Knowledge about Screen Size and Type for Digital Photo Frames

Screen Size and Type for Digital Photo Frames

Digital frames range in size: from 1.5-inch keychain displays to 32-inch wall-mounted behemoths. Typically, most frames are in the 5- to 15-inch range.
size and application: Smaller frames (under 15 inches) are ideal for positioning on a desk or coffee table. Larger frames are optimal for mounting on a wall or used for digital sign display purposes.

measuring frame dimensions: Some manufacturers use the outer dimensions of the frame--not the screen--to indicate screen size. Always check the technical details for exact screen size.

LCD and TFT: Most digital photo frames come with LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens. However some have TFT (Thin Film Transistor--a subtype of LCD screens that use separate transistors to control each pixel. Also known as "Active Matrix" displays).

OLED: A small handful of digital frames are now using OLED display technology for their screens. OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screens are composed of slender films of organic compounds that create light via the application of electricity. OLEDs can provide brighter, sharper image displays and use less power that the conventional LCD as they don’t require a backlight. In turn, this also means OLEDs can be a lot thinner than an LCD. Because OLED technology is fairly new there are some drawbacks, such as expense and durability. Expect to see an increase in OLED digital frame displays throughout 2009.

viewing angle: Ensure the frame you wish to purchase has a wide viewing angle, therefore making it easier to see images displayed on the frame from various positions in a room.

NEW! Sony BRAVIA XBR7-Series & XBR8-Series

Sony BRAVIA XBR7-Series LCD HDTVs leverage our HD expertise to deliver Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning picture performance. A BRAVIA Engine EX fully digital video processor helps reduce noise, sharpen image detail, and improve color accuracy, while Motionflow 120Hz technology enhances motion to deliver a smoother and clearer looking picture. An Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) circuit dynamically adjusts contrast, producing deeper blacks in dark scenes while preserving shadow detail, and Live Color Creation technology works in concert with a special WCG-CCFL backlight to further refine colors and deliver a more realistic picture.
Sony BRAVIA XBR7-Series LCD HDTVs (Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR7) leverage our HD expertise to deliver Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning picture performance. A BRAVIA Engine EX fully digital video processor helps reduce noise, sharpen image detail, and improve color accuracy, while Motionflow 120Hz technology enhances motion to deliver a smoother and clearer looking picture. An Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) circuit dynamically adjusts contrast, producing deeper blacks in dark scenes while preserving shadow detail, and Live Color Creation technology works in concert with a special WCG-CCFL backlight to further refine colors and deliver a more realistic picture. In addition, DMeX functionality3 lets you expand your HDTV’s capabilities when you attach optional BRAVIA Link modules (sold separately).

The Sony BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs represent the next step forward for Sony HDTV technology.

Underpinning this advance is the TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight, which utilizes clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs to produce accurate colors and an amazingly realistic image, and employs local dimming to dynamically adjust the brightness of LED clusters, allowing the XBR8 to display deep blacks alongside bright whites for enhanced image depth and exceptional shadow detail. Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology creates new frames to double the frame rate, then uses sequential scanning to enhance motion and deliver a smoother and clearer picture, and 24p True Cinema lets you experience a cinema-like experience.

BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs ( Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 and Sony Bravia XBR KDL-55XBR8)also feature the powerful BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor, which creates sharp, crystal-clear images at any resolution, as well as advanced color reproduction technologies including 10-bit processing and a 10-bit panel, Live Color Creation, and x.v.Color capability. DMex functionality lets you expand the capabilities of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series with optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately). In addition, the exclusive Xross Media Bar (XMB) user interface, integrated TV Guide Interactive Program Guide, and BRAVIA Sync one-touch component control make the BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs easy to use, and the large number of inputs offer you a wide range of connectivity options.

BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature an RS-232C connection for integration into home automation systems. You can even customize the timeless design of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series by adding optional speaker grilles available in a selection of designer colors (sold separately).

New HDTVs from Samsung

New 46" high-definition LCD TV



SAMSUNG’s thinnest LCD TV with a built-in tuner is also beautiful with exclusive Touch of Color™ design. You can also stay updated even when you’re offline - our Infolink™ feature streams customizable content from the web right to your HDTV’s screen. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology practically eliminates any motion blur so your action-packed movies are more realistic, more thrilling, more exciting to watch. The SAMSUNG LN46A850 redefines your home entertainment experience.



This brilliantly designed high-definition TV is our thinnest LCD TV with a built-in tuner. And with unique Touch of Color™ blending a hint of blue into the frame, watching TV is a beautiful experience. You can also personalize your viewing experience and stay in the loop with updated news, weather and more while you watch your favorite TV shows. Experience a higher level of home entertainment with the SAMSUNG LN46A860 LCD TV.



Get more personal attention from the new SAMSUNG LN46A950 LCD TV. With just a push of a button you can access customized news, weather, sports and stock information. You can also get pre-loaded high definition content, like cooking recipes, fitness exercises, and more. Love beautiful things? This SAMSUNG LCD TV is nothing short of stunning with one-of-a-kind Touch of Color™ design.

New 52" high-definition LCD TV



Beautiful. Thin. Packed with HDTV technology. The SAMSUNG LN52A850 includes revolutionary Touch of Color™ and Infolink™ which transfers customized content from the web right to your screen. Access it anytime you want, even while watching your favorite TV programs or movies. And Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology practically eliminates any motion blur so your action-packed movies are more realistic, more thrilling, more exciting to watch. The SAMSUNG LN52A850 redefines your home entertainment experience.



The SAMSUNG LN52A860 has a unique design that is simply breathtaking. The slim and narrow bezel is our thinnest LCD TV with a built-in tuner plus revolutionary Touch of Color™ adds style and beauty. Customize your viewing experience and stay in the loop with updated news, weather and more while you watch your favorite TV shows. It’s easy with just a push of a button. This SAMSUNG LCD TV is nothing short of brilliant - with beauty and brains.

New 55" high-definition LCD TV



This SAMSUNG LCD TV is absolutely stunning with revolutionary Touch of Color™ design. And you can customize your TV watching with up-to-the-minute content from USA Today. Ready for action scenes that look more real than you ever imagined? Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™ virtually eliminates any motion blur. Substance, style, and advanced high definition features you expect-the SAMSUNG LN55A950 delivers all of that and more.

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New GPS from Navigon

New releases in Navigon GPS
Both portable and stylish, the Navigon 2200T combines an elegantly designed black case with a 3.5-inch screen that provides photo-realistic images of virtually every highway intersection and exit complete with sign text and lane guidance. Pre-loaded with maps of the continental U.S., the 2200T comes with free real-time traffic updates (for the life of the device) and simple rerouting with the touch of a button. Other features include text-to-speech capabilities for turn-by-turn directions with street names, speed display, and millions of pre-loaded points of interest.

For those looking for both style and substance, the Navigon 7200T combines an elegantly designed black housing with an extra-wide 4.3-inch flatscreen that provides photo-realistic images of virtually every highway intersection and exit complete with sign text and lane guidance. Pre-loaded with maps of both the U.S. and Canada, the 7200T comes with free real-time traffic updates (for the life of the device) and allows users to reroute with the touch of a button. Other features include Bluetooth handsfree communication when paired with your cell phone, text-to-speech capabilities for turn-by-turn directions with street names, ZAGAT restaurant ratings and reviews, and millions of pre-loaded points of interest.

More New GPS at http://www.gpsitem.com/

New released! Sony GPS Navigator

Sony GPS Navigator New Model!

Easily portable and offering power on-the-go navigation features, the Sony NV-U44 Portable GPS Navigator makes folding maps a thing of the past. First and foremost a portable navigation system, the NV-U44 offers Sony's POSITION plus solution to difficult GPS reception conditions for navigation assistance even while under dense foliage or tall buildings. But it also features a photo viewer and Memory Stick Duo slot for uploading photo slideshows. Other features include pre-installed maps for North America, over 5 million points of interest (POIs) with quicker searching, an anti-glare 3.5-inch screen, Gesture commands to help you stay focused on the road, text-to-speech capabilities, and stylish silver coloring.

Sony’s NV-U74T offers a feature-packed portable navigation system in an elegant, thin, and easy-to-use design. The NV-U74T 's 4.3-inch widescreen touchscreen offers 2D, 3D and split-screen mapping of the continental U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. With almost 5 million points of interest (POIs) at your service, finding that perfect restaurant, the nearest ATM, or more importantly, the nearest bathroom or rest stop, has never been easier. Want to create a route with multiple stops? No problem! The NV-U74T routes up to 10 waypoints for your journey. Real-time traffic updates and re-routing capability ensures you’ll never be late or caught in a jam, and text-to-speech technology delivers audible route information and street names. Sync your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with the NV-U74T and safely make and receive calls while on the go. You can even turn the NV-U74T into a portable picture frame via the Memory Stick Duo slot!

With a widescreen 4.8-inch LCD touchscreen, the Sony NV-U84 Portable GPS Navigator makes folding maps a thing of the past. First and foremost a portable navigation system, the NV-U84 offers Sony's POSITION plus solution to difficult GPS reception conditions for navigation assistance even while under dense foliage or tall buildings. But it also features a photo viewer and Memory Stick Duo slot for uploading photo slideshows. Other features include pre-installed maps for North America, over 5 million points of interest (POIs) with quicker searching, Gesture commands to help you stay focused on the road, and text-to-speech capabilities.

In addition to excellent navigation and convenient handsfree communication with your cell phone the Sony NV-U94T Portable GPS Navigator is also loaded with such entertainment features as an audio/video player, photo viewer, and Bluetooth stereo music streaming capabilities. But first and foremost a portable navigation system, the NV-U94T offers Sony's POSITION plus solution to difficult GPS reception conditions for navigation assistance even while under dense foliage or tall buildings. And it can receive real-time traffic updates with the RDS-TMC receiver built into its cradle and a 90-day trial with the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) service. Other features include pre-installed maps for North America, over 5 million points of interest (POIs) with quicker searching, a 4.8-inch screen with Gesture Command, text-to-speech capabilities, and support for Memory Stick Duo media.

New GPS Store: http://www.gpsitem.com

List of New Digital Cameras

Reviews of the latest digital cameras and accessories

Canon :-
Canon 50D -
Canon G10 -
Canon SD990IS -
Canon SX10IS -
Canon SD880IS -
Canon SX110IS -


Olympus :-
Olympus FE-370 -
Olympus SP-565UZ -


Nikon :-
Nikon P6000 -
Nikon S60 -
Nikon S610 -
Nikon S710 -


Panasonic :-
Panasonic FX-150 -
Panasonic LX3K -
Panasonic LX3S -


Sony :-
Sony T77 -
Sony T500 -
Sony T700 -

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TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES FALL LCD TV LINEUP FEATURING FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND UPCONVERTING TECHNOLOGY FOR TVs

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") today unveiled SRT™, Super Resolution Technology, a new technology that changes the way standard definition content is viewed. SRT upconverts standard definition content to feel like HD. Toshiba also launched 11 new LCD TVs in four new series to its broad range of Toshiba, REGZA® and Cinema Series® brands.

Toshiba is solidifying its position as an innovative leader in the LCD TV market. SRT brings clean, sharp edges and bright, vibrant colors to standard definition content making DVD collections and non-HD TV channels look better than ever before. Also new is AutoView™, a feature that automatically adjusts picture settings based on the ambient room lighting and the type of video content being displayed, which can help consumers save energy while improving the viewing experience.

"The TV industry is now hyper-dynamic, with faster change in both technology and price points," said Scott Ramirez, VP, Marketing. "Toshiba is now setting the new pace of change by announcing a second new TV Line-up for fall 2008. We are introducing new leading technologies, like SRT, and also strengthening our core models for the key selling season. Toshibas growth in LCD TV is already outpacing the industry, and this new line-up will help solidify Toshibas position as a true leader."

Toshiba Makes Standard Definition Feel Like HD Making its debut in Toshiba´s REGZA LCD TVs is Toshiba´s SRT, a new technology that overcomes an industry-wide issue, in which consumers are often watching standard video signals on their HDTVs. Using a unique proprietary processing system, SRT improves image sharpness, brightness and color, enhancing standard movies, TV shows, camcorder movies and most video games to near HD quality. This new technology is available in Toshiba´s REGZA RV535 and XV545 series.

Toshiba Takes the Guesswork out of Home Theater Viewing Through the use of a built-in light sensor and intelligent algorithms, AutoView ensures increased image quality at all times, no matter the surroundings. Consumers don´t have to worry about the glare from afternoon sunlight or eye strain when watching TV in a darkened room. Not only does AutoView make life simpler and the picture better, but it can potentially lower power consumption, providing energy savings for the home. Like SRT, AutoView is available in the RV535 and XV545 REGZA series.

THE FALL 2008 TOSHIBA LCD TV SERIES:

Cinema Series Returns!

XV545 Series — REGZA Cinema Series with SRT, AutoView, ClearFrame and Double Skin Cabinetry

Toshiba is relaunching its exclusive and highly-regarded Cinema Series LCD TVs with the REGZA XV545 series. The top-of-the-line Cinema Series XV545 line offers advanced technology and picture quality and is available in 42.0-inch, 46.0-inch and 52.0-inch sizes (diagonal). This lineup includes Toshiba´s new SRT upconversion technology, the AutoView feature for enhanced image quality at all times, no matter the surroundings, as well as Toshiba´s new Double Skin Cabinetry. With double skin, the cabinet´s outer skin is translucent, allowing

you to see through to a second interior skin with texture behind it — creating a feeling of dimension and a rich, luxurious look.

For fast action movies and sports, the XV545 line features Toshiba´s ClearFrame™ technology, which virtually eliminates motion blur. The 120Hz system doubles the frame rate of an LCD TV from 60 frames per second to 120 frames per second, creating tire-spinning action sequences and game-winning sports moments that are more crisp and clear. All REGZA models with ClearFrame 120 Hz technology include Film Stabilization mode for a picture with smoother motion, and for those customers preferring a more film-like experience, Toshiba has also implemented a 5:5 Pull-Down process. This series also features 14-Bit PixelPure® 4G Internal Digital Video Processing with 10-Bit LCD panels for 16,384 levels of gradation and Toshiba´s ColorBurst™ wide color gamut for rich lifelike color. In addition, the XV545 series includes four HDMI inputs with REGZA LINK (HDMI™-CEC) and Toshiba´s SoundStrip® speaker technology, which allows for home theater sound in a small strip beneath the screen.

To keep the avid gamer one step ahead, the line also offers Gaming Mode, which enhances the gaming experience by reducing game controller delay. When activated, Gaming Mode allows the video signal to bypass select picture circuitry to shorten the overall signal to screen response time. What this means is that the gamer has improved reaction time and a better overall experience.

Like all of Toshiba´s new LCD TV lines, the XV545 features a CineSpeed™ panel for faster response times, DynaLight™ control for deeper black levels and is ENERGY STAR® compliant.

RV535 Series — REGZA 1080p Full HD with SRT, AutoView and Double Skin Cabinetry
The REGZA RV535 series, available in 42.0-inch, 46.0-inch and 52.0-inch (diagonal) screen sizes, features Toshiba´s PixelPure 4G 14-bit internal digital video processor, with 4,096 levels of gradation, as well as four HDMI™ inputs with REGZA LINK (HDMI-CEC) and Toshiba´s SoundStrip speaker technology. Like the XV545 line, the RV535 lineup includes Toshiba´s new


SRT upconversion technology and AutoView, as well as Toshiba´s new Double Skin Cabinetry.

RV525 Series — 1080p Full HD
Available in 40.0-inch and 46.0-inch (diagonal) screen sizes, Toshiba´s RV525 series provides 1080p Full HD resolution, offering consumers impressive high-definition quality at attractive price points in beautiful high-gloss cabinetry. The RV525 series features DynaLight Dynamic Backlight control for deep blacks, Native Mode™ to restore picture size, Gaming Mode for fast controller to screen response time and a high-res PC input.

AV502 Series — 720p HD
Replacing Toshiba´s AV500 series in the 26.0-inch, 31.5-inch and 37.0-inch (diagonal) sizes, Toshiba´s new entry-level 720p LCD TV series offers high-gloss black cabinetry and a thinner bezel than its predecessor, plus two HDMI inputs and a PC input, creating a very feature rich entry-level lineup. Toshiba is also adding a 21.6-inch (diagonal) screen size into the existing AV500 series. Wrapped in a high-gloss cabinet and standing less than 18-inches high to fit beneath standard kitchen cabinets, this set joins Toshiba´s 19.0-inch (diagonal) AV500 models.

In addition to the four new series Toshiba is introducing, Toshiba will continue to offer select, popular models from its current line of LCD TVs. For more information or to find out which TV is right for you, please visit www.REGZA.com.

Expected Availability & Pricing of New Fall Lineup:

REGZA Cinema Series XV545 Series
42XV545U ($1799.99 September)
46XV545U ($2299.99 September)
52XV545U ($2799.99 September)

REGZA RV535 Series
42RV535U ($1399.99 September)
46RV535U ($1799.99 September)
52RV535U ($2299.99 September)

RV525 Series
40RV525U ($1099.99 September)
46RV525U ($1599.99 October)

AV502 Series
26AV502U ($649.99 August)
32AV502U ($749.99 August)
37AV502U ($899.99 August)

AV500 Series
22AV500U ($499.99 September)

New iPod: iPod shuffle (2nd Generation)

The smallest, most wearable digital music player in the world now comes in three new colors. Get a 1 GB, 240-song iPod shuffle or a 2 GB, 500-song iPod shuffle--available in original silver and all-new, vibrant blue, green, and pink. Clip it to your sleeve, your belt, or your gym shorts for a little music wherever you go. Intuitive controls let you listen without looking: play, pause, move back, skip forward, and shuffle at the touch of a button. And if you think that's easy, wait until you see how iPod shuffle works with iTunes. Just drop iPod shuffle into its included dock, and with just one click, iTunes can automatically fill it with your favorite music.

The second-generation shuffle is available in a new bright blue, bright green, and pink.

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New iPod: iPod classic (7th Generation)

Now you can take it with you. All of it. Available in a 120 GB model that holds up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination, the new iPod classic fills your pocket with sight and sound. Available in quintessential silver or striking new black, iPod classic catches your eye with its sleek, all-metal enclosure composed of anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. The new Genius Playlist feature creates an on-the-fly playlist of tracks in your library that go great with the song you're listening to. And Cover Flow lets you flip through your music by album artwork. Discovering new music, movies, TV shows, games, audiobooks, and podcasts is easy on the iTunes Store. Even rent a movie from iTunes and watch it on the go. To get everything into your pocket, just connect iPod classic to your Mac or PC, and iTunes transfers your music and more in one seamless sync.

The iPod classic is now available in 120 GB of storage--that's 30,000 songs or 150 hours of video. It's available in black and silver.

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New iPod: iPod nano (4th Generation)

With eight amazing colors, a new curved design, and great new features, iPod nano rocks like never before. The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. With its built-in accelerometer, iPod nano is made to move. Give it a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your library. Turn it on its side to flip through your album art in Cover Flow. And tilt, move, and play accelerometer-inspired games (games available separately). Watching movies, TV shows, and video is even more fun on the sharp 2-inch screen. And your photos (up to 14,000 of them) look great in portrait or landscape view. Available in 8 GB and 16 GB models, the 16 GB iPod nano puts up to 4,000 songs or 16 hours of video in your pocket.

First up is a refreshed nano in 8 GB and 16 GB capacities and nine new colors.* The nano now features a built-in accelerometer, so you can rotate the screen to watch videos in widescreen. The new nanos also let you shake them to switch songs.

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New iPods: iPod touch (2nd)

The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies--including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics--and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

a newly redesigned iPod touch, still in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB capacities. New features include a built-in speaker; a contoured, polished stainless steel design; and the new Genius feature that creates a playlist of tracks in your library that go great together.

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52IN FULL HD 1080P AQUOS LCD-TV

The AQUOS LC52D85U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none.

The LC52D85U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176H x 176V). In addition, The LC52D85U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC52D85U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuner and includes 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs.

The LC52D85U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.