How to Choose a Digital Photo (Picture) Frame

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Choose a Digital Photo (Picture) Frame

Print photos are bad for many reasons--they fade, will eventually turn into dust, take ink to print, and are difficult to change. If you're ready to make the move to digital photo frames, here are a few things to consider.

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Digital photo frames to consider

Step 1

Decide on what size you want. Sizes typically range from 3.5" to 17", with the larger frames being more expensive. Keep in mind, however, that price doesn't depend entirely on size. You can find both cheap and expensive small frames, as well as both cheap and expensive large frames. Look for a balance between size and features listed below that stays within the price you're willing to pay.
Step 2

What resolution do you want? A high resolution in a small picture frame means the picture will appear sharp and natural. On the other hand, a low resolution in a large picture frame will make the picture look blurry and distorted.
Step 3

Check the contrast ratio of the frame. This is the difference between the blackest black the frame can display and the whitest white the frame can display. A low contrast ratio creates a muddy looking picture, while a high ratio creates a clean, vibrant image.
Step 4

How bright do you want the frame to be? You don't want a frame that's so dark that it fades into the wall, but you also don't want a frame that's so bright you need to wear sunglasses when you look at it. If you get one that's too bright, you can likely turn the brightness down, but if you get one that's too dark, there's no way of turning the brightness up.
Step 5

Most frames let you insert various media cards and display pictures directly from the card. What kinds of cards do you want the frame to support?
Step 6

Decide on a style/color. With so many frames available, there's no reason not to choose one that suits your style.
Step 7

What kind of features do you want? A lot of digital photo frames let you display a slideshow throughout a set time period each day, have their own remote control, let you play sound and video, and let you add or remove photos wirelessly.