Photos on the move - advice needed
Jul 2, 2012 10:46:56 #
Umm....how 'bout just print the pics off at costco for 14c a piece....??
:wink: I mean, at 92 just how techie can you expect the old gent to be?
:wink: I mean, at 92 just how techie can you expect the old gent to be?
Jul 2, 2012 11:15:13 #
Onquest wrote:
Umm....how 'bout just print the pics off at costco for 14c a piece....??
:wink: I mean, at 92 just how techie can you expect the old gent to be?
:wink: I mean, at 92 just how techie can you expect the old gent to be?
LOL!! Nobody like a smarty-pants!
Really, great idea.
Jul 2, 2012 11:25:17 #
Jul 2, 2012 12:37:04 #
One thing about digital frames. Often the frame size is not the display screen size. A 10" frame might be a 7" display. Check specs closely.
Jul 2, 2012 12:43:31 #
Perhaps your CD/DVD recorder is set for a proprietary file form such as Roxio has... you would just need to download and install their free UDF reader on your dad's PC. When burning your disks, make sure your program's Options or Preferences are set to standard "authoring" which can be read by the average computer.
Jul 2, 2012 12:51:05 #
You might also consider taking the time to use a freebie video editor and compiling a slide show and burning it to a dvd as a dvd and not a data disc. Windows comes with a movie maker or you can download one. Takes advantage of the tv for viewing size with those senior eyes, can be configured to play automatically upon insertion, and can also be configured to go into a loop for repeat viewing until interrupted. It's a little time investment for you but saves additional expense of an iPad or whatever.
Jul 2, 2012 13:00:02 #
johnb20 wrote:
I would love for my father-in-law to see some of the holiday photos of his daughter and grandchild. I have tried copying some to a DVD disc and taking them over to play but his equipment will not run the DVD. He cannot drive, (92 years old)so we travel some distance monthly to see him.
What do you recommend?
Johnb20
I would love for my father-in-law to see some of the holiday photos of his daughter and grandchild. I have tried copying some to a DVD disc and taking them over to play but his equipment will not run the DVD. He cannot drive, (92 years old)so we travel some distance monthly to see him.
What do you recommend?
Johnb20
If it is only for displaying pictures, I strongly recommend a 10-12 inch digital picture frame. I did this for my 91 year old Mom, and she loves it! I use an 8GB card, and send her a new card every once in a while. I'm pretty sure any size card would work. But 1 8GB card holds A LOT OF PICTURES! 2250 on the card I sent her last time. And this is a lot cheaper.
My Wife and I each have one set up going with our pictures, on them...
Just my 2ยข worth!
Jul 2, 2012 16:11:38 #
Wow, so much response and sooooo little time left in the day.
Some of you assume my Father-in-law has a PC. He does'nt.
As for printing the photos, well, he would only look at them once. I think he gets a thrill out of us explaning the what and when.
I will have a look to see how my DVD recorder is set up, but it worked OK on my Sony TV, so I assumed it would run on his TV - i am not impressed with Roxio, last time I used it, it tried to take over all of my media stuff.
And yes, today I looked in our local store at photo frames and realised that frmae size can mean frame not the screen - so that was worth the 10 minutes spent in the store.
My local PC guy has also recommended the Sony S tablet and is looking out for a 2nd hand or refurb for me.
Overall my quest is going well, (with a little help from you UHH guys - thanks,
Some of you assume my Father-in-law has a PC. He does'nt.
As for printing the photos, well, he would only look at them once. I think he gets a thrill out of us explaning the what and when.
I will have a look to see how my DVD recorder is set up, but it worked OK on my Sony TV, so I assumed it would run on his TV - i am not impressed with Roxio, last time I used it, it tried to take over all of my media stuff.
And yes, today I looked in our local store at photo frames and realised that frmae size can mean frame not the screen - so that was worth the 10 minutes spent in the store.
My local PC guy has also recommended the Sony S tablet and is looking out for a 2nd hand or refurb for me.
Overall my quest is going well, (with a little help from you UHH guys - thanks,
Jul 2, 2012 16:18:29 #
Jul 2, 2012 17:45:55 #
I heard this option on the radio the other day - a wi-fi digital picture frame that has it's own e-mail address that you can send pictures to anytime you want to. Just a thought. I'm sure he would rather you be there to share them with him. :thumbup: :thumbup:
http://www.amazon.com/Wi-Fi-Digital-Photo-Frame-15in/dp/B0026CH9WM
http://www.amazon.com/Wi-Fi-Digital-Photo-Frame-15in/dp/B0026CH9WM
Jul 2, 2012 19:02:34 #
picture frame and they do make them that you can remotely send pictures to.... this way you can constantly update the pictures for him whether you can make it there or not.
Jul 2, 2012 19:27:02 #
johnb20 wrote:
Betcha the USB port on the side of the TV will work :) Kindle Fire isn't a bad idea either.His TV is a digital Panasonic, fairly new, but it never occurred to me to look around the back/sides for a USB port.
I'll put it on the list for when we go over next week, meanwhile I'll load up a USB stick so I can test it on my TV.
I'll put it on the list for when we go over next week, meanwhile I'll load up a USB stick so I can test it on my TV.
Using Windows Movie Maker to string the photos together into regular DVD format might just work as well.
Jul 3, 2012 09:56:16 #
johnb20 wrote:
I currently have around 20GB of photos on my PC (a... (show quote)
Does his equipment include an older DVD player? There are 2 different types of DVD's ( +R or -R) and some of the older equipment will NOT play both types.
Jul 5, 2012 04:28:52 #
johnb20 wrote:
I currently have around 20GB of photos on my PC (a... (show quote)
It's possible you're using the wrong kind of DVD blank disk. DVD-R is more compatible with consumer DVD video players than DVD+R.
Secondly, why not just buy him a brand new $29 DVD player and a 32" LCD flat screen TV at WalMart that would cost about the same as a decent 10" notebook that he can't see well with 92 year old eyes? What pitiful operating system are you going to run on 1GB of memory while needing video memory power to run a touch screen too?
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