have the highest pixel density on the market, with 640×480 resolution. The 8-inch monitor offers 800×600 pixel LCD with 500:1 contrast ratio. The 15-inch high-resolution XGA (1024×768) screen offers 16.2 million colors and a claimed contrast ratio of 700:1. We also learned from the press release that the second word in the company name is supposed to be pronounced “Foe-sigh” which, they explain, is the plural of “focus.” Prices will range from $149 to $399; the frames will be available in March.
For details, including specifications, read the Digital Foci press release:
DIGITAL FOCI LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF HIGH-RESOLUTION “IMAGE MOMENTS” DIGITAL PHOTO FRAMES AT CES 2008
“Image Moment 15” Large 15-inch Frame with 16.2 Million Colors
“Image Moments 6” Boasts Highest Pixel Density Available on the Market
“Image Moment 8” Features Next Generation LED Backlight Technology
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 2007 – Digital Foci, Inc. (www.digitalfoci.com) will introduce 3 new digital frames to its line of popular “Image Moments” digital photo frames at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held January 7-10, 2008 in Las Vegas. The new models include “Image Moments 15” with a large 15-inch screen and 16.2 million colors; “Image Moments 8” with an 8-inch screen with next generation LED Backlight Technology; and “Image Moments 6” with a 5.7-inch screen and the highest pixel density available on the market. These new digital frames feature 256MB of internal memory and built-in memory card slots to let you display and share photos in sharp, vibrant colors on their high-resolution digital LCD screens.
“Image Moments 8” & “Image Moments 15” with Limitless Custom Framing Options
Image Moments 8 (Model IMT-083) features an 8-inch high-resolution 800×600 digital LCD screen with 500:1 contrast ratio. Image Moments 15 (IMT-153) features a 15-inch high-resolution XGA (1024×768) digital LCD screen with 16.2 million colors and a high contrast ratio of 700:1. Both models feature the unique proprietary Adapter Ring design that supports limitless custom framing options — even your own custom frame. The frames also feature an interchangeable mat with 3 color selections; a hinged memory card door to hide the cards from view for an elegant finish; and an easel leg for alternating between landscape and portrait positioning to make changing your home or office decor a snap.
“Image Moments 6” with Highest Pixel Density Available on the Market
Next Generation LED Backlight Technology
Image Moments 6 (Model IMT-063) displays photos on its 5.7-inch (640×480) digital LCD screen with the highest pixel density available on the market for superior image clarity and detail as compared to similarly-sized digital frames. The frame also features the next generation LCD with LED backlight technology, which provides deeper color pallet reproduction over CCFL, and is environmentally friendly with a mercury-free, lower power design. Image Moments 6 is a smaller, lower-cost version of the Image Moments digital frame with a contemporary design, perfect for compact places, like a bedside table or office desk. With its brushed chrome facade and polished chrome highlights, Image Moments 6 matches perfectly with any living room or office décor.
Advanced Playback Options
All Image Moments digital frames feature a “Photo Slideshow Mode,” which automatically displays your photos with options for random photo play, transition effects, and slideshow intervals. Image Moments lets you search your memory card contents easily in the “Folder View Mode” and browse through photos in “Photo Thumbnail View.” Videos or photo slideshows can be played back with MP3 music to personalize your experience. Sophisticated file management features are also available, including copy, rename, delete files, sort files by name or date, and create new folders. You can also create, edit, and sequence multiple playlists on Image Moments and select specific playlists to playback.
Automatically Rotates Portrait & Landscape Photos for Correct Display
In Image Moments, portrait and landscape photos are automatically displayed correctly through the built-in auto-rotate orientation sensor which tracks positioning through the EXIF data captured by the camera. Other great new features include an automatic on/off timer, which can be set to activate or turn off according to your schedule.
256MB Internal Memory for 1,500 Photos! — Supports All Memory Card Formats
Image Moments is now equipped with 256MB of internal memory, so it can store as many as 1,500 photos. Photos can be copied directly into the internal memory from a memory card you place in the frame’s SD card slot, completely eliminating the need for a computer. For additional memory, photos can be viewed from all popular memory cards – CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SD/HC card, MMC, Memory Stick, MS PRO, xD-Picture Card, and even MS Duo/MS PRO Duo, directly without the need of an adapter. For those who wish to transfer photos back and forth from the computer to the Image Moments, there’s also a USB slot to support computer connection.
Image Moments 15 Features:
15″ XGA (1024×768) digital LCD with 16.2 million colors and high contrast ratio of 700:1
VESA mounting interface for wall and mounting brackets
Video and Audio input for displaying external video sources
Hinged memory card door hides memory cards from view
Unique interchangeable frame & mat design
Image Moments 8 Features:
8″ SVGA (800×640) digital LCD with high contrast ratio of 500:1
Next generation LCD with LED backlight technology
Hinged memory card door hides memory cards from view
Unique interchangeable frame & mat design
Image Moments 6 Features:
5.7″ VGA (640×480) digital LCD with high pixel density of 140 PPI
Next generation LCD with LED backlight technology
Elegant two-tone, mirror-polished chrome finish
Small footprint allows for versatile placement
Image Moments Line General Features:
Screen and Sound Quality:
High-quality stereo speakers with frequency response range of 300-20K Hz, resulting in deep and rich sounding audio.
Audio output to external speakers for special events.
Memory Sources:
256MB internal memory.
Built-in memory card slots provide native support for: CF, MD, MMC, SD/HC Card, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, and xD-Picture Card (also supports mini-SD and RS-MMC with adapter).
Copies photos directly from memory cards to internal memory without needing a computer.
USB 2.0 connection for transferring photos between your computer and device.
Memory Source Select allows concurrent selection of a single or multiple memory source for playback.
File management features: Organize, copy, delete, rename files; sort files by name or date; create new folders; copy between memory cards.
Playback Options:
Advanced multimedia format support:
Image: JPG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, RAW image files from a wide selection of DSLR cameras.
Audio: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WAV.
Video: MJPEG, MPEG-4SP.
Automatic photo orientation based on EXIF data: Photos will be automatically rotated to the correct orientation based on the EXIF data captured by the camera.
Landscape and portrait positioning with auto-rotate orientation sensor: Photos will automatically be displayed in the correct orientation according to landscape or portrait positioning of the device.
Automatic photo slideshow with adjustable time intervals, multiple transition effects, and random option.
Multiple photo viewing options: Zoom, pan, rotate photos, view EXIF, and view photo thumbnail.
Versatile playback modes: Select playback by photo only, video only, both photo and video, or photo with music.
Selective playback: Navigate and select specific photos and videos to playback from all selected memory sources in ‘Folder View Mode.
On-device playlist management: Create, edit, and playback unique playlists of favorite photos in desired sequence directly on the device.
Automatic on/off timer for scheduled operation.
Versatile control options: Operate device by onboard joystick and buttons or wireless remote control.
Physical Design:
Tension hinged easel leg allows users to choose optimal display angle.
Brackets for easy wall-mounting in both landscape and portrait orientation.
Lanyard fixture for tethering down device in public areas to prevent theft.
Image Moments 15 (IMT-153) is priced at $399, Image Moments 8 (IMT-083) is priced at $199, and Image Moments 6 (IMT-063) is priced at $149. All digital frames will be available at Digital Foci’s online store at www.digitalfoci.com starting March 2008.
About Digital Foci
Digital Foci helps consumers manage and enjoy their digital content collection easily. The company enhances people’s lives by allowing them to seamlessly move digital photos, video, and music from one place to another. With Digital Foci products, consumers are able to enjoy any of their digital content on any device without ever worrying about format compatibility. Digital Foci products include digital picture frames, photo displays, storage devices, and card readers for transfer, storage, and management optimized for any setting where you choose to enjoy your digital content.
Digital Foci (pronounced “foe-sigh”) is the plural form of the word “focus” and symbolizes the many distinct points where light and sound converge and diverge. It is at these digital focus points (or foci) where you view and share your digital pictures, watch your digital video, listen to your digital music, and access your digital files.
