The Digital Picture Frame Hama Slimline Premium is available in 10 inch (25.40 cm) diagonal and 12.1 inch (30.73 cm) diagonals. It is used to present digital images and videos. In addition, he provides musical background. The TFT LED display enables the presentation of images in 4: 3 aspect ratio. For optimal viewing of your photos, the device has a high contrast ratio of 400: 1. The image resolution of 800 x 600 pixels moves in the normal range. The case has a noble look in black piano lacquer.  

Generous memory and integrated card reader

Not to be missed is the 4GB built-in memory, which provides a lot of space for your photos and videos. To read the data, the device has an integrated card reader for SD cards, SDHC cards and multimedia cards. The customer also uses it as an external USB 2.0 card reader on the PC. It also offers a USB port for easy transfer of files via USB stick.  

Pictures and videos with audio background

To help you see and hear your videos, the Hama Slimline Premium has an audio output with a 3.5mm jack connector as well as internal speakers. The digital picture frame supports the current image formats JPG and JPEG, the audio formats MP3. He plays the video formats AVI, MJPEG, MPEG4 and XviD.  

Additional practical features

In addition to playing photo and video files, the unit offers an option for background music. Other functions include a calendar, a clock and the alarm function. This makes the unit perfect for placing on the desk or at the table.  

Useful functions for data playback

Among the basic functions for playback of files includes a slide show with transition effects, zoom, random playback of images, a split-screen mode and the automatic timer function. With the latter you program the photo frame to start and end times of the image display. Set the unit on at times when you are at home and save power during periods when the unit is shutting down. In the settings, you set the display duration, the display format, the image rotation, and sort the images in the folder mode.  

Wall mounting for the 12.1 inch picture frame

The product contains a remote control that allows you to program the frame from a distance. This also adjusts the volume of the music. There is also a power supply, a USB cable and the operating instructions. The larger "Hama Slimline Premium 12.1 inch" is suitable for wall mounting. This product contains a device for wall mounting with hole eyelets and is VESA-compatible. In addition, the packaging includes a stand for the safe stand of your appliance.  

Advantages of the Hama Slimline Premium

The menu is easy to understand. The remote control proves to be practical to program from the sofa the frame. The device is delivered to the customer in two sizes (10 inches and 12.1 inches). This gives you a generous view of your pictures. The larger 12.1 inch device is perfect for wall mounting. The smaller model does not have this function. Here, the base is firmly mounted. The viewing angle stability, color reproduction and image quality convinced the test. The option for random playback allows customers to view images in different order. Convincing is the slide show playback with a generous selection of intervals from a few seconds to 15 minutes. A rotation function allows you to rotate the images on the display. It requires no previous edit the files on the computer. The internal memory of Hama Slimline Premium Particularly impressed with four GB. It is ideal for playing videos, music and pictures of different colors, without constantly adding new files.  

Disadvantages of the digital picture frame

The unit does not read RAW files from digital mirror reflex cameras. The customer first converts this to the JPG format on the computer or in the camera, so that it maps the frame. Likewise, some customers criticized the small amount of playable video formats. The frame can only be used in cross-format. Playback and menu are only calibrated to this format.