Jobo has announced the Jobo ScanViewer, a high resolution 8” multimedia digital picture frame featuring a built-in photo scanner. The Jobo ScanViewer quickly and easily digitises up to 4x6-inch (10x15cm) prints, and presents them directly on its 8” SVGA display. Somewhat surprisingly, the frame’s aspect ratio is 4:3, whereas that of the prints in question is 3:2. Other specifications include a contrast ratio of 400:1, memory size of 1GB, weight of 370g and dimensions of 237x178x87mm. The Jobo ScanViewer will be available at retail in December for €259.

Jobo Press Release

JOBO Introduces the Unique New ScanViewer

High resolution 8-inch multimedia digital picture frame features built-in photo scanner

Gummersbach, Germany (November 9, 2009) – JOBO AG announces today the addition of the new ScanViewer to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. This high resolution 8” multimedia digital picture frame features a built-in photo scanner to help bring old analogue prints that have been trapped in dusty shoe boxes back to life.

This innovative and unique new product quickly and easily digitizes up to 4x6-inch (10x15cm) printed photos and presents them directly on its 8” high resolution display. Via a USB connection, the scanned pictures that have been saved to the JOBO ScanViewer’s 1 GB internal memory can be transferred to a connected PC or be printed to a PictBridge™ compatible photo printer. This multimedia digital picture frame plays videos, as well as music, and can be operated intuitively and conveniently by its touch activated buttons or via remote control.

“JOBO is pleased to offer this one-of-kind digital picture frame to photo enthusiasts,” said Johannes Bockemuehl-Simon, JOBO’s CEO. “The new ScanViewer allows users to blend their old and forgotten photographic prints with their new modern digital images and video files which they can then set to music for creative and original image slideshows to share with family and friends.”

The JOBO ScanViewer will be available at retail in December for € 259.00.

JOBO ScanViewer Specifications:
High contrast 8-inch (20.3 cm) color TFT LCD
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Resolution of the display: 800 x 600 pixels
Contrast Ratio: 400:1
1 GB internal memory
Supported photo sizes: 1.6” x 2” (4 x 5 cm) up to 4” x 6” (10 x 15cm)
Resolution of the scanned images: up to 1200x1800 pixels, 300 dpi
Modes: Slideshow, still image, 4-in-1 collage (all with background music capability)
Functions: Delete, rotate, zoom, copy, calendar and clock display, energy-saving function, print function and alarm clock
Supported memory cards: CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, XD; USB 2.0, USB OTG
Supported file formats: JPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, AVI, MP3
Includes AC adapter, remote control, calibration and cleaning paper, USB cable, protective cover, and user manual
Weight: 370g (13 ounces)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 237x178x87 mm (3.9 x 1.6 x .5 inches)

About JOBO AG
JOBO is a family-owned company now in its third generation of family leadership. Having been founded in 1923, it has built up a reputation for quality, professionalism, and commitment. These core values remain their keys for continuous success in times of vast technological changes, growing markets, and globalization.
Through innovation and ingenuity JOBO has created standards within the imaging industry. For example, JOBO created the product class of small-volume, high-quality photo processors. And NASA pictures of the first flight to the moon (Apollo 11) were processed using JOBO equipment.
JOBO is also one of the first exhibitors of the most important photo trade shows in the world – photokina, founded in 1950. In 2008 JOBO celebrated its 85th anniversary and 30th time at photokina which took place in Cologne, Germany. Continuous close interaction with photo dealers and end users has been critical in making JOBO an indisputable market leader in the world of photography.

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