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Digital picture frames: very good models now cost $150 or less.(COVER STORY)

Consumer Reports

| December 01, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

YOU'LL FIND MORE CHOICES than ever in digital frames, the displays that continuously show camera images.

In stores, you'll see frames as small as 3 1/2 inches (measured diagonally) costing less than $75 and feature-laden or very large ones costing hundreds.

Resist the temptation to go small and cheap. Such models' display resolution is too low to do justice to the images of today's high-megapixel cameras. And think twice before paying extra for bells and whistles you may not need, such as a built-in phone or printer.

For most people, the sweet spot is a 7- or 8-inch frame, like the models in the Ratings. They display images at about the size of a 4x6 snapshot and offer very good performance for a reasonable price.

HP, Samsung, Sony, and other powerhouse brands known for other gear are now making frames. In our tests, they generally scored better than those from Mustek, Smartparts, and Pandigital, which once dominated this market.

How to choose

Consider these factors when shopping:

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