Enjoy beloved photos with this 10.1-inch digital photo frame for $68 – CNET [CNET]

I’ve made no secret of my love for digital photo frames, something I feel every household should have. (Listen to my recent podcast episode, below, devoted to the subject.) Think about it: Instead of looking at just a single framed photo, you get to look at thousands in a never-ending slideshow. It’s a great way to actually do something with all those pictures you take with your phone.

As a general rule I steer clear of the off-brand frames, usually because the companion apps tend to be subpar. But this is a little different, as I’ll explain below. Here’s the deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Aeezo 10.1-inch WiFi Digital Picture Frame drops to $68 when you clip the on-page $10-off coupon and then apply promo code 6FDERTNW at checkout. It’s available with either a black or brown frame. Regular price: $130. (This sold out very quickly last time; it’s back in stock as of this morning.)

The hardware is pretty straightforward: 10.1-inch IPS touchscreen, 1,280×800 resolution (which is not 1080p, despite what the listing says), 16GB of expandable onboard storage. The image auto-rotates depending on the orientation of the frame, and you can set “sleep” hours to save electricity.

Odd though it may sound, software makes or breaks a device like this. The Aeezo frame relies on a third-party app called Frameo, which is available for both Android and iOS and has overwhelmingly positive reviews on both platforms.

With it you can not only add photos directly from your phone or tablet library, but also email them directly to the frame and import from the likes of Facebook and Instagram. Friends and family can send pictures as well.

I haven’t tried Frameo yet, nor do I have any hands-on experience with this frame (again: yet). Aeezo is a fairly new seller on Amazon; Fakespot and ReviewMeta are at odds regarding the 50 very positive user ratings. The former says “insufficient reliable reviews”; the latter, “30 actual reviews and they’re all legit.” (Yeah: Confusing.)

My takeaway: Great price for a 10-inch frame supported by a top-rated app. If you don’t like it, return it.

Your thoughts?

Originally published last month. Updated to reflect new availability. Removed expired bonus deal.

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