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139 of 140 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Works pretty much as advertised, December 1, 2003
I have purchased 3 of these frames in the last 2 weeks, and, while I agree that there are limitations, I think they work pretty much as advertised. I bought them for various relatives who don't even have computers; I have also managed Ceivas for 3 of my other relatives for several years, so I think I know pretty much how the frames compare. Ceivas certainly have more clarity and detail, but the Vista Frame has better saturation and color. Ceiva pics really need to be about 25% oversaturated for ideal viewing. And, yes, viewing angle and distance are indeed factors, but no more than with my 3 Ceiva frames. Having said that, the Ceiva frame is certainly better overall, but, bear in mind, the Vista doesn't involve a subscription fee, so after 2 years the Ceiva cost exceeds that of the Vista. Comparing the two is sort of apples and oranges. I'm not trying to "sell" anyone on the VistaFrame, but I do think the two-star review is a bit off base. None of these frames is going to look as good as a high-end lcd monitor on a digital video card, but both Ceiva and Vista are adequate units. Both have a hint of pixel jitter (the Vista has more), and both have limited viewing angles. The Ceiva looks better the closer you are to it, while the Vista is better with a distance of about 4 to 5 feet. Bottom line: if it's higher photo quality you want, Ceiva is better (but a lot more work if you have to do all the uploading...and more expensive); if you're looking for ease of use, especially for folks who are not overly tech savvy, the Vista is much easier to use and quite serviceable.
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