Pandigital 8" Connected Digital Photo Frame Joins AT&T Network

Digital photo frames just don't have the buzz that they once did. A couple of years ago, they were *the* holiday gift to give. Now, just about everyone that needs or wants one has one, so the hype surrounding them has died down. But now, companies are trying new tricks to market old devices. Pandigital's new photo frame is joining AT&T's network, with the Pandigital Photo Mail 8" Digital Photo Frame being one of the few digital frames that can download photos over the air as long as you can get AT&T reception.

The wirelessly-connected digital photo frame displays photos emailed directly to its dedicated email address. Customers can share that address with family and friends to allow them to send photos directly to the frame from their own email account – whether it's from a computer, smartphone or any other email-enabled device. But that comes at a price. The frame is on sale starting today for $119.99, but that price does include the ability to receive 60 photos at no additional cost.  Additional photo allotments may be purchased directly from Pandigital: 100 for $9.99, 400 for $29.99 and 700 for $49.99. This seems like a better alternative to paying a monthly fee.

Customers are alerted by the frame when new photos are emailed to its dedicated email address by friends and family so that they may quickly accept the photos in a single step to then begin enjoying them. Because the frames can receive photos from a smart phone or other email-enabled device, photos can be sent from virtually anywhere, even on-the-go. As for specifications, the unit has a 6-in-1 media card reader as well as a Wi-Fi module. It has an 8" display with a LED-backlit panel (800x600), 1GB of internal memory, and support for AVI video clips/MP3 music files. There's even a real wood frame to add a touch of class, so if you still know someone know needs a digital frame, this might be the one.

AT&T Adds Wirelessly Connected Pandigital Photo Frame to Online Holiday Promotion
 
Pandigital Digital Photo Frame Available for $119 on www.att.com

DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrap up your holiday shopping with a digital photo frame connected to the nation's fastest mobile broadband network.  AT&T* and Pandigital today announced the availability of the Pandigital Photo Mail 8" Digital Photo Frame on the AT&T web site.

This holiday season it's easy to enjoy and share photos with friends and family.  The wirelessly-connected digital photo frame displays photos emailed directly to its dedicated email address. Customers can share that address with family and friends to allow them to send photos directly to the frame from their own email account – whether it's from a computer, smartphone or any other email-enabled device. The frame connects to email through AT&T's wireless network, so emailed photos are transmitted rapidly and reliably.

Beginning today, the Pandigital 8" Photo Frame will be available on the AT&T Web Site for $119.99.  The price of the frame includes the ability to receive 60 photos at no additional cost.  Additional photo allotments may be purchased directly from Pandigital: 100 for $9.99, 400 for $29.99 and 700 for $49.99.

"No matter who you are shopping for this holiday season, the Pandigital Photo Frame is the perfect gift for loved ones on your list," said David Haight, vice president, business development for emerging devices, AT&T Mobility.  "As we approach this exciting time of year, your family and friends won't miss any of the action with this convenient and reliable way to view and share photos."

Customers are alerted by the frame when new photos are emailed to its dedicated email address by friends and family so that they may quickly accept the photos in a single step to then begin enjoying them. Because the frames can receive photos from a smart phone or other email-enabled device, photos can be sent from virtually anywhere, even on-the-go. "We are very pleased that AT&T will be offering the Pandigital Photo Mail frame to its customers on www.att.com," said Dean Finnegan, CEO and founder, Pandigital. "The Photo Mail frame is an excellent example of how wireless connectivity paired with unique products can enhance the way consumers connect with family and friends."

Device Specifications

In addition to having the capability to receive photos via email, the Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame can also be loaded with photos via its 6-in-1 media card reader (Compact Flash, SC, XD, MS, MSPro and MMC) or via a direct connection to a computer or digital camera. The frame can also be connected to a Wi-Fi network via an add-on wireless adapter (sold separately).

The Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame has an 8-inch back-lit LED display that displays photos in vibrant color and a picture-enhancing 800x600 resolution. The 4:3 aspect ratio preserves the original format of the photos, ensuring that they are not stretched or cropped. Plus, with a full 1GB of internal memory and Pandigital's memory optimization mode, consumers can enjoy up to 6400 images on the display. Also, images can be rotated and resized, and brightness and color settings can be changed. The Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame also can play back AVI video clips and MP3 music files.

Maintaining the upscale style of the Pandigital line, the new Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame features a traditional look with a real wood frame, photo matting and a glass screen cover, so it looks great in the home or office.

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(1) The 60 photos included as part of the $119.99 pricing expire after two months.