![]() ![]() You might print the odd one or two and frame them, but the majority are left unseen. Let’s face it most just end up clogging up your storage or sitting in an online gallery that no-one ever visits. If you're in that position, or just like the idea of having an easy way to display family photos around the house, the Aura's expense may be easier to justify.Digital photo frames are a great way to display the hundreds of photos you take every year with your camera or smartphone. Wirelessly transferring new photos to their frame on a regular basis could be a thoughtful way to keep in touch, and make them feel more connected. That said, it could be a great gift idea for less tech-savvy relatives who aren't comfortable using a smartphone or Facebook. Given the technology inside, the price makes sense, but it's still a pretty significant investment. I think the Aura is a really cool gadget, and it's by far the best digital picture frame I've ever seen, but its price may put people off. ![]() The colors were accurate, and you could definitely tell whether I had taken the photos on my phone or a real camera. At 9.7 inches, it's the same size as a standard iPad, and has the same 2048×1536 resolution. All of the pictures I transferred and viewed on it looked good. This makes up for the fact that there's no touchscreen on this device.Īura integrated a lot of technology into their frame, but didn't forget the most important part: the screen. You can wave your hand from left to right (or vice-versa) to physically "swipe" between photos. The motion sensor is even more interesting. ![]() I kept this frame in my kitchen, and it was nice to see a new picture each time I walked into my apartment. ![]() The light sensor turns the screen off when you shut off your lights, and turns it on (with a new picture) each time you turn a light on. I'll give Aura credit I was prepared to fight with a complicated system, but found a simple one.Īside from making the worst part about digital picture frames a non-issue, Aura built a light and motion sensor into the front of this frame. I have a pretty fast Wi-Fi connection, so it took less than a minute to send a small handful over. Instead, you can transfer photos to the Aura wirelessly through an easy-to-use app.Īfter a quick and intuitive setup process, I was able to see my phone's entire camera roll and transfer the photos I wanted. It was annoying then (I did it, and even for a tech enthusiast it was tedious), and it would be a non-starter now. Traditional digital picture frames relied on transferring photos to an SD card, and updating that card's contents over time. It just looks nice, even without a picture on the screen it's relatively slim, and the color around the screen has a nice tapered look. It has to look good on its own in every decor, and Aura clearly put a lot of time into their frame's aesthetics. Unlike tablets or phones, a picture frame - digital or not - is static. Coupled with the release of the iPad, this left the entire product category pretty obsolete.Ī new startup, Aura, sent me their take on the digital picture frame to review, and its clever set of features makes it much more competitive with modern technology. Shortly after their boom, most people transitioned from taking pictures on digital cameras to using their phone. Digital picture frames were an interesting part of the tech market that came out at the wrong time. ![]()
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