HP PhotoSmart M22 Review

HP PhotoSmart M22Pocket-Lint takes a look at the entry-level oriented PhotoSmart M22 from HP, and it ends up with a seven out of ten in their review scale, which means it is two steps above average, and three steps from perfect.

The M22 is a sweet little digital camera pitched at the entry-level end of the market but with a fair specification and with good build quality. An all-metal weatherproofed body is the standout feature while in terms of build; particularly at this price/level, it meets the “IEC specification 60529, Grade 4″, a standard for such weatherproofery. In other words, it can withstand “water spray” from any direction.

One of the worst things about the camera, that they highlight is its battery life, which in this day and age, is just totally unacceptable. They reported performance so dismal that after less than a dozen shots, they needed to put in a new pair of AA batteries.

February 10th, 2006 Posted by David in Uncategorized at 12:52 pm 1 Comment »
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  1. I got this camera from a friend of mine who was totally disgusted with the it. The only 90 day-warranty has expired and the camera will not turn on using the lens slide cover. The problem is that there is a small- less than 1 cm rectangular magnet- embeded in the slide cover just to the right side of the “HP” logo and above the “M22″ marking, the magnet activates a metallic reed switch on the circuit board when the slide is move to the right to “turn on” the camera and take pictures also exposing the lens. When the slide is moved to the left, the reed switch contacts are off. In my case I replaced the magnet with a larger size and this fixed the no power problem. Second problem is “Battery Low” warning even on a fully charged NiMh batteries shows up. Needs a fix for this.

    Comment by Mystical — May 13, 2006 @ 3:12 pm

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