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Digital Picture Frames Buying Guide

Digital picture frames  are yet another solution for the digital world.  Now your photos can seamlessly move from your camera to a frame without even touching photo paper.  Digital frames are the perfect accessory to your digital camera because you can instantly display pictures with no time spent waiting for photo-finishing or editing.  Use this guide to pick out a digital frame that suits you best so you can keep snapping pictures without a trip to the 1-hour photo store.  

Popular Digital Picture Frames

  • Kodak's Quick Touch Border allows for fast configuration.
  • Easily drag and drop pictures with desktop software.
  • Manages images using removable memory.
  • Remote control included for changing sideshow / picture display options.
  • Interchangeable frames included.
  • Manages images using removable memory.
  • Autoimage rotate and frame orientation with video and audio support.
  • Internally stores up to 15 quality resolution photos.
  • Remote control included with two interchangeable frames.
  • Manages images using removable memory. 
  • 512MB Internal Memory.
  • Full USB capability (connects directly to computer) and internal photo storage.
  • Supports video and audio.
  • Interchangeable frame.
  • User friendly on-screen display.
  • Clock and Calendar functions.
  • Interchangeable frames and remote control included.
  • Manages images using removable storage plus internal storage.

Top-Selling Digital Photo Frames

Hannspree SD7021 7" Digital Photo Frame 

  • Auto-rotate for picture orientation, create slideshows.
  • Automatic power on/off with built-in clock and calendar.
  • Manages images using removable storage.

Kodak EasyShare M1020 10" Inch Digital Photo Frame 

  • Audio and video support.
  • Quick Touch Border with back lighting.
  • Includes two interchangeable frames (Red, Silver).

ViewSonic DPX1002WD 10.2" Digital Photo Frame 

  •  Ultra-high resolution display with anti-glare coating.
  • Supports audio and video, slide show capable.
  • Includes remote control.
  • Manages images using removable storage.

Features to Consider

Consider these features when purchasing a digital photo frame:

  • Resolution
    • The lowest recommended screen resolution is 640X480.
    • Choosing a frame with a lower resolution than this will significantly reduce the image quality.
  • Aspect Ratio
    • Most frames come in 4:3 (default photo size on most digital cameras) or 16:9 (wide-angle or panoramic photos)
    • Putting a 4:3 image in a 16:9 frame will result in parts of the image being cropped or stretched to fit the larger frame size.
  • Memory & Image Transfer
    • Most frames allow you to put your camera's memory card directly into the frame or attach some type of removable storage device (USB drive, memory stick).
    • Other frames have internal storage that can hold a certain amount of photos on the frame.
    • Some  frames have wi-fi syncing capabilities so you can sync photos from your computer to the frame using supplied software.
    • Most frames support digital images directly from your camera as well as JPG and other image formats, while others do not. 
      • Check the frame's format compatibility before assuming you can use JPG pictures from your computer. 
  • Extra Features
    • Functionality-
      • Is it important to you to have access to the frame's controls via a remote control, physical buttons located on the frame, or the frame's settings accessible via touchscreen?
      • Some frames come with a built-in calendar, alarm clock, and reminders. 
    • Power- 
      • Do you favour an internal battery that needs to be changed periodically or a corded power supply?

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External Links

  • PCMag.com: How to Buy a Digital Photo Frame.