ViewSonic Releases Two 8″ Digital Frames with Touch Interface

Written on Nov 10, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, ViewSonic

ViewSonic has released the DPG801BK and DPG807BK digital picture frames. These 8″ frames feature SwifTouch, ViewSonic’s touch-screen technology. This means the frame’s controls are only displayed when needed, and they’re easy to access on the front of the frame. ViewSonic also claims that the buttons are smudge-free, which if true, is a valuable addition. 

Both frames feature 512MB of internal memory and a 6-in-one card reader that gets you everything except CF. The frames also include a USB port for use with thumb drives and a Mini USB port for file transfer direct from a computer. The highlight of the spec sheet though is the display, coming in with a tremendous 500:1 contrast ratio, one of the highest in the industry. The 800×600 pixel display is also 4:3 (standard aspect ratio), which means you won’t have your images cropped or otherwise edited on the frame.

ViewSonic has also included a speaker for MP3 playback. The frames only differ when it comes to video; the DPG801BK can display Motion JPEG, while the DPG807BK can display MPEG1, MPEG4 and Motion JPEG. This is such a minor differentiation that it’s surprising ViewSonic didn’t just offer the one more comprehensive product. 

Availability

The DPG801BK and DPG807BK will be availble this month at an MSRP of $129 and $159 respectively.