By Robin Raskin | Friday, November 19, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Last Gadget Standing Nominee: ViewSonic 3D Multimedia Digital Photo Frame
List price: $179.99
Taking photo frames to the next level, ViewSonic’s 8” 3DPF8 3D Multimedia Digital Photo Frame makes it easy to share life’s memories in full 3D. Viewsonic, says it flawlessly displays 3D photos and videos WITH NO GLASSES NEEDED, it also automatically converts standard 2D photos and videos to 3D. ( Those of us who’ve seen some of these 2D to 3D conversions tend to be a skeptical about the 3D experience but at least ViewSonic is trying something new.) In addition to customized slideshows with music, this multifaceted 800-by-600 resolution device offers all the functionality of a compact digital display, including 128MB of internal memory, SD/SDHC/MMC and USB support, and calendar, clock and alarm features. Additionally, a rechargeable built-in battery and hidden touch panel controls ensure this device is as intuitive as it is interactive. Sounds great… let’s see how it looks.
November 30th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
OH my goodness. does this mean my family will surround me like cardboard cutouts?
December 1st, 2010 at 10:11 am
Not at all – there's true dimensionality to the images. It's more like looking through a small window!