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Kodak_OLED.jpgDigital photo frames are generally quite boring, but this one deserves attention as it's the very first consumer-available OLED photo frame with wireless connectivity by Kodak. OLED technology is currently being extensively developed for a variety of displays because it delivers more vivid image quality and greater depth and saturation all the while maintaining a thin form.

Since the frame has built-in WiFi connection, you can wirelessly transfer images and video clips onto it. You can even use it to connect to online photo sharing services. The frame itself is a 7.6-inch digital panel that requires no backlighting--it uses ambient light to optimize the images on screen, which means it will probably consume less energy than other digital photo frames. Unfortunately, this one's a bit beyond the reach of the Average Joe--the Kodak OLED digital photo frame would start shipping on November for $999 per.

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Posted by: Rich
September 18, 2008 12:24 AM

OLED displays do not "use ambient light".

OLED displays do not have a backlight because each individually-switched pixel emits its own light. An OLED display is simply an array of special plastic dots that glow when energized.

A raw LCD panel does not actually emit light, it only blocks light or lets light through, which is why it usually needs a backlight.


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