Digital Picture Frame Shopping Tips

Digital Picture Frame Guide

A digital photo frame could be a good idea for anyone who's tired of seeing the same old lineup of photos on the mantel. That's because you can make the pictures inside the frame change automatically.

Shopping tips

Make picture quality your top priority

After all, you're looking at your favorite family photos and memories.

Fit the frame to the recipient

Some frames require only the ability to plug in a memory card. Others might have confusing menus or require wireless setup. Make sure the person receiving the frame has some tech savvy if the model you're considering fits the latter category, or make sure you're available to help with the setup. Make sure the person you give the frame has some tech-savvy if the frame you're considering fits the latter category, or make sure you're available to help with the setup.

Skip the widescreen models

Unless you take pictures using a 16x9 aspect ratio (something most cameras allow, but not by default), stick to frames with a normal (4x3 or 3x2) aspect ratio. Otherwise, the frame will display bars above and below or on the sides of the picture, or you'll have to stretch it to fill the screen.