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Digital Picture Frames
Digital picture frames! What a great way to show off your digital photos.
To be honest, I haven't bought a frame yet because the one's I want are a bit pricey (and I'm looking to buy a new camera in a few months). But I know a number of people who received one for a Christmas present and love them, though it took them some time to set up.
I did some research on them and was surprised at the number of features one should consider. Here is some of what I've learned.
A digital picture frame, powered by batteries or AC adapter, is similar in shape and size to a regular picture frame. It has an LCD screen that displays photos in a slideshow format. Images are viewed directly from a memory card or when connected to a camera.
Many digital picture frames connect directly to the Internet by phone. New images and information can be downloaded to display on the screen.
Digital picture frame features
Features vary depending on the price you pay for the frame. They may include:
- display that can be set to turn on and off at preset times each day
- power-saver mode that goes off after about an hour of inactivity with a built-in motion sensor to "awaken" the display
- multi memory card reader slot; some frames have two slots
- multiple viewing modes
- remote control to pause or rotate images
- built-in MP3 player for background music
- plays MPEG video
- interchangeable frames to match your decor
For best viewing, look for a digital picture frame with as high a resolution as possible. Make sure the monitor is easy to view at an angle.
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