Hardware
IFA 2010: Sony Launches Two New Powerful Digital Multimedia Frames With AVCHD/MPEG Support
Sony has unveiled two new digital photo and video frames at IFA 2010: the DPF-XR100 and DPF-VR100, each with 2GB of internal storage that boast a generously-sized 10.2 inch WSVGA (1024×600, 16:10) LED backlight LCD screen for a big, beautiful view of your photos and videos. And it isn’t just lousy video support; Sony has raised the stakes by giving these new models the ability to play HD video with support for various formats.
Sony has unveiled two new digital photo and video frames at IFA 2010: the DPF-XR100 (pictured above) and DPF-VR100 (pictured below), each with 2GB of internal storage that boast a generously-sized 10.2 inch WSVGA (1024×600, 16:10) LED backlight LCD screen for a big, beautiful view of your photos and videos. And it isn’t just lousy video support; Sony has raised the stakes by giving these new models the ability to play HD video with support for various formats.
This is truly the display for those of you who use high end cameras and video equipment and want to proudly show off your multimedia within the home or office. In a first by Sony, the S-Frame XR100 and VR100 can show your camcorder, camera, and DSLR AVCHD clips with clear, rich stereo sound. Maximum file size for AVCHD video playback is 2GB, which is quite impressive. The XR100 also has support for the Motion JPEG, MPEG-4, and MPEG-1 video formats and can display nearly any picture format. Pretty amazing this device can play HD and SD video.
An advanced image processor (BIONZ) inside the frames scales and displays content up to 256 megapixels, making these frames capable of handling footage taken with even the most advanced digital cameras or HD camcorders. Enjoy your video’s soundtrac or a choice of pre-installed background music tracks. Both models can play back the popular music formats MP3, AAC, and WAV through built-in stereo speakers. Alternatively, you can further enhance the mood of videos and slideshows by transferring your favorite music tracks to the frame’s internal memory.
The flagship XR100 adds TruBlack technology for even richer, high-contrast images with practically no reflection. Both products also feature an extra-wide viewing angle (160° x 160° degrees) which ensures that your photos and videos will be viewable nearly anywhere in the room. Sony has also brought back the popular auto orientation sensor, which automatically displays your pictures at the right angle when you change how the display stands.