Smartparts SP72 7-Inch Digital Picture Wood Frame with Beige Matting (Espresso) by Summit Technology Group
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Digital camera reviews of Smartparts SP72 7-Inch Digital Picture Wood Frame with Beige Matting (Espresso)
Digital camera Review: Don't buy this frame
Summary: 1 Stars
After spending over an hour trying to load pictures to this frame, having my computer delete the preloaded software, and finding no support on the Smartparts website, I threw in the towel and bought a photo frame that was more user friendly.
This frame will only accept a limited number of storage media, does not appear to function well with Windows XP (thus the unprompted deletion of the preloaded software), and has limited or no online support.
Save yourself the hassel, spend a few more dollars, and buy a better frame.
Digital camera Review: Don't waste your money!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this picture frame in December--after buying a different frame for my parents, I really liked the idea so I wanted one for myself. When I got the frame initially, it worked great. It was attractive, easy to load, easy to operate, and I especially liked the timer setting. Less than 2 months later, I was vacuuming and accidentally unplugged the frame. When I plugged it back in, it wouldn't turn on. I tried connecting it to my PC and nothing changed. When I held the "on" button down, it would flash the "loading" screen and then shut down again.
Incredibly frustrated (and remembering I had read about that happening to other people in reviews I had read), I contacted SmartParts at the e-mail address they provided on their website. A week later I hadn't gotten a response, so I e-mailed them again. Another week later (this was my third attempt), I resent the e-mail to every e-mail address on the website: tech support, sales, returns--and STILL didn't get a response. Not knowing what else to do, I contacted Amazon's customer support. I received an e-mail less than 12 hours later advising me that, although the return window is 30 days, they would make an exception for me and mail me a new frame free of charge AND provide me with a paid label to return the defective item.
Although I don't even want the new frame, I'm extremely grateful for the customer service provided by Amazon. I can't believe that SmartParts was so absolutely disappointing in their customer service and I'm EXTREMELY disappointed in the performance of the frame. I will NEVER, EVER buy anything from that manufacturer again.
I should have listened to the reviews, but I wanted a nice-looking frame for a reasonable price...unfortunately that's not what I got. I would advise anyone reading this to buy a comprable Panasonic instead.
Digital camera Review: Easy to set up and works like a champ
Summary: 5 Stars
I did a fair amount of research on digital photo frames before purchasing the Smartparts SP72 7-Inch Digital Picture Wood Frame. I wanted something that was not overly expensive, yet provided good functionality and quality. Since Smartparts does not recommend the direct connect to the computer to download pictures, I used an SD 1 GB storage card to load up the pictures. It was pretty simple and did not take much time. We also used the timing feature to automatically shut down the picture frame in the late evening and it starts up in the morning.
So far we have been very happy with this product. The picture quality is very good and and the frame looks very nice as well. I would buy another one - and in fact we did - for my mother-in-law. We got the 8-inch version with more functionality and it has the same qualities as this unit.
Digital camera Review: Easy to use at a good price
Summary: 4 Stars
It's easy to use, with a good picture quality at a very low price. I think that sums it up.Digital camera Review: Easy to use...looks nice...good image quality...good price
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this item as a gift for someone, but saw it in action once it was set up. What I liked about this frame is that it doesn't have a visible infrared eye. It looks like a real picture frame and the images are clear even at an angle. You just insert the memory card, plug it in, then turn it on...that's it! Very easy to use even for people who are not technology literate.