We can’t say it’s something we’ve thought of before, but we can see a certain logic to JOBO AG’s new ScanViewer which combines a digital picture frame with a photo scanner.
The high resolution 8” multimedia digital picture frame comes with a built-in photo scanner to make it easier for users to get their old prints on to the viewer, without the need to fiddle about with a PC and separate scanner.
Old photos up to 6″ x 4″ are slipped into a slot at the bottom of the ScanViewer, saved on to the 1GB of internal memory ready for viewing on the 8” 800 x 600 pixels display.
The scanned pictures can also be transferred to a PC via USB or sent to a PictBridge compatible photo printer.
The digital picture frame also packs some multimedia functionality, and can play back video and music, via the touch activated buttons or remote control.
The JOBO ScanViewer should be available next month for around £230, making it a very pricey picture frame indeed.
JOBO ScanViewer Specifications:
* High contrast 8-inch (20.3 cm) color TFT LCD
* Aspect ratio: 4:3
* Resolution of the display: 800 x 600 pixels
* Contrast Ratio: 400:1
* 1 GB internal memory
* Supported photo sizes: 1.6” x 2” (4 x 5 cm) up to 4” x 6” (10 x 15cm)
* Resolution of the scanned images: up to 1200×1800 pixels, 300 dpi
* Modes: Slideshow, still image, 4-in-1 collage (all with background music capability)
* Functions: Delete, rotate, zoom, copy, calendar and clock display, energy-saving function, print function and alarm clock
* Supported memory cards: CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, XD; USB 2.0, USB OTG
* Supported file formats: JPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, AVI, MP3
* Includes AC adapter, remote control, calibration and cleaning paper, USB cable, protective cover, and user manual
* Weight: 370g (13 ounces)
* Dimensions (WxHxD): 237x178x87 mm (3.9 x 1.6 x .5 inches)
