The first thing to note about this frame is that it is WiFi enabled. That’s actually really cool. It allows your photo frame to grab pictures from an online web gallery or you can even email photos to the frame. Not every frame can do that. You can also get news on the frame via the WiFi connection, which is really cool.

The instructions are a bit light, but luckily the frame’s not difficult to set-up at all. Even the WiFi should be easy to set-up if you have a network already. Once you have the WiFi set-up, it basically comes down to finding a good place in your home or office to put the frame.

For the price (around $160), this is a top-notch 8″ digital picture frame with the extras that matter.  The fact that your photo frame has its own email address is pretty cool. That feature alone makes it a GREAT GIFT for relatives. You set the frame up in their home and can send them new photos ALL YEAR LONG. How cool is that?

The product is 10 x 10 x 2 inches and weighs around three pounds. There’s a power cord so you don’t have to worry about batteries in the frame. (Not sure about the remote control yet.) Oh yeah – it has a handy remote control that makes it even easier to use – from across the room even.

By default, this Pix-Star frame displays the pictures on its 1GB internal memory, 10,000 photos on average, which can be obtained via email, SD card, or USB, but it can also display online albums from Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Windows Live, Smugmug, Photobucket, Shutterfly, MobileMe, Phanfar, Koffeephoto and more. All you will need to change is the “source” of the pictures, which can be done in the frame’s menu, no need to log into your online account.

Here are two videos (again, sorry for the quality!) and some snapshots of the Pix-Star FotoConnect XT 8-Inch Web Frame.

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Just a few of the Pix-Star PXT8W002 stand out features are below:

• Supporting Wifi and Bluetooth means even more wireless usage options
• Access photos in online photo albums, including Facebook and Flickr
• An Energy Star rating means that no long you get caught up in staring at your favorite memories, your utility bill won’t suffer
• Sharing and receiving photos isn’t just easy to do, it’s always free – no matter what!
• Bonus features like an included radio and remote make it even more fun to use

Obviously the picture, with 600×800 resolution, is the point of a digital frame and this screen stands out in a crowd with crystal clear colors and brightness levels. The real crown jewel in the design is the wireless technology, turning what would just be a standard digital frame into a true piece of cutting edge, next-gen technology that is sure to spread through the market in no time at all. Get in on the ground floor and grab one up before everyone else, then leave a comment below and tell us how you like the future of digital frames.