Other highlights include USB support and multi-card reader with support for SD, SDHC, MMC, MS and xD. In addition to the remote, the frame has navigation buttons on the back and comes with a wall mount kit for flexible install options. 

This JOBO model supports picture browsing, thumbnail mode and slideshow with various transition effects. It also offers functions such as Rotate and Zoom and 4-in-1 window or slide mode and a calendar and the time. Jobo has also included a power-saving function, but details on the implementation were not part of the release.

Jobo Plano 8 Specs

• Display: 8 inch color TFT LCD
• Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
• Contrast ratio: 400:1
• Brightness: 230 cd/m²
• Aspect ratio 4:3
• Card slots for SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, xD
• USB Host & USB 2.0 High Speed
• Supported file format: JPEG
• Full screen, thumbnail, 4-in-1 window or slide show mode
• Slide show with adjustable transition effects and time intervals
• Rotate and zoom function
• Clock and Calendar with slide show mode 
• Setup menu, power saving function
• Wall mount, foldable stand
• Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Weight: 18.3 ounces

The Jobo Plano 8 will be available in June for $129, the 7″ and 10″ models will retail for $99 and $179 when available.

The entry-level price gets you the Nano 7 Basic model, which includes a 480×234 pixel widescreen, SD/MMC card slot, mini-USB, USB host, JPEG file support and remote control. The Pro and Media models add in a higher resolution display at 800×480 pixels and touch activated buttons on the front of the frame. The Media version further adds in audio and video support 

All three of the Nano 7 frames support full screen image viewing, thumbnail mode and slideshow mode with various transition effects. The Nano 7 Media also offers user-friendly functions such as rotate and zoom, slideshow mode with music, calendar, time and alarm functions, and power-saving function. 

The JOBO Nano 7 Basic, Pro and Media will be available in June for $74.90, $94.90, and $119.90 MSRP, respectively. The JOBO Nano 8 Media (8 inch) and Nano 10 Media (10 inch) models will be available in July for $139 and $199 respectively.

NANO 7 Basic Specifications:
• Display: 7 inch Color TFT-LCD
• Resolution: 480 x 234 pixel
• Contrast ratio: 300:1
• Brightness: 250 cd/m²
• Aspect ratio: 16:10 (Original and optimized zoom mode)
• Card slots for SD, MMC
• Dual-Mini-USB 2.0 Host (for connecting a card reader or USB stick)
• Supported file format: JPEG
• Full screen, thumbnail or slide show mode
• Slide show with adjustable transition effects and time intervals
• Operation via remote control
• Dimensions: 8.26 x 6.45 x .35 inches (210 x 164 x 9 mm)

NANO 7 Pro Specification:
• Display: 7 inch Color TFT-LCD
• Resolution: 800 x 480 pixel
• Contrast ratio: 300:1
• Brightness: 250 cd/m²
• Aspect ratio: 16:10 (Original and optimized zoom mode)
• Card slots for SD, MMC
• Dual-Mini-USB 2.0 Host (for connecting a card reader or USB stick)
• Supported file format: JPEG
• Full screen, thumbnail or slide show mode
• Slide show with adjustable transition effects and time intervals
• Operation via remote control or touch activated buttons
• Dimensions: 8.26 x 6.45 x .35 inches (210 x 164 x 9 mm)

NANO 7 Media Specification:
• Display: 7 inch Color TFT-LCD
• Resolution: 800 x 480 pixel
• Contrast ratio: 300:1
• Brightness: 250 cd/m²
• spect ratio: 16:10 (Original and optimized zoom mode)
• Card slots for SD, MMC
• Dual-Mini-USB 2.0 Host (for connecting a card reader or USB stick)
• Supported photo formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF
• Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA
• Supported video formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI
• Full screen, thumbnail or slide show mode
• Slide show with adjustable transition effects and time intervals
• Slide show with background music possible
• Calendar and alarm with timer function for Auto Power ON / OFF
• Zoom and rotate function
• Adjustable brightness, contrast and saturation
• Energy saving function
• Operation via remote control or touch activated buttons
• Dimensions: 8.26 x 6.45 x .35 inches (210 x 164 x 9 mm)

The PDJ120 features sleek, white styling and a remote control that can access all of the frames functions.  Those functions include the ability to copy, rotate, delete, and zoom.  Images can be displayed as full images, thumbnails and slide shows.  There are a selection of speeds and transition effects that can be used to customize slide shows.

The PDJ120 accepts all of the popular memory card formats: CompactFlash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD.  You can also connect a USB thumb drive.  128MB of internal storage can store 800 images at “optimal display resolution”.  Another nice feature is that the PDJ120 can handle folder structures within its internal memory, or other inserted storage media.  This allows you to organize your photos into slideshows by subject, for example.

JOBO PDJ120 Specifications

• Display: 12.1 inch (30.7 cm) color TFT LCD
• Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
• Internal memory: 128 MB for up to 800 pictures with optimal screen resolution
• Contrast ratio: 350:1
• Aspect ratio: 4:3
• Brightness (adjustable): 230 cd/m²
• Media Card slots for CF, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD
• USB 2.0 high speed, USB OTG
• Full screen, thumbnail or slideshow view
• Slideshow with adjustable change-over effects, time intervals and zoom mode
• Copy, delete, rotate and zoom functions
• Folder structure for individual slideshows
• Calendar and time display faded in
• Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches (214 x 168 x 33.5 mm)
• Weight: 16 ounces (451 g)
• Accessories: remote control, USB cable, stand, AC adapter, manual

JOBO has announced a 7″ portable photo viewer with 1GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 10,000 images. The JOBO X7 Portable Photo Viewer is designed for photographers or anyone who wants to show off their favorite pictures on a nice portable display.

“Sharing photos with family and friends is a compelling motivation for today’s digital photographers,” said Johannes Bockemühl, CEO of JOBO. “With the announcement of the portable X7 Portable Photo Viewer, JOBO is making it easier than ever for photographers to share their digital files wherever and whenever they want to.”

Digital pictures can be transferred to the JOBO X7 via CF, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro or xD memory card or USB connection to a computer. When images are transferred via memory card the X7 automatically creates a new folder for each set of images transferred from a memory card. These folders can be left as-is or they can be renamed and sorted via USB connection to a computer. This capability allows users to organize and display specific slideshows according to subjects just as vacation, birthday, wedding etc.

Jobo X7 Portable Photo Viewer

The X7 displays digital pictures full-screen, as individual thumbnail views or in a slideshow format featuring user-selectable transition effects. The X7 also displays time as well as a calendar and can be powered on and off automatically by a timer.

Jobo X7 Specs

• Display size: 7” diagonal
• Resolution: 800×480 Pixels
• Contrast ratio: 400:1
• Supported memory cards: CF, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD
• Internal memory: 1GB for up to 10,000 images
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 7.17″ x 5.16″ x 1.08″
• Weight: 17 ounces (with bag)

The JOBO X7 will be available in September 2008 for an MSRP of roughly $270.

JOBO Mirage L

JOBO has announced the Mirage L frame that has a very distinctive 15-inch “real glass” display.  The Mirage L frame, when turned off, can even act as a mirror.  With 1GB of internal memory, there is plenty of space for lots of pictures.  The JOBO Mirage L will be available in September 2008 at an MSRP of $359.

The frame features a screen with 1024×768 resolution and a 400:1 contrast ratio.  The built-in card reader handles all of the popular card formats (CompactFlash, SD, MMC, MemoryStick and xD).  An included USB cable can be used to transfer pictures to the frame’s internal memory from your computer via a USB 2.0 connection.

There are several buttons (although the announcement doesn’t make clear which ones) on the back of the frame for controlling the frame and a remote is also included.  If you want to mount the frame on a wall, there is a wall mounting kit included.

JOBO Mirage L

Full Specifications:

• 15-inch (38.1 cm) color TFT LC display
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 Pixel
• Viewing area: 12 inches (H) x 9 inches (W)
• Brightness: 350 cd/m2
• Contrast: 400:1
• Internal memory: 1GB
• Supported Card Types: SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, CF, xD
• Additional connectors: USB OTG, USB 2.0
• Supported File Formats: JPG
• Supported File size: up to 16MP
• Functions: Still, Thumbnail and Slideshow, various Transition effects, image rotation (+/- 90°), image zoom, integrated calendar and clock.
• Usable in portrait and landscape format
• Wall mount integrated
• Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
• Supported computer systems: Windows 2000, ME, XP, Vista, MAC OS X
• Included Accessories: AC Adapter, USB cable, remote control, user guide
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 457 x 384 x 58 mm (without stand)
• Weight: 4,0 kg

The Jobo S4 is a new portable digital picture frame that features a 3.5″ display and battery that promises 2.5 hours of continual usage. The S4 comes in black or white and is available now for roughly $75.

The new pocket-sized Jobo S4 Mobile Photo Display is the most compact and lightweight Jobo model to date. The S4 fits nicely in a pocket or handbag and is especially designed for consumers to use anywhere anytime. It features a 3.5″ display with 320×240 pixels, 4MB internal memory, supports SD/MMC cards and has an auto-shutoff feature.

“We are very pleased to introduce this innovative, stylish and portable new JOBO S4 Mobile Photo Display featuring JOBO’s first 3.5 inch viewing screen,” said Johannes Bockemühl, CEO of JOBO. “Adding to the convenience of this new mobile viewing device, its integrated internal battery features approximately 2.5 hours of continuous viewing time so users can easily share their precious digital photos with family and friends anytime, anyplace.”

Jobo S4 Specs

• 3.5 inch QVGA TFT panel with 65,000 colors
• Resolution: 320×240 (RGB) pixel
• Supports SD / MMC cards
• Slideshow, Still & Thumbnail view
• Slide show interval setting
• Calendar and 12/24 hour clock
• 4MB internal memory
• Rechargeable Lithium battery
• Sleep mode: powers off automatically after 10, 20 or 30 minutes
• Dimensions (without stand): 4.7 x 3.6 x 0.7 inch (WxHxD)
• Weight (with stand): 4.6 ounces

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