Smartparts offers many categorised digital frames of which the latest is the WiFi technology. The ‘Syncpix’ series is among them that are been equipped with special software which gives the right photo orientation and also makes it easy to organise the photos into the themed albums. The following review brings in more details about Smartparts SPX12 Digital Picture Frame for the improved perceptive.

Model Overview:

The special ‘SyncPix’ is a revolutionary technology which is been equipped in this model and it allows you to transfer the pictures from the memory card to the frame without any efforts. The highlight of this model is that it will automatically detect the memory card when inserted and it works to compare finding out any new photos are added in the memory card. If so it transfers the copies to the frame in the built-in memory. It also rotates the pictures to display it in the right manner. The built in memory stores up to 3000 pictures. The best part is the motion sensor as it puts off its functions automatically.

Design Overview:

Smartparts SPX12 12.1-inch LCD Screen Digital Picture Frame elegant by looks which is made of genuine wood finish and the white inner lining makes it contracted and is attraction for the season. It gives a fulsome screen size of 12.1” which is a great go for recapping the memories. The front panel has a neat finish with only the remote control sensor; the other controls are neatly aligned on the rear side. The rear side consists of a 5 way button, the stand, the memory card slots, USB port and the power input jack. This model can be operated in the dual manner either through the buttons present on the rear side of the frame or with the remote control.

Settings and Functions:

This model gives an effective performance for image display, audio and the video functions. The settings are interesting which gives a wide choice for the user to make it interesting to use this device with different feel.

Slide show speed – It allows you to set the speed of the slide show and the time interval between the slides can be set as per the user interest which can go up to the maximum of 30 minutes.

Images – The number of images to be displayed in the screen is also optional and it can go with the choice of the user. It can be from 1 to 4 and it also gives the option to choose sequence in this case it automatically decides the number of images which is highly variable and of course is more interesting.

Transition effect – This is another prime factor which makes the slideshow attention-grabbing. Each of which is different and the variety of options are motion, inward, fade, outward, blocks, right, left, up and down. It also gives the random effect which surprises each time with different effect.

Picture order – This is the one which comes from the album either in order or in random as preferred. In the random selection the images will be displayed randomly without any particular order.

Features:

  • Automatic files copying which is the new ‘SyncPix’ technology which transfers the pictures automatically to the frame from the memory card absolutely effortlessly and instantly.
  • Auto rotation of vertical photos to the horizontal position automatically for the correct viewing and hence both portrait and landscape pictures can be set for the slideshow viewing.
  • This model comes with the built-in speaker and it gives the volume control which can be adjusted from 0 to 15 levels. This volume control can be operated with the help of the remote control too.
  • Extendable or removable stand makes it easy for the user to adjust the angle of the frame. It is been connected with the round knob and by sliding it upward. The frame can be adjusted to display vertically when the stand is rotated by 90 degrees clockwise.
  • Motion sensor for automatic on and off which saves on energy and also gives the optimised use.
  • The other features are the remote control operation, variable speed slide show and range of transition styles for slide show.

Package contents and Warranty:

Smartparts SPX12 Wood Finish Digital Picture Frame is been supplied with the AC power adapter, user guide, remote control, stand and USB cable. The 90 days warranty offered by the manufacturer makes it better to choose.

Smartparts SPX12 Digital Photo/Picture Frame – Specifications

Manufacturer Smartparts
Model Name SPX12 Digital Picture Frame
Display screen size 12.1 inch
Display type LCD screen
Functions Image display, audio and video
Viewing options Landscape or portrait
Resolution 800 x 600
Wall mountable Yes
Remote control Yes
Built-in speakers Yes
Finish Genuine wood frame
Internal memory 256 MB
Memory cards Supported Secure digital, Compact Flash, Memory stick, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick Duo, Multi media card, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
xD picture card and USB Flash Drives
Power input 100 V – 240 V
Features Automatic files copying
Auto optimisation of photos
Auto rotation of vertical photos
Extendable or removable stand
Motion sensor for automatic on and off
Remote control
Variable speed slide show
Range of transition styles for slide show
Transition effects Random, motion, none, inward, outward, fade,
blocks, down, up, left and right
Package contents Digital frame, AC power adapter, user guide,
remote control, stand and USB cable
Warranty 90 days

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