Additional Information about Digital Frames

Some models of digital frames are designed to connect to the internet through a phone line so that images can be downloaded to the frame. If the digital frame is designed to connect to the internet, it will typically have a subscription fee to use the network.services for sharing digital photos. Internet connected digital frames are popular, but they do require some effort in that someone needs to upload images to an account with the service provider before they can be sent to a digital frame.

Memory cards for digital picture frames

Some models of digital frames are designed to have images sent to the screen from a memory card inserted into the back of the frame. To arrange a slideshow, images are copied to the memory card and then inserted into the frame. The number of images is limited only by the storage capacity of the memory card that is compatible with your digital frame. Most digital frames accept CompactFlash cards, while others accept Secure Digital or Memory Stick cards. Be sure to check if your the digital frame accepts the same type of card as your is used in your digital camera.

Wireless capable digital photo frames

Some models of digital frames are designed to be connected to your wireless home network to receive images. While this may be very convenient for a household that has a wireless network, these digital frames are typically more expensive and would not work in a household without a wireless network.

USB connected digital photo frames

A few models of digital frames have a USB connection that can be used to upload images directly from a home computer or digital camera. While this may be convenient for someone that is accustomed to managing digital pictures, this type of digital frame would not be for everyone.

Screen technology for electronic frames

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology is currently the most common form of screen used in electronic frames. However, the best screen technology is Active Matrix thin film transistor (TFT) which is only available on higher end digital frames.