Sony Intros New S-Frame Digital Photo Frames

Sony this week announced three new S-Frame digital photo frames - the DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830. Two of the models, the DPF-XR100 and DPF-VR100 do more than just show photos, they offer AVCHD video playback, allowing you to watch HD videos on the frame. Also, the DPF-D830 is Sony's first battery operated digital photo frame.

Featuring a 10.2-inch (diagonal) WSVGA LED backlight LCD screen, the XR100 and VR100 offer AVCHD video playback via media card. The frames also feature stereo audio, an alarm mode and Sweep Panorama playback. The S-Frame XR100 includes Sony's TruBlack technology to reduce reflection and enhance the contrast.

The D830 sports an 8-inch (diagonal) SVGA LED backlight LCD display and has a built-in rechargeable battery, making it portable.

All three frames have 2GB of internal memory, auto-resizing, an auto orientation sensor, clock and calendar views, and index modes for previewing several photos at once. They come with three music tracks preloaded, but you can also add your own MP3 files to the internal memory. There is an auto power on/off setting to program when you want the frame to turn on or off, and all include a remote control.

Sony has also added eight additional S-Frame models (models DPF-A710, DPF-D710, DPF-D810, DPF-D75, DPF-D820, DPF-D1010, DPF-D95, and DPF-D1020) to its line of digital photo frames this week, with a range of options for different budgets. The frames vary by screen size and internal memory, and range in price from about $70 to $150. Models including DPF-D820, DPF-D830 and DPF-D1020 are also compatible with Motion JPEG (AVI and MOV) files.

The S-Frame DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830 digital photo frames will be available in November for about $250, $200 and $150, respectively. Pricing and availability for the additional models are as follows:

• DPF-A710 - available in October for about $70
• DPF-D710 - available in October for about $80
• DPF-D810 - available in October for about $100
• DPF-D75 - available now for about $100
• DPF-D820 - available in October for about $120
• DPF-D1010 - available in October for about $130
• DPF-D95 - available now for about $140
• DPF-D1020 - available in October for about $150

All frames will be available at www.sonystyle.com as well as retail stores.