Over the last couple of years, the sales of digital photo frames have increased dramatically. They were one of the most popular gifts last Christmas. In the course of 2008 there were significant price cuts - in the first instance as a result of lower costs of parts and materials and then, later in the year, primarily due to pricing competition amongst the manufacturters. Whilst some of the popularity of these frames is undoubtedly due to keen pricing, that is far from the whole story.

Likewise, the technical advantages enjoyed are unlikely to account for the growing acceptance of digital photo frames into the mainstream. You can setup slideshows - great. You can have background music - great. You get a remote control - wonderful. It's all good stuff - but is it a big factor for your mother or your granny? They are most likely to receive these frames as a gift after all.

Now that electronic frames aren't just the preserve of gadget junkies and early adopters but have been adopted into the mainstream consumer market they are considerably more presentable. Whereas they were previously black and shiny metal constructions it is now possible to get removable surrounds which can be changed to suit the decor in your home. That certainly goes some way toward increasing their mass market appeal, but it still doesn't explain their popularity.

The main factor that makes these frames so perfect as gifts is the fact that they are both customisable and can be updated in future - two very important characteristics in this day and age. Many people will take the time to load up a few photos of the grand-children, children, family pet, recent holiday locations, old friends etc. before passing their gift to Granny or Grandfather. They're not just giving them some high tech gadget; it's a very nice collection of memories in that nicely wrapped box isn't it?

And it doesn't end there. For the next holiday, family celebration, anniversary or whatever, they can simply pass over a memory card with a whole bunch of new snapshots on it - a kind of photographic family news bulletin if you like. A lot of the newer frames have Wi-Fi functionality so you can update photos without needing a new memory card.

Admittedly, we have come full circle back to the technical aspects now. But only since it facilitates the truly important thing - the sharing of shared memories.

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