As an more advanced amateur photographer I'm finding that I'd like to start displaying some of my better work. I've gotten a couple framed prints, but the bulk of my work goes unseen. This seemed like it might be a nice way to display my photos. Here's my breakdown of how this Kodak picture frame performs:
- Visual display: At viewing angles straight on and from above, photos look bright & sharp with good color and black levels. However, as you move to a lower viewing angle the picture disappears. It seems they used a cheaper 800x600 LCD screen for the unit. If the frame sits on an office desk and you see it from above it's great. If it's on a table at home at you see it at eye level while sitting on a couch, the picture is very poor or simply invisible. This frame is meant to be seen from above.
- Ease of loading pics: I plugged in my SD card with the photos I wanted to copy and was prompted with a menu to copy them. No issues. Because I knew the screen was only 800x600 I resized my pictures to that resolution before copying them over. I probably didn't have to, but I figured that larger source images were just a waste.
- Reliability/stability: There's something here that probably needs to be addressed. Many of the users complain that they're seeing lockups or other strange issues that aren't resolved even when they exchange the unit. I think the software Kodak is running has some memory leaks that ultimately lead to problems. In my case, the photo frame seems to shut down after about 48 hours. No freezes or lockups - I just find that it eventually shuts down. I power it back up and it runs for another couple of days.
All in all, I'd say this was a great idea that almost made it, but ultimately fell short in the details. It's probably fine sitting on an office desk since it can be turned on/off each day, but I find it's less useful in a home environment due to the shortcomings.
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Show off your pictures and your style on KODAK EASYSHARE D1025 Digital Frame. With its unique design, you can create a look that’s exclusively you by pairing your digital frame with hundreds of standard picture frames1 on the market, even a favorite you may already have. Plus, you can add new pictures in just three steps with the new easy-to-use buttons. And the frame is ENERGY STAR qualified, so you can share every moment responsibly while you save power. So share your beautiful pictures and stirring memories, all with your personal touch. The real KODAK Moment happens when you share.
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| One digital frame. Hundreds of styles. Pair it with hundreds of standard picture frames to showcase your pictures and surround your life with style Show off your pictures and your style on the Kodak EasyShare D1025 Digital Frame. With its unique design, you can create a look that's exclusively you by pairing your digital frame with hundreds of standard picture frames[1] on the market, even a favorite you may already have. Plus, you can add new pictures in just three steps with the new easy-to-use buttons. And the D1025 Digital Frame is Energy Star qualified, so you can share every moment responsibly while you save power. Share your beautiful pictures and stirring memories with a personal touch. The real Kodak moment happens when you share. So effortless, yet so rewarding Add new images in just three steps—insert your memory card, copy pictures to the frame, then remove the card so you can take more pictures. There's more than one way to frame your world
View your pictures on the 10 in. high-resolution display featuring Kodak Color Science Technology for vibrant color and crisp detail. Store more pictures
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