Photosmart 8886 Camera Dock for HP Photosmart Digital Cameras

Manufacturer: Hp (hewlett-packard)
Model: C8886A
: Number of User Reviews: 8

Reviewed by: raybird from OR on Dec 22, 2003
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Experience: 20 Days

Strengths: This product is for anyone. New to Digital or old. Press one button and your transfering images. It is so easy!

Weaknesses: none found currently

Summary: Being new to the Digital Camara world I have really enjoyed this camara dock. It was so easy to hook up. Put your camara on and it is like magic! Also, it has rechargable batteries and comes with a remote for hook up to your T.V. for preview away from home.

Reviewed by: kilokg on Apr 26, 2004
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Experience: 5 Days

Strengths: I have only had the product a few days,but it seems to be functioning as advertised.

Weaknesses: none yet.

Summary: The documentation was clear and easily understood. Set up was very easy. It is a nice addition to my desktop, allowing me to store my camera in a safe place without taking up much space. Pictures download nicely and quickly(I also use an HP printer). Everything interfaces well.

Reviewed by: ellen11159 from PA on Mar 2, 2004
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Experience: 5 Days

Strengths: simple and easy to use and setup.wireless remote is a great plus.

Weaknesses: no weaknessess

Summary: I really didn't think I would enjoy the docking station as much as I am. The greatest thing for me is having the batteries charged right in the camera so it is always ready for use. Being able to view pictures on the television is awesome.Great addition to my hp camera.

Reviewed by: bhaman from FL on May 21, 2004
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Experience: 5 Days

Strengths: Simple, easy to use.

Weaknesses: None that I've found. Works just like it should.

Summary: I've not used a comparable product, but this seems to work just fine for my needs. Easy to use, compact, simple to hook up. The instructions were easy to follow. Have not had the oppertunity to use the remote control feature when attached to the TV, but this is one of the reasons for the purchase. I would like to easily share photos with others by displaying them on their television.

Reviewed by: north300 from MA on Dec 15, 2003
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Experience: 7 Days

Strengths: Ease of set up, ease of use, wireless remote, features

Weaknesses: No weaknesses

Summary: I think a docking station is a must for maximum ease of digital camera to PC connectivity. I just got this docking station, it sets up easily and works great. I would buy this and my HP 735 camera again and recommend others to consider them.

Reviewed by: ejohnson61 from CT on May 24, 2004
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Experience: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Docking station was easy to hook-up to computer.

Weaknesses: When camers is in docking station, the LCD screen on camera is on and cannot be turned off.

Summary: I found the shipping price misleading. Docking station advertised shipping price was about 3 dollars, but when I bought item, the shipping price was approximately 10 dollars. On the plus side, item was the lowest price on internet and stores and it was easy to hook-up.

Reviewed by: sellmen from OH on Apr 5, 2005
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Experience: 3 Months

Strengths: Makes it easy to transfer pictures and charge the camera's batteries

Weaknesses: Doesn't seem to fully charge new high capacity NiMH cells

Summary: This camera dock makes it extremely easy to transfer pictures to your PC. Simply dock your camera, press a button, and the images are sent to your computer. Much more convenient than hooking up the Mini-B cable every time, and even a bit more convenient than using a card reader.

This device also acts as a charger; however, I haven't been to happy with its performance. I am using high capacity 2300mah NiMH batteries; I get significantly better battery life if I use my stand alone MAHA brand charger than with this dock.

Transfer speeds for images are pretty good; slightly slower than my USB2.0 card reader, but certainly acceptable.

Reviewed by: Lemke3 from IL on May 18, 2004
Rating:

Experience: 1 Weeks

Strengths: Very easy to use and love the fact the camera gets charged while on the dock.

Weaknesses: None so far.

Summary: We absolutely love the HP Photosmart 8886 Camera Dock for its ease of use, portability and all the little extras it offers. It's a great companion to our HP digital camera.