CEIVA Pro 80 Released
Written on Oct 15, 2009 by Brian and filed under Ceiva
CEIVA has released a new 8″ WiFi enabled digital picture frame, the Pro 80. The standard aspect ratio screen features a 640×480 pixel resolution, multi card reader and modem, if you’re not ready for WiFi. Unfortunately even though the Pro 80 comes with a year of service free, to access the online features, users have to pony up $10/month ($7/month if paid annually) for the CEIVA PicturePlan service once the free year expires.
Pro 80 Specs
- 8-inch screen
- 640×480 pixel resolution
- Aspect Ratio 4:3
- Media Server Support: PC with Vista, Windows Media Player 11, Macintosh with additional media server software
- Memory Card Support: CF. MS, SD, MMC and xD
- Two interchangeable faceplates in rich wood and classic black finishes
The PicturePlan photo delivery service allows users to display photos sent from authorized computers or camera phones. Owners all gain access to gallery cards, free CEIVA Channels like ABC News and ESPN sports and free applications. There’s also an iPhone application that transfers images from the iPhone to the frame.
The frame looks nice enough, and we don’t want to minimize their online services, which adds value – but their service is expensive and the 640×480 resolution leaves something to be desired. If you’re look for a simple frame to gift to an older parent or the like, there are probably better options. If you have to have a frame with a built-in modem, then there aren’t, the CEIVA line is perfect for you. But we’ve learned from iMate already what happens when users depend on paid services for their frames to work.
The CEIVA Pro 80 Digital Photo Frame retails for $179.99 and comes with a year of PicturePlan.
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