In a previous blog I discussed the latest report on Kodak’s EasyShare EX1011 digital photo frame. While some testers rated the device as one of the best on the market others pointed out some obvious drawbacks to this particular model.
For example, while the frame has a built-in Wi-Fi transmitter to connect with your home wireless network, making it unnecessary to string a USB cord for access to photos from your PC (a definite pro) or the Kodak Gallery, you cannot access photos from other photo-sharing sites, such as Flickr.
Another complaint lodged by testers, which is common among wireless-enabled frames, is that problems arise when you place the device near your Wi-Fi router. For instance, if you have the EX1011 propped up on the same desk as your router (meaning that the items are not separated by a few feet) the frame gets flooded with data from the router and impedes the photo stream from Kodak Gallery, which can slow a slide show, leave the screen blank, or produce glitches.
Another con to this particular frame is that gaining wireless access to your computer’s hard drive requires a bit of effort. First, you need to download Windows Media Player version 11 to your computer, then you need to go into the player’s “library” and select Media Sharing, all before you restart your frame and your PC.
Finally, another thing to note is that the EX1011’s processor isn’t as powerful as a PC’s, so printing photos directly from the frame comes with some challenges. (Though, the mere fact that you can print directly from the frame is a bonus.) First of all, you need a PictBridge-enabled printer to print anything. Next, you need to do some minor reconfiguring by going into the frame’s settings menu to tweak the connection. You’ll also have to reconfigure the frame again the next time you want to connect the frame and your PC with a cord.
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