iGala Wi-Fi Linux Based Photo Frame

ThinkGeek put the word out about the new iGala Wi-Fi Linux-based photo frame!

Unlike other digital photo frames that just accept memory cards and show photos, the iGala has a brain inside its rectangular head. Use the touchscreen interface to configure the iGala to connect to your wi-fi network, then the iGala can do all kinds of smart things like login to a Gmail account and display any e-mailed photos on its hi-res 800×600 screen.

Of course the iGala can pull your photos automatically from Flickr and you can connect to Windows Live FrameIt or FrameChannel if you’re looking for a free web based interface to automatically push photos, news and traffic to your frame. No PC is required because the iGala is essentially a mini touchscreen computer running Linux.

FrameChannel or FrameIt?

The iGala frame comes in two models, one for FrameChannel service (http://www.framechannel.com) and one for Windows Live FrameIt service (http://frameit.live.com). They are both customizable web service platforms to manage the intelligent delivery of personalized content to wireless digital picture frames.

You are not required to use either of these two services. The iGala is perfectly capable of receiving photos sent via e-mail and handling Flickr RSS feeds of photos all by itself.

FrameChannel offers a library of hundreds of channels of content, all optimized for viewing on wireless picture frames. These include text based channels that are converted to images such as news headlines, live weather forecasts, sports scores, and horoscopes as well as image content from sources like National Geographic, AP Images and other galleries shot by the top photographers from around the world. This content is then married with each user’s personal photos that can be uploaded to FrameChannel or pulled from a variety of supported photo sharing sites including Flickr, Picasa, Webshots, Facebook and others. Each user selects the channels that interest them, sets the rules for each channel and FrameChannel applies its rules engine to create a unique content stream for each user that is updated continually. The iGala frame also features a simple One-Click setup for FrameChannel service.

Microsoft’s Windows Live FrameIt service lets users customize a content feed that is delivered via RSS which is similar to FrameChannel. Users can customize weather data, news sources and their own photos via Live Spaces or SmugMug. Once users customized the channel on FrameIt website, they can input its Collection Name on iGala to display its content.

The main difference between the two services is the scope of their image content collections. iGala users will be able to switch between FrameIt and FrameChannel services by performing an easy firmware refresh on the iGala frame.

Product Features

• Wi-Fi enabled photo frame can pull photos from Gmail and Flicker and has touch screen interface for network configuration
• 8″ 4:3 800X600 Digital LCD
• No PC Needed for Setup, No Subscription Fees for Online Use
• Full Screen Touchscreen Interface
• No PC Needed for Setup
• Linux based operating system
• Wifi 802.11b/g with WEP, WPA and WPA2
• 1GB Internal Memory Stores over 5,000 images
• Auto Synchronization with Flickr Photo Sets
• Access to Flickr Private Photos
• Email Photos to Frame
• Windows Live FrameIt or FrameChannel Support for Photos, News and Weather
• Insert SD media card to display photos from the card
• USB Mass Storage Connectivity
• MP3 Support to Play Music
• Auto Power Saving
• 110V/250V AC Adapter
• Clock and Alarm Function

Neonode Launches Touch Screen Solution Family ClearTouchTM and ClearTouch DPFTM Targeted at the Digital Picture Frame Market

From Ajax World Magazine comes the news that Neonode has launched a new family of touch-screen solutions targeted at the digital picture frame market:

Neonode, Inc. (OTCBB:NEON), the Swedish world leading optical touchscreen technology Company, today announced the launch of its new product family of touch screen solution, ClearTouchTM. Neonode’s ClearTouchTM is targeting manufacturers who develop and sell products that have high demands for both the best possible picture quality and high performance user functionality. The Company is a leading provider of optical touch screen solutions for hand-held devices and small to midsize screens. By launching its new product family, ClearTouchTM, Neonode is further positioning itself to be at the forefront of the touch screen revolution.

“There are many types of products that historically have not been able to use traditional touch screen technologies (resistive and capacitive) because of high demands for picture quality and user functionality. We’re happy that we can now offer these companies a high quality touch screen solution at a very competitive price,” said Thomas Eriksson, CEO of Neonode Technology AB and co-founder of Neonode, Inc.

The first product within the ClearTouchTM product family is ClearTouch DPFTM. ClearTouch DPFTM is a complete tailor made touch screen solution for the digital picture frame market. ClearTouch DPFTM offers 100% transparency (no overlay or protection glass needed) and a high level user experience at a very attractive cost. To date, other touch screen technologies have not been suitable for the digital picture frame markets because they are too expensive and they reduce picture quality below an acceptable level. The first ClearTouchTM product, ClearTouch DPFTM, has solved these problems and for the first time provides manufacturers and developers of digital picture frames a truly cost effective flexible solution that enhances user functionality without affecting the picture quality.

“The electronic digital picture frame market is virtually unpenetrated when it comes to easy to use and economical touch screen solutions. More and more consumers are demanding ease of use combined with a full feature menu of navigation options that you can activate with a simple touch or sweep of your finger. Our ClearTouch DPFTM product fills the need for both consumers and manufacturers and will usher in a new era of touch screen electronic digital picture frames. We see a huge demand for this type of solution and we already have several products being designed by customers based on ClearTouch PFTM,” concluded Eriksson.

ClearTouch DPF™ is now shipping. Please contact the Neonode sales department for product information and pricing.

Thomas Eriksson, CEO, Neonode Technologies AB
Linnegatan 89
SE-115 23 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)8 667 17 17
E-mail: sales@neonode.com

About Neonode Technologies AB.

Neonode Inc. is the world leading provider of optical touch screen solutions for hand-held devices. zForceTM is the name of Neonode’s proprietary patented touch screen technology. Neonode Technologies AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Neonode, Inc., has its base in Stockholm, Sweden. Neonode Inc is listed on the OTCBB under the symbol NEON.OB.

FrameChannel for the Holidays: Beijing Pan-Ocean Wireless Digital Photo Frame

The Beijing Pan-Ocean wireless digital picture frame, with its high resolution 8080 x 600 TFT LCD 8″ screen is yet another Merry Frame that gives you a bright, clear slideshow of memories.  The TouchScreen makes it easy as pie to communicate with your wireless picture frame, and since the Pan-Ocean frame is FrameChannel-compatible, you can use your FrameChannel account to subscribe to your favorite RSS feeds, get the latest news, weather, sports, stock updates, quotes, art, science, and pretty much anything else imaginable.

MMS allows you to share your cell phone’s pictures with your Pan-Ocean wireless frame, or anybody else’s Pan-Ocean frame, as well.

Your Pan-Ocean wireless digital picture frame has 2 GB of internal memory, which means it can store up to 15,000 pictures.  The frame will adjust the size automatically.

Wherever you store your pictures -Flickr, Picasa, etc. – the Pan-Ocean wireless frame can access your pictures and display them on your frame.

Besides displaying your pictures wirelessly, your Pan-Ocean frame can also accept almost any memory card or stick.  This frame also supports most photo formats, such as JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PNG.

This frame uses Linux.

Remember, all of the BEST wireless digital picture frames are FrameChannel-compatible.  The Pan-Ocean wireless frame uses FrameChannel, therefore, it’s one of the best!

The Cagic Digital Picture Frame: The Perfect Gift for a Non-Techie Grandmother

The new Cagic digital picture frame, with its 8.4-inch 800 x 600 touchscreen display, a mini USB port and two separate SD card slots, is a classy and elegant addition to any home’s decor.

This frame is easy to set up, simple to use, and beautiful to look at.  Add to these things your own personal photographs in a slideshow and you’re got a centerpiece of personal sentiment for your room.

It’s made of solid brushed aluminum and natural hardwood, with your choice of three finishes.  Simply lovely.

The Cagic digital picture frame is an ideal gift for someone who isn’t computer savvy.  In fact, you don’t even have to own a computer to be able to use the Cagic picture frame! The price is approximately $180.00, and it’s worth every penny of it.

So go ahead and get one for your grandmother.  Stick a picture-filled memory card or flash drive in it, wrap it up, and give it to her.  She’ll be able to figure out how to plug it in and turn it on, and that’s pretty much all there is to using the Cagic digital picture frame.  It’s the PERFECT GIFT!