Opteka DF-TFT8 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame with 128MB Built-In Memory (Black)
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: OptekaModel: DF-TFT8
Color: Black
Product features:
- Simply insert a compatible memory card into the digital frame to show photos.
- Full 8 inch (diagonal) screen with brightness control: remote control included
- Features slide show mode and image rotation and is compatible with JPEG, JPEG Motion and AVI file
- Enhanced TFT LCD Screen with the highest possible resolution, wide viewing angles and long life span
- Displays digital pictures (JPEG) without computer.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka DF-TFT8 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame with 128MB Built-In Memory (Black)
Customer Review: Great wife-pleaser + most problems others report are easily solvable
Summary: 4 Stars
I got one of these for my wife for Christmas, and it was the most successful gift I've ever given her in 27 years of marriage, I think.
The trick is that I bypassed the 128MB of internal memory and just put 2GB of photos of her grand-daughter and pics from our travels on a CompactFlash card, using the card slot in our PC, and used that instead. That way on Christmas morning she unwrapped it, plugged it in, and right off the bat was looking at pics of her granddaughter.
The 800x600 resolution isn't the equal of even an ordinary laptop (usually 1024 x 768 minimum)--but it's not a computer, remember. And its resolution is good enough to show my pics taken with a 5MP camera satisfactorily. I think anything less than 800x600 would be a problem. However, we use an 800x600 projector for slide shows at our dive club and resolution works even on a projection screen, so don't think this is going to look fuzzy or pixelated (unless your pics are already).
I did try accessing the 128 internal memory by hooking the picture frame up to a computer with a USB cable--available for a few bucks from any electronics store. I was surprised to discover that it uses USB 1.0--about a tenth as fast as the USB 2.0 every computer has used for years. But you're not going to be using this as an external drive anyway, so that's not a serious complaint. I use Windows XP Home as my operating system and had none of the problems Vista users report.
The workaround for Vista users is simple: just put your pics on a memory card like I did. The picture frame takes a variety of cards in a variety of capacities. If your PC lacks card slots--supplied with most new PCs--you can buy a cheap card reader that plugs into a USB port. I can get 2GB Compactflash cards locally for $10, readers for the same or less.
It also runs the kinds of movies a digital camera makes. I was able to run movies from two kinds of cameras (Sony and Olympus). I did notice that the sound seemed to stop after a while--must be filling up the buffer. But for the typical little clips shot by digital cameras it works fine, and having videos of her granddaughter in a picture frame on my wife's desk as work yielded a big wow factor.
I hardly needed the manual, but I know computers, and so does my wife.
At work she discovered she could switch it from the default shuffle mode (random display of pics) to strict sequential display, which she wanted. She was also able to change from the random sequencing mode (pixelation, fade in/fade out, dissolve etc.) to whichever type she preferred.
Note that a number of other reviewers didn't realize you could alter the default settings (and you can't alter them on some other kinds of digital picture frames).
So this is a flexible device produced in the smallest size that really makes sense (that is, 8"), since this format has the same form factor as most digital camera pictures.
Like another reviewer, I saw no sign of alternate frame colors, as was implied by the manual. But the black frame it came with works for my wife, and I like it as well.
These digital picture frames let us put picture albums on people's desks and walls. They're a great idea, and the prices and quality have finally reached a point where most people can use them. I picked this Opteka after reading hundreds of reader reviews and product descriptions on Amazon, and it was delivered really quickly as well, even though it was before Christmas and I only asked for regular shipping.
Plus this combines the natural desire of guys like me to buy electronic gizmos for my wife with her natural desire to get things that come from the heart. I took a majority of the pics on the frame, and all the pics show people and places and events that are precious to her.
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Description of Opteka DF-TFT8 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame with 128MB Built-In Memory (Black)
The 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame from Opteka comes complete with 128MB built in memory making storing and displaying your favorite pictures easy and fun. TFT LCD Screen with the highest possible resolution, wide viewing angles and long life span. It's compatible with SD and xD flash memory cards, as well as a wide variety of other flash storage devices. High performance digital processor inside to load, display and process each picture blazing fast. Built in stereo speakers to enjoy your favorite music. Six position adjustable stand for an optimum viewing angle. Operation is very simple - just plug in a memory card and turn the Digital Photo Frame on. Or, transfer your photos directly from your computer through the USB connector. Interchangeable frame with a simple, patent pending -InchInsert and Latch-Inch step. No tools required. The Opteka Digital Picture Frame is packed with features and a low price.The 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame is compatible with the following memory card formats: Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Compact Flash (CF), MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, and Microdrive cards.Includes - Opteka 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Digital Photo Frame), User's Manual, AC Power Adapter, Remote Control, Cleaning Cloth, and 1 Year Limited Warranty.Digital Frames
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