HP Photosmart C8886 Digital Camera Dock for HP 935, 735, 635 and 435 Digital Cameras

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 5 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008LUO8
• Item model number: C8886A#A2L
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP Photosmart 8886 digital camera docking station enables in-camera battery recharging (AC adapter and rechargeable batteries included). Cutting down on desktop clutter, this convenient remote-controlled device enables you to easily transfer image files to your PC, print photos, or even view images on TV--all in one easy step.

With HP's Instant Share feature, you can customize your camera with e-mail aliases and distribution lists of your family and friends. For each picture, you can designate up to 14 destinations, including e-mail addresses, compatible printers, and more. Once you attach the camera to your PC, with a USB cable or optional camera dock, your photos are optimized and automatically sent to the destinations you’ve selected.

Product Description

MODEL- HP8886A VENDOR- HEWLETT-PACKARD FEATURES- C8886A PhotoSmart Camera Dock Connect HP Photosmart cameras to a PC for easy downloading printing and sharing of digital photos and video with the HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock. Simply docking the camera will also recharge the included rechargeable camera batteries. The dock can also be easily connected to a TV for fast slide-show-style viewing of digital camera memory - both still photos and video. One-touch activation downloads what is stored on the HP Photosmart camera s Secure Digital memory card and activates HP Instant Share - HP s premier sharing technology that allows digital photos to be easily shared with friends and family. One touch of the Instant Share button activates software on the PC that sends image-rich emails that directs receivers to web pages where high-resolution images are stored - no large attachments or slow downloads.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Is This Dock Really Necessary?, January 23, 2004

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Photosmart C8886 Digital Camera Dock for HP 935, 735, 635 and 435 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I really did not want to buy a camera dock, as I felt they were 'extravagant', but I quickly learned how handy they are. First, I always know where my camera is - and believe me, I tend to lose things. Digital cameras use a lot of batteries and I used to have a special double nickel battery on another camera that lasted a while, but was nearly $16.00 per battery. The NiMH batteries (Nickel)are rechargeable overnight, so all I ever need is an extra set to alternate. The dock is also always attached to my PC, so I can easily download my pictures by simply placing the camera in the dock. There is also an extra line to connect your dock to your TV to view you pictures, but this is extraneous, as I just watch them on my computer monitor. You can also send your photos to email, a folder, PhotoShop or any other destination you want. I like the fact that all I need to do is install it once and just take my camera from it when needed. The only feature I feel is really unnecessary is the remote control. However, if you do use your TV, this could be handy for couch lovers. For the price, it is a handy tool to have around. This camera dock is very easy to use and a space saver. It looks cool too.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, December 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: HP Photosmart C8886 Digital Camera Dock for HP 935, 735, 635 and 435 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

This compact desk item works very well - just like the ad promises. It comes with two set of batteries (one set rechargable andone set for the remote). This is one item you will want to help organize your pictures and to show them off to friends and family!

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dock overcharges and damages batteries, January 24, 2004

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EE Dude "richard7734" (Carlsbad, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Photosmart C8886 Digital Camera Dock for HP 935, 735, 635 and 435 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I bought the 8886 dock along with a photosmart 935 camera.
The dock is convenient for transfering pics to the PC.

But my dock overcharges the batteries.
You can feel the camera getting hot to the touch after it's been sitting in the dock for a while. The labels on the batteries start to bubble and peel off. It's left melted material around the battery contacts inside the camera.

A recharging dock should allow you to leave the camera plugged in, and shouldn't overcharge your batteries or damage your camera.

I am very disappointed in my 8886 dock purchase.