Episode #145
I’ve had a couple of digital cameras in the past six years and have been looking at digital photo frames for the last couple of years, both for myself and as a gift for my father. I’ve been waiting for them to improve in resolution past 600×480dpi, and to come down in price. There are now a lot of different brands coming onto the market, and I’d appreciate advice as to what specifications should I be looking for. Is the current resolution of most frames (800×600) good enough? I’m also interested in any knowing about the value of other features, such as wireless connections, remote controls, subscription-based internet services, .mpg and DivX functionality and whether they are worth the extra money.
Naomi, Canberra, ACT
This is a great time to buy a digital photo frame - they’re dropping in price while increasing in quality. If you want wireless connectivity without a subscription fee I recommend the DSI MF-8104, http://www.dsicentral.com/products/MF8104/. It’s 800×600 and for an 8×10 image and that’s all you need. It plays WMV video files, as well.
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Air Date: February 7, 2008
TranscriptCaller Questions
- Christine, Taree, NSW
- Jon, Overland Park, KS
- Naomi, Canberra, ACT
- Johhny, Chapel Hill, NC
Yewell's Jewels
- AutoRunswindows
This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP.
Sean's Shinies
- Flamingo Bluetooth Headset
$80
One of the problems with most Bluetooth headsets is that you have to hang it from your ear with a hook, or jam it into your ear canal with an isolation eartip…both can be uncomfortable in different ways. The Flamingo headset from CellPoint Connect is designed to avoid that discomfort by snugging up into the inside of your ear’s folds. It’s pretty secure for the most part, and it sounds great…and it even comes with a lanyard so you can easily sling it around your neck between uses. The biggest problem is that it looks a bit dorky when you’re talking on it while the lanyard is attached…but hey, Bluetooth headsets look dorky kinda by default anyhow.
Shiny
- doesn’t hurt to wear!
- doesn’t interfere with glasses
- includes lanyard for between uses
- multiple ear tips
Dull
- can only be used in right ear
- microphone windbreaker looks dorky
- talking while lanyard is attached also dorkyFlamingo Bluetooth Headset
CellPoint Connect
Kate’s Tips
- The World’s Healthiest Foods
This is the site for anyone who’s read a quick blurb in a magazine or seen a health segment on the news and thought “Cherries fight XYZ disease? Really?” The goal of the nonprofit George Mateljan Foundation is to provide up-to-date info on how foods affect our health and can boost energy. Check back weekly for new recipes, a healthy food of the week, and healthy eating tips. And you also get daily menus laying out three smart, nutrient-rich meals.