- 15-Inch Full Multimedia Digital High Resolution of 1,024x768, 4:3 aspect ratio
- Support MP3 to run the photo slide shows with music background. Support wide video format: MPEG1 & 4
- Internal memory of 256mb
- Feature additional calendar/clock function
- Support SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/CF
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 | This beautiful, extra large digital multimedia frame plays music and video. Choose the ViewSonic VFM1530-11 with a high resolution 1024x768 LCD panel for clear and crisp photo images. The 4:3 aspect ratio minimizes distortion or data loss. It’s equipped with a USB connection for easy content download and remote control. Handy brightness and contrast ratio adjustment and energy savings with programmable on/off, keep your photos right with in view. This makes a lovely gift for special occasions and for anyone wanting a grand view of all their images. Key Features:
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  | Fully Loaded Create a personalized soundtrack to your most memorable photos. Also import videos and transform your photo frame into a small entertainment center |
| Verstaile Import Options Upload your memorable photos from just about any source. From camera, desktop or laptop, USB or handy SD cards, you'll be displaying your most cherished memories in no time. |     |
 | Memories Just a Touch Away Easy and intuitive, this remote puts you in charge. Flip through photos, albums or slideshows with a simple click |
| Stay On Schedule With an on-screen calendar, alarm and clock on board, the VFM1530-11 will keep you on schedule while displaying your precious photos. Functional and elegant. |    |
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.8" x 14.2" x 2.7" (426mm x 360mm x 65mm)
- Weight
- Net: 7.5 lb. (3.4 kg)
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The 15-Inch ViewSonic VFM1530-11 brings consumers the perfect digital image viewing experience. The ultra fine resolution of 1,024x768 and high quality digital LCD panel deliver the most vivid color and sharp detail performance to display your most precious memories. The 4:3 aspect ratio ensures no image distortion or data loss. The multimedia capabilities support full audio and video functions, which make the VFM1530 a versatile device to showcase your life style in the most fun and creative format. The elegantly designed and detailed finish of the wooden frame compliments any décor at home or in the office. A perfect combination of excellent décor and high-tech gadget, the VFM1530 is the gift for any occasion or to just frame your most favorite memories.
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194 of 199 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Limited competition makes me keep this frame,
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This review is from: ViewSonic VFM1530-11 15-Inch 256 MB High Resolution Multimedia Digital Photo Frame (Ebony) (Electronics)
Would I recommend this frame to a friend? Yes. But one have to be aware of limitations! Good things first, though:
- The frame is BIG. But it still fits nicely on a bookshelf. At 14-15" range there's not much competition. - 4:3 aspect ratio. 4:3 and 3:2 are standard aspect ratios on digital cameras. 16:9 is a more of a marketing thing, allowing manufacturers to specify larger diagonal, with equivalent 4:3 diagonal would be 22% smaller (thats almost 1/4)! With 16:9 you will always have black bars either on top/bottom or left/right for both portraits and landscapes. - Adequate 1024x768 resolution. You can't see any grain on the image and menu looks crisp. Less would be awkward, more - nice, but not really needed. - The frame reads H.264 videos - nice feature but see in cons OK things: - standard variety of connectors+USB - mp3 playback during slideshow - reasonable menu system, very simplified but adaquate - gloss finish - better black, but prone to glare - keep away from windows. - price on amazon is good, but don't expect wifi connectivity at this price Now the real things: - Viewing angles are UGLY. Especially vertical ones. Have to be eye-level and 30 degrees of at horizontal to see anything - this is generic for digital frames though... - Video playback is very limited! Don't count on viewing HD clips on this frame. 720x480 (NTSC SD) plays back too slow, anything larger does not play at all, and I need to add letterboxing to avoid my HD videos being stretched vertically. Quicktime Pro is your friend! - No shuffle mode - WTF?? And not info whether new firmware will ever be available. - No combined video/picture slideshow. Have to go to menu and play either-or. - Technical support treats every customer as an idiot who forgot to reset settings to default, which would apparently resolve all the issues. They still cannot tell me what video formats/sizes are supported! - Included 2G SD card is cr@p. No-brand piece of plastic, sticker peeling off, don't ever trust your digital memories such a thing! I was able to get around certain things: transcoding and downscaling video, randomly renaming pictures, putting frame in shady areas. Nothing can be done about the viewing angles though, but this is common among cheap LCD panels, such as used in all frames (AFAIK). C'mon, bring us some MVA/IPS panels at reasonable prices!
68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value,
This review is from: ViewSonic VFM1530-11 15-Inch 256 MB High Resolution Multimedia Digital Photo Frame (Ebony) (Electronics)
Works great for my needs. It came with a 2GB SD memory card in the box, which wasn't advertised! It has a nice large display that's more than adequate from 12' away, especially for single portaits, they look awesome. It supports video. I've only been able to try the videos from my Canon SD870 and they work right out of the box with adjustable volume.
Why not 5 stars? It doesn't have a random mode, so photos always display in the same order, as far as I can tell. Photo slideshows and video slideshows are separate and so you cannot have a single slideshow which displays your photos and then some videos, etc. I'm not sure why most frames don't do this! While the remote allows you to pause a slideshow and gaze at the current picture, it doesn't allow you to just move forward or backward thru the slideshow as it is going on. If you want a second look at the picture which just passed, then you need to hit menu, choose the picture and display it. The video playback was good but not quite as smooth as one would hope. Maybe the MPEG format might display a better frame rate. I'll update my review if I find this to be the case. All in all, I'm very happy with this frame and highly recommend it for yourself or as a gift. Despite the cons mentioned above, it fulfills my needs as a big frame that can display my pics and videos.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for presentations,
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This review is from: ViewSonic VFM1530-11 15-Inch 256 MB High Resolution Multimedia Digital Photo Frame (Ebony) (Electronics)
I bought this unit to use for both my father's funeral and the wake afterwards. I put around 400 pictures (from all stages of his life) on a flash drive, loaded a bunch of Frank Sinatra/Benny Goodman MP3's, and Presto! A slide show with music to go with it! We were able to mute the sound using the included remote. The sound quality is quite good, but it does not produce high volume.
The menu system is definitely clunky. It takes a little fooling around with it to figure it out. If you use the buttons on the back of the picture frame to navigate the menu, it is more difficult. I highly recommend using the remote for the menu instead. Because of the size of the frame, it weighs a bit. If you hang it on the wall, make sure you don't just put a screw into the drywall; it will need more support than that. Also, be aware that since it is corded, you will need to be near an electrical outlet. So if you have it hanging on the wall, the cord is going to show. Overall, a beautiful picture, nice sound, and several storage options. Great unit for presentations or for setting on a coffee/end table.
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