HP signed a deal with eBay to provide the auction site with digital-photography content and will offer products on the site as well. HP launched the HP Digital Photography Zone area on eBay.com, which is designed to provide a "total digital photography educational experience." The Zone will highlight how digital photography solutions can make it simpler and easier for consumers to capture, share, manage and print digital images at home for their eBay business, as well as their personal use.

According to the press announcement, approximately 59 percent of eBay users own a digital camera

The HP Digital Photography Zone will include interactive tours, instruction on how to take, edit and upload images for eBay listings; and an HP Product Showcase with containing HP product listings.

eBay University also is adding an HP digital photography course to its curriculum that will walk users step-by-step through a successful posting on eBay. eBay University offers classes to help new sellers get started and experienced sellers grow their businesses on eBay.

HP is a premier sponsor of the eBay Live user conference taking place in New Orleans next week. For a limited time, new eBay users will have the opportunity to purchase an "HP Starter Kit for eBay," which includes an HP digital camera, memory card, software, eBay University CD-ROM and eBay camera case. The starter kit will be available online at the HP storefront on eBay as well as at eBay Live.

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