Digital photo frames differ from standard photo frames not only in the way the photos are displayed in the frame, digitally instead of in print form, but also in the fact that digital photo frames can run slide shows that allow the images to change automatically so that you can display multiple photos in the same frame without any manual changing. Unlike non-digital frames, which come in standard print sizes, like 8-by-10 and 5-by-7, digital frames come in sizes that do not adhere to any print standards.
Standard Size Frames
Digital photo frames are not offered in standard print sizes. Instead the screens of digital frames are measured using the same diagonal measurement used to measure television screens. Though you cannot buy digital frames in standard sizes, some digital frames come close to standard frame sizes. A 7-inch digital frame, for instance, has a display that is close in sizehowever, to a 4-by-6 picture frame, according to J&R Electronics.
Range of Sizes
When you go shopping for a digital photo frame, you can find frames in nearly any screen size, ranging between 7 and 15 inches through most retailers. The digital frame size that is closest to a standard 8-by-10 photo frame is 13 inches, though many frames have some form of border or matting, which makes the opening in many 15-inch frames close to 8-by-10 inches.
Large Scale Frames
If you want to display digital images on a large-scale, you can buy digital poster frames. These frames, which are similar to flat-screen TVs, are ideal for businesses that want to display advertisements or services. If you want to display images on a large-scale at home, a digital poster frame will work, but you should prepare for the expense, because the prices on digital poster frames are often upwards of $1,000, at the time of publication.
Small Scale Frames
On the other end of the size spectrum are mini digital photo frames. Like standard digital frames, mini frames come in a range of sizes and are often used to create novelty items like key chains and magnets. You can often find mini frames and products that have mini digital frames built-in for less than $10, at the time of publication.
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