Fotobox Plus

by Honest Technology

Product Features

• FOTOBOX allows you to create spectacular photo slideshows on DVD or CD, complete with transitions, music and narration
• Program runs directly from the hardware--simply plug in and start creating your slideshow
• Store your photo slideshow onto the built-in 256 MB Flash memory
• Convert your favorite pictures and videos into slideshow DVD or movie file
• Add text or graphic effects to pictures with only a few clicks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002L7JELG
• Item model number: 8045932
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 11, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,344 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #57 in Software > Graphics > Image Capture

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

FOTOBOX allows you to create spectacular photo slideshows on DVD or CD, complete with transitions, music and narration. Simply plug the SD memory card from your digital camera into the FOTOBOX, and then plug the FOTOBOX into the USB port on your PC. No software installation is required, and the program will automatically run.

Create your video slideshow in 5 easy steps.

Remove the SD card from your digital camera, and insert it into to the FOTOBOX.	Plug the FOTOBOX into the USB port on your PC (FOTOBOX will launch automatically).
Select "Easy Mode" (for beginners) or "Advanced Mode" (for more customization).	Select your favorite theme from the list.
Convert your slideshow to DVD or other formats including iPod and YouTube.

honestech FOTOBOX offers two options

For Beginners... Easy Mode
The Easy Mode is recommended for those who wish to get started quickly, have limited knowledge of photo software or do not require the use of any editing tools.

1. Import Import your photos and any video clips to the Storyboard. 2. Select Theme Select your favorite theme from the list. 3. Publish Convert your slideshow to DVD or other formats including iPod and YouTube.

For More Customization... Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode is recommended for users who want more control to shape their slideshow with photo editing capabilities, effects, title options, adding background music and recording voice over narration.

1. Import & Select Theme 2. Simple Photo Edit 3. Add Music & Narration 4. Adjust Effects 5. Publish

Features

Create amazing slideshows with the help of ready-made Themes.

Add or change Transitions between slides, Motion to individual slides, or Title Effects to slides with titles.

Themed Templates
You can create amazing slideshows with the help of ready-made Themes. The Themes included provide a specific mood or atmosphere to your photos, giving your slideshows that extra pizzazz.

Special Effects
You can add or change Transitions between slides, Motion to individual slides, or Title Effects to slides with titles.

Various Output
You can publish to multiple disc types including DVD, SVCD, and VCD, multiple file formats including MPEG 1, MPEG 2, AVI, DV-AVI and WMV, YouTube, iPod and PSP formats also.

SD Memory Card Reader Included
Supports SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC Plus, Mini SD*, and Micro SD* (*Requires SD adaptor)

No Software Installation
The program runs directly from the FOTOBOX. Simply plug in and start creating a slideshow.

Various Themed Templates
Create amazing slideshows with the help of ready-made themes.

Edit Pictures
Crop, rotate, remove red eye, adjust brightness and contrast or graphic effects to pictures with only a few clicks.

Add Background Music
Add music and voice-over narration to your favorite pictures.

Various Effects and Menu Creation
Offers many different transition, motion and title effects, and lets you create your own menus.

Watch Video on PSP/iPod
Convert created slideshow into MPEG4/AVC format and watch it on your portable device.

Upload to YouTube/facebook
Upload your slideshow directly from the software with One-Click option.

DVD creation
Burn your slideshow on DVD/CD and watch it on your TV.

Product Description

FOTOBOX allows you to create spectacular photo slideshows on DVD or CD, complete with transitions, music and narration. Simply plug the SD memory card from your digital camera into the FOTOBOX, and then plug the FOTOBOX into the USB port on your PC. No software installation is required, and the program will automatically run.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners/netbook users..., August 30, 2010

By 

Amanda (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fotobox Plus (USB Flash Drive)

OK I admit it: I'm not a technical whizz, so please excuse the fact that this review won't contain tons of jargon. But if you're also a beginner who wants to know the basic what's and how, read on...

Ok; first things first. This product was designed with netbook users in mind (no disc drive for software), but this product is fine for use with a laptop (The family uses both, so I tried them for comparison. There was no difference in how it worked). It just means that users already familiar with various photography software might find the features on the FOTOBOX PLUS a little basic.

I took the memory card from my camera, inserted it into the FOTOBOX's SDHC/SD/MMC slot, then insert the device into your netbook/laptop's USB port. Then the only blip happened: The instructions tell you that the programme will just run automatically, however, the first time you use it, it won't.
I had to go to the netbook's Computer panel. Once I opened that, I saw there was a new F drive listed: FOTOBOX. Click launcher, let it load, then you will be ready to go.

Easy mode or advanced mode? I naturally went with easy, and quickly picked up where everything was and how to use the features to create slideshows with my photos.

Now, advanced mode is really where it's at. There's no increase in difficulty, so I'm not really sure why there is a option of 'easy' or 'advanced' to be honest, it has all of the same 'easy mode' options. The difference between the two levels is the choice to edit photos before making your slideshow; crop, adjusting colour, removing red eye etc. Windows Photo Gallery has these options anyway, it's not hard to do.

OK: You're now happy with your finished slideshow; now how best to show it to family and friends? How about uploading it to your mobile, Ipod or PSP? I have family and friends who live abroad, so eyeballing my Ipod over coffee isn't an option. Luckily FOTOBOX has thought of that and allows you to easily upload your finished masterpiece to YouTube and Facebook.

All in all, I'm pleased with the options available here and the ease in which I could use it.
However, I've removed a star for the hiccup I had the first time I used it. The basic instructions don't tell you about this and it took me a little while before it occurred to me to check the reviews here and learn what to do. Thanks Mr T Anderson xx

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, March 12, 2010

By 

Richard Ambrose - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fotobox Plus (USB Flash Drive)

I had purchased this device to make photo DVD's from my digital photos on an SD card. First of all the instructional sheet that comes with the Fotobox is next to worthless. I decided to make a DVD using only the basic function, which appeared easy enough to do. After a time consuming download of my photos I was advised that there was not enough space on a blank DVD to fit them. Only after fiddling with the various on screen buttons was I able to realize that the slide show viewing time could be shortened from the preset 7 seconds per photo to 4 seconds. Now there was enough room on the DVD to fit all the photos on my SD card. Everytime I attempted to burn a DVD the program would freeze up...always at a different stage of the burn. After wasting hours trying to make a simple DVD I gave up and I am returning the Fotobox. My advice is ...don't waste your time with this product. Use the DVD burner that comes with Windows, it's easier and less time consuming.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners/netbook users..., August 30, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Fotobox Plus (USB Flash Drive)

OK I admit it: I'm not a technical whizz, so please excuse the fact that this review won't contain tons of jargon. But if you're also a beginner who wants to know the basic what's and how, read on...

Ok; first things first. This product was designed with netbook users in mind (no disc drive for software), but this product is fine for use with a laptop (The family uses both, so I tried them for comparison. There was no difference in how it worked). It just means that users already familiar with various photography software might find the features on the FOTOBOX PLUS a little basic.

I took the memory card from my camera, inserted it into the FOTOBOX's SDHC/SD/MMC slot, then insert the device into your netbook/laptop's USB port. Then the only blip happened: The instructions tell you that the programme will just run automatically, however, the first time you use it, it won't.
I had to go to the netbook's Computer panel. Once I opened that, I saw there was a new F drive listed: FOTOBOX. Click launcher, let it load, then you will be ready to go.

Easy mode or advanced mode? I naturally went with easy, and quickly picked up where everything was and how to use the features to create slideshows with my photos.

Now, advanced mode is really where it's at. There's no increase in difficulty, so I'm not really sure why there is a option of 'easy' or 'advanced' to be honest, it has all of the same 'easy mode' options. The difference between the two levels is the choice to edit photos before making your slideshow; crop, adjusting colour, removing red eye etc. Windows Photo Gallery has these options anyway, it's not hard to do.

OK: You're now happy with your finished slideshow; now how best to show it to family and friends? How about uploading it to your mobile, Ipod or PSP? I have family and friends who live abroad, so eyeballing my Ipod over coffee isn't an option. Luckily FOTOBOX has thought of that and allows you to easily upload your finished masterpiece to YouTube and Facebook.

All in all, I'm pleased with the options available here and the ease in which I could use it.
However, I've removed a star for the hiccup I had the first time I used it. The basic instructions don't tell you about this and it took me a little while before it occurred to me to check the reviews here and learn what to do. Thanks Mr T Anderson xx