Digital Photo Frames Review

Samsung SPF-83H 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with Built-in 128MB Memory (White)

2009-12-17T15:06:00.001-08:00

... Ordered this based on reviews plus specs on the Samsung web site. Even downloaded the users guide to confirm capabilities. When received the item noticed there was no slot on the frame for the XD cards (which is what our camera uses). Called their tech support. They were not aware of change to spec and said there must be a shared input slot that took the XD card ! I was dubious, but continued to set up and install the item.
Noticed that the manual on the CD sent with the item was different than the one on their web site and did NOT include XD card support. A subsequent call to a different tech support person confirmed that XD is no longer supported - though none of their documentation on line reflects this even today !!!

Also their documentation of downloading pictures from the PC was confusing. Finally got it working and picture quality was excellent. However, due to lack of XD support, had to return the item.

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Coby DP850-1G 8.4-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player (Black)

2009-12-16T14:27:00.001-08:00

... Amazon said that this item was available from ANTOnline for $61.73 and I ordered two of them on the 1st of May. I get a cancellation email on the "8th May" saying that the item was not in stock. This was supposed to be a gift for someone and I am leaving the country today...I didn't expect this from Amazon, don't care about ANTOnline, will have nothing to do with them in the future. There should be an effort to expedite this response from the seller and even before that..make sure that we are not mislead into thinking that the product is available and planning to buy it while it is really not...not happy at all..my first bad bump with Amazon !!! ...
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Pandigital 7.0-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with PanTouch

2009-12-15T14:43:00.001-08:00

... I purchased two online at BB&B and they looked really nice. Of note (since it's not described here), the horizontal opening in the upper right is 7x5. The two verticals are 4x6. And the lower right is digital. The BB&B online description was incorrect in the dimensions, so it didn't fit my needs and ultimately I returned it. However, it appears to be a really nice frame for the price. ...
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Pandigital 10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame w/2 Interchangeable Frames & 256MB Memory Card

2009-12-14T14:31:00.001-08:00

PanImage PI1002DW 10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Black)

2009-12-13T13:16:00.001-08:00

... This was a mother's day gift that I couldn't wait to give. It has a great picture and is extremely easy to use. Give it power and connect the USB to load your pictures, videos or music.

The 800x600 resolution works great for your photos and eliminates having to resize or crop them. This keeps the photo from having the black bars on the sides for your horizontally oriented photos.

It includes two frames, black and dark brown, as well as a small remote to control the unit. I would recommend this unit to any! ...
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Fidelity Electronics DPF-1045F10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame

2009-12-12T14:21:00.001-08:00

... This product is best for a PC user. My MAC OS X does not interface well. The functionality and clarity of display are very good. ...
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Smartparts SPDPF70E 7-Inch Acrylic Digital Picture Frame

2009-12-11T14:51:00.001-08:00

... Compared to the Smartparts SP72, this unit requires some care & handling. It couldn't process full-size JPEG files (5-7 MB) with any speed at all. I had to resize the files to under 1 MB and reload before it could process them for a slideshow with reasonable speed. Resolution OK (480x234), don't know if other makes at same res are sharper. Clear acrylic on black is a neat look, though. ...
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ViewSonic DPX802WD-BW 8-Inch Digital Photo fame with High 800 x 600 Screen Resolution

2009-12-10T15:07:00.001-08:00

... I purchased the ViewSonic DPX704BK 7-Inch Digital Photo Frame w/800x480 Resolution as a gift. The product does what it promises--show photos, so the problem is really my understanding of digital photo frames. It is one of the lower end 50-60 dollars. The problems are a. remember that one must provide their own memory stick with photos/or digital card with photos so this is an extra cost. b. I have yet to figure out the process well, it is not intuitive and I found the directions difficult to negotiate and c. most important the photos lack clarity/crispness and are basically disappointing. This is because the resolution is low end--the manufactures state what the format is so this is my fault it is just that one has no idea what the photo result will be. I ended up buying a digital photo frame more near 100 dollars and ended up with more pixels/resolution. So I think if you are looking for a nice format for your photos you need to eschew the low end products. ...
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ADS 11.1" LCD Digital Photo Frame with Photo Browser, Music Player & Movie Player

2009-12-09T14:29:00.001-08:00

... I brought a few different frames and used USB sticks for photos, video, and music to give as gifts. I was doubtful as I had not heard of this brand. The image & video quality on this frame was on par with the sony and the sound was exceptional the rest. Great Frame! ...
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Kodak OLED 7.6-Inch Wireless Digital Frame

2009-12-08T14:46:00.001-08:00

... I have am idea. Go buy a 42 Inch Black Plasma TV and place it for all to see and just have your photo's display on that instead. Kodak, you must think people fools to want this sort of dollars for such a crappy device. It's a 7.6 inch LCD frame and a stick of memory. Come on ! ...
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Portable USA PU-15WB Wireless 15-Inch Digital Picture Frame

2009-12-03T15:08:00.001-08:00

... This is good product with many different types of memory stick access ports. It was very user friendly allowing me to plug the memory stick from my camera in and start using it almost immediately. The picture frame is clear and has excellent clarity.

Everything came packaged in good working order. ...
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Piximodo Reflection 15M 15-Inch Digital Picture Frame

2009-12-02T14:27:00.001-08:00

... Very poor finishing. The black color on the frame was damage. Dry adhesive needles were spread between the screen and the protected glass. Looks like the speakers inside are moving freely.
And for final it did not work, so I could not even see the quality of the picture. I returned it and order different frame.
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POLAROID XSA-00770S 7-inch Digital Picture Frame

2009-11-30T14:31:00.001-08:00

... I received this item as a gift and it has been in use for approximately 4 months. I recently disconnected the unit for a few days, reconnected it and it would not display images. The weather station feature stil works. Polaroid support reminded me that it only had a 90 day warranty, it was no longer covered, and the cost of repairs would match the cost of a new unit. The lack of quality and support is remarkable. ...
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Coby DP-887 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player & 2 Metal Frames

2009-11-29T13:17:00.001-08:00

... I bought this as a gift to my mother-in-law so she can load up her grandson's photos and not have to carry bulky photo albums in her purse, as she does today. The frame is a perfect purse size with a good quality display.

Unfortunately, the device does not have a good way to navigate through hundreds of photos it can store. There is a thumbnail view showing 4 on each row. In order to get to the photo #500 from, you have to push next button 499 times if you just turned it on. It doesn't save where you left off. There is no page up and down to speed up the browsing. So, if you loaded the frame to its max capacity and have SD card, be prepare to push next button many many times.
Another problem I had that the buttons were not very responsive. It may have been a malfunction on the device I received. When you have to push 500+ times to get to the last photo pushing on an unresponsive button it can be quite frustrating. ...
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SmartParts SP70EW 7-Inch Digital Frame (Wood)

2009-11-28T14:21:00.001-08:00

... The image quality is poor, don't recognize Memory Card over 2 GB, don't has random function, The image is frozen any time. Only thing I like about this model is the wooden frame. ...
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Digital Spectrum MemoryFRAME MF-8104 Premium 10.4-Inch Wireless Digital Frame

2009-11-27T14:53:00.001-08:00

... This is my first Amazon review. I just received the MF-8104 and like it very much. The picture looks great and I set up the wireless connection with WPA2 security in about 10 minutes. Although the manual is not very informative, the setup is pretty intuitive. I have 2 problems. First, I can't seem to figure out how to make slideshows loop and the instructions do not offer any info on this. Second, the [...] that allows you to remotely upload photos to the frame does not seem to work. I have contacted customer support but have not heard back yet. Overall, the frame does what it says and has a nice picture. It is great being able to have the frame connect wirelessly to my computer to play photos that are in my Pictures folder. ...
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Philips 8.5-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Clear) w/3 Additional Colored Frames

2009-11-26T15:07:00.001-08:00

... This frame is actually a lot nicer than I expected. I am thinking of ordering another one for my mother. The instructions were a little confusing (to me), but I finally was able to figure out how to transfer photo's from my computer to the picture frame. The only negative is that the battery only holds a charge for about one hour. I believe the advertisement stated it would run off battery power for up to 8 hours. ...
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Axion AXN-9704 7-Inch Widescreen LCD Picture Frame (Black)

2009-11-25T14:27:00.001-08:00

... Had this product for two months before it started to behave intermittently. The slide show would sometimes freeze and trouble with it in powering on. After a year there were horizantal lines on it. This sat in a safe corner of the room so there was not any mishandling of the device. Kept the pics down to the products resolution and kept the pics to less than a count of 50 in one folder to ensure better functionality from the device. After reading many reviews the product either works or it doesn't work. And if it does work it's a matter of time it will not work. Most users in the reviews seem to be pretty much in the know of what they are doing and I trust their opinions on the CONS of this device. I'd strongly recommend taking the time and purchase one at WalMart. ...
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Digital Spectrum MemoryVUE Gallery MV-1500 PLUS 15-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Gold)

2009-11-24T14:43:00.001-08:00

... In a nutshell...
A beautiful, versatile and powerful product... that's the only reason that I was so generous with the rating. It's a shame that the instructions are so poor and that the customer service is limited to an automated response. Given my experience, you should not expect any more customer service than that from the manufacturer.

This product did make the the perfect 50th wedding anniversary gift for my parents, and they love it. The picture is impressive and has fantastic resolution. The transitions between the high resolution pictures are smooth and reasonably fast. One pixel on the display actually stays blue, but it is barely noticable. The ability to add background music is also impressive. Storage is versatile, accepting my flashdrive as well as other conventional storage cards.

However, the cord that connects the transformer to the AC receptacle was missing from the sealed package, and I could not find any contact information within the package or the manual for customer service. Digital Spectrum failed to respond with anything other than an automated reply that stated that my "request was being processed". I was fortunate that Radioshack carried the $8 replacement cord that I needed, as otherwise I would have been without a gift for my parents when they celebrated their anniversary. It's a shame that I got so stressed out and had such a poor customer service experience over an $8 cord.

Once I did get the replacement cord (from Radio Shack) and set the frame up for my parents, we discovered that the tranformer gets rather hot after the photo frame runs for about an hour or two. This does concern me a bit, and I've suggested to my parents that they switch off after an hour or two of continuous operation.

Finally, the manual is very basic. The instructions miss a crucial step in transferring files (after highlighting what you want to transfer, you need to hit the "setup" button on the remote to get the "popup menu"... it does not pop up by itself). It took me, a technically-savy engineer, about an hour of experimenting to figure this out.

Amazon has assured me that I'll get my money back if this was not resolved in timely fashion, even though they suspect the manufacturer will not accept a return... well it's too late for a return now, and I've been waiting 4 weeks after Amazon promised me resolution to get their promised refund through their over-rated "A to Z guarantee"... despite a conversation with them last week full of empty promises. Apparently, you only get your money back if you make a lot of noise! IMO, the customer service for BOTH Digital Spectrum and Amazon is a lost cause. I'll stick with eBay from this point on.

Consider this a risky purchase, even with Amazon's A to Z guarantee. ...
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JWin JP137 7-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player

2009-11-23T14:31:00.001-08:00

... We received the digital picture frame in less than 1 week, and it work well right out of the box. A good product. I would certainly consider another if we find a need. ...
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HP DF750 7-Inch High Resolution Digital Picture Frame with Remote

2009-11-22T13:16:00.001-08:00

... Very disappointing. I have owned this frame for 4 months. It has not moved from my desktop. For the last two weeks, the screen has begun to sporadically lighten and darken. I have tried replacing the memory card, leaving the unit off for a few hours, and changing the location of frame and the a/c. No luck. I will have to get a different frame. I expected better from HP. ...
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NEXTAR 7-Inch Digital Photo Frame with Slide Show and Music Function

2009-11-21T14:21:00.001-08:00

... I received this frame as a gift in 2007 and just recently decided to make use of it. After seeing the quality of the images and the horribly grainy/lined display I assumed it was a relatively cheap frame. Most photos are taken in a 4:3 display format and while this frame does support that (unlike some), you are of course left with a photo in the middle of the frame with two black sides to form it's square. While that's "working as expected" it seems there'd be an alternative. Sure you could use some photo editing software to crop your photos into a 16:9 format but most users want to just pop in an SD car or a USB drive and go... not have to edit the pictures first.

Additionally, the location of the slot for a USB drive is located on the bottom, so unless you have a drive that is about a half inch long total, you're not going to be able to sit the frame flat while using it.

The only "plus" to this frame is it's ability to support video and music, a nice touch for those wanting a mini-television. Me I just want a good quality frame for my desk at work to display images of my family for me as my work day continues.

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ViewSonic DPX704WH 7-Inch Digital Photo Frame with High 800 x 480 Screen Resolution

2009-11-20T14:52:00.001-08:00

... I purchased the ViewSonic DPX704BK 7-Inch Digital Photo Frame w/800x480 Resolution as a gift. The product does what it promises--show photos, so the problem is really my understanding of digital photo frames. It is one of the lower end 50-60 dollars. The problems are a. remember that one must provide their own memory stick with photos/or digital card with photos so this is an extra cost. b. I have yet to figure out the process well, it is not intuitive and I found the directions difficult to negotiate and c. most important the photos lack clarity/crispness and are basically disappointing. This is because the resolution is low end--the manufactures state what the format is so this is my fault it is just that one has no idea what the photo result will be. I ended up buying a digital photo frame more near 100 dollars and ended up with more pixels/resolution. So I think if you are looking for a nice format for your photos you need to eschew the low end products. ...
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Ziga DF810-ZUS 8-Inch High Resolution Digital Frame with Exchangeable Black Wooden Frame

2009-11-19T15:07:00.001-08:00

... I bought this frame for my baby shower to show pictures of my hubby and I as babies. It's a great product, very clear pictures, although my husband and I couldn't figure out how to make the pictures shuffle instead of showing in order. ...
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Pandigital 9-Inch LCD Digital Picture Frame

2009-11-18T14:27:00.001-08:00