Sony Vaio VGF-CP1 Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame Announced
Written on Sep 4, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Sony
Sony has announced for US release the Vaio VGF-CP1 Wi-Fi digital photo frame. Sony’s first wireless photo frame will let you do all the expected things, like streaming photos from a home PC or online web albums from Picasa. As you’d also expect from Sony, the 7″, 800×480 pixel display will likely be fantastic, making this frame potentially one of the best, if not most expensive at $300, on the market.
Something that’s becoming more common in Internet-connected frames is the ability to consume RSS feeds. The Sony CP1 enables this as well, letting the user grab content from favorite news sources and websites.
Sony has also included speakers for the first time in one of their digital picture frames. These can be used with the MP3 player or live web radio feeds from SHOUTcast. Unfortunately Sony opted not to include a video player, which is surprising given the rest of the included features.
Another interesting feature gives users an option to group pictures together in multiple slideshow frames, as Sony calls it. This is actually a pretty novel concept and one user may enjoy if it’s implemented well. The Sony CP1 includes a Memory Stick and SD card reader, along with a CF reader, much like their current lineup.
And as any higher end digital frame should, Sony has included an energy saving feature that dims the screen automatically when a room’s lights are turned off. It’s not exactly an auto-shutoff, which is generally preferable, but it’s a step in the right direction.
One thing Sony omitted that we’re seeing more of, is the ability for the frame to act as a secondary display. Samsung added that feature to their latest lineup, making the frame that much more functional in the office environment. They’ve also included a paltry 128MB of internal memory, which will hold about 100 pictures.
The Sony Vaio VGF-CP1 digital photo frame will be available in mid-October for $300.
Sony Vaio CP-1 Specs
- Display: 7″, 800×480 pixels
- Internal Memory: 128MB
- External Memory: Memory Stick, SD, CF, USB
- Dimensions: 6.97″(W) x 5.25″(H) x 1.3″(D)
- Weight: 1.17 pounds
- Wireless: 802.11b/g
- Integrated speakers
- Remote control
