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If a 7-inch photo frame is perfect for grandma, think of Framed as an art display for the rest of us. (Assuming the rest of us have sky-high art budgets.) This 40-inch giant is based on a Samsung LED HDTV and powered by a Core i5 processor and Windows 7. Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi connects the digital canvas to a dedicated iOS app, which you'll use to purchase static and motion art and even manipulate content for display, using a virtual touchpad. Built-in speakers aren't a surprise, considering it's essentially a modified consumer HDTV, but there's also a camera and microphone -- for making your own art? No word on pricing or availability, but judging by the sample spaces used in the demo video (after the break), we're guessing that we don't fit within the designer's target demographic.

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Framed 40-inch digiframe for galleries, cafes, the insanely rich (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>digiframedigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameframedhdhdtvhigh definitionHighDefinitionledphoto framePhotoFramesamsungsamsung hdtvsamsung photo frameSamsungHdtvSamsungPhotoFramevideoMon, 09 May 2011 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[ViewSonic announces ViewFun 3D camcorder line, hopes we won't notice a bit of re-branding]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viewsonic-announces-viewfun-3d-camcorder-line-hopes-we-wont-no/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viewsonic-announces-viewfun-3d-camcorder-line-hopes-we-wont-no/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viewsonic-announces-viewfun-3d-camcorder-line-hopes-we-wont-no/#comments
 3D technology's inevitable race to the bottom officially kicked off today with ViewSonic's announcement of its new ViewFun line. The Palm 3D HD was the priciest item shared thanks to its ability to record full HD 1080p in 3D or 2D at 60fps. Some of its other notable features include a rechargeable Li-ion battery, an SD slot for expandable storage, and a 3.2-inch LCD screen which uses parallax technology to display 3D video without wearing glasses. If you can't afford to spend $250, ViewSonic also announced the ViewFun 3D Pocket, ViewFun 3D PocketHD, and ViewFun 3D Snap Pocket camcorders for $149, $179, and $199. The thing is the ViewFun 3D PocketHD isn't really new, and we still remember when it was called the 3DV5 earlier this year; so unless you're desperate to spend under $180 on a 3D camcorder, we'd wager Sony's new 3D Bloggie Touch line is a smarter use of funds.

Gallery: ViewSonic ViewFun 3D products

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ViewSonic announces ViewFun 3D camcorder line, hopes we won't notice a bit of re-branding originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d camcorder3d digital photo frame3dCamcorder3dDigitalPhotoFramecamcordersdigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFramePalm 3D HDPalm3dHdViewFun 3DViewFun 3D PocketViewFun 3D PocketHDViewFun 3D Snap PocketViewfun3dViewfun3dPocketViewfun3dPockethdViewfun3dSnapPocketViewSonicViewsonic 3DV5Viewsonic3dv5Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Isabella Products' Mini USB stick connects unconnected digital photo frames]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/isabella-products-mini-usb-stick-connects-unconnected-digital-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/isabella-products-mini-usb-stick-connects-unconnected-digital-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/isabella-products-mini-usb-stick-connects-unconnected-digital-ph/#comments Passed on Isabella Products' Vizit digital photo frame? 'Tis a shame, really. But hey, if you were one of the millions gifted with a lackluster, non-connected digiframe over the past few years, at least the aforesaid company is giving you a way to make things right. The outfit's newly launched Mini is one special USB key, embedded with an AT&T 3G SIM and tailor made to provide cellular connectivity to dormant frames. The key is linked to one's VizitMe content management service, and users will be able to email photos directly or have the device extract content from Photobucket and LIFE.com; once received, owners will see new images pop up on any frame that accepts USB keys. Furthermore, these same emailed images can be viewed on USB-equipped monitors and televisions. The company's planning to ship the Mini in Q2 of this year for an undisclosed rate, but naturally, we're more interested in the potential unadvertised capabilities. An off-contract, fee-free USB key with an AT&T SIM card within? Sounds like we're just a hack or two away from the most beautiful mobile broadband card this world has ever seen.

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Isabella Products' Mini USB stick connects unconnected digital photo frames originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattcesces 2011Ces2011digiframedigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameflash driveFlashDriveisabellaisabella productsIsabellaProductsminiphoto sharingPhotoSharingsim cardSimCardusbusb flash driveusb keyUsbFlashDriveUsbKeyWed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kodak intros Easyshare Touch, Mini and Sport cameras, Playfull and Playsport camcorders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/kodak-intros-easyshare-touch-mini-and-sport-cameras-playfull-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/kodak-intros-easyshare-touch-mini-and-sport-cameras-playfull-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/kodak-intros-easyshare-touch-mini-and-sport-cameras-playfull-a/#comments Things are just getting underway here at CES in Las Vegas, and Kodak's on-hand in order to serve up its latest smorgasbord of optical treasures. Without further ado, allow us to present to you the Easyshare Touch -- a $149.95 offering with a three-inch capacitive touchpanel, a dedicated video record button, a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x Schneider-Kreuznach lens and an HDMI output. Next up is the $99.95 Easyshare Mini, described as Kodak's smallest camera yet. It's "around the size of a credit card," offering a 3x wide-angle optical zoom lens, a built-in front mirror (you know, for those glorious self-portrait sessions), a ten megapixel sensor and a 2.5-inch rear LCD. Moving right along, there's the $79.95 Easyshare Sport, which is the outfit's first waterproof camera that can go up to ten feet underwater without any significant consequences. It'll also shrug off dirt and dust while snapping 12 megapixel shots and previewing them on the 2.4-inch LCD. Sashaying over to the video realm, there's the $149.95 Playfull camcorder, which touts an ultraslim design (it'll "fit in the pocket of your skinny jeans," according to Special K), a 1080p capture mode and an unmistakable 'Share' button to get your footage onto YouTube or a social network without any wasted time.

The company's also using CES as an opportunity to launch the next generation of its Playsport video camera, with this $179.95 model being waterproof up to ten feet, shockproof, dustproof and capable of logging clips at 1080p. You can also snap stills at five megapixels, and that previously mentioned 'Share' button is predictably tacked on here as well. Speaking of revisions, the Pulse digital photo frame is also seeing a gentle refresh, with this one available in 7-inch ($129.95) and 10-inch ($199.95) sizes. The newcomers add the ability to comment on the pictures you receive from friends and family, with our favorite predetermined response being "Such a KODAK MOMENT!" Seriously. Oh, and these also have an ingrained activity sensor that turns the frame off when you walk away, and brings it back to life when you re-approach. Finally, the ESP C310 all-in-one printer will be selling for $99.99, but so far as we can tell, Kodak would rather extol the virtues of its ink-saving abilities than drum up interest in its cutting-edge feature set. Further details can be spotted in the full release after the break.

Gallery: Kodak Easyshare Touch, Mini and Sport cameras, Playfull and Playsport camcorders at CES 2011


Gallery: Kodak's CES 2011 lineup hands-on

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Kodak intros Easyshare Touch, Mini and Sport cameras, Playfull and Playsport camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3-step sharing3-stepSharingcamcordercameracesces 2011Ces2011compact cameraCompactCameradigicamdigiframedigital cameradigital photo frameDigitalCameraDigitalPhotoFrameeasyshareEASYSHARE MINIEASYSHARE SPORTeasyshare touchEasyshareMiniEasyshareSportEasyshareTouchESP C310EspC310KodakKODAK PLAYSPORTKodakPlaysportphoto framePhotoFramePLAYFULLpoint and shootPointAndShootprinterPULSEsharesharingThe new KODAK EASYSHARE TOUCH CameraTheNewKodakEasyshareTouchCameratwittervideo cameraVideoCameraTue, 04 Jan 2011 00:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Kodak Pulse email-to-photo-frame system down for days, millions of memories trapped in the cloud (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/kodak-pulse-email-to-photo-frame-system-down-for-days-millions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/kodak-pulse-email-to-photo-frame-system-down-for-days-millions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/28/kodak-pulse-email-to-photo-frame-system-down-for-days-millions/#comments We definitely know quite a few people (including this very editor!) who bought their parents Kodak Pulse WiFi photo frames over the holidays, since they seem like a perfect way to share pictures without any fuss -- you can just email the frame directly. Unfortunately, it seems like this cloud service has a dark, dark lining: Kodak's backend email servers have been down since at least Christmas Eve, rendering the Pulse's most interesting feature essentially useless. What's worse, that status display above is more or less buried on the Pulse web site, so it's not even immediately clear that the problem is on Kodak's side -- and when things turn back on we're guessing more than one Pulse owner will find tons of duped photos on their frames from multiple email attempts, since the system doesn't confirm email receipt. We've heard a few anecdotal stories about email photo delivery slowing down / stopping during previous high traffic periods, so you'd think Kodak would have sorted this out by now, but we guess not -- we'll let you know when the company tells us about a fix.

Update: Kodak emailed us to say things are working again -- here's the statement:
We experienced slower performance of the Pulse server over the holiday weekend due to much higher than anticipated volumes. This resulted in a delay of pictures that were emailed to the Pulse frame. We did immediately address this issue and any pictures consumers emailed have since been delivered. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused our customers. It is our goal to ensure a great experience for all Pulse owners.

Kodak Pulse email-to-photo-frame system down for days, millions of memories trapped in the cloud (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chumby grows up, gains competitors' Dashing good looks? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How do you a frame a digital photo without framing it? That's the mind-bending question considered by Parrot and the nodesign agency, and the "mysterious object" known as the DIA Parrot is their answer. Just what is it? We'll let Parrot explain.
What is striking is its 10x4 inch high resolution screen. Dismantled, deconstructed, disconnected from the frame as if there was nothing behind, this screen is transparency, is light. The picture, your photo, appears through this "light box" in a brand new aesthetic dimension...

"The photo frame designed by Jean-Louis Frechin is very mysterious," continues Henri Seydoux. "Jean-Louis was smart or 'crazy' enough to dismantle the LCD screen we get used to, and the result is quite simply magical. We don't see where the photo comes from... It is simply there, on this transparent and half-dismantled screen... It is prestidigitation!"
Look for it to set you back $500 when it launches in February. You didn't expect a brand new aesthetic dimension to come cheap, did you?

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DIA Parrot digital photo frame by nodesign is not a digital photo frame originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>designdiadia parrotDiaParrotdigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFramenodesignparrotphoto framePhotoFrameSat, 18 Dec 2010 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital photo frames top list of least-wanted holiday gifts, better find those receipts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/digital-photo-frames-top-list-of-least-wanted-holiday-gifts-bet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/digital-photo-frames-top-list-of-least-wanted-holiday-gifts-bet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/digital-photo-frames-top-list-of-least-wanted-holiday-gifts-bet/#commentsDigital photo frames top list of least-wanted holiday gifts, better find those receipts Finished your holiday shopping already? That's good news, but if you've made any purchases from the following list of goods you might just want to think about just going ahead and taping that gift receipt right to the bottom of the box. A survey from the British Video Association shows that digital photo frames are the least-wanted holiday gadget among those who consider themselves worthy of receiving gifts this year, beating out all-time flops like foot massagers, electric shavers, and those poor bread makers destined to make a single, crusty loaf before being permanently relegated to their box. Granted this was a survey of British holiday folks and so Ma and Pa Apple Pie may have somewhat different desires, but a quick poll among Engadgeteers confirms that digi frames do indeed fall squarely in the "no, really, you shouldn't have" category. Oh, and if you're wondering what you should get your loved ones this holiday season, we can help.

Digital photo frames top list of least-wanted holiday gifts, better find those receipts originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Viewsonic has been touting a whole range of 3D gadgets since IFA this summer, and it's now finally brought a few of them to North America. That includes the $180 3DV5 pocket camcorder, which was already released in Europe and does 720p video along with 5 megapixel stills (in both 3D and 2D), and the also-$180 3DPF8 8-inch digital photo frame, which will let you view 3D videos and photos without the need for 3D glasses. Joining those are the $330 DVP5 pocket camcorder, which isn't 3D but does pack a built-in projector, and the $150 DPF8-CAM Digital Photo Copier, which is actually an 8-inch digital photo frame with a built-in scanner to let you easily convert your snapshots to digital copies. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the whole lot.

Gallery: Viewsonic 3DV5, 3DPF8, DVP5, and DPF8-CAM

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Viewsonic rolls out 3DV5 pocket camcorder, other gadgets of 2D and 3D varieties originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Panasonic MW-20 hands-on

Panasonic MW-20 is a digital photo frame, iPhone / iPod touch stereo, and money burner all in one originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Try as we might, we can't totally dismiss Sony's new digiframes. Sure, we find the things kind of played out, but at least the S-Frame DPF-XR100 and DPF-VR100 models (due in November for $250 and $200) now offer AVCHD video support along with the usual 10.2-inch WSVGA LED backlight LCD display. If that weren't enough, the just announced DPF-D830 will also be out in November ($150), and while it doesn't support hi-def video, the 8-inch device is the company's first with a built-in rechargeable battery (up to 100 minutes). Wild, huh? PR after the break.

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Sony's new S-Frames touching down with AVCHD video playback originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>avchddigiframedigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameDPF-D830DPF-VR100DPF-XR100ifaifa 2010Ifa2010s-framesonyWed, 01 Sep 2010 11:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Insignia's Infocast Internet Media Display, the Dash-aping Chumby frame, now available]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/insignias-infocast-internet-media-display-the-dash-aping-chumb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/insignias-infocast-internet-media-display-the-dash-aping-chumb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/insignias-infocast-internet-media-display-the-dash-aping-chumb/#commentsInsignia's Infocast Internet Media Display, the Dash-aping Chumby frame, now available A week back we got word that Best Buy house brand Insignia was moving in on Dash territory with the eight-inch, 800 x 600 Infocast Internet Media Display, and that it'd be releasing on June 20. Sure enough it's now available online, and is also sitting on a shelf at every local store we checked, meaning this is perhaps the quickest and easiest way to get your cuddle-free Chumby on. At $169 it's $30 less than the Dash, meaning it makes a little more sense than Sony's option, but whether or not it's actually good value depends on just how smart you need your alarm clock to be.

[Thanks, Josh L.]

Insignia's Infocast Internet Media Display, the Dash-aping Chumby frame, now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuychumbydigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameinfocastinfocast internet media displayInfocastInternetMediaDisplayinternet media displayInternetMediaDisplaynow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingphoto framePhotoFrameMon, 21 Jun 2010 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 8 Home Tablet just a 7-inch display according to FCC docs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/archos-8-home-tablet-just-a-7-inch-display-according-to-fcc-docs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/archos-8-home-tablet-just-a-7-inch-display-according-to-fcc-docs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/archos-8-home-tablet-just-a-7-inch-display-according-to-fcc-docs/#comments Get a load of that bezel. With chunk like that we can only be looking at the Archos 8 Home tablet, a device that just lumbered its way through the FCC in a rather unflattering (even for the FCC) photo spread. Archos calls its Model 7800 an Android MID throughout the government docs, but given the bezel-to-display ratio we're guessing it'll pull primary duty as a $199 picture frame with the ability to track down the occasional recipe over WiFi. Other details include the same plodding Rockchip RK2808 SoC found in the Archos 7 Home Tablet and a HSD070IDW1 resistive touchscreen display from Hannstar with 800x480 pixel resolution, 25ms response, 500:1 contrast, 200/300 nits brightness, and poor 140-degree left-right and 110-degree up-down viewing angles -- easy to see where Archos cut out the cost, eh? Oh, and get this, Hannstar says that its display is 7-inches, not 8-inches as Archos claims. Either Archos made a mistake in its FCC submission or the company is hoping to mask reality with that giant plastic border.

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Archos 8 Home Tablet just a 7-inch display according to FCC docs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 01:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digital picture frames have long since moved passed being simple photo frames, and it looks like an increasing number are now pushing photos all the way to end of their list of features. One such device is this so-called Mojito WiFi display from Blue Lounge, which will handle photos and videos just fine, but is primarily designed to pull content from Facebook, Twitter and other social media (in addition to news and weather). That's then displayed in your "LifeStream," which can apparently be customized to your liking, and browsed with the included remote if you don't feel like letting everything cycle through (no touchscreen here). Still no firm word on availability, but the 7-inch display will supposedly demand $299 whenever it rolls out.

Mojito WiFi display aggregates social media, works of Ernest Hemingway originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blue loungeBlueLoungedigital photo framedigital picture frameDigitalPhotoFrameDigitalPictureFramemojitophoto framePhotoFramepicture framePictureFramewifi displayWifiDisplaywireless displayWirelessDisplayThu, 25 Mar 2010 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizit cellular photo frame arrives March 23rd, your mom can't afford one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/vizit-cellular-photo-frame-arrives-march-23rd-your-mom-cant-af/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/vizit-cellular-photo-frame-arrives-march-23rd-your-mom-cant-af/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/vizit-cellular-photo-frame-arrives-march-23rd-your-mom-cant-af/#comments Last we heard from Isabella Products, the company's always-on Vizit photo frame was a 10.4-inch touchscreen LCD with a built-in cell modem to receive emailed pics and MMS, a built-in price of $280 (plus subscription fees), and an "early 2010" release date. Well, early 2010 is here, and so is the Vizit -- sales commence on March 23rd. In honor of the occasion, the company has even spilled a few final details; according to Bostinnovation, Vizit's service plan will use AT&T's 3G network, share photos from both Flickr and Photobucket, and cost $6 per month or $72 for a full year. Sorry, Grandma, but at that price, you'll have to make do with WiFi.

Vizit cellular photo frame arrives March 23rd, your mom can't afford one originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp crams digiframe into JD-4C1CL/CW telephone originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>digiframedigital framedigital photo frameDigitalFrameDigitalPhotoFramelandlinephonephoto framePhotoFramesharptelephoneSat, 20 Feb 2010 11:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandigital's AT&T-lovin' Photo Mail LED frame hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/pandigitals-atandt-lovin-photo-mail-led-frame-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/pandigitals-atandt-lovin-photo-mail-led-frame-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/pandigitals-atandt-lovin-photo-mail-led-frame-hands-on/#comments It looks like pretty much every other 8-inch digital photo frame on the market, but unlike most others (the Cameo notwithstanding), Pandigital's Photo Mail LED frame can accept emailed photos over AT&T's network. Unlike the aforesaid Cameo, however, you're not asked to pay a monthly fee to keep this one online (it ships with 300 photo downloads, with extra bundles available when you need them), and the representative we spoke with hinted that this one might just be the first of many more with AT&T in different shapes and sizes. The user interface was simple enough to navigate, and we were told that photos emailed to the frame actually hit a linked Snapfish account first (where the high resolution version is stored), resized, and then beamed down to the frame. Have a closer look below if you're so inclined.

Gallery: Pandigital's AT&T-lovin' Photo Mail LED frame hands-on

Pandigital's AT&T-lovin' Photo Mail LED frame hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Where do you show most of your digital photos to friends? Probably via Facebook or Flickr or the like, but many consumers simply do the most logical thing: turn their camera around and squint at the dinky LCD. That was the idea behind the Slice, announced yesterday and more or less designed around a lovely 3.5-inch touchscreen that may not be quite as big as a 4 x 6 print, but it's far more versatile. The 14 megapixel camera has a solid feel in the hand and looks great. For those feeling a little more adventurous there's the 1080p Playsport camcorder, which looks and feels more or less like a beefy Flip. To prove its disrespect toward moisture, the camera was unceremoniously plunked into a fish bowl, where it seemed hardly perturbed. Finally is the Pulse digital photo frame, a somewhat pedestrian-looking seven-inch, 800 x 600 model that sports the ability to receive photos via e-mail, so you can shoot those pics of the grandkids off to nanna without her having to touch a thing. Pictures of all that and a pair of new EasyShare models in the gallery below. Oh, and a crab, too.

Gallery: Kodak Slice, Playsport, Beat, and EasyShare cameras

Kodak touchscreen Slice camera, underwater Playsport camcorder, and friends hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Casio Digital Art Frame effects

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Casio's Digital Art Frame will help you get creative originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Moving on, there's the RC60i and RC66i iPod clock radios from RCA, with the latter running on standard alkaline batteries and designed for the on-the-go crowd. That one will sell for a penny under $100, while the AC-powered RC60i will be offered at $79.99 when they hit this Spring. Staying on the RCA beat, there's the new line of Small Wonder pocket camcorders. The EZ4000 is a rugged, waterproof version that can capture 1080p clips onto a microSD card for $169.99 (available this Spring), while the palm-sized EZ5000 ($169.99) and EZ5100 ($199.99) look entirely more like a conventional camcorder and offer up 720p / 1080p video recording, 8 megapixel still shots, a 2.4-inch flip-out LCD and a rechargeable battery. The smaller EZ1000, EZ2000 and EZ3000 models round things out on the low end, with full specifications of these in the press release after the break.

The outfit is also introducing the DPF8100 ($129.99) and DPF8300 ($129.99) digiframes, both of which are a part of the newly created Décor series; if those are just too classy for you, there's also a 7-inch DPF7407 ($129.99), which fits squarely in the cutely named Celebration series. Closing things out are the $39.99 RCA Voice Control Remote (which gladly listens to commands that you bark at it), a gaggle of new AR outdoor wireless speakers, a few new Jensen in-car head units and Zentral Home Command smartphone remotes. Feel free to dig in for more information on those just past the break.

Gallery: Audiovox goes wild at CES: digiframes, camcorders, remotes, iPod sound systems

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Audiovox goes wild at CES: digiframes, camcorders, remotes, iPod sound systems originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acoustic researchAcousticResearchaudio voxaudiovoxcamcordercesces 2010Ces2010digiframedigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFramehome automationHomeAutomationiphone accessoryIphoneAccessoryipod accessoryipod sound systemIpodAccessoryIpodSoundSystempocket camcorderPocketCamcorderRCAremotesmall wonderSmallWonderspeakerspeakersuniversal remoteUniversalRemotewireless speakersWirelessSpeakersWed, 06 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandigital Photo Mail LED frame lets you email snaps over AT&T's wireless network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/pandigital-photo-mail-led-frame-lets-you-email-snaps-over-atandts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/pandigital-photo-mail-led-frame-lets-you-email-snaps-over-atandts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/pandigital-photo-mail-led-frame-lets-you-email-snaps-over-atandts/#comments If there is such a thing as a digital photo frame specialist, Pandigital might very well be it. It should come as no surprise then, that the company has just announced a new cellular-connected product to compete with the forthcoming Vizit frame. Focused on making photo sharing as easy as possible, this new 8-inch LED-backlit display comes with an AT&T cellular connection and associated email account, making the process of getting pictures on it effortless -- and sufficiently remote to let you drop photos off with grandma without having to actually be there. The first 300 mailed snaps are free, at which point you'll have to choose between the 6-in-1 card reader or paying a per-pic charge for further emailing to the 1GB of built-in memory. Costing a cent under $150, the Photo Mail frame will be finding store shelves early this year -- skip past the break if you want to learn more.

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Pandigital Photo Mail LED frame lets you email snaps over AT&T's wireless network originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung flirts coyly with 7-inch AMOLED Digital Photo Frame originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>700zamoledcesces 2010Ces2010digital framedigital photo frameDigitalFrameDigitalPhotoFrameframeoledphoto framePhotoFramepicture framePictureFrameTue, 05 Jan 2010 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung 800P digital photo frame: because quality matters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/samsung-800p-digital-photo-frame-because-quality-matters/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/samsung-800p-digital-photo-frame-because-quality-matters/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/samsung-800p-digital-photo-frame-because-quality-matters/#comments You're smart right? Then you probably know that all those low-priced, off-brand digital photo frames with laughably poor instruction manuals and confusing user interfaces so aggressively hocked during the holidays share one common trait: poor displays. Unfortunately, most shoppers won't figure this out until they've brought the unit home. Fact is, you have to pay a little extra to get a decent 8- to 10-inch panel. And really, what's more important than the display on a digital picture frame? So check Samsung's new 800P 8-inch frame. It features an LED-backlit 800x480 pixel panel, 2GB of internal storage (plus microSD expansion), Bluetooth 2.0, support for video and music playback, and Samsung's second generation UI and panel-making expertise. On sale now in Korea for 199,000 of the local stuff or about $159 of the almighty dollar whenever it heads west.

Samsung 800P digital photo frame: because quality matters originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson unleashes PictureMate Show photo frame that's also a printer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Can something manage to be both an iPod dock and a photo frame yet still manage to look like neither? It can if it's Panasonic's new MW-10 "multimedia audio system photo frame," which looks more like a shrunken down LCD TV than anything else. If that suits your decor, however, it looks like you'll get quite a bit from this little package, including a 9-inch WVGA display, 4GB of internal memory, an SD card slot, an FM tuner, some puported "audiophile-quality sound," and even a built-in CD player to complement the iPod dock 'round back. Look or this one to hit US retailers sometime in December for $299.95 -- or if that's too long to wait, you can pick one up in Japan right now, where it launched last month.

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Panasonic debuts MW-10 photo frame / iPod dock / sound system originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One quarter of
Yeah, we know; next to pico projectors it's hard to find any bit of technology more boring than digital photo frames. These days they don't catch our eye unless they can print pictures of your pre-school beauty queen or integrate some unexpected combination of networking hardware. Still, they're selling like hotcakes, set to be in 25 percent of "broadband households" by the end of the year. Adoption in dial-up households has not been revealed but we're guessing it's... slower. For those folks we recommend the first ever analog digital frame that may not print anything or hit Flickr or even automatically cycle through those pictures in that hidden directory you forgot about, but it is at least made entirely of wood, which makes it better for the environment than CFL LCDs. And, at just $25 from ThinkGeek, it's a perfect holiday gift -- for yourself.

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One quarter of "broadband households" have digital photo frames, we find one for the rest of you originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adoptionbroadband householdBroadbandHouseholddigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameframemarket studyMarketStudyphoto framePhotoFramethinkgeekWed, 28 Oct 2009 07:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's S-Frame DPP-F700 digiframe / printer hybrid hitting America in January for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/24/sonys-s-frame-dpp-f700-digiframe-printer-hybrid-hitting-ameri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/24/sonys-s-frame-dpp-f700-digiframe-printer-hybrid-hitting-ameri/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/24/sonys-s-frame-dpp-f700-digiframe-printer-hybrid-hitting-ameri/#comments Need a digital photo frame? Need a printer? Need them to happen within the same enclosure? If you're one of the oddballs who curiously answered yes -- and you don't actually need it until after the holiday shopping season -- Sony's got you covered. The DPP-F700 digital picture frame with one-touch printing that we saw pop up internationally just last month has finally been blessed with a US ship date and price, and if you've paid any attention whatsoever to the headline, you're probably well aware of what those two data points are. The frame itself will boast a 7-inch display (800 x 480 resolution), 1GB of memory, a multicard reader and will print out "professional quality" 4- x 6-inch photos at 300 x 300 dpi. There's also a nifty "screen capture" mode that prints out exactly what's displayed during a slide show, though there's literally no telling how pricey those refills will be.

[Via Slashgear]

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CEIVA Pro 80 digiframe accepts new images from MMS, networked PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, what do we have here? D-Link's DIR-685 Xtreme N Storage Router -- you know, the 802.11n packing, WAP having, BitTorrent running beaut with USB storage support and 3.2-inch display we first laid eyes on in January at CES -- has finally hit store shelves. Every bit as lust-worthy as it was when we initially reviewed it, this bad boy retails for $300. Hit the read link to get in on the action.

[Via Electronista]

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D-Link Xtreme N DIR-685 storage router now shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mimo's made quite the name for itself with its delightful array of USB-powered secondary monitors, but now it seems the company is spreading its proverbial wings and introducing something strikingly out of character. The iMo Foto Frame Printer most certainly isn't the first (or second) of its kind, but it just might be the cutest. The digiframe / printer hybrid boasts an 8-inch panel, a memory card slot, bundled remote and an inbuilt photo printer that shoots out 4- x 6-inch images with a 300 x 300dpi print resolution. $229.99 gets you the unit itself, a few cables and a paper cartridge for 36 prints -- after that, you're on your own. Godspeed, young one.

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Mimo's iMo Foto Frame Printer does precisely what you'd expect originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digiframes -- how we love to loathe them. Occasionally we see one with a feature such as a scanner or, in this case, a printer, that actually adds some interesting functionality to the thing, but more often than not we're stuck with a tacky housing, odd display dimensions, and occasionally Swarovski crystals. So how about this new Sony DPP-F700? Possibly out as soon as November, this guy sports a 7-inch (16:10, WVGA 800×480) display, 1GB of memory, time / date display, support for a variety of storage formats (including Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, SD Card, SDH Card, CF Card, and xD-Picture Card), and simple editing functions (rotate, zoom, and crop). The printer itself creates 4 x 6-inch, 300 x 300 dpi printouts with integrated TruFast technology and a "one touch printing" button. Rumor is that it will sell for around €200 ($290).

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Sony DPP-F700 digital picture frame with one-touch printing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd argue that we've reached the saturation point when it comes to new digital photo frames, but AgfaPhoto would clearly beg to differ. The outfit famous for cranking out ho hum devices that are easily overshadowed has just introduced seven new ultraslim options, all of which are hoping to see a release prior to the mad rush that is the holiday shopping season. Said to be the "size zero" of digiframes, these measure just 1.3 centimeters thick while shipping in a range of sizes from 7- to 10-inches. As expected, you'll find 1GB of internal storage alongside a multicard reader, and when not flicking through a slideshow of last year's Valentine's bash at the corporate headquarters, it can also play back risque videos from the afterparty. Don't expect these to ship stateside anytime soon, but those across the pond can reportedly snap 'em up for between £49.99 ($83) to £129.99 ($216) later this year.

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AgfaPhoto trots out "size zero" line of ultrathin digiframes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Truth be told, ASUKA's first digital photo frame with integrated DVB-T wasn't all that invigorating, so it should come as no surprise that its second one has also failed to get our juices flowing. Of course, we may have felt entirely different if we called South Korea home, but until mobile TV takes off here in the States, we can rest soundly knowing that nothing of this sort will ever make its way into the mainstream. The SK700 that you see above quietly debuted this past week at IFA, bringing with it a 7-inch touchscreen, integrated DVB-T tuner, 800 x 480 resolution, FM reception, multimedia playback, real-time TV recording, 2GB or 4GB of built-in memory, a pair of stereo speakers and even an AV input. There's no word on a price or release date just yet, but you'll probably have to look real hard to spot this one in between the me-toos scattered about.

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ASUKA's SK700 digiframe adds DVB-T in vain attempt to wow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Turns out it's actually up for pre-order right now through Sony Style Canada, CAN $199.99 (that's US $180) and shipping out October 1st.

[Thanks, Neil!]

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Sony ICF-CL75iP alarm clock / digital frame / iPod dock a surprisingly attractive assimilation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chumby widgets to appear on photo frame, other devices by year's end originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, remember that OpenFrame touchscreen home telephone that we first peeked way back in August of 2008? Seems like O2 and Verizon weren't the only ones looking to jump on that bandwagon, as Sharp has now issued a phone / frame tandem that looks eerily similar. The JD-7C1CL/CW is available in black and white to match the motifs present in 99 percent of pristine suburban domiciles, with the frame packing a 7-inch touch panel (800 x 480) that acts as a status indicator, calendar, clock, address book and (gasp!) photo frame. The phone itself doesn't look to be anything special, though the frame does include a whopping 128MB of internal memory. No word on a price or release date, but really, you shouldn't be considering a "home phone" in 2009 under any circumstances.

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Sharp's JD-7C1CL/CW pairs a home phone and digiframe in fine fashion originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Had enough Kodak this fine morning? No? Good. Just hours after showcasing its newest 1080p pocket camcorder, the aforesaid firm is hitting us up with a few more new pieces to digest. First up is the EasyShare Z950, a modest megazoom-in-a-P&S-body that packs a 10x optical zoom, 12 megapixel sensor and a $279.99 price tag. Next, we've got the totally ho hum EasyShare M381, which also offers a dozen megapixels alongside a 3-inch rear LCD, 5x zoomer, easy upload to Facebook / YouTube, face detection, a variety of lovely hues and an MSRP of $179.99. The last cam is the M341, which steps down to a 3x optical zoom and a smaller 2.7-inch LCD for $149. Closing things out is the EasyShare D830 (£119.99; $196) and D1030 (£169.99; $279) digital photo frames, which check in at 8- and 10-inches respectively (in terms of display size) and tout interchangeable face plates, 512MB of internal memory, a Quick Touch border, memory card reader and a USB port. Everything here should ship in the US and UK by September, though those hungry for additional details are welcome to tap that read link.

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Kodak debuts EasyShare Z950, M381 and M341 digicams originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you don't own a digiframe yet, perhaps it's because you were waiting for the kids at Toshiba to design something that looked even more like the faceplate of a microwave oven than the usual fare. But that's not the whole story: besides looking at home next to your Cuisinart and rice cooker, this guy also supports FrameChannel accounts, so personalized weather, traffic, sports scores, music, and video are also on the plate -- as well as the Flickr, Photobucket, and Facebook integration that companies like Toshiba think that you want in a digital picture frame. Hitting shelves in August, the 8-inch frame is available in white (DMF82XWU) or black (DMF82XKU) for an MSRP of $179.99. For the 10-inch frame (DMF102XKU, black only) you can expect to pay $229.99.

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Toshiba's new digiframes feature social networking, FrameChannel originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Somehow or another, D-Link managed to combine a NAS, digital photo frame, secondary display and 802.11n router into a single device, and when the Xtreme N DIR-685 Storage Router was announced way back at CES this year, we were certainly interested to see how such a conglomerate would go over. At long last, the do-it-all wireless router is finally making its way out to the public at large, and with an MSRP of $299.99 (sans any internal HDD space), it's definitely one of the pricier routers out there. We've taken this strikingly unique device into our lairs for a few days of testing, and if you're interested in seeing if this bad boy is worth the price of admission, you'll need to follow us past the break.

Gallery: D-Link's Xtreme N DIR-685 storage router hands-on

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D-Link's Xtreme N DIR-685 storage router hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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