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Digital photo frames are great to give to a person who doesn't know much about technology. They are, in essence, miniature computers whose only goal is to display your videos and pictures the way you want it to.
Let's face it. Computers nowadays are extremely complicated. Whether you're running a mac or a windows PC, computers can be hard to understand. Even harder is to explain this technology to other people. This equates to extreme difficulty when you do something such as email a picture to your grandmother. She may be able to see the pictures in her email (and let's face it, most grandparents can't even do that) but what exactly is she going to do with it? The answer is nothing. The vast majority of grandparents do not know how to use computers.
While I can't guarantee that I can teach you how to explain technology to your grandparents, I can say this. If you're looking to give your grandparents (or parents) the gift of pictures or videos of your family, then you should consider buying a digital photo frame. They are, in essence, the combination of a LED TV and a computer. They are going to require just a bit of setup, but once you are done getting them ready for your grandparents, they are good for life. All you have to do is set them up wherever your grandparents want and they'll be able to appreciate technology and pictures of your family.
There are a few things that one should consider when buying a digital photo frame. First off is the size. Most people have something around a 32 inch LCD TV in their home and want a similar size for their photo frames. This is ridiculous for a number of reasons. First off is the power consumption. TVs require quite a bit of energy to run. Secondly, 32 inches is way too big for pictures. Consider a smaller size, down to maybe 8 or 9 inches. This size is usually considered perfect for viewing pictures.
Another thing to consider is the storage format that your photo frame will have. Most have a little bit of internal memory, enough for around 10 to 20 pictures. This may be OK for some, but it's not enough for most people. Make sure that the frame has slots for memory cards so that you can add external storage. SD cards can hold up to 64 gigabytes nowadays, so if it does have an external slot then you are set for storage. 64 gigs will hold thousands upon thousands of pictures.
Digital photo frames are essentially mini computers with a screen that are dedicated to showing off your pictures.
