Digital frame makes it easy to connect

Digital photo frames are a hot item this holiday season, and more and more, we’re seeing clever new twists on the concept that add netbook-like functions to the device. eStarling has announced a new version of its frame that adds the ability to receive video via WiFi in mere seconds.

The WPF-588 eStarling 802.11n Touchscreen Connected Digital Frame (yeesh, mouthful much?) comes with a unique Gmail address to be used for sending and receiving digital media. As the name suggests, eStarling has adopted the new WiFi standard, 802.11n, to allow connection speeds of up to 150 megabits and a range of 230 feet.

The device sports a huge 10.2′ touchscreen that ditches past models’ remote control for a tactile approach that keeps up with current trends. You can use it to receive photos and videos sent from mobile phones instantly, though they must be smaller than 20MB in size. It has its own widgets that you can use to customize your experience, with info from Twitter, your local weather, and more. You can also follow photos posted to social media sites like Facebook, Picasa, and Flickr by subscribing to their RSS feeds.

It comes with 2GB of internal memory, an SD card slot, a split-screen display for viewing multiple things at once, and it weighs in at just under two and a half pounds.

eStarling’s WPF-588 digital frame is available to order now for $249 at estarling.com.

Image: eStarling.