Digital images are replacing conventional paper images and so is their displaying option. Digital picture/photo frames are getting more and more popular and top companies like Sony, Kodak etc. are jumping in this segment.

Good new for Sony fans - their entry level digital photo frame is available now - Sony DPF-D70. It’s a nice looking, 7″ size digital frame. The default option is to show each and every image in a slide show. Though you have various other options for the display of a picture

• Landscape
• Portrait
• With or without Clock
• With or without Calender
• OR all of the above randomly

This gadget features a high gloss black colored frame that makes the photos pop out. There is a Sony logo at the bottom of the screen, which you can turn off at your will. If you rotate the frame, the picture rotates by itself as per the settings.

Its strange that they have an unusual size of 15:9 aspect ratio. Also currently the frame supports only still images, no option for video or audio files. That might prevent users from buying it, when other frames with video and audio features are available.

Regarding picture storage, the frame supports add-on memory card options like memory stick, xD cards etc. They do provide an internal memory of 256 MB, which can store as many as 500 images. But that depends on picture resolution, size, quality etc. It also comes with a small remote control to handle the menu options from distance.

There should be no question regarding the image resolution - it’s a Sony product and are leader in image quality. The frame runs only with plugged power, no battery option. Also, the price is little higher compared to other competitors’ DPF. So before buying this fram, read other digital picture frame reviews, compare and then decide.

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