Entered CNET Catalog: 07/24/2003
SKU: 0644405301401
Manufacturer: Pacific Digital Corp.
Manufacturer description
Just DirectConnect and view! The MemoryFrame from Pacific Digital lets you quickly transfer photos directly from your digital camera and play them back in a slideshow in your home or office. With its high-quality active matrix TFT LCD display providing vibrant high-resolution images, the Pacific Digital MemoryFrame gives digital photographers an easy solution to showcase their photos, without the need for a PC or printer. The only product of its kind to be compatible with both USB cameras as well as USB readers for standard MemoryStick, CompactFlash and SmartMedia memory cards, the Pacific Digital MemoryFrame operates with the vast majority of digital cameras in use today. The USB interface provides speed and portability allowing users to download immediately from their own or friend's cameras with just a simple and fast high-speed USB transfer. It is ideal for both home and office users to proudly display family photos on the desk, shelf, or wall.Product summary
The good: Easy-to-use firmware and companion application; USB connectivity; bright display.
The bad: No wireless connectivity; expensive.
The bottom line: This is an easy way to improve on the tried-and-true array of framed pictures that are de rigueur in every office.
Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 05/21/2004
The screen on the MF-810 is about 6 by 8 viewable inches, and its brightness and general image quality are very good. Screen resolution is 320x240 pixels, which works well for this application. Larger images are automatically interpolated and look fine. A number of controls on the top of the frame allow you to customize the presentation of the slide show, but most users will just let the frame run in its default mode, which cycles to a new image about every 10 seconds.
The MF-810 comes with a simple helper application that walks you through adding, deleting, and modifying the images on the frame. The frame also lets you record a short audio clip to go with each image. And since it retains its memory when the power is off, you can preload it with images and audio narration, and then present it as a gift.
The MemoryFrame doesn't connect to the Internet, as the Ceiva digital frame does, nor does it allow the user to manage it through a wireless connection, but Pacific Digital promises that these features are coming soon.
On the nontechnical side, the MemoryFrame's clever built-in clip system lets you put the entire device in any standard 8x10 picture frame to customize the look--a nice feature that gives you an alternative to the MemoryFrame's black-plastic styling.
User opinions
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Terrible unit dont buy this one
Pros: nothig good about this unit.
Cons: it really sucks
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8 inch wow~ 10.4 may be fine.
Pros: good designs and style
Cons: smaller size of lcd
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A nice unit but only worked 10 months (out of warranty). Waiting now for 2 months for repair.
Pros: Nice when it worked
Cons: Awful customer service
My hunch is that it will take another two months for them to say they are still looking! I will update this review when/if this comes to a conclusion. Right now..stay away from this company.
out of 9 user reviews
No drivers, no support, wholly unusable
Pros: None - no way to make it work.
Cons: Frame came with no drivers & unavailable on website
After my earlier entry (and perhaps as a result of it), Pacific Digital finally sent the link to download the relevant drivers. Unfortunately, I already returned the device.
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Great conversation piece
Pros: Very bright screen and vibrant colors. Everyone loves to comment on my unique digital frame.
Cons: I would like to play video clips. I contacted Pacific Digital and they are working on it. So, we'll see!
out of 9 user reviews
Great screen
Pros: Great screen quality. Was easy to setup and copy photos over-- using the USB port. I snapped on a frame from home and it fits right in. I get tons of comments of how cool it is.
Cons: Had to buy online- couldn't find in local CompUSA store.
out of 9 user reviews
Awesome feature set
Pros: 8x10 version holds 80 images Has stereo sound 8x10 has wireless
Cons: Other screen sizes?
out of 9 user reviews
Bright and hi-res
Pros: bright screen with high 800x600 resolution. Easy to use and configure.
Cons: costs $429, but that is less than competitors that have screens as big
out of 9 user reviews
Expensive, quality issues
Pros: Great gift for non-techies.
Cons: Expensive for a small low res lcd. Booting issues. Returned first one for smudges under screen, gave up and returned second with WORSE smudges AND a defective LCD. Embarrasing as a Christmas gift.
