Drawbacks of Digital Photo Frames

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 … Continue reading

Photography Week in Review for May 4-11, 2008

The PHOTOGRAPHY blog went all digital this week. From digital cameras to digital photo frames, high-tech fiends got their fill here in the last few days. If you missed finding out why wireless digital photo frames are not for everyone or whether you should invest in the latest and supposedly “greatest” digital camera, the Week in Review is designed just for you. MAY 5th—Snapping Summer Memories-Going Digital. Summer is the time of year when most families head out on their annual vacations and snap happy parents’ give their fingers quite a workout. If you are tired of toting around those … Continue reading

Other Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Digital Photo Frame for Mother’s Day

In my previous blog I mentioned that digital photo frames are the hot ticket item this Mother’s Day. In that post I also discussed sizes, price points, and provided a list of the top sellers. However, there are a few more points your should be aware of prior to presenting one of these picture perfect gifts to the favorite women in your life. TOUCH CONTROLS Designers at Kodak say in an effort to do away with remote controls with barely-there buttons they created the “Quick Touch Border” and added it to two frames (so far). Kodak sells its 8-inch, EasyShare … Continue reading