Review: GiiNii Artforme 7 inch Digital Picture Frame
Written on Jan 18, 2010 by Malcolm Reynolds and filed under Featured, GiiNii, Reviews
One of the side effects to reviewing many different digital picture frames is that I start to expect more and more from a typical picture frame. The latest digital media frames handle photos, video, music, and stream content via Wi-Fi. That’s why I was amazed to see the affordable GiiNii ArtForme Digital Picture Frame (model GN-705W) keeps things surprisingly simple. This picture frame is just a picture frame … nothing more and nothing less.
Frame Media Fires Back at Ceiva, “Your Patent Isn’t Valid Anyway”
Written on Jun 20, 2008 by Brian and filed under Ceiva, Frame Media, News
Frame Media has issued a press release indicating they plan in fighting Cevia’s claim that Frame Media is infinging on their patent that essentially covers serving images to a digital picture frame over a network of some kind. The patent was issued in 1999 and does appear to be a bit broad by today’s standards.
Digital Picture Frame Forecasts Get Trimmed
Written on Jun 19, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
According to a report from DigiTimes, digital picture frame display panel manufacturers are forecasting at least a 25% reduction in shipments this year. A sharp decline in shipments in the first quarter of 2008 paint a slower growth plan for digital frame sales. Of course the economy and weak Mother’s Day sales are to blame.
Ceiva Sues Over Digital Frame Patent
Written on Jun 18, 2008 by Brian and filed under Ceiva, News
Ceiva has filed suit against Frame Media, Inc. and Digital Spectrum Solutions, Inc. for patent infringement. Specifically, it’s patent 6,442,573 filed in December of 1999 that sounds as if it covers any digital picture frame that obtains content remotely via a network of some kind.
Nutouch Introduces Touchscreen Digital Picture Frame
Written on Jun 17, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Nutouch
Nutouch is showing off a 7″ digital picture frame that has the normal goodies like integrated speakers and an 800×480 resolution, but what’s really interesting is the touch interface. Buttons on the back are often hard to find and tiny remotes get lost, so the ability to manage your pictures with touch input is pretty interesting.
Transcend Releases the T.photo 710C – Transparent Picture Frame
Written on Jun 13, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Transcend
Transcend has introduced an update to their T.photo 710 digital picture frame line, the 710C which is a new transparent version. The T.photo 710C features a clear frame that “offers a simple and pure look.” The design is very clean; certainly more flexible than the black and gold design of the current model.
Princeton Egg-Shaped Digital Picture Frame
Written on Jun 12, 2008 by Brian and filed under Princeton
You’ll have to go to Japan for this one, but Princeton is moving outside the normal confines of a digital frame, coming up with a not-so-common egg shape. Yes, that’s right, an egg shape. And better yet, it comes in fun Easter-egg style colors like blue, pink and green.
Nextar N3-505 3.5″ Digital Picture Frame Released
Written on Jun 11, 2008 by Brian and filed under Nextar
The Nextar N3-505 joins the 3.5″ digital frame party. Unlike HP’s effort that was unveiled at their media summit in Berlin, this unit is actually priced properly at $49.99. Nextar will be announcing a variety of new products over the coming months, but they’re starting with this little frame.
HP Shows Off Tiny 3.5″ Digital Frame
Written on Jun 11, 2008 by Brian and filed under HP
As the race to cram more features and functionality into larger and larger digital picture frames heightens, HP is taking a step back with their latest effort. Their 3.5″ frame is a European-only release right now, but is expected in Asia and elsewhere in a few months. The 320×240 resolution frame currently sells for roughly [...]
eStarling Adds Facebook Support to WiFi Picture Frame
Written on Jun 10, 2008 by Brian and filed under eStarling
eStarling has updated their 8″ wireless picture frame to now include support for images loaded to Facebook. eStarling had already offered support for other online services, but the Facebook relationship expands their reach with one of the global leaders in social networking.
Westinghouse DPF-1021 – 10.2″ Frame Released
Written on Jun 6, 2008 by Brian and filed under Westinghouse Digital
Westinghouse has announced the release of a new 10.2″ digital picture frame today. The DPF-1021 has a 1024×600 resolution (15:9 aspect ratio), built-in stereo speakers and 128MB of on-board RAM. They’ve also included their proprietary MosaicView technology that auto detects and displays multiple picture orientation and offers random picture shuffle.