Smartparts today introduced one of the largest digital picture holders to date. Its 15-inch SP15MW eclipses the typically 7- or 8-inch LCDs of most frames and makes a better fit for family portraits and other central images; the panel also claims a full 24-bit color display and a sharper 1024x768 resolution. Birch framing helps the display blend into homes more easily than the plastic of some frames. But like those devices, the 15-inch model can handle more than just images, Smartparts says. Hidden speakers can play MP3 songs or the audio from AVI, MPEG, and MPEG-4 videos loaded on to either the 256MB of built-in flash or any one of multiple card formats, including larger CompactFlash and SDHC cards.The software also adds a unique feature for business users who might want a simple presentation display, the company notes. OptiPix Pro will ready PDF files, PowerPoint presentations, and most image formats into a form optimized for the display's size.
Prices weren't included for the frame, but Smartparts notes that the SP15MW should be in stock at several major online and retail shops today.

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