Pandigital 8.0-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with PanTouch | 
| Brand: PanDigital
Category: Photography
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $122.22
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Rating:  84 reviews
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 8
Removable Memory: CompactFlash Type I
Size: 8-Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 12 x 11.5 x 4
MPN: PAN8002W02T
Model: PAN8002W02T
UPC: 843967080025
EAN: 0843967080025
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
 Disappointing Digital Frame January 6, 2009
Benjamin Jones (Michigan, USA)
January 6, 2009
Disappointing Digital Frame.
Pandigital, and their 15" Photo Frame are each a complete disappointment. In short. 1) the Frame has very limited horizontal and vertical viewing angles; 2) a blue "forward" arrow unfortunately graces the lower right corner of every displayed picture; 3) images that you load into the frame appear in a random and uncontrollable sequential viewing order regardless of the storage media used; 4) glass covering the screen is highly reflective and creates a mirror affect; 5) the owner's manual is severely lacking good for instruction or direction; and 6) Pandigital's technical support staff isn't overly helpful and is somewhat cavalier in their attitude. On the positive side the image quality, if you are looking directly at the center of the screen, is great. A more detailed explanation follows:
First, for starters the horizontal angle of view is so narrow that only two (2) people standing shoulder-to-shoulder can view the screen without loss of brightness and image quality. Overall the angle of view is less than 60d - compare that to most computer monitors at 125-150d and flat screen LCD TV's at upwards of 170ds.
Second: the vertical lines of view are more narrow than the horizontal ones. Using a wall mount, and positioning the center of the frame at exactly 60" (5'-0"), a person six feet tall will see good brightness and image quality, while any person 5'3" (whose eye-line center point is only 2" below the centerline of the screen) [or shorter] will experience a loss of brightness and see images that are dark along the top edge. Using the frame's brightness adjustment alleviates some of this problem, but ultimately sacrifices image quality with a washed-out look to do so.
Third: A green forward u arrow appears on-screen at all times. It is located within the lower right quarter of the screen and never disappears from view. Upon contacting Pandigital technical support, Pandigital says that they are aware of the software, "flaw"(their exact words) and they "might" issue an update someday.There recommendation: somewhat cavalier - buy one of their other frames (none of which came in the same 15" size or larger) that does not have that problem.
Fourth: Image order: The Digital Photo Frame will not play pictures in the order that you load them. For example, and to be very simplistic, if you have fifty (50) images that you would like to display in chronological / numerical order (IE:1, 2, 3, 4, 5-10,11,12,13-50) and you save them to any one of the frames accepted memory devices such as a flashcard or USB thumb drive in precisely that (1-50) order, the Pandigital Frame will load them in a random sequence and then play them in the order in which the frames software loaded them. This order might be: 2, 6, 19, 41, 34, 50, 6 etc. This random recognition of the contents on a memory card was consistently inconsistent. To comparison test Pandigital's file recognition, I loaded the images onto both an SD card, and USB flash drive. When inserted into the frame each memory device, stored with the same 50 images, in the same file order, came up on the Pandigital screen in a different sequence. When inserting the respective memory devices into another computer or camera the images appeared correctly in the order that were stored. Bottom line Pandigital 15" Frame will not play a side show displaying your photos in the order in which you would like them displayed. (Note: The frame does not have a way to rotate or switch image order.)
Fifth: Glass covering the screen: The glass and matt board that cover the screen create a nice visual affect, yet the "standard" glass is highly reflective and creates a lot of glare. Couple the glass with screen resolution that is not very bright and narrow angles of view and you get a much deepened mirror effect that challenges your eye to not become distracted by reflective background images and movement; thus staying focused on the photo display can be challenging.
Overall: I would like to view my photographs: 1) in the order that they were taken and in the order that tells a story - NO CAN DO; 2) I would like more than one person to enjoy looking at the pictures at a time AND to see really good quality images - NOT WITH THIS FRAME; 3) I would like to see only the pictures on the screen without a pause symbol or forward arrow - (a genuine design flaw) NOT THIS FRAME; and 4) I would like the picture frame to display pictures and not see the reflection of my face in the glass. I truly cannot recomend this digital frame.
 15 inch photo frame from Pandigital January 6, 2009
Runner (Sunny New Mexico)
Got this photo frame for my wife for Christmas. I looked at dozens of competing models before choosing this one - none of them were of the quality that I wanted (fuzzy images, poor color rendition, etc). The large Pandigital is really a nice machine. Its one of the more expensive photo frames, but its worth the cost in terms of performance. Easy to set up and easy to use, and the remote control allows you to perform all the functions without walking up to the unit and pressing buttons on the back of the frame. The 15MB memory isn't enough for a decent length slide show, but the capability of plugging in most of the commonly used camera cards OR a USB thumb drive allows you to make extended length programs. Finally, there were TWO nice border frames included in the package - I thought it came with just one: So now you have a choice of the dark mahogany color or the classic black. VERY NICE PHOTO VIEWER!
 15 "digutal picture frame January 6, 2009
Patrick Schilling (Spokane, WA USA)
Overall, I like the product. One thing that could be improved is to have the "shuffle" mode function in a "no repeat" manner, meaning it would randomly go through all the images without repeating one. Presently, I can see some images 3 or 4 times before I see some others even once.
Also, some of the instructions were unclear in setting up certain functions, particularly using the clock/calendar to set the slide show to start automatically. A call to their customer service was very helpful, although, after using it for a while, I may still not have it right, and will have to call back.
Vivid image - easy to use and organize January 6, 2009
C. Wood (Lovettsville, VA USA)
I've had experience with these sorts of frames by other manufacturers in the past - and it was not enjoyable. This one is a clear exception. The ability to dump pre-organized photos onto the frame via USB cable from your computer, couldn't be easier. And once there - this frame offers the ability to select multiple photos and delete them through the frame, instead of the cumbesome one-at-a-time or ALL delete functions on other frames. The image quality is great - and the big test: the grandparents figured out how to use it!
Awful digital frame January 5, 2009
SmartShopperCO (Denver)
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.
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