![]() In February 2008, a number of digital photo frames, such as the Insignia brand digital frames manufactured in China, were found to be carrying a Trojan horse dubbed Mocmex on their internal data storage. ![]() This can be avoided by buying a frame with an aspect ratio that exactly matches the camera, or editing photos to the target aspect ratio before transferring them to the frame. This could result in, respectively, images that are missing content, distorted, or which have blank space around them. (Sometimes 16:9 frames are actually 15:9) Depending on the model and features, images which do not exactly fit the aspect ratio of the frame may be cropped, stretched, or shrunk to fit. Common aspect ratios include: 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. Ī new generation of frame companies, such as Meural, is emerging that combines larger formats, built-in access to artistic content, and innovative control mechanisms. Battery-operated units are also available for portable use. Some frames allow photos to be shared from a frame to another.Ĭertain frames provide specific application support such as loading images over the Internet from RSS feeds, photo sharing sites such as Flickr, Picasa and from e-mail.īuilt-in speakers are common for playing video content with sound, and many frames also feature remote controls. Others include support for wireless ( 802.11) connections or use cellular technology to transfer and share files. Some allow users to upload pictures to the frame's memory via a USB connection, or wirelessly via Bluetooth technology. ĭigital photo frames typically allow the display of pictures directly from a camera's memory card, and may provide internal memory storage. Examples are the Sony S-Frame F800, that has an integrated printer on its back, or the Epson PictureMate Show. They may also be able to send photos to a printer, or have hybrid features. Most digital photo frames display the photos as a slideshow and usually with an adjustable time interval. Some digital photo frames can only display JPEG pictures. The most common sizes range from 7 inches (18 cm) to 20 inches (51 cm). Owners can choose a digital photo frame that utilizes a WiFi connection or not, comes with cloud storage, and/or USB and SD card hub.ĭigital photo frames range in size from tiny keychain-sized units to large wall-mounted frames spanning several feet. Some may even play videos as well as display photographs. The introduction of digital photo frames predates tablet computers, which can serve the same purpose in some situations however, digital photo frames are generally designed specifically for the stationary, aesthetic display of photographs and therefore usually provide a nicer-looking frame and a power system designed for continuous use.ĭigital photo frames come in a variety of different shapes and sizes with a range of features. The Meural Lightbox design for their digital canvas.Ī digital photo frame (also called a digital media frame) is a picture frame that displays digital photos without the need of a computer or printer.
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