More people each day are discovering the benefits a digital photo frame and are changing the way they display pictures in their lives. The popularity of this new technology is continuing to rise and the number of digital frame models is exploding for large and niche manufacturers. An article recently posted at TechRadar.com cites that one in ten homes in the UK own a digital frame and the numbers are likely similar in the US.
So why own a digital photo frame? Well, here are the top ten reasons we came up with here at the DSF.com BLOG:
10. Slideshows
What makes Digital Picture Frames so different from traditional frames? The picture doesn't stay the same! By streaming a slideshow of pictures, your digital frame is now dynamic and not static. Most brands like those from Smartparts and Kodak have slideshow features that let you adjust the # of pictures, amount of time on each picture, and even how many photos display at one time.
9. High Definition Screens
As the technology has developed, digital LCD frame quality has also improved. This means the resolution of most frames today is such that photos are displayed in a crisp, clear manner similar to a print. 800 x 600 resolution is easily affordable in today's LCD frames.
8. Large Screens
Higher resolution screens also means manufactures can make larger digital photo viewers without degraded display quality. If you are shopping for a frame, you ideally want at least a 7 inch frame, but its no longer a stretch to upgrade to a 10 inch, 11 inch, or 12 inch frame.
7. Features
In an effort to differentiate or simply make digital frames more useable, manufactures are adding tons of features to the latest models of digital picture frames. Some of these like digital clocks and built-in alarms are hit or miss with customers, but others like remote controls, automatic on/off (often by motion sensor when someone enters the room), built-in speakers, and multiple memory ports are must haves for many.
6. For Your Business or Office
Many people use digital frames in their homes (maybe they got one as a gift), or possibly in their office. But businesses are beginning to apply the use of this technology in creative ways, especially larger digital frames that can display advertising, company logos, or other marketing material in a dynamic way. Just as plasma and LCD screens now get used as high tech billboards, digital frames can be carefully positioned as smaller version of the same.
5. Memory and Picture Storage
Sure digital frames are all about displaying your digital pictures, but the storage aspect is important as well, especially frames with internal memory. All digital photo frames must have at least one (usually multiple) ports for inserting a storage device like a memory card, USB flash drive, or memory stick. However many new LCD frames come with their own internal memory and can store their own digital pictures.
4. Multi-Media / Video and Sound
Another big difference from traditional frames is the ability to play video or sound. People love adding music to slideshows and with internal speakers your digital frame can play your tunes along with pictures just like on your computer. Digital frames are also great for playing videos.
3. Decorating and Decor
Probably more than any other recent consumer electronics technology, digital photo frames are about style and decor. Wood frame finishes and colors play an important role in choosing the right frame for you. Are you going to hang it on the wall? What is the look of the room it is accessorizing? Some frames now come with variable frame colors or allow you to buy home decor kits that allow you to mix and match frames and mattes to create different looks.
2. Wireless
This is a feature you should consider if you are purchasing a frame and plan to change pictures frequently. Instead of 
transferring photos via a traditional memory device (memory card, USB flash drive, memory stick), wireless digital frames allow you to transfer pictures from your computer via Wi-Fi. The Kodak EASYSHARE W820 8" Wireless Digital Frame is a great wireless enabled frame offered at DSF.com.
1. Mobility
Mobility for your digital pictures is what digital photo frames are all about. Far too many of us have loads of great digital pictures trapped on our computers and rarely displayed for enjoyment. Sure we may have some printed, some as the wallpaper on our computer screen, and maybe share some with friends via the internet, but digital frames get them out and displayed into our homes, offices, and businesses.
ARE YOU DIGITAL PICTURE TRAPPED ON YOUR COMPUTER? SET THEM FREE -- BUY A DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME!!!!
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