The idea is very clever and the frame is very easy to use and set up. I object to having to pay a fee to access a web site where I can upload my pictures to. After all, I have just spent a small fortune on this device, why on earth should I have to pay to use it?
That said, I did know it  before I purchased it. Anyway, the screen quality is good - if you view it  from the right angle. Otherwise it fades. Also, your pictures must be  640x480 pixels, otherwise you get a border around it. If you crop your  photos, remember to resize them to avoid this.
I had trouble getting the  timer to work. I set it (I thought) to switch off at 11:00 pm and on again  at 6:00 am but it remained on all night. So I switch it off manually  now.
The only other products right now that come close to this cost a lot  more. Sony has a solution that you can plug direcly into your PC,  which is nice. And there's also a product called Digi-Frame by a vendor of  the same name that has a changeable frame for the picture and offers 2  sizes of frame as well as the direct-to-PC cable.
Overall, it's early days for  this technology. I think that the quality of the screen will improve so  that you will be able to view from any angle. I think the price will come  down - eventually. The biggest drawback for this product is the  Internet-connection requirement and the fact that if you want to replace  the photographs in your frame, it's a "must have".
Another note  - be careful to ensure you have a local access number for Ceiva near you.  If you do not, then it's a long-distance call or a call to their 800 number  for you Ceiva to get Internet access to download. This costs more!
A good  gimmick. A conversation piece. A great gift idea when you're out of ideas.
The idea is very clever and the frame is very easy to use and set up. I object to having to pay a fee to access a web site where I can upload my pictures to. After all, I have just spent a small fortune on this device, why on earth should I have to pay to use it? That said, I did know it  before I purchased it. Anyway, the screen quality is good - if you view it  from the right angle. Otherwise it fades. Also, your pictures must be  640x480 pixels, otherwise you get a border around it. If you crop your  photos, remember to resize them to avoid this. I had trouble getting the  timer to work. I set it (I thought) to switch off at 11:00 pm and on again  at 6:00 am but it remained on all night. So I switch it off manually  now. The only other products right now that come close to this cost a lot  more. Sony has a solution that you can plug direcly into your PC,  which is nice. And there's also a product called Digi-Frame by a vendor of  the same name that has a changeable frame for the picture and offers 2  sizes of frame as well as the direct-to-PC cable. Overall, it's early days for  this technology. I think that the quality of the screen will improve so  that you will be able to view from any angle. I think the price will come  down - eventually. The biggest drawback for this product is the  Internet-connection requirement and the fact that if you want to replace  the photographs in your frame, it's a "must have". Another note  - be careful to ensure you have a local access number for Ceiva near you. If you do not, then it's a long-distance call or a call to their 800 number  for you Ceiva to get Internet access to download. This costs more! A good  gimmick. A conversation piece. A great gift idea when you're out of ideas.