Kodak’s Remote-less Picture Frames

Kodak announced three new EasyShare frames today, all replete with touch screen controls. The Quick Touch Border interface– literally, icons lining the top and side of the frame– is meant to replace the bundled remote, while leaving the screen smudge and fingerprint-free. At first glance, the touch borders seem a bit intrusive, but you can minimize them and view pictures at full screen. The 8-inch M820 ($179) and 10-inch M1020 ($229) play back MP3s in addition to JPEG photos. These, plus the 7-inch P720 ($119), come in silver and red, with optional face plates sold separately, as well as Kodak’s drag-and-drop EasyShare Digital Display software. The frames are available for pre-order on kodak.com, and are set to ship by April 16th.