Shake, shake, shake it like a Polaroid picture! Oh, the faded novelty of the camera which popped out the instant photograph print. Hold the phone with the cord, check the voice mail machine, and look at VCR tape, is there a new version?!

Polaroid is ready for big revival of a novelty camera with a modern twist!  It's the new Socialmatic camera.  What makes this different than your phone's camera is the ability to print digital photos and to share to social media instantly. Pre-orders are being taken now with the release coming January 2015. This could be a really cool Christmas from someone, maybe you. T

Here are the specs:

  • Instant Uploading Provides a Whole New World of Social Sharing Possibilities
  • Instant Printing Provides Immediate Gratification in 'Inkless' Photo Format
  • Full-Fledged Android OS: Browser, Email, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apps, Etc.
  • Camera Can Embed Unique QR Code Into Images for Online Photo Tracking
  • 4.5-Inch Full Color LCD Touchscreen; 4GB Memory, Expandable to 32GB

The camera comes in white or black with a list price of $299.  Here's what the new school fun looks like:

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Yeah, that's a little different than this retro gem priced at $99 back in the day:

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