Digital Photo Frame Samsung SPF-86 V

A year ago, digital photo frame has been the subject of a new and strange to the average consumer. The choice was not extensive, the prices bite, and give the original device friends could afford only a very wealthy person. However, despite the high cost, the concept of "frames with interchangeable images" had the user in mind. Sales have gone. Demand to form sentences, and the market came dozens of models from various manufacturers. This morning, walking down the hall shopping center near the subway, I saw the digital frames are not only showcase cellular shops, but also on store shelves with discs and gift shop "for all occasions." Today we can say with confidence that the digital photo frame has joined the long list of "traditional gift."

With such an extensive competitive major producers are already enough to have in your model number "just digital photo frame. A similar device can be found everywhere and a lot more affordable price if we are talking about a brand medium or little-known Chinese manufacturers. To sell, digital frame, in addition to the stylish design should be functional. Much more functional than their budget counterparts. And it is so expensive and the company went to Samsung. All digital photo frames manufacturer's web site is positioned as "a multimedia product of a new generation."

In this review we look at one of the most popular models of the manufacturer - SPF-86 V.

Original design model and the classical at the same time. Broad dark band itself beyond simulates treated wood a warm hue. Material creates a sense of comfort, but no visible controls on the case beyond fixes that feeling. Upon closer examination, to be more precise in tactile contact, it becomes apparent that the body mimics the tree. In fact it is made of plastic. Controls are also on the case is. However, it is virtually impossible to see. The touch control unit becomes visible only because of the bright orange backlight. To activate the light sensor control unit for him to touch.

Display and Control System

Mapping images do not raise any problems. Image bright and sharp. Colour rendition is correct, the detail on the excellent level. Diagonal display - 8 inches. Resolution of 800x600 pixels.

Consider a control system device. The front panel touch-control unit. On the sides are in stereo speakers, a slot for memory card SD, USB-Host for connecting a removable Flash-drive, mini-USB-connector and headphone jack.The rear panel is a connector for power cord and switch.

Control unit and a menu

Controls sensory block separated by a comfortable distance. Themselves will most informative, earmarking each key intuitively readable at a glance. Rather spoils the picture response time for pressing. It is large enough to impatient user has begun again and again to press the touch key. Or all of the touch keys in succession. Also, there is an overwhelming desire to press with great force, the need for which is definitely not. In general, the control system is original, to get used to it.

The menu has a simple intuitive and clearly structured. Left - the list of modes beyond the right - the visualization of sub-item.

Total levels of the menu twice. In the first mode is selected overall - photos, music, film, clock signal, and network settings. In the second, you configure the internal parameters of the operation.

Modes of Operation

When selecting "Photo" basic mode of operation of digital frames - the slide show. Slideshow can be paused, but after a certain period of time under the newly enters the frame. The menu is adjusted effect of changing images, refresh rate and display mode. Display modes are: demonstration of all photos, images from the folder, the same shuffle and repeat one shot. Also, a snapshot can be deleted, copied from the internal memory and a memory card in the opposite direction, adjust brightness, rotate, adjust the ratio of the monitor and set as the background of general menu.

In the slide show, you can activate a digital clock.

When you activate the listening mode offers a choice of audio frame memory and displays the folder. Playing songs is possible in serial mode, a folder, random and repeat the current track. The sound quality is quite acceptable.

No problems with viewing video files. Frame easily reproduced downloaded AVI-rollers. During playback, you can adjust the brightness and the regime.

Noteworthy is the ability to use photo frame as a monitor (mini-monitor). To do this, connect your PC via a USB-port and using the Frame Manager to switch to a mini-monitor.

As we mentioned above, your frame is implemented wireless module WiFi (802.11b / g). To make a remote work with photos in range should be a wireless access point, and the PC must be running Windows Vista.

Nutrition, synchronization with PC

If the picture frame works in a non-stop, it is reasonable to connect it to the mains. When running on embedded battery operating time varies depending on the mode of the frame.

Synchronization with PC is implemented quite comfortably. Communication Slot Digital Photo Frame - Mini USB, when connected to a computer built-in memory device immediately recognized as a removable drive. To copy images from a PC to a memory card will need a card reader.

Output

PhotoFrame perfectly coped with their task and showed some interesting additional features. During the two-week operation useful to show such additional functions as listening to audio and viewing videos. Separately, I want to note the design of the frame. Stylish and seasoned it justifies shortcomings ergonomic control unit.

Features

• Diagonal display - 8 inches
• Display Resolution - 800x600 pixels
• Integrated Memory 64 MB
• External memory: Memory Card SD / MMC, MS, xD, USB-flash drives
• Supported file formats: JPEG, MP3, MPEG1 / 4, WMV9
• Protocol support Wi-Fi (802.11b / g)
• Sizes: 228x187, 5x45, 5 mm
• Weight: 860 g