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Product Description
4:3 Aspect Ratio / 400:1 Contrast / 800x600 Resolution / Bluetooth 2.0 / Plug & Play Compatibility / JPEG Image - AVI Video - MP3 Audio formats Controls 5 Buttons - Left, Right, Enter, Exit, Setup Headphone jack Real-time clock Calendar Alarm Programmable On/Off Image Rotate/Resize Playback Modes - Slideshow, Single Picture Speakers Stereo
Product Details
* Size: 8-Inch
* Brand: PanDigital
* Model: PAN8002W02T
* Dimensions: 4.00" h x 11.50" w x 12.00" l,
* Display size: 8
Features
* 8.0-inch TFT LCD screen with 400:1 contrast ratio
* 800 x 600 pixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio
* Built-in 512 MB flash memory; supports CF, SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, xD, Micro Drive, USB drive
* Turn album pages with a simple touch; plays MP3 audio and AVI video
* What's in the box: Photo frame, black wood, remote control, AC adapter, USB cable, owner's manual, quick start guide
Customer Reviews
Awful digital frame
First I have to say the main reason for returning this product is because of the annoying blue arrow that always show in slide show mode (isn't this the mode used most often) When I contacted the manufacture I was told that is just the way it is.
I am afraid of a serious burn-in problem if used to long. The navigation/setup of this frame is horrible. I am very tech savy and yet this was not intuitive at all. It would also take several seconds to respond to any action performed from the remote which would make you wonder if it got the signal or not.
You have to use the remote if you hang on the wall because they put the controls on the back of the frame (not the sides) so you HAVE to take it off the wall to touch the buttons.
You also have to take the frame down and remove back cover if you want to put another SD card in. In order to use the Wi-Fi feature you have to buy THEIR dongle. The last reason is the lack of support from the company.
If you are looking for a 15" frame this is incredible check out the Aluratek (model #ADMPF315F) I have since replaced the Pandigital frame with an Aluratek 15" and WOW what a difference.
This frame is MUCH easier to use and responds immediately from commands from the remote. It also can view the photos in a multi photo option. It will view just one photo at time if you wish but in multi- mode it shows 2, 3 or 4 at time.
On this size of frame the photos are still large and they look beautiful. It randomly changes from the different number of photos shown. I would highly recommend this frame to whomever wants the larger size and actually want some great features not even offered on the Pandigital.
Pandigital is slowly starting to learn
Note: this review is for the newer, 8" Pandigital frame, with Pantouch techology.
Pandigital has left a bad taste in my mouth over the past few years. I bought a first generation frame from them about 2 years ago, just as these "photo" frames were starting to become mainstream.
I particularly like the pandigital models because the frames have glass covers, making them look a lot more like a "real" picture frame, as opposed to some of the uglier models out there.
Anyway, 2 years ago, I had nothing but problems with the pandigital frames. My computer would not recognize the frame when I synced it via usb. This was quite a common problem for many users if you check past reviews.
Pandigital did nothing to resolve the issue other than tell people to exchange the frame. Well, unfortunately the frame was never actually defective - it just had poorly coded software that was inherently incompatible with specific builds of Windows XP.
On top of that, no matter how much memory you loaded up in the frame, it would only recognize 2000 pictures; however, it took me a few hours of experimentation before I figured out that was the problem, given NOWHERE in the documentation was there a point about a limitation on the "number" of photos you could use. Anyway.. I digress..
So just the other day, I saw that Pandigital has a new model frame, the Pantouch. It looked almost identical to their last generation of models, which was fine with me. Also, I saw on the box that it could hold up to 6,400 photos. I saw that clearly they had fixed that previous 2000-photo limit, so I decided with much hesitation to purchase this new model.
On the plus side, the frame synched up with my PC just fine, and sure enough I was able to load up my 3,000 pictures onto the frame just fine. But then that's when the problems begun. The frame would start to lock up in mid slide-show. I started taking off photos and found that to keep the frame from locking up, I could only have around 1,000 pictures.
I even tried to downsize the file size of the pictures, so that my 3,000 pictures only took up 400MB of space, and put them directly ON the memory of the device (which has 512MB). Still, the stupid thing wouldn't run the slideshow without locking up.
After about 5 hours of trying different types of memory cards, quantities of pictures, and changing file types, I found out the problem: You cannot run a slideshow on more than 1,000 photos in RANDOM-MODE. Yes, if you are having problems with the slideshow locking up, it's because you need to switch OFF the random mode.
Apparently the frame has a very slow processor and when it tries to search all of the internal memory for a "random" photo, the process takes too long and the frame just locks up. For some reason I haven't been able to figure out this issue has never been explored... I guess maybe no one has more than 3,000 photos?
Anyway, after fixing that issue, my frame is fully operational. The actual user interface is pretty good compared to other frames. The "pantouch" technology is a complete gimmick. It works, but I found myself just using the remote and on-device buttons to navigate.
Also, I really want to know what type of genius product manager decided it would be "appleish" and "trendy" to use a touch-interface on a glass picture frame! It's one thing to have a touch-screen phone, because finger prints aren't much of an issue, but common, who wants finger prints on their glass picture frame?
So in conclusion, I give this frame 3 stars. It loses 1 star because of the shoddy memory and hardware, and the fact that the frame gets cranky once you have over 1,000 photos on it. It loses another star for Pandigital's abysmal customer service, because if this thing dies on you, you won't get getting much help from them!
Nice frame, but the blue play arrow kills it
Purchased the 15" highest-end model. Nice frame and the on/off clock is what I really liked about it. However, the play blue arrow that continuously shows over your pics on the lower right hand of the screen just kills the deal. What a deal breaker.
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