Review: HANNspree SD7021
Written on Jan 5, 2009 by Adama Brown and filed under Featured, HANNspree, Reviews
The HANNspree SD7021 is a 7″ budget frame that is entirely about being low-cost. You won’t find many features here and the frame cuts costs further by using a low resolution display. But a 7″ frame with a retail of $40 might be appealing enough to some.
Jobo S4 Mobile Photo Frame Released
Written on Aug 14, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jobo, News
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.
Review: GiiNii 8″ Ultra-Thin Digital Picture Frame (080DSB01)
Written on Aug 11, 2008 by Brian and filed under GiiNii, Reviews
GiiNii is relatively new on the digital frame scene, but they’ve already managed distribution with Walmart, Walgreens and other retailers. Their latest frame is an 8” ultra-thin model that is stylish and even looks great from the back. GiiNii has all the basics and adds in goodies like smart sleep mode, speakers, movie playback and an integrated light sensor to adjust brightness based on room conditions.
Windows Live FrameIt Digital Frame Content Service Released in Beta
Written on Aug 7, 2008 by Brian and filed under FrameChannel, FrameIt
Microsoft has recently released a free content service for digital picture frames called FrameIt. FrameIt takes a clear shot at the more established FrameChannel service, which is embedded with many Internet-enabled frames, like the D-Link DSM-210 that we just reviewed.
RedPost Ubuntu-Based 19″ PC/Digital Picture Frame Closer to Release
Written on Aug 5, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
RedPost has announced the next phase of its Ubuntu-driven hardware with the formation of a strategic partnership with Hurco Automation. Hurco will manufacture RedPost’s new Sign, a 19″ all-in-one PC with the capability to be a digital photo frame or digital sign, when connected to RedPost’s Linux software.
FrameChannel Adds Stock Quotes, Getty Images
Written on Aug 4, 2008 by Brian and filed under FrameChannel, News
FrameChannel, which offers dynamic, web-based content for digital picture frames, has broadened their offering by adding a stock quote and Getty images channels.
Insignia 10″ Digital Photo Frame Released
Written on Aug 2, 2008 by Brian and filed under Insignia
Best Buy’s house brand Insignia has quietly launched another digital picture frame, this time a 10″ model with widescreen and 800×480 pixel display. Probably best to let that one slip out since Insignia is most remembered for delivering computer viruses with their last digital frame.
Review: D-Link DSM-210 10″ Internet Photo Frame
Written on Aug 1, 2008 by Brian and filed under D-Link, Reviews
There’s a lot to like about the D-Link DSM-210. Whether it’s the large 10” display, wireless and Ethernet connections, or the eco-friendly auto shutoff feature, for an MSRP of $250, the DSM-210 should be on any short-list of high-end digital picture frames.
Turn Your TV Into a Digital Picture Frame - Sort Of
Written on Jul 30, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
Shaw Communications, a cable company in Canada, will soon start offering a high-definition channel that displays still images, more or less allowing your television to become a digital picture frame. Is there a more flagrant waste of power and precious display panel hours than something of this nature?
Design, Price Most Important Considerations for Digital Frame Buyers
Written on Jul 25, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
A new study by Futuresource Consulting of digital picture frame buyers in Europe illustrates a key problem with the digital picture frame business. People buying frames are making decisions based on design and price; often totally unaware of features like screen resolution.
Review: Sony DPF-V900 9″ Digital Photo Frame
Written on Jul 22, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Reviews, Sony
The DPF-V900 is Sony’s top of the line digital picture frame. The 9″ frame offers a vibrant display you’d expect from a Sony, with enough integrated memory to hold 1,000 pictures. While at $250 you might expect wireless, which you don’t get, Sony did add an HDMI port, which lets you display your pictures on an HDTV.