Digital photo frame lets you scan old print photos
We have discovered digital photo frames to be a perfect product for grandmothers, grandfathers, and everyone else who can't stand the fuss with electronics. A good picture frame is such a simple electronic device that once set up, anyone can view photos stored in them. Yet, anyone older than 20 probably has stacks of old print photos lying around, collecting dust and scratches. What if a photo frame had a scanner that would let you transfer those old print photos to the display?
It is always a risk when someone starts adding features into a simple product like a picture frame. In this case, however, scanning photos fits perfectly to the nature of the product - not only can you view new digital photos, but you may also transform your old print photos into digital images.
The 8-inch LCD color display unit looks like an ordinary photo frame, except for a slot below the screen. Photos already in digital format can be copied to the frame from a memory card or via USB connection from a PC.
The frame lets you scan print photos from 1.6 x 2 inches / 4 x 5 cm to 4 x 6 inches / 10 x 15cm in size. The resolution of the scanned image is 1200x1800 pixels at 300 dpi. We have scanned hundreds of photos in our flatbed scanner and know that faded colors and scratched surfaces are painful to repair in Photoshop. The photo frame has some simple editing functions, but if you are serious with restoring your memories, you should copy the scanned images to your PC for further editing.
Summary of the features of the photo scan frame:
Display size 8 inches, resolution is 800 x 600 pixels
1 GB of internal memory.
MP3 audio playback.
Slideshow, still image, 4-in-1 collage with background music capability.
Image editing: Delete, rotate, zoom, copy.
Applications: calendar, clock, alarm clock.
Compatible memory cards: CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, XD.
USB 2.0.
Image format JPEG, video formats MPEG-1, MPEG-4, AVI playable.
Weight 370g / 13 ounces.
Dimensions 237x178x87 mm / 3.9 x 1.6 x .5 inches.
It looks like the photo frame is sold without branding by some merchants, such as this one.
Other interesting digital photo frames
Digital photo frames have quickly developed from the products with poor color displays and high price tags into low-cost fun devices. Some of the best frames come with high-resolution touch screens and wireless Internet access. Some products make it possible to specify which online photo albums are automatically downloaded to the frame when new photos have been added to the albums.
We have reviewed the Sungale ID800WT wireless touch screen photo frame. Other picture frames to consider are, for instance, Toshiba's Wi-Fi capable frames or a mobile, battery-powered photo frame from Philips.
kim 01.01.2010 06:17
So, where can I get this frame?
Sue 07.01.2010 04:39 aol
Where can I get this item?
hammacher 08.01.2010 01:42
found it at Hammacher http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77938?promo=Category-NewArrivals&catid=60