Video Display for Showing Potential Clients

James Strange · February 23rd, 2010, 08:52 PM

I did some tests on my 8" digital photo frame that plays video files.

It plays divx files, I transcoded a HD m2t clip (edited highlight clip) to divx using the divx converter software (only about £15) and out it on the HD in the frame (its got 2gig internal storage)

The Divx file is only about 50Mb (4mins long), but it looks great, sure, its only SD, but its an 8" screen

The quality is AMAZING!

Here's the link, not sure if its available outside the UK

Jessops Digital LCD 8" Hi-Resolution 2GB Frame - Jessops

Something like that would be ideal for a 1ft cube retail space, I'm thinking about getting a few more and seeing if I can set them up in hotel lobbys (if photographers can leave albums, why not this for us?)

The sound is pretty good too (its not great, but its better than what I thought it would be)

The fact that its got internal memory, you dont need to worry about any cheeky passer bys nicking your usb/mem card.

This thing has been sitting in my flat since xmas, and I've only now just discovered this!

Good times!

James

James Strange · February 23rd, 2010, 09:01 PM

Meant to say as well, i tried all types of formats (HD & SD) on it, it only seemd to play divx, and some ipod

SiuChung Leung · February 26th, 2010, 01:50 AM

I took a picture of my digital photo frame

http://i45.tinypic.com/33wmibq.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/24gkt35.jpg

Is a old model, it will play avi and mov, 480X270

Jonathan Bufkin · February 26th, 2010, 09:04 AM

Thanks James for the link. I will have a look. I have been researching digital photo frames but like Bill I haven't had much luck. It would be ideal if I could find one that accepted .mov 1280 x 720 HD files but this will be my backup plan if I can't find that. My next plan is to go to Best Buy with my flash drive and test out a few. I will report back on Monday.

Jonathan Bufkin · March 11th, 2010, 03:07 PM

Ok....so I looked at the photo frame option like the HP DreamScreen suggested and other options like using smaller specialized LCD's. At the end of my research I have decided that for a couple of more hundred bucks I am gonna go with a 32" Samsung LCD and a WD Live with a 7 day TV timer. I know this is a lot bigger than the 1 foot cube I originally described but I got permission to "GO BIG" so I did. Thanks again for all of your recommendations.

Bill Vincent · March 11th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Wow, nice that they are letting you go "outside of the box". Can I get that deal too?? ;)

February 26th, 2010, 01:50 AM	#18
SiuChung Leung Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 231	I took a picture of my digital photo frame http://i45.tinypic.com/33wmibq.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/24gkt35.jpg Is a old model, it will play avi and mov, 480X270 __________________ S.O.D.E Wedding Video(NZ): www.sode.co.nz

February 26th, 2010, 09:04 AM	#19
Jonathan Bufkin Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 253	Thanks James for the link. I will have a look. I have been researching digital photo frames but like Bill I haven't had much luck. It would be ideal if I could find one that accepted .mov 1280 x 720 HD files but this will be my backup plan if I can't find that. My next plan is to go to Best Buy with my flash drive and test out a few. I will report back on Monday. __________________ Jon Bufkin focalpointcinematic.com

March 11th, 2010, 03:07 PM	#20
Jonathan Bufkin Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 253	Ok....so I looked at the photo frame option like the HP DreamScreen suggested and other options like using smaller specialized LCD's. At the end of my research I have decided that for a couple of more hundred bucks I am gonna go with a 32" Samsung LCD and a WD Live with a 7 day TV timer. I know this is a lot bigger than the 1 foot cube I originally described but I got permission to "GO BIG" so I did. Thanks again for all of your recommendations. __________________ Jon Bufkin focalpointcinematic.com

February 23rd, 2010, 08:52 PM	#16
James Strange Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 309	I did some tests on my 8" digital photo frame that plays video files. It plays divx files, I transcoded a HD m2t clip (edited highlight clip) to divx using the divx converter software (only about £15) and out it on the HD in the frame (its got 2gig internal storage) The Divx file is only about 50Mb (4mins long), but it looks great, sure, its only SD, but its an 8" screen The quality is AMAZING! Here's the link, not sure if its available outside the UK Jessops Digital LCD 8" Hi-Resolution 2GB Frame - Jessops Something like that would be ideal for a 1ft cube retail space, I'm thinking about getting a few more and seeing if I can set them up in hotel lobbys (if photographers can leave albums, why not this for us?) The sound is pretty good too (its not great, but its better than what I thought it would be) The fact that its got internal memory, you dont need to worry about any cheeky passer bys nicking your usb/mem card. This thing has been sitting in my flat since xmas, and I've only now just discovered this! Good times! James

February 23rd, 2010, 09:01 PM	#17
James Strange Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 309	Meant to say as well, i tried all types of formats (HD & SD) on it, it only seemd to play divx, and some ipod

March 11th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#21
Bill Vincent Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 253	Wow, nice that they are letting you go "outside of the box". Can I get that deal too?? ;)