Not to toot my own horn, but I give really good gifts — at least, my friends and family think so. One recent present was such a hit that it just might become my new go-to moving forward — especially for members of my brood who aren’t close by, or the ones on the receiving end of my countless cat photos. (You’re welcome!) And given that we’re rapidly approaching Mother’s Day, it’s also a great gift for Mom. So what’s “it”? The Bigasuo Frameo Digital Photo Frame, which is half off at Amazon.
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Display photos vertically or horizontally, on the table or on the wall — you’ve got options.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
At $50, this digital picture frame is 50% off. That’s not the absolute lowest we’ve ever seen it, but it’s pretty close. Plus, most highly rated digital frames cost upwards of $130, so you’re walking away with enough cash left over to buy Mom a nice bouquet.
Why do I need this? 🤔
I gave the Frameo Digital Photo Frame to my grandparents several months ago, and I didn’t expect them to like it as much as they did. For starters, they’re not exactly tech-savvy; plus, I couldn’t imagine them downloading an app so that they could upload more photos. But the Frameo makes it almost comically easy: Before gifting it, I set it up (it took less than five minutes) and uploaded a few photos myself so they had some in their rotation. Uploading is easy: You just download a free, easy-to-use app (compatible with both iOS and Android), and you can select as many photos as you would like to upload at a time. Best of all: No subscription charge or hidden fees.
The Frameo also allows video uploads (up to 15 seconds), though we quickly learned that unless you want to hear the family singing “Happy Birthday” over and over again, you should turn off the sound. You can also connect multiple accounts to the same frame, so anyone can send the latest photo of the kids, a video of the pets, or a recent vacation snap. Want to remove a photo from the rotation? Just go to your history, select it and bid farewell.
What reviewers say 💬
You’ll love it, and if the reviews are anything to go on, you’ll be in good company — around 2,000 shoppers have given it a five-star rating.
Pros 👍
Fans rave about the display quality. “I purchased this for my girlfriend to display photos I’ve taken over the past seven years of trips we’ve taken together, and it’s everything I’d hoped for. The design is simple but clean and sleek; it’s remarkably easy to set up and use; its display settings are versatile; it houses thousands of images; and the picture quality/resolution is spectacular. I’ll likely pick one up for myself!”
Other reviewers have shared that it is much more than a photo frame. “I got one for us and one for my mom. Easy to upload photos to both at the same time! Mom loves getting surprise pictures of her grandbaby. HD displays photos in great quality. It even plays video with sound, has a clock and displays local weather!”
Of course, one of the most important qualities is simplicity: “Super easy setup, ease of use for the associated app. Multiple access links. … Great quality photos! Wonderful gift.”
Cons 👎
Users warned that the cords are a bit short. “My only minor complaints are that the power cable where it plugs into the frame is a bit flimsy, so if you have an active house, you’d want it out of the way.”
Another wrote that it has no battery backup. “It’s wonderful. You can now display all the photos on your phone with ease. Setup is easy. You can even give friends and family a code to add photos to your frame. The only thing I don’t like is you can’t use it if it is unplugged. I wish it had a small battery.”
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You can add photos and videos in real time, and your loved one will hear a ping once the image arrives.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
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Olivia Martin celebrates the art of living well in her lifestyle articles. She explores topics ranging from travel and fashion to home decor and culinary delights, offering inspiration for readers seeking a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.
