Description And Overview
Digital photo picture frames and electronic photo frames may have slightly different names but they are still same device, but whatever you call them they are great electronic gadgets to show off your latest and greatest digital photos. Just by showing your digital picture frame to your office workers, your family or friends, you will get a good response and they will be sure to enjoy it with you.
Digital Picture Frames
A modern digital frame can be use as an executive toy, a groovy gadget, a desktop accessory and of course a sensational gift. The possibilities of what you can do are seemingly endless with this popular electronic device.
Digital frames are electronic devices similar to ordinary picture frames in looks and size, but you get to view multiple digital photos in an LCD screen display, which allow you to view all your best photos in a slideshow format. They range in size from the mini keychain frames right up to large almost TV sized screens that you can hang on a wall.
Using Digital Frames Is Easy
Displaying photos straight from your digital camera and on to the frame is very easy. Edited digital pictures and wallpapers can be quickly transferred and shown on the frames in clever slide show formats, or by simply manually scrolling between the photos at one at a time. Some frame manufacturers now include internet connectivity for easy downloading and sharing of photos from the internet and on to your digital photo frame.
Screen Characteristics
Screen size and resolution quality are the most important features to evaluate when buying a new digital frame. Common resolutions are similar to other digital devices namely 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024. The higher the screen resolution, the better the image quality will get, but not if your pictures are taken in lower resolution cameras.
When buying a digital frame you need to know what you actually need from it. Is it for display on the table or your desk or is it to be mounted on the wall? Screen orientation can often be changed automatically from portrait to landscape when you rotate the frame, so your photo is rotated to match. Aspect ratio on most frames today is the same as that of the TV. An aspect ratio of 4:3 or the 35 mm film ratio will often determine the good or bad display of cropped photos.
Visual Considerations
Digital photo picture frame styles and sizes vary widely. If you are aesthetic conscious person, then frames are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, matted and non-matted, plastic and wood, with and without internal speakers, etc. What you buy will depend on your personal choice and your budget.
Uploading Your Images
Before you can display images on the digital frame you will need to upload your photos first into the device. There are many ways to get your images in to the frame using mainly memory cards, sticks or USB flash drive. The number of photos that can be stored on the frame depends entirely on the size capacity of your memory cards. Some frames offers internal memory as well which can help.
Wireless capability and Bluetooth support allows the easy transfer of photos without cable connections. When connecting the frame to a computer with a relevant cable connection it serves just as a USB drive, where you can drag and drop your images.
Multimedia Display
A number of multimedia features are enabled in some of the digital frames that allow you to both display photos and also play movies. You can then view slideshows with background music playing for more enjoyable experience. You can also usually adjust the interval between photos for an automated show or just manually configure them using a remote control.
Buying a Digital Picture Frame
Before shelling out your money for a digital frame you should already know how much you are willing to spend. Read reviews about different manufacturer's models and check online where hey that sell the device you want. Today because of strong competition, prices are still dropping and some companies even offer special promotions to catch a potential buyer's attention.