EDGE Tech Corp Introduces Digital Picture Frame Plus MP3 Player

January 13, 2005 | Mark Goldstein | Digital | Comment |

Digital Picture Frame Plus MP3 PlayerEDGE Tech Corp Press Release

EDGE Tech Corp Introduces Digital Picture Frame Plus MP3 Player; New Digital Picture Frame Product Now Shipping

DALLAS, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/—EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced today the launch of its Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 Player. This product is the latest addition to the company’s growing digital media product line.

The Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 Player by EDGE is now available at the company’s reseller and distribution partners, as well as the EDGE Tech Corp online store at http://www.edgetechcorp.com/ . The picture frame is compatible with most digital cameras that store JPEG images and motion files. Using the built-in digital media card slots, users simply place their flash memory cards in the appropriate slot located on the back of the frame and view photos stored on the card. The device also has a slide show option to automatically display and rotate the pictures onscreen as well as the added ability to play MP3 background music through the built-in speakers on the frame. The picture frame supports up to 12 Mega Pixel image files and has a 5.6” TFT active matrix LCD screen. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $199.99 after mail-in rebate.

“With our existing line of digital media cards and readers, we provide customers an easy way to store and transfer their digital photos. Now, we are offering them a cool way to display them as well. As we continue to bring more consumer products to market, we’re committed to making them extremely easy to use and operate right out of the box. Our new Digital Picture Frame meets this commitment,” stated Jeff Thompson, President and CEO of EDGE Tech Corp.

The Digital Picture Frame plus MP3 player supports SD Memory Cards(TM), MultiMedia(TM) (MMC) Cards, Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), SmartMedia(TM) Cards, Type I/II CompactFlash(R) Cards, and IBM Microdrive(R). The picture frame ships with integrated speakers and a lightweight, credit card size remote control.

“This product furthers our goal to introduce multi-functional consumer products to the market. Not only is the Digital Picture Frame an innovative way to display digital pictures, it also functions as an MP3 player. It also gives users the freedom and flexibility to display their digital pictures as they would traditional film photos, in an attractive picture frame. This product is a great gift item for holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, all of which are just around the corner,” stated Kelly Kincaid, Director of Marketing for EDGE Tech Corp.

The Digital Picture Frame is available for purchase at PCConnection.com, PCMall.com, eCost.com, TechDepot.com (an Office Depot Company), CDW.com, Zones.com, Walmart.com and Insight.com, and through distribution at Tech Data, Ingram Micro and D&H Distributing. Additionally, it may be purchased at http://www.edgetechcorp.com/ . For more information about EDGE Tech Corp, visit the company’s website at http://www.edgetechcorp.com/ .

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About Edge Tech Corp:
EDGE Tech Corp was founded in 1986 and is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified company. EDGE Tech Corp is a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience- enhancing technology solutions. EDGE and DiskGO! by EDGE are trademarks of EDGE Tech Corp. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.edgetechcorp.com/