Kodak EasyShare P850 information from Consumer Reports

Kodak EasyShare P850

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$120.10 - $314.98

Summary: An 8 inch digital picture frame with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It has 2048MB internal memory and a remote control.

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Type: 6- to 8-inch display digital picture frames

About - Kodak EasyShare P850
The Kodak EasyShare P850 is part of the digital picture frame test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, digital picture frame models like the EasyShare P850 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. 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.

About - Kodak EasyShare P850

The Kodak EasyShare P850 is part of the digital picture frame test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, digital picture frame models like the EasyShare P850 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

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.

About This Brand
Kodak's series of picture frames includes OLED Wireless, Cordless, Décor, Wireless, Multimedia, and photo-only. The frames range in size from 5.6 to 10 inches.

About This Brand

Kodak's series of picture frames includes OLED Wireless, Cordless, Décor, Wireless, Multimedia, and photo-only. The frames range in size from 5.6 to 10 inches.

Features & Specs - Kodak EasyShare P850
Dimensions WxHxD (in.) Dimensions represents the size of the overall frame, measured to the nearest 10th of an inch. Dimensions WxHxD (in.)	9.0x6.5x3.2
Viewable display size (in.) Viewable display size is the size of the display screen, measured diagonally to the nearest 10th of an inch. Viewable display size (in.)	8
Display resolution Display resolution is as stated by the manufacturer. It's the number of pixels, horizontally by vertically, that the frame can display. Most 7- and 8-inch frames we tested have a pixel resolution of 800x600 or 800x480, which produces a visual resolution of about 100 pixels per inch. In our tests, most of those frames had good or very good picture quality. But when visual resolution went below 100 pixels per inch, picture quality was not as good. Display resolution	800x600
External memory formats External memory formats are the type of memory media the device can accept with a card reader. Those include Compact Flash (CF), Micro Drive (MD), Secure Digital (SD), Xtreme Digital (xD), MultiMedia Card (MMC), USB stick, and one or more of Memory Stick (MS) types-Memory Stick, PRO, Duo, and PRO Duo. External memory formats	SD, MMC,MS, xD, USB
Internal memory (MB) The total amount of non-removable memory that comes built into the device. Internal memory (MB)	2048
USB computer interface USB computer interface shows whether the device has a full or mini USB port, USB 2.0, a slower USB 1.1, or no USB connection capability. USB computer interface	Mini USB 2.0
Aspect ratio The ratio of the width to the height of a graphic display, usually expressed by two integer numbers as in "16:9" or "16x9" (the aspect ratio of HDTV). Aspect ratio may also be expressed as a decimal, such as 1.78, with an implied ratio to one. The aspect ratio of a typical photo taken by a digital camera is 4:3 giving the image a "squarish" appearance while a 16x9 image gives an image a "widescreen" appearance. Aspect ratio	4:3
USB cable Includes a USB cable to connect the device to other USB-equipped devices such as a computer. USB cable	No
Remote control The frame includes a remote control. Remote controls typically give control over common capabilities such as power, menu options, slideshow options, picture advance, and rotate. Remote control	Yes
Slideshow autostart Slideshow autostart means that the frame will immediately start presenting images in a slideshow when turned on. Slideshow autostart	Yes
Audio playback Audio playback indicates that the model can play back digital audio formats such as MP3 or WAV files either through its built-in speaker or a connector that allows you to connect an external audio device such as speakers or a set of headphones. Audio playback	NA
Video playback This indicates that the model can play back digital video file formats such as MPEG-1, MPEG-4 or motion JPEG. Video playback	NA
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General Information
Manufacturer	Eastman Kodak Company
Manufacturer Website Address	www.kodak.com
Product Line	EasyShare
Product Model	P850
Product Name	EasyShare P850 Digital Photo Frame
Product Type	Digital Frame

User Reviews - Kodak EasyShare P850

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GranDad

from

Fredericksburg, Texas

1.0

Poor product and service

12/27/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Clear Image

Cons

Hard To Use

Best Uses

Gift

Comment:

Our daughter sent the Kodak EasyShare as a gift to us and the other grandparents. The image quality is good. However, sending photos by email is slow and often the photos would not download into the frame. Within less than a year, the frame completly stopped accepting emailed photos, a problem also noted by the other grandparents. Kodak service was unhelpful as we did not have a receipt even though the service rep agreed that since the product is marketed as a gift, few owners have receipts. For a product of this cost, loss of email receipt abiity is not acceptable, and for such a major company, the Kodak service was disappointing. We will replace with a ConsumerReport recommended product.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Allan

from

Washington, DC

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Dies after two years

2/5/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Clear Image

Cons

Hard To Use

Best Uses

Photography Display

Comment:

This is not a good product despite the Kodak name. It oftentimes froze on certain photos for no particular reeason, then after about 21 months just died completely. I would not buy this product.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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