Photography News - Smartparts, Inc. Announces 15-inch XGA Picture Frame

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Smartparts, Inc. Announces 15-inch XGA Picture Frame

Smartparts, Inc. (smartpartsproducts.com), one of today’s fastest growing digital picture frame manufacturers, today announced availability of its 15-inch digital picture frame—just in time for Father’s Day. This extra-large frame can store up to 2,000 digital pictures and offers unparalleled ease of use.

No computer is necessary to use this digital frame. Just insert the memory card from a digital camera into the built-in card reader on the frame and it automatically displays the contents of the memory card. For photos stored on a computer’s hard drive, Smartparts’ innovative OptiPix(TM) Pro software finds, optimizes and transfers pictures from hard drive to frame in three steps.

Compatible with standard memory cards, the Smartparts frame’s features include:

256 MB internal memory
High Definition LCD screen with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
24 bit display, showing 16.7 million colors
Adjustable and automatic variable-speed slide show
MP3 player and built-in speakers
Volume control
Remote control
Solid birch frame
Adjustable picture stand
Compatible with all memory cards

It does not require any additional accessories and comes equipped with remote control, removable picture stand, AC adapter and USB cable. The high- definition LCD screen displays pictures in unprecedented quality.

“Our new 15-inch frame is among the largest and most versatile digital frames available,” explained Stefan Guelpen, Smartparts co-founder and president. “It’s the ideal gift for Father’s Day. Dad can sit in his most comfortable chair and watch family photos on the frame while it plays his favorite song.”

For business users, Smartparts’ the pre-loaded OptiPix Pro software is a first-of-its-kind ability to display PowerPoint presentations, PDF files, and graphics in nearly any format.

Retailers that carry Smartparts’ 15-inch frame include Circuit City, Staples and B&H Photo; the frame can be found online at circuitcity.com and staples.com. Smartparts’ digital picture frames are now available in over 8,000 retail locations in North America.

Note: Official pricing was not released, however B&H Photo is taking pre-orders for this frame at $289.95.