The Aura Aspen, a 12-inch Wi-Fi-connected digital photo frame, is $199 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura directly. That is $30 off its $229 retail price and matches its all-time low.
The Aspen runs a 1600x1200 LCD panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio, meaning smartphone photos fill the frame without cropping. The antiglare, paper-like coating gives it a print-like quality. Remote contacts can push new photos to the frame via the Aura app or SMS. It supports Live Photos and 30-second video clips, adjustable slideshow speed, automatic brightness, and iCloud and Google Photos sync. No subscription fees. Unlimited uploads. Two other models are also on sale: the 10.1-inch Carver Mat at $159 (down from $179) and the 15-inch Walden at $269 (down from $299).
The full hands-on piece from The Verge is worth reading for one specific reason: it gets into how the paper-like display actually performs in varied lighting conditions, which is the detail that separates this from the dozens of cheaper LCD frames flooding the market.
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