Aluratek ADMPF412F 12-Inch Digital Frame with 512 MB Built-In Memory (Black)

by Aluratek

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.7 x 10.9 x 3.1 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030DVJMW
• Item model number: ADMPF412F
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 2, 2010

Product Description

The ADMPF412F by Aluratek boasts a true digital 12" panel for stunning picture quality and resolution. Simply insert your camera's memory card and the "auto slideshow" feature does the rest. There is also 512MB's built in memory which will allow you to connect the included USB cable to your computer and you can transfer hundreds of your favorite pictures, MP3 Music files or Videos to the frame. No configuring or programming necessary to enjoy great quality pictures with brilliant slideshows and your favorite background music with the robust sounding built in speakers. Easy to use remote control is also Included for convenient operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good picture - difficult menu - good memory, June 14, 2010

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Lauren Kushner "digital artist" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aluratek ADMPF412F 12-Inch Digital Frame with 512 MB Built-In Memory (Black) (Electronics)

This product is all right. I bought it because it was the cheapest one at 12 inches -- and I was looking for a large size that could be shipped immediately. The image is good, clear, bright. There was one dead pixel -- not noticeable to my grandparents who were receiving it, but annoying to me. The internal memory is useful and I was pleased with that. The menu is confusing. I set it all up for my grandparents so that then they could just plug and play. That worked out well and the recipients were very happy with the gift! I wished that it had a feature to randomize the pictures. It plays them in the order of the files in the folder. There is a "randomize" feature but it only randomizes the transition effects (dissolve, wipe, etc.) It does remember which picture it was on when you turned it off -- an important feature.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 'Green Screen of Death' -- JPEG Freeze, September 3, 2010

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Flat Six (Left Coast, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Aluratek ADMPF412F 12-Inch Digital Frame with 512 MB Built-In Memory (Black) (Electronics)

I purchased this Aluratek ADMPF412F digital frame to show jpeg images. I didn't need or want any of the additional features (video, alarm, calendar, audio, etc.) so I can't/won't comment on those. I wanted the frame to run continuously (the same way I've used other digital frames from other manufacturers with no problems).

Problem is, after several hours of operation the screen goes to green and freezes. The remote doesn't function, and I have to unplug to restart. Once I do a "cold restart" I have to set everything up again and begin the slide show again.

Yes, I have turned the timer to 'Off'. Yes, this happens whether I'm showing photos from the internal memory or from an SD card. There aren't any firmware updates on the Aluratek site (and Aluratek support confirms they don't offer any for this frame anyway).

Aluratek's customer service can't tell me what the problem is, though they confirm it's not likely user error -- probably some kind of overheating problem. They tell me this is not a common issue; based on other reviews on Amazon I'm inclined to believe it. Regardless, the frame is totally useless for my needs.

On a positive note, though, I am very impressed with Amazon's return policies and process. This is the first item I've ever returned to Amazon, and it is by far the easiest return I've ever experienced. Five stars (*****) for Amazon's world-class service.

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great price with so many features, May 12, 2010

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Mike ZH "Mike ZH" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Aluratek ADMPF412F 12-Inch Digital Frame with 512 MB Built-In Memory (Black) (Electronics)

This item came with lots of surprises. I did not expect that it has so many features, while other digital frames do not have. First tried to get a NIX 12a model (already got a 8in one) but its price went up from $84 to $119 within a few days. So I looked Aluratek 12in, good price with the same features I care: play music and video in addition to just photos. It has all the stantdard features , but with so much more.
Pros: 1) Language setting.
2) Playing cristal clear pictures, also playing mp3, and video (avi and Mp4). The best thing for video is that it has memory to the place you left last time, and has fastforward/ or backword, while Nix 08a does not have any of these. And it also can change aspect ratio, either 4:3 or 16:9.
3) Can display any type of file - e.g. Ebook, even can show your .txt file.
4) Remote control is simple, but with so many functions once you know how to navigate
5) can do picture zoom, rotate
6) Have calendar and time/clock/Alarm - Nix do not have any of it
Cons: 1) frame appearance not very artistic - boarder too narrow

Overrall, I give it 5 star rating. Great price and so many features