Digital Photo Frames

Let’s face it, some people have a terrible commute which can last for several hours, and since these people often have this commute 4-5 times per week, it can often interfere with spending time with family and friends.  But there’s nothing to suggest a commute to and from home can’t be productive or even a little fun.  For people who have committed to commuting and living at a significant distance from the office, it’s important to remember that there’s little point to be upset about sitting in traffic.  When slow traffic and long commutes become daily trends, it’s important to relieve stress with enjoyable car activities including listening to music, talking with family and friends on the phone, or even viewing fun pictures. 

Purchase a new car sound system to increase the enjoyment of listening to music; it’s a great investment that can drown out the sounds and stress of a long commute.  Purchase a wireless Bluetooth headset for a cell phone, or a navigation device to communicate with loved ones.  Even consider an Audiovox photo frame to keep pictures and fun experience close on the ride home. 

Let’s face it, millions of Americans have to travel to accommodate the demands of their job, and it’s not always easy to stay in contact with your friends and family.  But it’s important to keep in touch with those close to you and to make sure you don’t forget about them either!  Receiving an e-mail, a phone call, or even a picture from someone in a distant place is always a nice way to know they’re thinking about you.  But there’s no better way to keep your loved ones close to you than with a portable picture viewer.  These handy devices allow you to store your digital photos in a convenient photo frame, which you can then browse on the plane, at a restaurant, or just before bed.

With a portable picture viewer, you’ll be more likely to interact with close friends and family over great distances because you’ll be reminded of their presence.  There’s nothing that feels like knowing someone far away is still thinking about you, no matter how long they’ve been gone.  Friends and family only drift apart when they stop contacting each other. 

Do you ever get tired of the pictures you have framed around your house, but find it a hassle to change them constantly? Are they so outdated they aren’t even recognizable anymore?

With a digital photo frame you’ll have the freedom to change your pictures as often as you like, and do it with flare. Transitions between the pictures can be simple and unnoticeable, or they can be loud and exciting. Digital photo frames also provide greater picture clarity, and the colors will never fade or wear out.

Hi Snap, I did some research on Kodak Digital Photo Frames and here’s what I found out. Hope it’s helpful. I found it all very interesting, I hope you do too!

George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company, was born July 12th, 1854. He was the youngest of 3 children. Eastman brought his first photographic outfit at the age of 24. He though the whole process was extremely complicated and sought to simplify the method of taking and developing photographs. He invented many cameras and types of film.

In 1888 George Eastman introduced the first simple camera to the world of consumers with the slogan “you press the button, we do the rest”. This made taking pictures accessible to nearly everyone. The most popular camera is the first Kodak Brownie, introduced in February 1900, which revolutionized the world of technology. George Eastman took his own life March 14th, 1932 after battling a progressive disability. He was 77 years old. Luckily his technology lives on. Kodak continues to expand the ways images touch people’s daily lives.

In 2000, Kodak first launched the Kodak Smart Picture Frame on the QVC shopping channel, which retailed for $349.00. It was designed by Weave’s StoryBox online photo network. The Kodak digital photo frame could hold 36 images internally.

In 2007 Kodak introduced 4 new EasyShare digital photo frames that were available in sizes from 8 to 11 inches. These frames included multiple memory card slots and some of which included wi-fi capability to connect with the Kodak Gallery.

Kodak is introducing more Easyshare digital photo frames. They include 2 new wireless, 2 new multimedia, and 2 new photo digital frames. Check them out!

History of Audiovox

Audiovox was founded in 1965 by John J. Shalam. Audiovox Corporation markets its products under the Audiovox brand name and other brand names, including but not limited to: Energizer, RCA and Jensen Electronics.  

Audiovox Electronics products include mobile multi-media video products, including in-dash, overhead, headrest and portable mobile video systems; autosound products, including radios, speakers, amplifiers and compact disc (CD) changers; satellite radios, including plug and play models and direct connect models; remote start systems and automotive security; car to car portable navigation systems; automotive power accessories; collision avoidance systems and rear observation; liquid crystal display (LCD) flat panel televisions; two-way radios; home and portable stereos; digital multi-media products such as personal video recorders and moving picture experts group layer-3 audio (MP3) products; camcorders; digital voice recorders; clock-radios; home speaker systems; portable DVD players, and digital picture frames. 

All digital photo frames are not alike. Audiovox systems include preloaded digital software which includes a clock, alarm functions and a calendar. The embedded memory in the Audiovox digital photo frames lets you view 30-40 pictures right from the frame or using the built in USB port you can increase the amount of photos you view by using your own memory stick, SD or MC memory cards on the crystal-clear LCD screen. These frames are available in 7 inch, 8 inch or 10.4 inch. For viewing enjoyment and added versatility these frames include various viewing modes, distortion free imaging with the built-in scaler technology and multiple picture mattings.  Play MP3 music while viewing Pictures from these frames. (4:3 aspect ratio, 640 x 480 pixels) 

With so many people switching over to digital cameras, it may be a good idea to purchase a USB flash drive (or two).  Depending on how many pictures you have on a memory card, those tiny cards – like all storage devices – could be corrupted.  Without a working disc, what could you display on your digital picture frame?

Backing up your pictures (particularly if you do not have actual photos printed) onto an extra disc drive is a great precautionary measure.  You can find that several USB flash drives vary in capacity and size, though they all tend to be very portable.  For anybody who has ever had their computer crash and the hardships of lost information, this is a great step to not repeat the same problem.

Why do we take photos?  Because we want to preserve memories. We want to remember the happy times. What better way to remember when the kids were small, or little Janie’s first dance recital, graduation, family vacations, weddings and much more? I can’t think of a better way to preserve it than with a photo.  When scrapbooking became so popular it encouraged people to dig out all those old photos they had stored away in boxes and put them in a memory book.  Not only did they put the photos in a photo album but scrapbooking encouraged people to write about the photo creating a written & photographic history that could be enjoyed for years.

Now that the digital age is here we are finding new ways to preserve our memories. We take them from a memory card and store them on our computer.  We are back to no one seeing our photos. Instead of being in boxes they are on our computer hard drive.  Most of us don’t even get them on the walls anymore.  Researchers tells us that only 35 percent of the digital photos taken are ever printed. 

Something new was needed to get those photos off our computers and out in the open.  Not to worry, we now have Digital Picture Frames.  What is wonderful about a Digital Photo Viewer is you can place hundreds of digital pictures in one digital frame in a continuous slide show. If you don’t currently own a Digital Photo Frame you owe it to yourself to get one and see what you have been missing!

 Time travel…what an interesting concept.  Speaking of stepping back in time 170 years…. Can you imagine the look on someones face if you pulled a digital photo key chain out of your pocket and at the push of a tiny little button it displayed a digital slide show?  The look on people’s faces would be priceless and very intertaining!170 years is not that long ago but look at how far we have come. Even just going back 30 years in time people would still be amazed at how technology has advanced.  Taking pictures has never been more fun.  What if we could travel 50 years into the future?  I bet we would be amazed what we could do with our photos then.  For me, I will keep snapping and enjoying everything new that comes out that makes saving memories more and more enjoyable.

Let’s step back in time about 170 years to really appreciate what we have today. American’s are very busy. Most of us have trouble taking time to “smell the roses”.  We seem to always be in a hurry. There are never enough hours in the day!  Can you imagine stopping to take a quick snap shot of the kids 170 years ago. It just wouldn’t be possible! Taking a photograph was a planned event. 

I find digital photography rewarding and fun!  Getting to see your picture as soon as you snap it is incredible!  Being able to make corrections, print, or send it over the computer to another person as soon as you take the picture is great. Even more rewarding is going from camera to frame in a matter of seconds and having your work displayed in a slide show on your wall or desk, simply by sliding a memory card into a digital pciture frame!  It just gets better and better!

Mankind has always had a love of the beauty the world has to offer and has always seeked ways to preserve it. Caveman Art is very simple pictures. It is the earliest form of artwork known to mankind. History shows cavemen liked painting their “photos” on the walls of thier caves with drawings while today we place our photos on the walls in digital photo frames.

The invention of digital photography demanded a need for a better way to display our pictures. Along came the digial photo frame which displays digital photos without the need to print them or use a computer. You can simply remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it directly into your digital photo frame.  Just turn the frame on and you have an instant slide show. If you don’t own one of these great devices you owe it to yourself to get one!