If you think that photo printing is dead, just head down to your local Wal Mart. You're bound to see at least one person hanging out at the DIY photo printing booth. Are these the same kind of people who still read the newspaper and write letters to each other?

If you want to print small snapshots exclusively from your phone or tablet-whether from its photo albums or your social media accounts-the HP Sprocket is a convenient and appealing choice.

Fast photo printing; Highly portable; Prints from your phone or tablet's photo albums; Easy integration with Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr

Limited to wallet-size (2-by-3) prints; Can only print from smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth

Like with other digital cameras, I'd wager that most photos you take with your phone never make their way into print. That's a shame since your photos (or some of them, at least) are meant to be seen, not just live in a gadget's memory.

If you can afford its initial and ongoing costs and aren't looking to hang your work in a museum, the HP Sprocket Photo Printer is a simple and enjoyable way to get photos off your phone.

The HP Sprocket is exceptionally easy to use and prints straight from your phone; The image editing tools bring fun to an otherwise ordinary task.

Print quality is average and the cost of replacement paper can add up quickly.

Classy printer for cheap money. The papers sticky back makes these photos so useful, I have all my room covered with the small photos of me and my friends and family. Want the compact solution for photo printing Get the Sprocket ;)

It is slightly larger than a deck of cards and connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth. Users can print photos from the camera roll and also link their Facebook, Instagram and Google Photo accounts so they can also print pictures that have already been shared or stored in the cloud.

If you need something like this, go for it. Personally I wouldn't purchase, but I do understand this is a fairly niche product and that there are people that would truly see themselves using this frequently.

Quick and easy to setup and use; Printer and paper both feel well made; Watching it print the first time feels great, definitely a fun device to bring with friends; Battery life and charging are good, battery life lasts long enough to print before needing a refill, or on standby for days while you...

Photo quality is lacking; Images come through clear, but color always runs a bit brownish in light areas; No wall charger, just a usb cable included; If planning to buy as a gift item, make sure you come prepared with how to use the product, as there isn't anything in the box to tell you.

The world of Smartphone accessories continues to expand with more gadgets, gizmos and accessories coming in all shapes, sizes and functions. We're recently had some hands-on time with the HP Sprocket Photo Printer, a small battery powered thermographic printer that seamlessly pairs with your...

Sprocket is a fun and convenient little photo printer (with an emphasis on little), that provides reasonable, but not mindblowing print quality, in a system that's easy to like.

Like with other digital cameras , I'd wager that most photos you take with your phone never make their way into print. That's a shame since your photos (or some of them, at least) are meant to be seen, not just live in a gadget's memory.

The HP Sprocket is exceptionally easy to use and prints straight from your phone; The image editing tools bring fun to an otherwise ordinary task

Print quality is average and the cost of replacement paper can add up quickly

There was a time when portable photo printers were the necessary accessory for anyone looking to instantly print their photos. Sure, the Polaroid and other similar products were more popular, but a big percentage of photos are now shot on a smartphone – and that's where the HP Sprocket Photo Printer...

Small and portable; Easy to use and configure; Fast print speeds

Image quality could be better