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Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 29 models in digital picture frames to see which ones perform best.

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Overall score
Overall score is in performance order, based on picture quality, versatility and ease of use.
Picture quality
Picture quality includes image clarity, color accuracy, and contrast. It's based mainly on the judgments of a panel who viewed photographs on each device, as well as lab measurements including viewing angle.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle indicates the quality of images when viewed from 45 degrees of the center line both horizontally and vertically. This is important if you are standing above the frame and looking down, sitting at an angle to the frame, or sitting with the frame positioned above you. Viewing angle is calculated into the picture quality score.
Versatility
Versatility mainly includes characteristics that aid in versatility and convenience. Those include the presence of hardware and menu-based navigation features. Also considered are the number of memory-card and USB slots; built-in memory; brightness, color, and contrast controls; removable picture frames and any extra frames included; audio and video playback; audio and video connections; PC-to-device image transfer speeds; number and duration of slideshow timings; the ability to delete images; and handling of non-compatible image formats.
Ease of use
Ease of use includes characteristics that aid in the usability of the frame. Those take into account included cables, Mac compatibility, desk-mounting options, included remote control, auto-rotate and orientation, and handling of different photo formats, sizes, and quantity.

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Recommended digital picture frames are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

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Pandigital PAN7000DW (Tested)

A 6.9-inch digital picture frame with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It has 1GB of internal memory and a remote control.

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Digital picture frame buying guide

Chalk up another venue for the ever-versatile digital photograph

A digital photo frame could be a good idea for anyone who's tired of seeing the same old lineup of photos on the mantel. That's because you can make the pictures inside the frame change automatically. Most frames let you simply insert your camera's memory card and choose the photos you want to show, but there are other options, one of which is the use of wireless connections.

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