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Digital Frames

 

One of the most unique gift items is a digital frame. You will find many sizes, colors and designs of digital picture frames to compliment any home, dorm or office decor.

Digital Picture Frames Make Great Gifts with a Personal Touch 

Chances are you have seen them in stores by now; digital picture frames are truly a sight to behold. This is a digital picture lover's new favorite invention, allowing pictures to be broadcast on a small LCD screen in the middle of a frame. Displaying new pictures whenever you want them to, digital picture frames are an ingenious little invention and they are flying off the shelves.

If you happen to be in the market for a unique gift idea that could really bring a personal touch to your gift giving, consider digital picture frames as the perfect idea.

Digital Picture Frames Come in Multiple Sizes

Depending on the type of digital picture frames that you are going for, you may want to consider a smaller one for people that you don't' know as well, and a larger one for those who are closer to you in your life. While it may seem silly, they get a bit more expensive as the picture frame size gets larger and you may not want to deal with a whole lot of money for people who aren't that close to you.

Display Your Favorite Pictures

Digital picture frames are great for the picture junkies out there who just can't get enough of their digital cameras. They are especially suitable for work desks as a way of showcasing family pictures without having to settle on one. These digital frames can do a slow sideshow or have a picture up all day or for a week, a month, or more! Whatever you want to do, however you want to go about showing off your pictures will work with these digital frames.

Get Extras with Your Digital Picture Frames

As if they aren't cool enough already, some of the pricier digital picture frames out there come complete with an MP3 player, so that your favorite songs can play out of built in speakers in the back of the frame. Some of these picture frames are Wi-Fi enabled and many of them even have remote controls, making changing pictures and even songs (in some cases) a thing of ease!

Make a Digital Frame a Personalized Gift

If you want to truly personalize such a gift for your loved one, you can pre-load the picture frame with the pictures that you want them to have. This works especially well for long distance grandparents, first time parents, new aunts and uncles and other extended family members.

Nowadays there are even hot little gift items out there like mini digital frames, that come in the form of a key chain. These are much cheaper than the traditional digital picture frame, but they work just the same and are small enough to be taken everywhere with you so you can show off your favorite flicks.

When it comes to creating a gift for someone special to you and adding a really personal touch to it, there doesn't seem to be any other logical solution than pictures and picture frames. Digital frames take this to the next level, completely. They are easy to use, lovely to look at, and a gift you will want to give over and over to the special people in your life.

Digital Frames Makes Great Personalized Gifts For Valentines Day! 

If you would like to surprise that special someone with a unique gift this Valentines Day then consider a digital photo key chain or even a larger digital frame.

You'll spend from $15.00 up on your purchase of a digital photo frame. I know you will be looking for quality in the frame you choose but consider what you are paying for. If you can buy a digital key chain or digital frame for next to nothing take a genuine look at it to be sure it is up to your standards of quality.

Right now I want you to be thinking of who you know would really like to have a personalized gift from you. Wouldn't grandpa and grandma who are not technically inclined would very much appreciate a digital frame that has a vivid stream of digital pictures displaying on screen. The small key chain is perfect for your aunt or mom that loves to meet her friends and play bingo every month. Would she be delighted to share those photos of her nephews and nieces? What about that family member who is stationed over seas? Wouldn't they love to have a gift of personal memories they can cherish every day?

So how do you make this a personalized gift? Load your digital photos of your self and family before you gift wrap the frame. This also takes care of the problem of them saying "how do I get pictures on it". All they will have to do is open the gift and they are ready to share photos with others.

A note of caution here
Not all digital photo picture frames come with internal memory. Your digital key chains do for sure. Most digital frames will need to have a memory card inserted from your digital camera or computer.

So get creative and have a wonderful gift giving Valentines Day!

"'It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.'
--Euripides; Medea, 431 B.C."

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Great Stuff on Amazon 

Looking for a digital frame? Amazon has many different digital frames available and should be a good source of what you should expect to pay for quality versa non-quality digital frames.

More Great Stuff on Amazon 

Philips 9-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Metal)

Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 10/11/2008)

Westinghouse 10.2-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame

Amazon Price: $148.72 (as of 10/11/2008)

Pandigital 15-Inch LCD Digital Picture Frame

Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)

Matsunichi Photoblitz 8" Digital Picture Frame

Amazon Price: $168.95 (as of 10/11/2008)

Digital Photo Frames Related 

Reviews and Web Articles

Interesting articles or reviews I have found on the web concerning digial photo frames.
Home Appliances Get Digital Photo Frames
Digital photo frames are expanding beyond stand alone frames into home appliances like cordless phones and refrigerators.
Digital Camera Gift Buying Guide
Digital cameras and their accessories are among the hottest gifts for nearly all recipients: mothers, fathers, grandparents, teenagers, and even children. Find out what some of the best picks are when buying for friends and family.
How to Pick Out a Digital Photo Picture Frame for a Gift! / Wired How To's
Questions one would ask themselves if giving a Digital Photo Picture Frame as a gift.
Best Buy Digital Photo Frames Shipped With Virus - Security Fix
The latest news on computer, technology and network security issues. A blog by washingtonpost.com reporter Brian Krebs. Visit www.washingtonpost.com/technology.

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Reader Feedback 

SusanG3

Wow I didn't realize there were so many kinds and prices to choose from. Thanks also, for pointing out all the people who would like these & the tip to load the pictures for the non-technical.

Posted February 25, 2008

Ambrosian

Gee, Never thought I would be asked anything like that! We'll see

Posted February 15, 2008

Mal Clinton

A great informative review Paula, well done. Could you add a section perhaps on the power consumption of the different devices for those of us concerned about the greenhouse gases arising from our use of electricity at home?

Posted February 15, 2008

Virtu_Creative

someday i'll have one in every room!

Posted February 11, 2008

GPSGUY

Wow Paula,

Great lense! I think digital photo frames are an awsome idea. Most people are using digita; cameras nowadays. A great way to display your favorites of friends and family!

Posted February 10, 2008

mulberry

I love these things, especially the slideshow feature! Great lens.

Posted February 07, 2008

Vic_Goodman

I got one of these for Christmas and love it. Thanks for the info.

Posted February 01, 2008

Ambrosian

Welcome! Please feel free to leave your message or thoughts.

Posted January 30, 2008

Ted Anderson

Wishing you all the best as you learn about this new technology! You are light years ahead of me.

Posted January 30, 2008

Lori Ruiz

Not bad stuff!!!!!!!

Posted January 30, 2008

Janet Anderson

wow, very nice site Paula
Ted is away but he'll respond this weekend

Posted January 30, 2008

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