Customer Reviews

Portable USA PU-5P 5.6-Inch Digital Picture Frame

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This is much better than the 7" Coby that I bought. The ONLY problem I have with it is that I can't find a volume control. Other than that, I think it is the best value I have found. It looks just as nice as most of the digiframes that are a level above this in price. It is easy to navigate, the pictures are bright and of good quality (no stretching like the 7" ones), you can play audio while viewing the slideshow (can't on the Coby)! I do wish it played WMA's, but no big - just use MP3's.

Don't let the "generic" brand name dissuade you from trying this product. While the resolution may not meet the standard set by a $200 digital frame, it is a great value. The small (5.6-inch) size is an advantage for this resolution, as it does not look the least bit blocky. I can vouch for the quality of the downsampling algorithm -- everything from tiny clip art to over >1MB photos is rendered in a logical and aesthetically pleasing fashion. Images are bright and colorful, and the interface can be configured to require nothing more than turning on the switch. The various cards and USB flash drives are automatically searched for all graphics and MP3s, ignoring other data (useful for figuring out what you might have put on such-and-such a thumb drive). Also, the random mode for the 14 possible slide transitions makes for a snazzy touch. For more complicated file and video/music functions, one can actually refer to the manual, unlike many "value" electronics that come with poorly translated and confusing instructions.

All in all, this is a very good product and an excellent bargain, providing many quality features that one would not typically expect at this price point. It even manages to sit on a desk without too much wobbling. Well done!

I purchased this from Amazon after Christmas 2007. The set up menu was a little awkward to figure out, but once the options are set up it works well. I'm using a 2-gig SD memory card with it. The screen resolution is adequate, and the colors are bright. You can play MP3s along with the slide show if you like. I like the fact that the aspect ratio matches that of a typical camera photo, and the photos aren't stretched or distorted.

Good solid product, with excellent picture quality. The features are decent but the system menu is a bit of a chore to navigate through. You will get what you paid for. If you are expecting a photo equivalent picture frame then look elsewhere.

It has a good picture but you have to leave your memory card in it to view pictures. Not good to give as a gift because you can't just download pictures on it.

This little screen gets you a lot of bang for your buck! Compatible with a number of memory card formats, just pull the card out of your phone and display all your pictures with ease. The screen is also a great size for constant viewing, making it perfect for a desk. With an adapter cord you can just plug it in and enjoy all your memories in living color. You may have to set it up for you mom, though...

Horrible. This thing had a poor resolution, poor build quality, poor interfaces with the memory media, and poor connection to the AC adapter. I have nothing good to say about it. I returned it. If you are trying to save money, just dont buy anything, because this one is like throwing your money away.

Picture quality isn't great, but it is extremely easy to use...Great starter frame, but if you can spend more do so.

We bought 2 picture frames,1 each for parent in nursing home and 1 for stepmother living at home. We set them up with no problem. So far everything is as expected. A larger size would normally be advisable but these were for limited available shelf. We wanted simplicity and low cost which was delivered. Christmas sales would likely have saved some money or delivered a larger frame for same cost. Brand name is somewhat tricky since these are not portable(as expected by my wife) but require 110V outlet.

While the image looks pizelated when you stand close to it, and the lack of internal memory forces you to give up one of your SD cards, the overall product is very solid and it is definitely a good bang for your buck considering its one of the cheaper digital picture frames. I am overall satisfied with my purchase of it.