ViewSonic Announces Nine Digital Picture Frames
Written on Jan 11, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, ViewSonic
ViewSonic launched a bunch of new digital picture frames at CES, including a new all-in-one frame that features an alarm clock with AM/FM radio, integrated Wi-Fi and 2GB of storage.
ViewSonic All-in-One
ViewSonic will offer two display sizes in their new All-In-One digital picture frame line. Each will encompass an integrated alarm clock, AM/FM radio and Wi-Fi. The wireless connection works with Microsoft FrameIt to deliver customized content to the frame. Additionally the All-in-One supports multimedia playback in the form of MP3 and WAV files for audio and MPEG-1 and MPEG-4 for video. ViewSonic has included a robust 2GB of internal storage and will also include support for USB connection to a PC along with a multi-card reader.
ViewSonic’s All-in-One digital photo frames will be available in Q2 2009 starting at $99 MSRP.
ViewSonic SwifTouch
The VFM735-52M (7”), VFM835-52M (8”) and VFM1035W-52M (10”) are all in the SwifTouch family, which means they utlize ViewSonic’s hidden, sliding touch control panel on the two vertical sides of the frame. Individuals can adjust various settings with a new user interface, and the 4:3 aspect ratio displays offer an 800×600 pixel resolution. The frames support JPEG images as well as MP3, MPEG-1 and MPEG-4 for music and video playback. The frames include 2GB of storage and support CF, MMC, MS, and SD cards, along with a USB port. The frames also feature additional calendar, alarm and clock functions.
The new SwifTouch digital picture frames will be available in Q1 2009 and will retail at $129 for the 7”, $159 for the 8” and $189 for the 10”.
ViewSonic VFM1036w-52M
Additionally, ViewSonic introduced the 10” VFM1036w-52M, which features an on-screen touch control system integrated on the lower portion of the LCD screen. The customized on-screen touch menu provides consumers easy, user-friendly access to enjoy great features offered by the VFM1036w-52M. It has full multimedia capacity to support MP3 and video formats. The VFM1036w-52M can also receive content via its built-in card reader or USB port.
Pricing and release date have not been announced.
ViewSonic True View
ViewSonic also introduced a new, line of 4:3 digital photo frames in true view format, including a selection of wooden frames designed in various styles and colors. The first three wooden digital frames are 7” (VFD720-12M), 8” (VFD820-12M) and 10.4” (VFD1020-12M) models.
Buyers can select whichever design and color best match their home décor or personal preferences, while showcasing their favorite memories on a standard aspect LCD panel with 800×600 resolution. The 4:3 frames offer an internal memory of 2GB and multi-card reader. They also feature a USB connection for fast, easy file transfers and support JPEG image formats.
The ViewSonic True View product line will be available in Q1 2009 and will start with MSRPs of $99 for the 7”, $149 for the 8” and $169 for the 10”.
Update – 7/11/09- ViewSonic TrueView VFD820 Review Posted
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