This is a digital photo frame with so many extras that it can barely carry the title of ‘digital photo frame’. It’s more of an entertainment viewing frame. Sure, it does show you your pictures, and very well too, but it’ll also display your video clips and music files too. On top of that, it can decode a digital TV signal and has a built-in EPG programme guide.

It’s this latter feature that is the most intriguing. Our first question was why would you want to watch digital TV on a seven-inch screen? It’s too small for proper TV viewing, but then it is a cheap alternative to a portable set for, say, a kitchen or child’s bedroom. It is easy to set up the frame to watch TV – just plug in your aerial and wait for it to find a signal. This is all dependent on the signal strength in your area, but if you can pick up digital TV for your main television, then the frame will pick it up too. It’s difficult to watch for long periods of time, as you find yourself squinting, but having it on in the background while you’re doing something else is quite nice.

The unit comes with a remote control that lets you switch channels and functions. It can recognise most common video, image and music formats, and there is both a USB slot and a memory card slot (though this only supports SD/MMC/MS). There are on-board controls for moving through your files instead of using the remote and these are hidden on the top of the device.

It displays your photos pretty nicely. You get a reasonable depth and you can set it up as an attractive slideshow for leaving on for long periods of time.

Bear in mind, though, that this runs off the mains, so you need to be near a plug socket, and the unit warms up pretty fast when in constant use, so don’t leave it on when you’re out of the house.

There are cheaper digital photo frames out there, so this is only really worth it if the TV function appeals.

Final Verdict A tad gimmicky with the TV option, but it’s an interesting addition that will definitely appeal to some OVERALL

Julie has a reputation for always having a camera to hand for those opportune moments and candid snaps, therefore she has a preference for compacts that pack a punch yet still offer creative, manual controls. She’s been reviewing cameras for around four years, putting all manner of compacts, ultrazooms and bridge models through their paces.