LCD picture frames

Walking through a packed mall the other day, I actually saw a product that had not previously occurred to me but which was nonetheless quite appealing: electronic picture frames. They ran from about $150 for a 4 x 6″ frame to about $350 for an 8 x 12″ version. The latter is the size I would go for, if purchasing such a thing. It doesn’t make too much sense to show off photos at sizes smaller than that.

Basically, you put a bunch of photos on a memory card, put it in the frame, and see them presented for whatever span of time you like. So far, my intention to make some prints has not been fulfilled. This would be more portable and varied than a bunch of framed prints, anyhow.

The idea of an ever-changing photographic feature for my living room is appealing. My flat would seem a bit less impersonal with such an element. It is also true that the presentation of photos in an actively luminous way (slides or a screen) has advantages over prints that simply reflect available light. For one thing, the colours seem to look nicer.

Does anybody know which brands make attractive and reliable screens of these sorts?

Author: Milan

In the spring of 2005, I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in International Relations and a general focus in the area of environmental politics. In the fall of 2005, I began reading for an M.Phil in IR at Wadham College, Oxford. Outside school, I am very interested in photography, writing, and the outdoors. I am writing this blog to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, provide a more personal view of graduate student life in Oxford, and pass on some lessons I've learned here. View all posts by Milan