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How large are your digital picture frames?

measurement.jpgSo, how large are your digital picture frames? Sounds like a simple question, right?

I wish I could give you a X by X answer but it isn't that easy. There are actually three measurements important for this conversation:

  1. LCD screen size and resolution,
  2. PhotoVu size, without the picture frame, and
  3. Overall size of the finished product.

LCD Screen Dimensions and Resolution

When working with LCD displays, everything is measured diagonally. So, a 22" model has a diagonal measurement of 22 inches. If you are looking for a width and height value for our 22" displays, it's 18.7" by 11.7". A 19" diagonal model will have a 16" x 10" display. Whether you select a 19" or 22" model, your photo is going to be pretty large on the digital frame!

The following image gives you a LCD resolution comparison. Our 22" model has a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 and our 19" is 1440 x 900.

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Without the Picture Frame

Before we mount the picture frame, the 19" and 22" digital frames have a dimension of 23" x 16". This measurement is important since you need it to calcuate the finished size below. Also, by doing the calculation, the 19" matboard width is approximately 3" around the entire LCD display while the 22" is approximately 2".

Overall Size of the Finished Product

The overall size varies due to different picture frame widths. When using the online PhotoVu configurator, you will see a measurement for each picture frame selected, like 2". The final calcuation ends up being two times the picture frame width added to 23" and 16". For example, let's say that you are working with our 22" widescreen model and you've selected the Standard Black Satin 2 5/8" picture frame. First, double the frame width and you will come up with 5 1/4". Next, add this to both 23" and 16" and you'll end up with a final size of 28 1/4" by 21 1/4". Remember, this calcuation applies to our 19" and 22" models.

More Information

Please visit our Tech Specs for detailed product information.