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I am also in the market for several digital frames, and want to find good ones. Without actually seeing them in person, it's sort of difficult, so I'm always looking at consumer reviews. Here's some information I found at shortcourses.com regarding digital frames. The very last paragraph may shed some light on this particular frame based on its resolution of 480x234 (analog). -------------- Size and resolution are two of the key determinants of the quality of the displayed image and the price of the frame. Specs are hard to come by so comparisons are almost impossible but the relation between these two features is critical. Available resolutions are much like those on other digital devices; 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024. For any one of these resolutions image quality will decrease as the screen gets larger because the available pixels are spread over a larger area. To calculate the pixel density of a screen you first calculate the screen's viewing area and resolution. For example, if the screen is 4 x 6 inches and the resolution is 640 x 480, 4 x 6 = 24 square inches and 640 x 480 equals 307, 200 total pixels. You then divide the total pixels by the square inches to find the pixels per square inch-307200/24=12,800 pixels per inch. The square root of this number will give you the pixels per inch, in this case about 113. Higher numbers are better, but exact comparisons can only be made between screens of roughly the same size. Pixel pitch is the distance between pixels center to center and smaller numbers are better. This number gives you an idea of the density of pixels and will be larger on a large screen with low resolution. Number of colors has a huge impact on how good your photos will look. Low-quality screens will have thousands (usually 256,000) and high quality screens will have millions. Display technology also has a huge effect on how good your images appear. The best screen technology is currently active matrix thin film transistor (TFT). Adjustable brightness, especially auto adjustment, improves the display of your images as the ambient light changes. Viewing angles indicate the angles at which images can be viewed horizontally and vertically. Higher numbers are better. Contrast ratio is the difference in brightness between pure white and black on the screen. Higher numbers are better. Style, or the "look," of these frames vary widely. However, you aren't locked in to a given look if your frame lets you change frames, sometimes called bezels, and mats if the device uses them. Display and mounting. Many frames offer both table display and wall mounting. (Remember wall mounted frames still need an electrical connection so there is an unsightly wire to deal with). Orientation on some frames can be changed to portrait or landscape orientation and when you rotate the frame the photos should rotate to match. When the frame is in landscape mode, portrait photos appear much smaller. When the frame is in portrait mode, landscape photos are the ones that appear smaller. Aspect ratio often determines if an image is cropped for display. (Ideally a frame won't crop your images or at least give you the option of a full-image display). On screens that do crop photos with an aspect ratio different from the screen's, two sides are cropped so the screen is filled by the central portion of the image. If you want control over this process you can crop your images in a photo-editing program before sending them to the frame. A few frames can display images in an HDTV aspect ratio of 16:9 but most use the TV aspect ratio of 4:3 or the 35mm film ratio of 1:1.5. Be careful when considering aspect ratios. HDTV shaped frames may look sexy but one new one has a resolution of only 480 x 234. If you display portrait oriented images they will either be very small on the screen or heavily cropped. Analog or digital. Digital screens are better so companies that use older analog technology usually omit any reference to it in their frame's specifications. Generally you can identify analog panels because their resolution differs from the standard sizes used in digital devices— 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024. Instead their resolution will be something like 960 x 234 or 480 x 234.

Yep...not sure why, but it changes the link to a search for all Reebok items in that category. I wish they offered more Seahawks' stuff. All I could find is one lousy 1995 conference champions T-shirt, and I doubt there will be a necessity for a 1996 one, LOL.

Yes, I found the others while searching around Amazon. Here's a link to a page with all of the Reebox stadium jackets: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_a/103-6972458-3183859?url=rh%3Dn%3A1036592%2Cn%3A1040660%2Cn%3A3456051%2Cp_8%3A40-&field-keywords=reebok+stadium+jacket

Patriots Reebok Women's Stadium Jacket Reg. $119.99 SALE: $29.99 http://www.amazon.com/Patriots-Reebok-Womens-Stadium-Jacket/dp/B000BJ1OB4/sr=1-82/qid=1167501358/ref=sr_1_82/103-6972458-3183859?ie=UTF8&s=apparel

Congratulations to happysunshine28! Good thing I already bought an XBox 360 system using the good deal posted in on of the threads here. Thank you to gottadeal.com for the great prizes and for a super website!

Amazon.com has it for $16.99, surpluscomputers has it for $19.99, and most other prices I've seen are in the mid-to-high $20 range on up to $49.00. Amazon.com shows the retail price at $29.95.

Great find, chriskimber! I already invested in an XBox 360, but was able to add a PS3 to my cart just for old time's sake, LOL (I got farther much faster than I did the day they first became available at Costco.com). I hope those of you who need one are able to get one. Costco is a great place to buy, especially when needing to make a return.

I measured mine (still in package, but should be fairly accurate)... 2" H x 2" x L and about 1/2" to 3/4" wide.

Geeks.com has jWin MP3/WMA players for $14. They come in blue, pink, white and yellow. They use a secure digital card (SD) or multi-media card (MMC). I bought those at Buy.com for super-cheap after rebate and Google Checkout, so I now have 1GB and 2GB MP3 players for the kids at a great price. http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=JXMP88BLU&cat=MP3

For those who hook their cameras directly to their computer to download photos: invest in a cheap card reader. Hook that up to a USB port on your computer, take the memory card out of your camera and put it in the card reader. It's a great way to transfer the pictures and also to delete them from the card, etc. Saves all sorts of battery life and is much faster.

For the core system, this isn't a good deal at $299.99. You still need to add the 20 gb hard drive, which adds an additional $100 to the system. When the core system was being voted on at Amazon for $100, then it was a good deal. There seem to be plenty of the premium systems available, both online and at the stores. They can be had in the $350-range.

A lot of credit cards--besides Amex--offer warranties as a perk. Of course they only promote that fact when they want you to apply. Once you're a cardholder they'd probably rather you forget it. :) If you can't locate the terms and conditions paperwork for your credit card, Google the name of your card along with "extended warranty" or something like that. You'll still want to know the exact terms and conditions should you ever need to use the program, but if you do a search you should be able to find out whether your card offers the incentive. To read more about Overstock's warranty program: Platinum Protection Product Plan FAQ: https://help.overstock.com/cgi-bin/overstock.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=41&p_created=1146604757#PlatinumFAQ Platinum Protection Product Plan Terms and Conditions: https://help.overstock.com/cgi-bin/overstock.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=41&p_created=1146604757#PlatinumTC

Depending on the credit card you use, you might already be getting a year of warranty protection for free.

I hadn't realized that Dell was going to delay the order that long. That does make a BIG difference. My Overstock order went out yesterday (day after I ordered) as well. Rkade, do you think pre-ordering Halo 3 at Overstock is the way to go? I sort of wish I had ordered it when I placed the original XBox 360 order. I doubt it will be a bargain anywhere, and if I could get free shipping and 12% off, that might be the place to get it.

Hi! I can relate to your issue, because I had the same one. What worked for me was to put everything I needed in the shopping cart at both stores to see which would be the best price. Both offer free shipping. Since I had to pay sales tax at Dell and not at Overstock, Overstock worked best for me. At Overstock I added an additional wireless controller, a rechargeable battery controller pack, Gears of War Limited Edition game and a king size down comforter (you need a non-video game related item to qualify for the 12% savings coupon at Overstock). The total was $485 and shipping was free. I was notified yesterday it's on its way. :)

I followed your example, Rkade, and bought the XBox 360 at Overstock.com. With the 12% discount and free shipping, and no sales tax (which I would have had to pay at Dell), it was a better deal for me. I added an extra wireless controller, the controller rechargeable battery pack and the Gears of War Limited Edition game (it looks like something my teenagers would like) and a king-size down comforter. My total was $485.79. Also, using my Starwood AmEx I automatically get an additional year of the manufacturer's warranty for free (although I may add the extended warranty protection offered by Overstock...have 10 days to decide that). I'm sure most credit cards offer similar buyer's protection, so check your cards terms and conditions.

Thanks for a great deal, Kathy! Lots of Farberware qualifies for the $5 rebate. Purchase between 10/15/06 and 12/15/06. Rebate must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase. Link to rebate: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/00/37/84/30/37843069._V40429901_.pdf

If you need a lot of gifts at a great price, you might consider this bulk item at Overstock.com: A case of 12 fleece throw blankets (50" x 60") in assorted colors is $62.99, but drops to $55.63 with the 12% discount available through the weekend. That works out to about $4.64 each. http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=2093714

The government is trying to get its hands in the pockets of the cyber stores, but as far as I know--as of right now in most states--if the store doesn't have a physical presence in a state, it doesn't have to charge the buyer from that state sales tax. For instance, since Overstock.com isn't located in Alaska, it doesn't have to charge Alaskans sales tax.

Circuitcity.com has $5 off many of its Nintendo Wii accessories: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Wii-Accessories/sem/rpsm/catOid/-16761/N/20012841+20016484+20016761/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorylist.do Some of the items are currently out of stock online but can be picked up at the store, while others are in stock and only available online. Examples are the Wii remote for $34.99 (reg. $39.99). It is available online: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Nintendo-Wii-Remote/sem/rpsm/oid/165800/catOid/-16761/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Free shipping on all orders $24 and up.

ToysRUs.com has a special on Wii games. Buy three select games, save $30. An additional coupon for spending $150 will take off another $30. If buying just the three video games you'll need to spend an additional 3 cents to reach the $150 mark. The coupon code is TRU_Soz9NTaoQJ . Save an additional $10 if using Google Checkout. The total for the three games would be $79.97, with $6.54 more for shipping. Not a bad "bundle" price! :) Buy 3 select Wii games and Save $30! http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2525534&siteID=NKa3hZyYoHA-6DdA17WeVnOOLlQoincBKw HOW IT WORKS To participate, add any 3 select Wii games to your cart. The "select games" are SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab; Avatar: The Last Airbender; Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz; Trauma Center: Second Opinion; Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam; Marvel Ultimate Alliance; Call of Duty 3; and Metal Slug Anthology Here's a link to the "select games": http://www.toysrus.com/searchHandler/index.jsp?searchId=2551840&type=trigger&promoId=2551840

Hi! My family will probably hate me, but I'm looking for a good deal on an artificial Christmas tree. I'd like one anywhere from 6 feet tall to 7.5 feet tall. It can be pre-lit, but doesn't have to be. Thanks! :)

Here is another one. This one is $699.99 with free shipping at Buy.com. It's a Norcent 32" LCD HDTV. http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=53930

I realized after I posted that you were after Missouri and not Michigan... sorry about that! Glad you were able to find what you needed. :)

Hi! Amazon.com is offering a combo pack from Russell Athletic that features a sweathirt AND a T-shirt for $27.99. Shipping is free. The University of Michigan, Michigan State, and about 23 other colleges are available. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_0/102-3869689-9623325?ie=UTF8&keywords=Russell%20Athletic%20Men%27s%20Logo%20Tee%20and%20Sweatshirt&rh=n%3A1036592%2Ck%3ARussell%20Athletic%20Men%27s%20Logo%20Tee%20and%20Sweatshirt%2Cn%3A1040658&page=1 Spend $80 in apparel OR shoes (can't be combination) and get an additional $20 off. http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse/?node=16248801 Russell Athletic Men's Logo Tee and Sweatshirt, University of Michigan