Cheapest Coby DP850-1G 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player (Black)

User Reviews Coby DP850-1G 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player (Black)

Jan 08, 2010 02:50:04

I rate this frame a 4 instead of a 5 because of the inadequate manual and highly non-intuitive interface. One would think that it would be very easy to transfer photos from the computer to the frame. Turns out, the manual does not tell you how to do this and it is not obvious how to go about doing this on the frame itself. Fortunately, another reviewer has mentioned how to do this easily. Basically, treat the frame like any digital storage device, use Windows' file management system to transfer files and, you should be okay.

It is not obvious what the difference is between photo and slideshow, and how to go about switching back and forth between the two. Again, I fault the writers of the manual who obviously did not use the product when writing the instructions. Also, the slideshow is limited to sixty pictures or fewer; the manual neglects to tell you this too. Also, using the remote, it is not obvious how to switch from the frame's memory to other storage devices. Again, the manual's fault. The frame is also a few seconds slow sometimes in responding to the remote.

This frame is a great value for your money and it can play music and video files too. I really love the calendar, clock, and photo feature. The photos are crystal clear at 800 x 600 resolution. Overall, a good frame severely hampered by a non-intuitive interface and a poorly written user's manual.

Great frame.. great cost! - H. Smith -
I just recently purchased this frame for my husband. I received it on his Birthday so it didn't give me much time to figure out how to use it before I gave it to him. I placed all of the pictures I wanted on the frame in a folder on my computer's desktop for easy access. I tried several times to transfer the pictures to the frame and failed. I used a flash drive and I also used the included cord and hooked it to my computer. None of it worked.

I later realized that I had to hook up whichever media I wished to use BEFORE turning on the frame. Once I figured that out it was a breeze to use. I agree with the other poster that the manual that comes along with the frame includes lots of information but is a little hard to follow and doesn't give a great step by step instructional on how to get your pictures onto the frame. It takes a little trial and error.

I give it 4 stars mainly for the difficulty in set up, but everything else is great. The picture quality is amazing and I love all of the options you have with this frame. It seems to be a really great frame and the cost is perfect. The size is nice and it is a very attractive frame too.

I had never heard of Coby before, but I will now recommend this frame to anyone!
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DP850-1G.

• 8-inch TFT LCD color display, 1G internal flash memory lets you store your favorite photos directly on the frame
• displays JPEG image files, plays MP3 and WMA music files, plays MPEG4, H.264, motion JPEG video files, photo slideshow mode with music
• calendar and clock with alarm timer, SD,MMC,MS,xD, and CFcard slots
• full-size USB port for use with flash memory drives, includes Vividshare PC software for creating custom multimedia slide-shows
• attachable remote control, integrated stereo speakers, wall-mountable design with detachable stand

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Show off your photo memories in this sleek contemporary frame, featuring a glossy black design and a vibrant, 8" LCD screen. Store your favorite photos and videos directly on the frame with 1GB of built-in memory, set your memories to music with MP3 audio playback, and create and enjoy dazzling video slideshows. A full-size USB port and multiple memory card slots make transferring files fast and easy..

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