2 new digital photo frames from Japan

Serkan Toto

Dr. Serkan Toto is an independent consultant and advisor focusing on Japan’s web, mobile and social gaming industries. Based in Tokyo, he works together with financial institutions and startups worldwide. Serkan has been the Japan contributor for TechCrunch.com since 2008. He is sept-lingual, holds an MBA and is a PhD in economics. → Learn More

Friday, June 6th, 2008


Today Transcend Japan unveiled a new 7-inch digital photo frame [JP], which will hit Japanese shores in the middle of May. The T.photo 710C (219×28×156mm) will cost $170.

The frame accepts CF and SDHC/SD memory cards as well as memory sticks. The T.photo 710C is equipped with a USB port and 1 GB of internal memory.

The TFT screen has a resolution of 480×234. It can display JPEG, Bitmaps and features a slideshow function. The frame is also usable as a calendar, clock and alarm clock. Motion JPEG, MP3, WMA and WMV files are supported.

2 things stand out regarding the new photo frame Princeton Technology [JP] unveiled today: The unusual shape and the low price. The PPF-OVO is designed like an egg (61×61×81mm, 158g) and will set you back only $38.

The device features a USB port and 2 GB of internal memory. Its screen is just 1.5 inches wide (128×128 resolution) and can display JPEG and BMP files.

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