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(More customer reviews)Would I recommend this frame to a friend? Yes. But one have to be aware of limitations! Good things first, though:
- The frame is BIG. But it still fits nicely on a bookshelf. At 14-15" range there's not much competition.
- 4:3 aspect ratio. 4:3 and 3:2 are standard aspect ratios on digital cameras. 16:9 is a more of a marketing thing, allowing manufacturers to specify larger diagonal, with equivalent 4:3 diagonal would be 22% smaller (thats almost 1/4)! With 16:9 you will always have black bars either on top/bottom or left/right for both portraits and landscapes.
- Adequate 1024x768 resolution. You can't see any grain on the image and menu looks crisp. Less would be awkward, more - nice, but not really needed.
- The frame reads H.264 videos - nice feature but see in cons
OK things:
- standard variety of connectors+USB
- mp3 playback during slideshow
- reasonable menu system, very simplified but adaquate
- gloss finish - better black, but prone to glare - keep away from windows.
- price on amazon is good, but don't expect wifi connectivity at this priceNow the real things:
- Viewing angles are UGLY. Especially vertical ones. Have to be eye-level and 30 degrees of at horizontal to see anything - this is generic for digital frames though...
- Video playback is very limited! Don't count on viewing HD clips on this frame. 720x480 (NTSC SD) plays back too slow, anything larger does not play at all, and I need to add letterboxing to avoid my HD videos being stretched vertically. Quicktime Pro is your friend!
- No shuffle mode - WTF?? And not info whether new firmware will ever be available.
- No combined video/picture slideshow. Have to go to menu and play either-or.
- Technical support treats every customer as an idiot who forgot to reset settings to default, which would apparently resolve all the issues. They still cannot tell me what video formats/sizes are supported!
- Included 2G SD card is cr@p. No-brand piece of plastic, sticker peeling off, don't ever trust your digital memories such a thing!
I was able to get around certain things: transcoding and downscaling video, randomly renaming pictures, putting frame in shady areas. Nothing can be done about the viewing angles though, but this is common among cheap LCD panels, such as used in all frames (AFAIK). C'mon, bring us some MVA/IPS panels at reasonable prices!
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The 15-Inch ViewSonic VFM1530-11 brings consumers the perfect digital image viewing experience. The ultra fine resolution of 1,024x768 and high quality digital LCD panel deliver the most vivid color and sharp detail performance to display your most precious memories. The 4:3 aspect ratio ensures no image distortion or data loss. The multimedia capabilities support full audio and video functions, which make the VFM1530 a versatile device to showcase your life style in the most fun and creative format. The elegantly designed and detailed finish of the wooden frame compliments any décor at home or in the office. A perfect combination of excellent décor and high-tech gadget, the VFM1530 is the gift for any occasion or to just frame your most favorite memories.
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