Guide Note

Digiframes, or digital picture frames, have become popular along with Digital Cameras and photo-sharing sites like Flickr.

Fast Facts

1. Price Range: $70.00 - $300.00
2. Provides alternative for printing digital photos
3. Fewer than 35% of digital photos are printed
4. Photos usually displayed directly from camera's memory card
5. Digiframes consist of LCD display, PCB and the frame itself
6. Simple-function digiframes display photos only
7. Simple "multimedia" digiframes can also play video and music
8. Improved "multimedia" digiframes can load photos over the Internet

Digiframes come in various sizes and with different features. When purchasing a Digiframe it's important to identify the context that the frame will be used with. Traditionally Digiframes are used as slide shows. Usually the photos are transferred from a camera or computer to a memory card, USB or digital storage device, then transferred directly into the digiframes. Some frames have their own memory, others feed off the storage device. When making an investment on a digiframe it's important to determine whether the consumer has all the necessary tools, and compatible devices to make the purchase worthwhile. The purchase of a digiframe without a computer or digital camera is considered a poor investment. Having compatible memory cards for the devices should also be a primary consideration. Choosing a size and style is a matter of personal preference. In general, the larger the frame, the more expensive the device. Some frames also come with photo time interval adjustment, color control, and even mp3 playback.

• Philips
• Kodak
• Coby
• Tricod
• VidPro