Working with its default settings, you get behavior that’s more suggestive of a real picture frame than a digital one-the only giveaway is when it switches to side-by-side mode. ![]() Once the Carver is up and running, you have many display options to choose from. It also tended to pick up light from a different room better than the Mason’s sensor when these frames were in my dining room, for example, the Carver stayed on with light spilling in from the kitchen, but the Mason did not. The automatic light sensor worked well in our trial runs, cranking up the screen’s brightness to combat sunlight. It also meant that when two vertical photos were displayed, they had a 4:5 aspect ratio. The Carver has a 16:10 aspect ratio, but I found that the wider ratio meant the entirety of my wedding photos always fit on the screen, so no guests were cut out. From older digital-camera pictures to professional wedding photos, the images looked as great as we’ve ever seen them on a digital screen, without the typical blue undertone that you’ll find on a tablet or other digital frames we’ve tried. It still looks sharp, has excellent contrast, and displays colors well. The Carver’s resolution is a little lower than the Mason’s-1280×800 versus 1600×1200, respectively-but I didn’t see an obvious drop in image quality. And the Carver frame’s slim top makes it easier to find the touch bar compared with the Aura Mason. Aura frames have touch bars on top of the device that let you control basic functions, while setup and other controls are found in Aura’s smartphone app. In addition, you won’t have to do anything on the frame itself with a remote control because there isn’t one. (I did have to wait for the frame to power up and download a recent update, but it hasn’t needed any other software updates since, and I was still able to get the frame up and running in about five minutes.) One of the few steps between turning on the device and adding photos is the option to send invitations to family members and friends via text so they can upload their own pictures (you can also set up the Carver as a gift for someone else more on that below). Once you download the Aura app, pair your phone to the frame, and connect it to your Wi-Fi network settings using your phone, you’re all set. The setup was the simplest of the frames we tested. Photo-savvy folks: Digital photo frames can provide an easier way to enjoy their photography on a regular basis, whether they’re a professional or an enthusiast.Someone who’s moved far away from friends and family: A photo frame can display photos from newly distant loved ones and make it easy for them to remotely add new images.Those who hit big travel milestones, like a major backpacking trip or living abroad for a year, might also enjoy reliving their adventures. A digital photo frame can let those times reverberate for years to come. ![]()
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