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Audiovox Electronics Homebase DPF710K Digital Message Center and Picture Frame
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Product Description
The Audio Homebase Message Center and 7" Digital Picture Frame has taken a regular picture frame and cranked it up a notch. A sharp, bright 7" LCD digital picture frame with enough memory to hold over 125 high-resolution pictures are wrapped in an erasable white board with a magnetic border for notes and coupons. There's even a little slot for a Post-it pad. The Audio Homebase adds a built-in microphone for recording voice messages. Built-in USB Supports SD, MMC, MS, xD and CF Memory Cards and USB flash drives Supports photos and JPEGs 512MB Flash Memory stores 125 high-resolution photos Magnetic Border for Posting Notes and Coupons Digital Calendar and Clock 3-Key Navigation LED Message Indicator CMOS Battery (Memory Backup) Compatible with Most Digital Camera Formats 480x234 Pixels AC Powered
Product Details
- Size: 7-Inch
- Color: White
- Brand: Audiovox
- Model: DPF710K
- Dimensions: 3.50" h x 10.00" w x 16.00" l, 4.15 pounds
- Native resolution: 7
- Display size: 7
Features
- 7-inch LCD digital picture frame with 16:9 aspect ratio
- Built-in microphone and speaker for recording and playing back audio messages
- Digital calendar with ability to add event memos
- Includes multiple mounting options; hang on a fridge or set atop a counter
- Compatible with SD, MMC, MS, xD, and CF memory cards as well as USB flash drives
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
With the Audiovox Homebase Digital Message Center and Digital Picture Frame we have taken the digital picture frame and cranked it up a notch.... Or three. We started with a sharp, bright 7-inch LCD digital picture frame, with enough memory to hold over 125 high resolution pictures. Then wrapped it in an erasable white board, with a magnetic border for notes, coupons, and more. There's even a little slot for a Post-it pad. The Homebase also features a built-in microphone, for recording voice messages. Accessories include dry erase marker, Post-it note pad and color matching wire management strip to match your refrigerator color. This item can be mounted on the wall or fridge and includes counter top mounting brackets. This is a perfect gift for moms.
Audiovox Electronics Homebase DPF710K Highlights
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Multi-task messaging includes:
- Dry erase marker (write on the front lens)
- Post-it notes
- Magnet-friendly borders
- Voice memory record and playback
- Calendar voice memo record
- Calendar event memo icon-stamp
- 7-inch LCD panel
- 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio fits larger thumbnail images per page
- Clear 480 x 230 pixel resolution
Customer Reviews
Excellent frame with only average software
I own a couple of these and a couple of (older + smaller) Phillips photo frames. The physical size and 800x600 resolution of this frame is very nice. It also comes with a small remote control but I've never used it.
The quality of the displayed images is very good. There's controls for brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, etc so you can adjust the display to accurately display the photos.
My biggest and only complaint is the firmware which ought to be easy to fix. Here's a quick sample of what I mean and I'll compare this frame to the excellent software in the Phillips:
How long each photo is displayed:
Phillips: Anywhere from 2 seconds to 30 minutes.
Audiovox: 3, 5 or 8 seconds.
(Even at 8 seconds, this is too fast. I like 30-40 seconds per photo)
Order to display photos:
Phillips: Sequential or random
Audiovox: Sequential only
(I like random so you never know what photo will be shown next. Otherwise you tend to 'memorize' and know what's coming up next.)
Automatic shutdown:
Phillips: The frame can turn itself off at certain times
Audiovox: It's either on or off
(My Phillips turns itself off between 11PM and 7AM in the morning)
So I really like the images on this frame but the firmware drives me crazy. The options to cycle to the next image are only 3, 5 and 8 seconds which for all practical purposes is the same setting... FAST. How &#!^@ difficult is it to write software/firmware to let the person set a longer time?
This being said I'm still hoping that either Audiovox or someone will come up with updated firmware for this. I have seen absolutely ZERO evidence that this will happen but I keep checking anyway because these gripes are easily fixed. If they would only bother.
CRAPPY AMAZON
Amazon grouped all 3 of Audiovox's digital picture frames together despite MASSIVE differences. Please DON'T count on the resolution till you read chart below taken from data on Manufacturer's site.
DPF1000 (10.4")
# 4:3 Aspect Ratio
# 640 x 480 Pixels
DPF800 (8")
# 4:3 Aspect Ratio
# 800 x 600 Pixels
DPF700 (7")
# 16:9 Aspect Ratio
# 480 x 234 Pixels
Not too bad
Display quality is pretty good and I like the alarm feature. But i'm a little upset with the compatibility of the external memory card. It took me a while to figure out that it had to be formatted in FAT. I can't connect it to my computer and spent a decent amount of time trying to find a driver for it and was unsuccessful. Other than that, I still haven't played around with connecting it to my camera.
For those who don't know much about computers and can not get the device to read/display the photos on your memory card, here is how you format it:
1.) MAKE A COPY OF THE PHOTOS ON THE MEMORY CARD IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE ONE
2.) Right-click on the memory card [usually is called SD Memory Card (E:) or (F:) ] from "Explore" or a folder view.
3.) Select "Format ..."
4.) Under the "File System" Option, choose "FAT"
5.) !!THIS STEP WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON THE MEMOR CARD!!
click "Start"
hopefully I saved someone some frustration.
