Re: Controllable Digital Picture Frames

[Warren Block <wblock@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil Cherry <njc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:44:53 -0000, Warren Block wrote:
>> 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.

You know, seeing my response now, it looks rude.  That was not intended,
and I apologize if it sounded that way.

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Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota * USA