i-mate launches 'Momento' wireless digital picture frame

The wireless Momento™ features one of the most brilliantly sharp LCD screens on the market and will be on display at the Eon stand HT161 at Hometech Middle East, the trade fair for consumer electronics at the Dubai International Exhibition & Convention Centre from 13th to 15th May 2007.

Momento™ lets users stream their digital photos from their PC or mobile device, play directly from a digital camera's memory card, and send new pictures instantly to the Momento™ via the Momento™ Live! web-based Service, allowing them to share the moment - any time, anywhere. The Momento™ is certified for use with Windows Vista™, is compatible with Windows XP and has built-in Wi-fi for unparalleled mobility, flexibility, quick setup and fast data rate transfers.

"We are delighted to be launching this product which features the most advance technology in the digital picture frame market. i-mate™'s Momento™ gives people a fast and effortless way to enjoy and share their pictures by making the critical connection between digital picture frame, PC and mobile device,"

commented Jack Craine, General Manager Middle East and Africa at i-mate™.

"All products with Certified for Windows Vista™ logo status have undergone rigorous testing on a range of standards," said Dave Wascha, Director of Marketing for Windows Vista at Microsoft Corp. "We have collaborated with the Momento™ development team to ensure a certified product of the highest quality that takes advantage of everything Windows Vista has to offer."

As part of its optimization for Windows Vista, Momento™ wireless digital picture frames take advantage of Windows SideShow, allowing users to view PC based content on the Momento™ display screen such as email and instant message alerts, weather, stock quotes or check flight reservations, watch video and listen to music whether their PC is on, off or in sleep mode.

Also available is the Momento™ Live!™ online subscription service that works hand-in-hand with the Momento™, uniquely allowing users to receive digital pictures from anywhere in the world that can then be transferred instantly to the Momento™ digital frame. Every Momento™ frame comes with a free 30-day trial of Momento™ Live!

The Momento™ comes in two models, the Momento™ 100, with a 10.2" high-resolution 800 x 480 display, and the Momento™ 70, with a high-resolution 7", 800 x 480 display screen.

Additional features of the Momento™ include the ability to display photos in landscape or portrait form, built-in storage for favorite photos, customizable slideshows, mattes and frames and a remote control.