Along with the Wii, one of the hottest gifts this season is a digital picture frame - a slightly thicker picture frame that allows you to upload pictures from your digital camera and play them back in a standard 8-10' display.
If you have relatives that live remotely and don't have a PC - or have a PC outside the main living areas, this is a great way to share photos and give a meaningful gift.
Most frames run between $150 and $200 - and are limited to the 8-10' form factor due to processor limitations. Larger images with the typical processors used would be "pixelated" or grainy in appearance.
2008 will be the year that this changes - as newer processors from Freescale and Marvell add more imaging functionality and resolution to the mix. Look for new frames up to 20' to be introduced this year, along with MP3 technology and video playback capability.
One of the biggest complaints is still the useability of the menus included with these frames. If you are buying one for a family member who doesn't have a computer, I suggest loading the photos and music for them to remove the confusion factor.
