo finishing kiosk as part of its product line.

Like TruePrint, Sony's PictureStation line is designed for countertop and free-standing settings. Picture sizes range from 3 ½-inch by five-inch up to eight-by-ten and can be reproduced off a variety of sources, including CDs, PC cards, and memory sticks.

Other companies that have showcased digital kiosks at this week's show include Eastman Kodak Co. (NYSE:EK) and Polaroid Corp. (NYSE:PRD) (See story: Kodak, Polaroid go digital for PMA). The show, which began on Feb. 24, runs through Feb. 27.