The perfect compact size for a desktop or counter, the Coby DP702 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame is a great example of fun digital photography at its most accessible. Priced right for the casual user, this frame offers all of the high end features of larger, more expensive units without all the hassle.

Coby DP702

A clean design allows it to fit right in to almost any decor, and its host of other features include:

• An included remote control for easy use, even from across the room
• Compatibility with many different kinds of memory cards so that your usage isn’t limited no matter what kind of camera you use
• The ability to play back not only picture files in a slideshow, but also sound files and videos
• Customizable brightness and contrast levels to get the most out of your family photos

Of course, at such a bargain price, there are inevitably going to be a few pitfalls. A poorly written instruction manual does little to shed light on what can already be a confusing menu system. The lack of internal memory means that you’re constantly dependent on whatever memory card you happen to have free.

Perhaps more troubling is the low resolution quality of the photos on the frame – though one might argue that the quality matches the low price tag. So, if you’re wanting to break into the glossy cutting edge technology of the digital picture frame without emptying your bank account, the Coby DP702 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame is a decent introduction to the market. If you have one, leave a comment below and let us know what you think.