Submission + - Digital Picture Frame?
The Cisco Kid writes: Ok here's the deal. My mom, bless her soul, doesnt quite get the concept of digital photography. She always complains that we never print them out for her, and gets completely flustered at the idea of looking at them on a computer.
So I'm thinking of getting a digital photo frame for her. Great idea, right? Only I cant seem to find one that fits the bill. Yes, I am aware of the possibility of building one, and may end up going that way (most likely using a laptop) But I'm really hoping I can find a consumer one that meets my needs. And thats where it gets tricky.
I'd like to be able to hang it on the wall, and leave it there, so I want to be able to update/add pictures to it over either a wireless or wired network. I've found a very few that have networking capabilty, but I can't seem to find any documentation as to what application-layer protocol they use. Theres one that only connects to the manufacturer's website over the Net, to which you must subscribe — no option to directly network. Kodak seems to only support using their proprietary Windows-only software for controlling or updating their frames (I dont use Windows. Ever. For anything)
So, is anyone aware of anyone that makes a reasonably priced digital frame that has networking and uses open protocols? Or should I expect to be taking apart the display hinge of a used laptop in the near future?
So I'm thinking of getting a digital photo frame for her. Great idea, right? Only I cant seem to find one that fits the bill. Yes, I am aware of the possibility of building one, and may end up going that way (most likely using a laptop) But I'm really hoping I can find a consumer one that meets my needs. And thats where it gets tricky.
I'd like to be able to hang it on the wall, and leave it there, so I want to be able to update/add pictures to it over either a wireless or wired network. I've found a very few that have networking capabilty, but I can't seem to find any documentation as to what application-layer protocol they use. Theres one that only connects to the manufacturer's website over the Net, to which you must subscribe — no option to directly network. Kodak seems to only support using their proprietary Windows-only software for controlling or updating their frames (I dont use Windows. Ever. For anything)
So, is anyone aware of anyone that makes a reasonably priced digital frame that has networking and uses open protocols? Or should I expect to be taking apart the display hinge of a used laptop in the near future?
