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Mustek PF-i700

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$95.27 - $99.99

Summary: A 6.9-inch digital picture frame with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It has a remote control but lacks internal memory.

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Type: 6-8-inch display

Specs
Aspect ratio The ratio of the width to the height of a graphic display, usually expressed by two integer numbers as in "16:9" or "16x9" (the aspect ratio of HDTV). Aspect ratio may also be expressed as a decimal, such as 1.78, with an implied ratio to one. The aspect ratio of a typical photo taken by a digital camera is 4:3 giving the image a "squarish" appearance while a 16x9 image gives an image a "widescreen" appearance. Aspect ratio	16:9
Dimensions WxHxD (in.) Dimensions represents the size of the overall frame, measured to the nearest 10th of an inch. Dimensions WxHxD (in.)	9.3x6.0x1.8
Viewable display size (in.) Viewable display size is the size of the display screen, measured diagonally to the nearest 10th of an inch. Viewable display size (in.)	6.9
Display resolution Display resolution is as stated by the manufacturer. It's the number of pixels, horizontally by vertically, that the frame can display. Most 7- and 8-inch frames we tested have a pixel resolution of 800x600 or 800x480, which produces a visual resolution of about 100 pixels per inch. In our tests, most of those frames had good or very good picture quality. But when visual resolution went below 100 pixels per inch, picture quality was not as good. Display resolution	480x234
Weight (lbs.) Weight of the frame in pounds rounded to one decimal place. It includes the stand and batteries if so equipped. It does not include any accessories that are not permanently attached. Weight (lbs.)	1.5
Warranty length (months) The length of time the frame is covered by its manufacturer for defects or repairs. Warranty length (months)	3

Features
Internal memory (MB) The total amount of non-removable memory that comes built into the device. Internal memory (MB)	0
Number of memory card slots The number of separate memory card slots on the frame. Separate slots mean you can put multiple cards in the frame and select among them. Number of memory card slots	2
Screen surface type Type of screen covering or surface. Reflective screen is glossy and provides bright pictures but adds glare. Non-reflective is a matt finish. Pictures may not pop as much as a reflective surface but the non-reflective surface keeps glare to a minimum. Glass covered frames try to mimic regular picture frames. The glass makes it look more like a regular photo frame but it adds glare. Some frames have a mirrored surface that reflects even more glare than a reflective or glass covered frame. Screen surface type	Reflective
Auto rotate Can automatically rotate an image to its proper orientation (landscape or portrait) based on how the image was shot (usually by reading the image's EXIF data recorded by the camera on which it was shot). Auto rotate	No
Auto orientation Has sensors to automatically rotate the image based on the frames physical orientation - landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical). Auto orientation	No
USB cable Includes a USB cable to connect the device to other USB-equipped devices such as a computer. USB cable	No
Includes changeable frames Comes with one or more frames in addition to the one attached to the main frame. Includes changeable frames	No
Slideshow autostart Slideshow autostart means that the frame will immediately start presenting images in a slideshow when turned on. Slideshow autostart	No
Photo playback format Photo playback format are the types of photo images, typically taken from a digital camera, the device can display. These include JPEG, BITMAP, GIF, TIFF, PNG and RAW. Photo playback format	JPEG
Remote control The frame includes a remote control. Remote controls typically give control over common capabilities such as power, menu options, slideshow options, picture advance, and rotate. Remote control	Yes
Audio playback Audio playback indicates that the model can play back digital audio formats such as MP3 or WAV files either through its built-in speaker or a connector that allows you to connect an external audio device such as speakers or a set of headphones. Audio playback	Yes
Audio with slideshow This indicates that you can play audio, typically MP3 or WAV, while running a picture slideshow at the same time. Audio with slideshow	Yes
Audio playback format This lists the different audio file formats the frame supports. Typically they are MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, and AAC. Audio playback format	MP3
Video playback This indicates that the model can play back digital video file formats such as MPEG-1, MPEG-4 or motion JPEG. Video playback	Yes
Video playback format This lists the different video file formats the frame supports. Typically they are WMV, MPEG1, MPEG4, MOV, AVI, and MotionJPEG. Video playback format	AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, Xvid
Multilingual menus Menu system can be set to another language besides English. Multilingual menus	Yes

Connections
External memory formats External memory formats are the type of memory media the device can accept with a card reader. Those include Compact Flash (CF), Micro Drive (MD), Secure Digital (SD), Xtreme Digital (xD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), USB stick, and one or more of Memory Stick (MS) types-Memory Stick, PRO, Duo, and PRO Duo. External memory formats	SD, MMC, MS, CF, xD, USB
USB computer interface USB computer interface shows whether the device has a full or mini USB port, USB 2.0, a slower USB 1.1, or no USB connection capability. USB computer interface	USB 2.0
Modem Shows if the frame came with a modem for a dial-up Internet connection. Modem	No
Ethernet Shows if the frame came with a wired Ethernet connection for connecting to the Internet through a network. Ethernet	No
Wi-Fi Shows if the frame came with a Wi-Fi connection for a connection to the Internet. Wi-Fi is a medium-range (150 feet) wireless connectivity standard, officially known as IEEE 802.11. With a Wi-Fi picture frame you are able send pictures to the frame from your home computer or a from a photo sharing web site (like a Flickr or Picasa account). Some wireless frames will allow you to email photographs directly to the frame from your cell phone. You must have a wireless home network to use this feature. Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth Shows if the frame came with a Bluetooth connection for connecting to other Bluetooth devices such as computers and cell phones. Bluetooth is a short-range (35 feet) wireless data protocol to link compatible devices in a secure connection, using the 2.4 GHz radio-frequency band, with transfer speeds of up to 720 kbps. With a Bluetooth enabled frame you could be able to transfer pictures from your computer, cell phone or digital camera to the digital picture frame. Bluetooth	No

Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.)

General Information
Manufacturer	Mustek, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	www.mustek.com
Product Model	PFI700
Product Name	PFI700 Digital Photo Frame
Product Type	Digital Frame

Technical Information
Connectivity Technology	Cable
Built-in Devices	Speaker

Image
Image Formats	JPEG

Audio
Audio Formats	MP3

Video
Video Formats	MPEG-1, MPEG-2, XviD

Display & Graphics
Screen Size	7"
Screen Type	LCD
Screen Resolution	480 x 234

Memory
Memory Card Supported	Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Memory Stick, CompactFlash (CF) Card, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Interfaces/Ports
USB	Yes
Audio Line Out	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Height	3.5"
Width	9.3"
Weight (Approximate)	1.20 lb

Miscellaneous
Package Contents	PFI700 Digital Photo Frame User Manual Remote Control Power Adapter 1.5V AAA Alkaline Battery Strap Quick Guide Camera Bag

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