Choosing a digital photo frame

Digital photo frames are a great replacement for regular photo frames. If only one photo can be placed in a wooden or plastic frame, then tens and even hundreds can be placed in a digital one, it all depends on the amount of memory of the product.

From the name it is clear that on the digital photo frame, you can view photos using the display. The product itself often lacks built-in memory, or its volume is very small. But you can use flash drives or any gadgets with a USB connector to view digital photos.

A framed photograph is a thing that almost every person has. At work, pictures of the family remind of home, at home - of the wonderful moments of the past, of loved ones, of important events. But ordinary paper photographs are prone to aging, fading, deterioration. However, people still want to look at images of those who are dear to them. This is how digital photo frames appeared.

They are modern, technologically advanced, but at the same time respond to user requests for transferring and displaying photos and can also be located in all places familiar to frames. - on a desk, shelf, rack, fireplace and others. This is correct, because every day people take dozens and hundreds of photographs, if you print each one, you get a huge amount. It is much more profitable to buy a digital photo frame - and enjoy all your favorite pictures at once.

The market for these gadgets is constantly changing. At first, they could only view photos in the form of slides, but now much more interesting functions and modes are available. It is important to pay attention to the brightness and contrast of the display. The first parameter means how intensely it will glow, and the second is responsible for the saturation of white and black colors. The contrast should be at least 200: 1, that is, white should be two hundred times brighter than black.

Often, users mark a poor viewing angle on the photo frame. The vertical angle in the standard frame falls within the "fork" of 60-170 degrees, which is quite a wide range. The horizontal one is also considerable - 100-180 degrees.

A regular photo frame has a 4: 3 aspect ratio. But there are widescreen models, they have a larger screen - 16: 9. These are standard sizes. But many manufacturers produce gadgets in other screen parameters - 1: 1, 3: 2, 15: 9, 16: 10. When purchasing a model you like, it is important to take into account the screen format, because if it does not match the size of photos taken with a phone or camera, the image will be cropped or reflected with black stripes on the sides.

And also the display sizes of photo frames differ. They can be very small (1 "or 2") or very large (up to 19 "). The 1-inch diagonal is a digital keychain; such models are practically absent on the domestic market, since they have not gained popularity.

Electronic photo frames can be placed on a wall, on a table or on a shelf. Many models are equipped with a mount with which they are fixed on a vertical surface. The photo frame can be placed portrait, that is, vertically, and landscape - horizontally.

According to this parameter, electronic photo frames differ in those that are powered by batteries and those that take electricity from the network. The first (battery-powered) are called autonomous. It is more convenient to place them, since there is no dependence on the outlet - you can put it anywhere. On-line models will have to be installed so that the length of the electrical cord is sufficient to connect to the network.

Digital photo frames come in a variety of designs. For example, in retro style, that is, in the form of an ordinary frame "under a tree" - these are models brand Digma... There are also high-tech products that are ideal for both the high-tech home and the office. They are dominated by gray, black, silver finishing colors.

As for the expensive, upscale models, they are even produced in a leather finish - snake, crocodile. Such products look like luxury gadgets, which they are. The frame may not necessarily have a standard rectangular shape. Some models are available, for example, in the form of a ball.

Of course, the more functions a digital photo frame has, the more expensive it is. But even the most budget model should include the required minimum - high-quality photo viewing in the form of a slide show, support for standard card readers, a built-in USB port, a remote control, an alarm clock with a clock. Otherwise, it will be impossible to operate such a product.

If the model is equipped with the ability to read information from miniSD-cardsit's even better, because such cards can have a huge amount of memory and at the same time are practically invisible (in contrast to external media connected through the port). The timer is a feature that used to be considered special, but now even budget products are equipped with it.

Many frames have a rotation function, which means that when the product is rotated, the photo also unfolds. It is often possible to customize the duration of a single photo in a slideshow or in groups. Video viewing is also possible on new generation photo frames. Many of them can work in the audio player mode, that is, play sound files separately from the photo display or in parallel with it.

The most expensive products have a built-in Bluetooth module, with which you can transfer data from your phone or tablet to the RAM of the photo frame. Wi-Fi is another super feature of digital photo frames. Thanks to its presence, you can exchange data with a computer, any gadget on the network, or simply connect to the network wirelessly.

One of the highest quality and most popular "representatives" of the family of electronic photo frames is the brainchild BBK Electronics - LF802D... The volume of its memory is 1 GB, the diagonal of the display is 8 inches, which gives an excellent resolution for displaying photos, there is a built-in port with a USB connector and support for any format of a memory card (from the main ones). Accordingly, it is possible to view images from a wide variety of media - flash cards, external hard drives or digital cameras - by reading data directly from them.

Any BBK brand frame can play both graphic and music files at the same time - you can view photos with music or audio recording. Experimenting with different video effects and music playback can help create an original movie for family or personal archives. The above frame comes with a remote control, in addition, there is a stand in the kit, with which you can fix the gadget on the wall.

Parrot frame DF7700 will appeal to lovers of everything unusual and even eccentric.You can send photos to this gadget via MMS messages. This enables a person to update the gadget's archive by simply throwing a message onto the SIM card installed in the frame. Of course, this is not the only way to send a photo to the product's RAM, there is also a mini-USB port and a card reader from a camera or phone.

An interesting feature of the photo frame is that the pictures automatically adapt to the TFT screen and can even unfold if you rotate the frame. The product is economical: it is equipped with the function of turning on and off at the set hour, in addition, it can adjust to the level of illumination of the room, making the image better and saving energy.

Samsung SPF-71E - budget and high quality model. The diagonal of the display is 7 inches, the amount of RAM is 120 megabytes. The product is equipped with a card reader. There are various options for viewing images, you can choose which effect will be used to change photos. There is a possibility of automatic scaling of frames in accordance with the screen size, which means that each photo will be displayed correctly.

Acer AF307 - a very elegant model with an original touch control panel and high image quality. It can be purchased for personal use, as well as presented as a gift for any occasion. Every frame from Acer has a stylish design with a glossy body and modern light forms, it will look great both at home and in the office. Mainly silver and white colors are used for decoration, as well as transparent details.

A distinctive feature of the AF307 is the presence of a touch control panel. To start it, you need to bring your hand to the bottom of the photo frame, which will lead to the appearance of light indicators. By clicking on them, you can access the control of all functions. A child can also figure out such a menu - it is completely Russified. You can set the desired photo show mode: slides, single image show, photo show in groups. A clock and a calendar are built into the frame, which makes it possible to use it in one of these qualities when the photo display mode is turned off. Built-in memory is 128 MB, the product supports all standard memory cards.

A very original product - teXet TF-707... The peculiarity of this frame is that, in addition to the possibility of displaying images, it is equipped with the ability to measure the level of humidity in the room, to show the temperature. All this data, as well as time and date, are reflected on the additional display. The main 7-inch display can play photos from all standard types of memory cards, as well as any external media with a USB port.

Playback of audio files is available since the product is equipped with built-in stereo speakers. This photo frame has a mode of playing the main music and video formats without preliminary conversion, which means that it is actually a media player. Thanks to the presence of an audio-video output, the frame can be connected to a home theater - photos and videos can be viewed on a screen of any size in excellent quality. The set includes a remote control.

Digma PF-800 - a frame with a large display of 8 inches, the resolution of which is 800x600. Available in a glossy black casing, touch navigation is backlit in blue. The menu is completely Russified, you can change the settings in it - scale, position of the photo, brightness, contrast, color saturation.

You can watch photos, or you can just listen to music or other audio files. And also the gadget is equipped with a built-in clock, alarm clock, calendar. The kit contains a remote control, which duplicates all the buttons on the touch panel.

A relatively new digital photo frame PR-801 by Explay has every chance of becoming super popular. It has an 8-inch display, the highest resolution - 800x600 pixels. Equipped with a built-in clock and calendar, as well as the ability to play video and audio files.

It can be installed horizontally and vertically, as well as fixed to the surface. Supports standard memory card formats, has a built-in memory of 256 MB and an output for a USB port. The kit contains a remote control.

The Skyla Memoir digital frame is released by Lite-On IT Corporation. She has an additional function - a built-in broaching scanner and the ability to digitize color photos with its help. You can upload photos to the slot located at the bottom of the electronic frame. The digitized photo is saved in the memory of the gadget, its volume is 1 GB. The diagonal of the display is 8 inches, the resolution is 800x600 pixels. The gadget has all the standard set of functions - a slide show, a built-in clock with an alarm clock, a calendar, the ability to play video and audio, support for all standard formats of card readers, a USB port.

Later, similar models appeared from other manufacturers. And also a photo frame was created with a photo printer, on which, on the contrary, it was possible to print a photo. Of course, it is slightly heavier and more voluminous than a conventional electronic frame, but it also has more functions.

The digital photo frame is a relatively young phenomenon, it is only 20 years old. However, the difference between "pioneers" and modern gadgets is colossal. When choosing a model, you need to take into account those functions that are necessary for the user. If there is a request to view photos in good quality, then you should study exactly the models without "bells and whistles", in which the emphasis is on high-resolution frames and support for various photo formats. Automatic adaptation of photos to the display and a good diagonal length are also important, it is better to choose an 8-inch one.

Such a purchase will be quite budgetary, especially if the built-in memory is small. But if you have a USB port and support for card readers, this is not so important, because you can install any external media from which files will be displayed. If you need to not only view photos, but also create films for your family archive, you should purchase a high-tech product equipped with video and audio player functions, the ability to combine photos and audio into a single file, and other options. Then, of course, the price of the gadget will be higher.

Consumers note that Digma Photo Frames are very comfortable and easy to use. The value for money also satisfies the majority of those who have purchased this gadget. There are opinions that the viewing angles are very inconvenient. But this is the opinion of a small part of consumers. Regarding the Ritmix electronic framework, many users find the product freeze when uploading large, “heavy” photos. This applies to all models of the brand.

TeXet is a company whose electronic frames are very popular with customers. They are budget-friendly and high-quality at the same time, they work for a long time and without complaints.

Rekam is a company that produces photo frames combined with radios. This model is ideal for elderly people, because this way they will have a huge photo archive of all relatives and friends, and the ability to listen to the radio - all on one device. Astro models do not glare. The display has an excellent resolution - 1280x768 pixels, thus the image is shown in the highest quality.

You can set a different photo scale on them, tilt them at different angles. There is an automatic on and off of the gadget, support for various video and audio formats. Control is possible mechanically from the control panel and automatically by means of the remote control. All these advantages are noted by users.

In the next video you will find a detailed review of the Digma PF 833/1033 digital photo frame.