Re: Controllable Digital Picture Frames

[Warren Block <wblock@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil Cherry <njc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:50:51 -0000, Warren Block wrote:
>>
>> Are there any digital picture frames that can be controlled by a host
>> computer via USB or Ethernet?
>>
>
> This is an example, it's a bit expensive but at least you're
> getting a little more for your money (~$500).
>
> http://www.theredpost.com/kit/
>
> What would it cost to get a thin 19" LCD, an $89 AVR32 with Linux,
> Damn Small Linux (DSL) and a USB WiFi card?
>
> $200 - LCD (a guess)
> $100 - AVR32 with Linux (DSL)
> $50  - USB 802.11g WiFi
> ----   ----------------------
> $450

Is there an $89 AVR32 that has X/WVGA out?  Otherwise, an old PII
Thinkpad has quite a price/performance advantage.  But it has a big
keyboard and a fan, too.

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Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA