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Uses for the digital photo frame:

• This is a great gift for digital photographers and enthusiasts who lack space to store bulky photo albums.
• Why not pre load the frame with the photos you've taken for this person – wedding photos, baptism photos etc. before you give it as a gift?
• Fill the digital photo frame with the memories that tell your own unique life story and give as a gift for your wedding anniversary, Valentine's Day, sweet sixteen etc.
• You could also use the digital photo frame to showcase examples of your work and display it in your showroom or reception area.

What you should look out for when buying a digital photo frame:

The price of the digital photo frame is dependant on the quality and features the frame has. The following points will make you aware of the features that are available so that you can decide what is important for you when choosing your digital photo frame.

• Screen Size: From what distance do you want to be able to view your photos? Make sure you choose an LCD screen size that makes viewing comfortable.
• Screen Resolution: Resolution should be at least 640 x 480 and higher so that pictures don't appear grainy.
• Brightness: Make sure the brightness can be adjusted suitably depending on how well lit your room is otherwise your photos won't be properly visible.
• Memory: Most digital photo frames don't have built in memory, they rely on external memory cards that are slotted into the frame. Find a frame that uses the same memory card as your digital camera. Alternatively, choose a digital photo frame with a USB port so that photos can be downloaded straight from the computer. A wireless LAN connection is useful if your digital photo frame is not near the computer or a power supply or if you would also like to go online via your digital photo frame.
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or 15:9/16:9? Most point and shoot cameras capture photos in 4:3 ratio. Frames supporting 15:9/16:9 will crop the top and bottom of your photo giving you that wide screen feel.
• Battery or Mains: Where are you going to place your digital photo frame? If it is hung on the wall you may want it to be battery operated. Will it be near a plug? Then mains operated with a cable and plug will be more practical.
• Portrait or Landscape: If you want to be able to view both portrait and landscape photos you will need an accelerometer (auto image rotation and orientation).
• Video and Photo: Some digital photo frames will also let you play the videos you have taken.
• Slideshow and Music: Would you like to be able to turn your photo collection into slideshows with music?
• Remote Control: You may need a remote control if it is important for you to be able to control your digital photo frame from a distance to quickly flick to a certain picture.
• Beyond the Photo: Wi-Fi enabled digital photo frames enable you to do things like email photos to the frame, play internet radio, and go online if you need this option.