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Aluratek 8 Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with Auto Slideshow Using USB SD SDHC ADPF08SF Black
Last Updated: July 27, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
134
Unverified
94
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8 meters
SIZE
LCD
TYPE
32768 GB
MEMORY
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 771 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
268easy, easy to use, christmas, mother, easy to set
+87%
-13%
" ... I bought this as a Christmas gift for my mother and she loved it! ... "
" ... This would make a great addition to show off your pictures or a beautiful gift so others can show of theirs. ... "
" ... If you were more tech savvy or want more features this might not be the one for you, but it was a perfect, inexpensive gift. ... "
" ... I purchased the frame as a gift and it was appreciated. ... "
" ... It is super easy to navigate. ... "
" ... This is a great gift to capture wonderful memories and have them displayed for all to see. ... "
" ... Gave to a friend for Christmas and she loves it ... "
" ... Affordable and easy to use. ... "
Usage / As Gift
142christmas, mother, mom, law, gifts
+92%
-8%
" ... Bought as a gift and it was a hit ... "
" ... Bought as a gift. ... "
" ... I would just get a bigger size, other than that, perfect gift! ... "
" ... I loved this product, it can be a good gift. ... "
" ... I'm eager to see how she responds, but I think I found a perfect gift. ... "
" ... After figuring out that it was a compression issue with my pictures I bought another one to gift ... "
" ... Made great gifts. ... "
" ... but still a great gift to give! ... "
Picture
124pictures, photos, frame, good picture quality, screen
+78%
-22%
" ... The picture resolution is clear & compares nicely to my Panasonic frame. ... "
" ... I was a little worried when I opened the box because it is so light but the picture quality is amazing and the transition between pictures is super cool!!! ... "
" ... It was very easy to set up and the picture was great. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my brother to have pictures of our brother that passed away. ... "
" ... I love to sit back and watch my photos bring back great memories! ... "
" ... I am satisfied with the product , picture Quality is Good . ... "
" ... Easy to use, good picture quality for the price. ... "
" ... It was so easy to add the photos. ... "
Usage / Ease
98easy, easy to set, simple, set, pictures
+93%
-7%
" ... Affordable and easy to use. ... "
" ... This one is inexpensive and easy to work. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... It’s very user friendly. ... "
" ... I loved how easy it was to load photos AND video and how easy the whole thing is to use. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to work. ... Changing the settings is very easy. ... "
" ... Setting up the unit was really simple. ... "
" ... Simple and easy setup ... "
Storage
96pictures, frame, memory, loaded, flash drive
+74%
-26%
" ... All you need to do is load your photos on a flash drive or SD card, insert into the back of the frame and away it goes. ... It can take any size flash drive. ... I just loaded up the last 10 years of photos (6500+) on a flash drive and it runs flawlessly 24-7. ... "
" ... Memory stick and flash drive openings on the back of the frame. ... "
" ... The frame is cute, and it works, but I had to use the Sandisk memory card from my old digital camera to transfer the pictures to the frame (and leave it in). ... "
" ... I bought this because our dog passed away, so i took all her pictures and loaded them on a thumb drive. ... "
" ... I had given her one of my old photo frames to use but when the staff updated it with a new memory card it would no longer work . ... They've updated it with new memory cards with no issues, it again starts with the new pictures immediately. ... "
" ... It has 4 gig storage built in. ... "
" ... It doesn't have any external memory but that's a super easy fix. ... it has slots for both USB and SD cards to store all of your pictures on. ... "
" ... I was able to put any memory card in it and it worked instantly! ... "
Marketplace
93photos, picture, returned, return, seller
+55%
-45%
" ... Product looks and works exactly as described. ... "
" ... I uploaded older photos and they look great! ... "
" ... Frustration-free packaging (thank you). ... "
" ... The vendor delivered exactly what was expected and on time. ... "
" ... All of my pictures in one place. ... I add new pictures all the time. ... "
" ... Very happy with the product, thank you Aluratek! ... "
" ... Fast delivery and product just as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly and with no damage to packaging. ... "
Price
85money, waste your money, worth the money, worth, frame
+76%
-24%
" ... Thanks so much for this great value and deal. ... "
" ... It’s fine for the price. ... "
" ... Pros: cheaper option on the market ... "
" ... For the price it's fine. ... "
" ... It's better than I expected for the price. ... "
" ... Not a bad product for the price! ... "
" ... Paid 34.99 back then. ... "
" ... with lot of research and review i bought this item , value for money and worth to keep in hall . ... "
Display
80display, pictures, resolution, photos, size
+64%
-36%
" ... Easy to use but phots didn’t fill entire screen. ... "
" ... The picture screen is centered in the frame as it should be. ... "
" ... The screen is big and bright. ... It's nice because you can change the brightness, contrast and etc. ... From there, I set the photos to display using the slideshow feature. ... "
" ... You're also able to change display settings for slideshow. ... "
" ... For me, I would want something with a better screen but this is fine for her. ... "
" ... Can adjust brightness too. ... "
" ... It has a good quality screen and is more user friendly than other frames. ... "
" ... The screen is just the right size for a table top location and my pictures keep reminding me of al the wonderful places that I have seen so far. ... "
Body
78size, frame, made, looks, perfect
+64%
-36%
" ... I wouldn't recommend this as a premium quality device, but overall it is nice and feel comfortable recommending it. ... "
" ... I really like the way you can control the slide show. ... "
" ... This frame fits the bill and made my parents very happy. ... "
" ... Small and simple but really stands out wherever you place it. ... Had alot of compliments on it and enjoy the options you have with this product. ... "
" ... The screen is great and she has had no complaints!! ... "
" ... The video display is excellent & the screen dimensions are perfect. ... "
" ... They look great now. ... "
" ... Easy to use, perfect size. ... "
Camera
61pictures, photos, picture, photo, orientation
+84%
-16%
" ... It actually can handle a lot of photos. ... "
" ... Great picture frame. ... "
" ... Easy to put your pictures on. ... "
" ... As far for picture orientation goes I took a lot of my picture's in a Vertical shot (mostly selfies) so all I had to do was re-edit the photo to set them to Landscape. ... "
" ... This picture frame is really nice and easy to use. ... "
" ... The pictures come up automatically. ... "
" ... I would prefer to see more options to browse through pictures more efficiently or create new slideshows within the picture frame itself, but all that can be done through the USB or SD imported. ... "
" ... We put about 200 photos on this thing and it brightens up his day to see old pics of the fam. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
55photos, picture, seller, showing, thank
+80%
-20%
" ... My pictures keep showing up black. ... "
" ... Received it via Prime the next day. ... "
" ... for $100 I expected at least a rotating loop for my photos and a device that worked. ... "
" ... Seeing that it was one of the least expensive on the market, I did wonder if it was going to be low quality… The pictures are not the highest quality, but they're definitely sufficient. ... "
" ... Awesome works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thanks lannie15@gmail.com ... "
" ... Thank you for your fine product. ... "
" ... Thanks so much for this great value and deal. ... "
Reliability
48months, working, stopped, quit working, lasted
+15%
-85%
" ... So we just ordered a replacement last week which arrived today DOA. ... "
" ... Sad to say it was not working the way!! ... "
" ... Worked for a few minutes then just stopped. ... "
" ... To top it off, it started to freeze after a while. ... "
" ... It was not working ... "
" ... I uploaded about 50 pictures and when it got to the end it just stopped. ... "
" ... i loved it and then it just stopped working unable to open with flashdrives . ... "
" ... The Supported files Mp.4 and JPG were not all loading and kept saying error kinda cheap can do better. ... "
Color
45photos, screen, brightness, resolution, display
+62%
-38%
" ... The pictures aren't blurry and the screen is pretty bright. ... "
" ... Great color and clarity. ... "
" ... Photo quality seemed a bit bright at first viewing but was fixed by going through settings. ... "
" ... The pictures are super saturated and the colors are much brighter than they are supposed to be. ... "
" ... It has good brightness, and clarity and works from many different sources for your pictures. ... "
" ... Frame also has settings that allows you to adjust brightness, saturation, and contrast. ... "
" ... Only review I can see is the color of the pictures were lighter then the original ... "
" ... Can set time images display, how they change easily. ... Can adjust brightness too. ... "
Connectivity
41drive, plug, pictures, frame, plugged
+66%
-34%
" ... Just plug SD or USB device and its that simple! ... "
" ... We just transferred the photos from her phone to the laptop and on to a usb stick and inserted the usb drive into the photo frame. ... "
" ... I like that it has a USB port and a spot for more memory. ... "
" ... I love how you can use an SD card or USB. ... "
" ... The systems ability to transfer photo directly from a laptop is a real plus. ... "
" ... I bought this so I can plug a tiny USB drive and have pictures in my office. ... "
" ... Bought these for my grandparents, who don’t really use computers or tablets. ... "
" ... I plugged my USB stick into the frame, plugged it into power and it started displaying my photos without any prompting or fiddling. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
40photos, picture, showing, images, frame
+75%
-25%
" ... It performs as advertised. ... "
" ... The price is so good I wasn’t expecting it to be great quality, but the photos look great! ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Now I have my pictures all in one place. ... "
" ... It actually can handle a lot of photos. ... "
" ... perfect for displaying your photos. ... "
" ... He enjoys showing off his pictures. ... "
" ... Pictures came out perfect. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
31return, returning, refund, first one, unable
+10%
-90%
" ... I have been traveling and didn’t have time to send it in before the return window. ... "
" ... I am returning this. ... "
" ... I returned the unit. ... "
" ... I hated it, so I returned it ... "
" ... They were returned within 24hrs. ... "
" ... This product was either damaged in shipment or it could have been a returned item. ... "
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
" ... Probably returning this garbage ... "
Body / Build Quality
31made, frame, plastic, broke, stand
+23%
-77%
" ... The frame is a very cheap plastic. ... "
" ... Now all I get is a big question mark on the screen. ... "
" ... The screen started freezing up and not displaying the first night. ... "
" ... The screen has lines through it when powered on. ... "
" ... The screen just went blank and will not work anymore. ... "
" ... i had it sitting on an end table and it got knocked over, not even to the ground, just fell over on the table. ... something inside broke and it never worked again. ... "
" ... When I tried to turn it back on, it only had a black screen. ... "
" ... Very cheaply made! ... "
Usage / Setup
25easy, easy to setup, simple, set, instructions
+84%
-16%
" ... The Aluratek was easy to use and setup it makes a great gift to display at the office or at home. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and figure out, and now I'm thinking of ordering another one for myself. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
" ... The new unit arrived today and is already set up with a USB file and is running smoothly after only about 15 minutes of setup time. ... "
" ... Out of the box it is easy to setup, though I was the kick stand could be adjustable, it still does sit at a good angle that the pictures can be visibly seen. ... Setting up the unit was really simple. ... "
" ... Set up instructions could have been more clear, but I managed to figure it out shortly. ... "
" ... Simple and easy setup ... "
" ... The instructions are clear and easy. ... "
Remote
25control, buttons, back, picture quality, easy to use
+44%
-56%
" ... Packaging was not that great and did not received the remote ... "
" ... The remote lags and doesn't always work. ... "
" ... Remote control is rather "cheap", which would not be a real concern, except now it is used daily for on / off. ... "
" ... Doesn’t auto return & sensor for the remote control is very poor so is the picture quality. ... "
" ... The remote wouldn't work consistently even with new batteries. ... "
" ... I called the company and told them my disappointment especially receiving a broken remote control. ... Just by the feel of the remote, seems extremely flimsy. ... Also, anyone figure out how to change the battery on the remote? ... "
" ... But there no remote ( ... "
" ... there is no remote function, very limited capabilities. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
25drive, plug, frame, port, plugged
+60%
-40%
" ... Instead of displaying the photos I loaded onto the USB drive and plugged into the unit, it displays a bunch of generic photos that it came with. ... "
" ... This frame is a great price and we were able to use some of the old USB drives we had around the house. ... "
" ... A mini usb fits flush. ... "
" ... I bought this so I can plug a tiny USB drive and have pictures in my office. ... "
" ... Just plug SD or USB device and its that simple! ... "
" ... As soon as we plugged it in and put the USB in the frame it automatically started the slideshow. ... "
" ... Plug and play ... "
" ... Plug in and start! ... "
Connectivity / USB
23pictures, drive, plug, sd card, photos
+61%
-39%
" ... i got this when my dog passed away, and i used the usb. ... all you do is plug it in, plug in the usb and it starts. ... "
" ... Love that you can just put USB and it loops all the pictures. ... "
" ... Instead of displaying the photos I loaded onto the USB drive and plugged into the unit, it displays a bunch of generic photos that it came with. ... "
" ... A mini usb fits flush. ... "
" ... Easy to use with USB or SD (sold separately). ... "
" ... I loaded some pictures on a usb. ... "
" ... I love how you can use an SD card or USB. ... "
" ... I bought this so I can plug a tiny USB drive and have pictures in my office. ... "
Body / Size
21screen, perfect, big, use, simple
+95%
-5%
" ... It’s very light, and the size is perfect. ... "
" ... Extra large screen. ... "
" ... Great quality and size. ... "
" ... The video display is excellent & the screen dimensions are perfect. ... "
" ... The screen is big and bright. ... "
" ... But it works great for my desk at work! ... "
" ... The screen is just the right size for a table top location and my pictures keep reminding me of al the wonderful places that I have seen so far. ... "
" ... The size is good for a desktop and the price is certainly attractive. ... "
Usage / For Kids
19loves, loved, grandchildren, young, grand
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought for a friend, she loves it! ... "
" ... I wanted something simple for kids to see their memories without a loved one and these worked great for that purpose! ... "
" ... I ordered this for my dad for him to put pictures of his children and the grandchildren and he absolutely loved it ... "
" ... My grand daughter bought this for her boyfriend for his birthday. ... "
" ... I bought it for a friends birthday, she likes it a lot. ... "
" ... Got this for our young grandkids to remind them of great times we have when we are together. ... "
" ... I gave this to my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Most importantly our granddaughter loves it ! ... "
Usage / Controls
17menu, button, back, settings, slide
+35%
-65%
" ... Rotate button on remote (trying to use to make screen orient to portrait mode) doesn't do anything. ... "
" ... it was impossible to set up, would not respond to commands. ... "
" ... Unplugging it does not fix it, the on off button stopped working as well. ... "
" ... but instead you have to keep pushing a series of buttons (menu, back, photos, menu) until it just toggles to work. ... "
" ... I had to use the buttons on the back of the frame to navigate. ... "
" ... The "menu" button is terrible on the back, as are the arrow keys. ... The machine rarely responds to the buttons. ... "
" ... I also didn’t like the buttons being in the back and the screen not being touch screen. ... "
" ... The menu button won't work. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
17opened, arrived, quickly, packaging, fast delivery
+65%
-35%
" ... Fast delivery, too. ... "
" ... Shipped quickly as usual. ... "
" ... Also well packaged! ... "
" ... Received it via Prime the next day. ... "
" ... The vendor delivered exactly what was expected and on time. ... "
" ... Packaging and delivery above expectations. ... "
" ... The product received is very good as mentioned in the description. ... "
" ... Everything was shipped well and made it here very fast! ... "
Usage / Capacity
15room, living, mother, members, friends
+93%
-7%
" ... This is small and cute, perfect for kids bedroom. ... "
" ... We have the two stacked in our living room and are a constant conversation piece. ... "
" ... as long as it last many years this will be a quality product that I will buy for friends and family. ... "
" ... I bought 4 more to have a back up and for my family members. ... "
" ... Good for family members especially. ... "
" ... I ordered this for my best friend who was going out of town away from her family and friends to be able to see them whenever she wanted. ... "
" ... Since I got her a better one I decided to plug this one up for my house. ... "
" ... I have it displayed in my living room and it looks awesome. ... "
Software
15error, app, pics, need, images
+20%
-80%
" ... The user interface is terrible and slow. ... "
" ... The Supported files Mp.4 and JPG were not all loading and kept saying error kinda cheap can do better. ... "
" ... Mp4 is the standard video format for social media. ... You have to convert them to AVI. ... "
" ... I've put several hours into reformatting the drives and reformatting the images but continue to get errors. ... "
" ... I even tried multiple image formats and resolutions. ... "
" ... Same error happens on the same pics every time they scroll through the slideshow, making this item essentially a waste of your $31. ... "
" ... Does not work on all file formats ... "
" ... Unresponsive UI, No image rotation functions, No yellow hue for some images. ... "
Performance
14slow, start, restart, needs, gets
+50%
-50%
" ... I completely reset and restarted everything. ... "
" ... Very slow slideshow. ... "
" ... There's some bug in the system that causes it to freeze, and there's nothing that can be done about it. ... "
" ... To top it off, it started to freeze after a while. ... "
Body / Design
14look, really, quality, product, photos
+93%
-7%
" ... I purchased this for my brother to have pictures of our brother that passed away. ... "
" ... They look great now. ... "
" ... Great looking product. ... "
" ... It’s looks verify nice and easy to use. ... "
" ... I really like the way you can control the slide show. ... "
" ... Had alot of compliments on it and enjoy the options you have with this product. ... "
" ... Purchased the Aluratek for its simplicity and design. ... "
" ... This looks and works just as expected. ... Quick shipping and looks really nice! ... "
Features
9timer, model, mode, many, feature
+67%
-33%
" ... Many features that I would think that is has . ... "
" ... Another cool feature is that you can set the device to automatically turn on, off or both at a specific time. ... Many Good Features. ... "
" ... For the price paid and the features I needed , it does the job. ... "
" ... Would consider paying a bit more for another one with better quality and features ... "
" ... It has no fancy features but works fine and pictures look good. ... "
" ... No other features to get lost in. ... "
Battery
8battery, charged, 24, wall, used
+38%
-63%
" ... Pictures show it being used unplugged indicating that it can be charged and used off the cord and even hung up on a wall but none of that is true this has to be plugged into the wall at all times to work. ... "
" ... This is the worst electronic device I have purchased, I returned it within 24 hours. ... "
" ... Wouldn’t turn back on no matter how long it was charged. ... "
" ... I didn’t like that there wasn’t a battery option and it had to be plugged in at all times. ... "
" ... The battery in the remote died in the first 24 hours. ... "
Body / Fit
7frame, slide, show, fit, also
+71%
-29%
" ... A mini usb fits flush. ... "
" ... Picked this up because it was on sale and also the size ( I was looking to get a small 7" frame to fit on my shelves.) ... "
" ... you can also choose how the slide show transitions each photo, and how it fits the screen. ... "
" ... This frame fits the bill and made my parents very happy. ... "
" ... The frame works great, fits in her space, and is super-simple to use. ... "
Resolution
6resolution, picture, hd, low, images
+50%
-50%
" ... Resolution is very poor. ... "
" ... Low quality, not HD, dark, color is off. ... "
" ... Low quality resolution ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
6computer, another, usb, transfer, smart
+83%
-17%
" ... The systems ability to transfer photo directly from a laptop is a real plus. ... "
" ... Bought these for my grandparents, who don’t really use computers or tablets. ... "
" ... I choose to use a 8GB USB 2.0 Dongle. ... "
" ... I had it in my mind that you plugged it into the computer and downloaded the pictures onto it. ... "
Usage / For Travel
5pictures, photos, display, vacation, using
+100%
" ... It’s great for adding your photos from trips, birthdays, etc. ... "
" ... Boynton Beach,Fl 33437 ... "
" ... These were vacations that we took together. ... "
" ... I took a trip to Italy recently and bought this item to display the pictures. ... "
" ... I wanted something to display the over 3000 photos I took on a recent Alaskan cruise and this is perfect. ... "
Software / Apps
5need, could, upload, pictures, pics
+20%
-80%
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
5product, ordered, opened, one, defective
+20%
-80%
" ... So we just ordered a replacement last week which arrived today DOA. ... "
" ... Product carton was damaged or had been opened. ... This product was either damaged in shipment or it could have been a returned item. ... "
" ... I ordered two, one was broken. ... "
Body / Comfort
5hands, feel, device, table
+40%
-60%
" ... Feel like throwing it in the trash. ... "
" ... It was tedious to navigate and the device felt very cheap. ... "
" ... i had it sitting on an end table and it got knocked over, not even to the ground, just fell over on the table. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
4videos, quality, pictures, add, picture
+100%
" ... I love the versatility of being able to add music, play videos as well as digital pictures. ... "
Sound
4videos, quality, pictures, add, picture
+100%
" ... I love the versatility of being able to add music, play videos as well as digital pictures. ... "
Battery / Charging
4wall, used, long, battery
+50%
-50%
" ... Pictures show it being used unplugged indicating that it can be charged and used off the cord and even hung up on a wall but none of that is true this has to be plugged into the wall at all times to work. ... "
" ... Wouldn’t turn back on no matter how long it was charged. ... "
Software / Codecs
3format, file, files, convert
-100%
" ... Mp4 is the standard video format for social media. ... You have to convert them to AVI. ... "
" ... I even tried multiple image formats and resolutions. ... "
" ... Does not work on all file formats ... "
Print
3set, pictures, load, easy, brother
+67%
-33%
" ... I purchased this for my brother to have pictures of our brother that passed away. ... "
" ... Easy to load photos and set up. ... "
Lagging
3freeze
-100%
" ... I completely reset and restarted everything. ... "
" ... There's some bug in the system that causes it to freeze, and there's nothing that can be done about it. ... "
" ... To top it off, it started to freeze after a while. ... "
Marketplace / Packing
3delivery, arrived
+100%
" ... Frustration-free packaging (thank you). ... "
" ... Packaging and delivery above expectations. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly and with no damage to packaging. ... "
Cable
3power, plug, would, port
-100%
" ... So the power cord is also visible in the horizontal orientation. ... "
" ... The only issue I had was it does not come with a cord or anything to attached to your computer. ... "
" ... The only cons I could point out would be that there is no wall hanging port & the power cord is not very long. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 8 meters
Weight: 453.59 grams
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Memory
Memory: 32768 GB
Display
Type: LCD