After listing this item i1437TC for sale, then reading mixed reviews for the i1437RC RED camera, we decided a performance test was needed. We tested a Polaroid i1437TC (Titanium) SN M1XXXXXXXXXXXX159 model, camera only. For this test we used AA Rechargeable NickelMetalHydride (NiMH) batteries and new AA Alkaline batteries. The i1437TC has a feature to adjust battery types. The rechargeable NiMH batteries were charged up however only lasted 24 hours during our camera test on a setting for Alkaline battery and only 8 hours on a setting for NiMH battery. The battery winner: On the plus side the new Alkaline batteries kept running through 72 hours testing and continue to be reliable. We set the adjust battery type to Alkaline and recommend this to be the standard setting. Win for battery use.
We then tested the 14MP resolution and quality features. The resolution can be set from 14MP, (12MP) High Resolution Prints, 8MP, 3MP, HDTV setting, and VGA (email). The quality can be set to Normal, Fine, and Superfine. All resolution and quality settings worked. Keep in mind that high resolution and quality use more memory for storage. The i1437TC has 64mb internal memory with SD card for added storage (SD card sold separately). We installed an 8 GB SD card for the test. With the 14MP setting only 72 images were able to be saved. By comparison, with the VGA setting we shot 289 images and could have shot up to 684 images. Acceptable for image storage use.
There is a feature for anti-shake image stabilization. This works fine. Win for anti-shake image stabilization.
There is a 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. This worked as indicated for a passable zoom feature, though this is less than the new standard.
We reviewed and tested the scene settings which met our expectations.
We then tested the video feature. The video retention was limited from storage use and the audio was also acceptable when considering quick movies for the internet.
Overall we give the i1437TC 4 stars for highest quality and resolution for a point and shoot, variable image allocation compared to similar cameras, reliable AA battery use, Anti-shake image stabilization, passing zoom, normal scene settings and internet quality video/audio.