This kiosk helps retailers and leisure operators capitalise on the massive category growth opportunity of prints from digital, without the need for counter staff to attend transactions or collect payments. This minimises queues and shrinkage.
Many believe that photo printing kiosks are the NEXT BIG THING in retailing. Prints fulfilled through them are enjoying phenomenal growth. Retail printing growth exceeded 300% for the year ended January 2005, according to a Photo Marketing Association report.
PrintPod Kiosks allow consumers to make their own prints from pictures taken by their mobile phones and digital cameras. No intervention by counter staff is required. PrintPod kiosks automatically collect payment from the consumer, via notes and coins (issuing change) or credit and debit cards, and are hardware ready for chip and pin.
PrintPod kiosks provide consumers with stunningly fast service, while providing retailers with a valuable source of extra revenue and profit. Their appeal is across all ages and in all retail channels. PrintPod kiosks drive extra profit AND additional footfall.
Shiraz Jessa, Group Managing Director, Watford Electronics Group comments: "Our mission has been consistent: to make IT technology accessible to all, through all channels. Clearly, this philosophy is embodied in the PrintPod kiosk. It has a unique and memorable shape, and the software is extremely simple to use. We believe that our product has the widest consumer appeal of all photo printing kiosks currently available".
The PrintPod kiosk works in less than 3ft2 of space, and uses the Print by Sony UP-DR150 Digital Photo Printer. The product is available now.
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Print Pod takes 'simply better pictures' to the Middle East
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 27 - 2005 at 08:01
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Print Pod Limited of the United Kingdom will be demonstrating its new internet connected, self service PrintPod kiosk at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) September 25th - September 29th in the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
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Retailers and agents requiring more details can visit www.printpod.co.uk or contact Watford Electronics on +44 (0)870 027 0960.About Watford Electronics Group
Formed in 1972 as a supplier to home hobbyist/designer of electronic components, the then Managing Director and now Chairman, Mr. Nazir Jessa, has created a company that endeavours to supply the latest IT products, through all channels, making IT accessible to everyone, anywhere. With a heritage of foresight and understanding that spans over 30 years, 2005 sees no change and business continues to grow, with Watford and the massive 'savastore.com' website identifying new and exciting areas of opportunity, always staying ahead of the competition.
Print Pod is a trademark of the Watford Electronics Group. All product names herein are trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective owners.
About Sony
Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and B2B markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to become a leading personal broadband entertainment company in the 21st century.
In Europe, its business division is now a leading supplier of broad horizontal communications solutions as well as magnetic and optical storage solutions. Amongst others, Sony Europe's market segment solutions and service & support packages are targeted at organisations in the Healthcare, Media, Retail, Transport and Large Venue sectors. Device components such as camera sensors and modules, displays, batteries and semiconductors are targeted at OEM manufacturers and system integrators. For more information please visit www.sonybiz.net
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, September 27 - 2005 at 08:01 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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