Pandigital has recently launched its new product in the form of the Pandigital PI1056DW digital picture frame. The gadget provides a 1GB of internal storage space, which is able to hold up to 5000 pictures. The digital picture frame comes equipped with a 10.4-inch viewable LCD display with a 800×480 pixel resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio, an interchangeable black and espresso stylish frame to fit your room decoration, a card reader, preloaded recipes, an alarm clock and a calendar. The Pandigital PI1056DW 10.4-inch digital picture frame is currently available on Amazon for $74.95 each. [Product Page]
Pioneer Japan has announced the availability of the HF-T730 digital photo frame. What makes this gadget interesting is that its LED-backlit LCD display supports 720p video playback. Measuring 222mm x 31mm x 150mm and weighing at just 495 grams, the digital photo frame provides a 2GB internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot for storage expansion, dual USB Terminal, a remote controller and built-in stereo speakers. Available in black, red and white, the Pioneer HF-T730 digital photo frame is priced at $167. [Impress]
Sony has introduced three new digital photo frames from its S-Frame Gift series. The Sony DPF-C1000, C800, and C70A offer WSVGA-, SVGA- and WQVGA-resolution viewing panels, respectively. These digital photo frames provide an integrated speaker, a picture slideshow mode, a clock/calendar display mode, and an energy-saving timer. Additionally, the Sony DPF-C1000, C800, and C70A are also compatible with Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD(HC) memory cards. The Sony S-Frame Gift series will be launched in September 2011. [PhotographyBLOG]
Pix-Star has recently introduced the FotoConnect HD (PXT510WR02) WiFi-enabled digital picture frame. The gadget features a 10.4-inch (800×600) LED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Using Wi-Fi connectivity, the digital picture frame connects the Internet to access online albums from over 20 providers including Picasa, Facebook, Smugmug, Shutterfly, FlickR, and MobileMe. Another major innovation with the FotoConnect HD is the full support for UPnP-DLNA, making it the first digital photo frame to offer this feature. Users who want to display photos from a Mac, PC or compatible NAS server (UPnP) can do so with no image transfer involved. Users simply activate photo streaming through the Pix-Star menu, browse the available computers on the local network and immediately display the photo gallery stored inside. The Pix-Star FotoConnect HD is priced at $189 a pop. [Press Release]
The TAO Modern Digital Photo Clock displays the time and photos in a contemporary style. This digital picture frame is ideal for use in your office, living room or bedroom. Measuring 5-inch x 2-inch x 4-inch, the gadget features a 3.5-inch TFT LCD (320 x 240 pixels) display, an analog/ digital clock with an alarm function, a USB 2.0 port for transfer of photos and a digital picture viewer. It has a 128MB of internal memory that holds approx. 50 pictures. $29.99 is all you need to bring home the TAO 83003 Modern Digital Photo Clock. Each purchase comes equipped with an AC adaptor, a USB cable and a user’s manual. [Product Page via 7Gadgets]
The GiiNii 8-inch digital picture frame features an 8-inch (800 x 600) display screen with a 4:3 screen ratio. The gadget has a 128MB of internal memory, which is upgradeable via a 6-in-1 card reader. What’s more, this digital picture frame comes pre-installed with the 12 National Parks photo collection. The GiiNii 8-inch digital picture frame is priced at $72 each. [Product Page]
Chinavasion has started selling the iFrame HD digital photo frame that supports WiFi connectivity. The iFrame has a crystal-clear 1280 x 800 LCD display with a great color accuracy and a stunning clarity. It is able to connect the internet via WiFi or Ethernet to gain instant access to internet radio, weather forecast and Flickr. You can purchase the Chinavasion iFrame for only $142 each. [Chinavasion]
The NIX 12-inch Hu-Motion digital picture frame is now available for purchase via Amazon. This digital display features a motion sensor that turns the frame On when you’re nearby and Off when you’re not. The gadget also provides a large 2GB of internal memory, a USB port and a card reader. The NIX Hu-Motion will automatically re-size your photos to the optimal size for the frame, allowing you to store as many as 16000 images on the internal memory whilst maintaining the best resolution for your frame. Alternatively, you can also connect the frame directly to your PC or Mac and transfer movies, music or pictures. If you are interested, you can buy the NIX 12-inch Hu-Motion for $129.99. [Amazon]
Exemode has entered the 3D digital picture frame market by releasing the Exemode PF-3D8. The gadget features the 3D Magic technology, which allows you to enjoy 3D effect without wearing 3D glasses. This new 3D digital picture frame boasts an 8-inch TFT monitor with an 800×600 resolution, a USB 2.0 port and a 2GB of internal memory, which is expandable via SD and SDHC cards. No word on pricing at this moment. [Exemode]
Nikon Corp and Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. will provide a service of converting a 2D picture into a 3D picture and displaying it on a digital photo frame viewable with the naked eye. Dubbed as “my Picturetown 3D”, the service will be launched in early December 2010 in Japan. These 3D pictures can be displayed on the Nikon NF-300i digital picture frame, which is dedicated to the my Picturetown 3D service. For your info, the Nikon NF-300i comes jam packed with a 7.2-inch LCD panel and lenticular lenses on it. 3D images can be viewed within a distance of about 1 meter. The resolutions of 2D and 3D images are both 800 x 600 pixels. The Android 2.1-powered digital picture frame features an Ethernet port supporting 100Base-TX, a USB port and a wireless LAN capability compatible with IEEE802.11b/g. The fee for the “my Picturetown 3D” service is 1,995 Yen ($24.49) per month or 19,950 Yen ($244) per year including rent for the Nikon NF-300i and a fee for converting up to three 2D images into 3D per month. [TechON]
