Photo Albums on Demand.(Product/service evaluation)

Graphic Arts Monthly, July, 2006

By Bill Esler

The allure of digital cameras becomes quickly tarnished when users can't find cherished images. The first waves of digital camera users are coming to terms with this trade-off in values--speed and convenience versus the comfort of a permanent photo keepsake.

Online services such as Kodak's EasyShare Gallery, Snapfish and iPhoto have begun to offer customers another option--beautifully hardbound photo albums with prints produced directly onto the leaves--using digital presses. These centralized services have been fulfilling orders on-demand for several years ...