Three new models now available including the Crystal line featuring bevelled edges, the affordable Atrum 7, and the new PLANO media digital frames

Gummersbach, Germany (August 24, 2009) – JOBO AG announces during IFA Berlin (September 4-9, 2009; Hall 15.1, Stand 104) the addition of several new very stylish digital picture frames to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. During the IFA show, JOBO will showcase an impressive line-up of digital picture frames just in time for the fast approaching holiday gift-giving season. Available now from JOBO are digital picture frames featuring displays sizes of 3.5-inches up to 15-inches.

“We view IFA Berlin, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade fair, as an ideal platform for our dealers and consumers to see and touch the wonderful line of JOBO products. We are offering our popular digital picture frames and convenient photo storage and geo-tagging devices,” said Johannes Bockemühl Simon, JOBO’s CEO. “Our newly announced Crystal, Atrum and PLANO digital picture frames are perfect holiday gifts for those looking for innovative and stylish digital imaging solutions for the digital photography enthusiast. With our diverse line-up, we offer a suitable model for every style, use and budget.”

JOBO Crystal Line
The new JOBO Crystal 15 digital picture frame, which will be shown for the first time at IFA Berlin, features multimedia capabilities including photo and video playback and music. The frame surrounding the 15-inch color TFT LCD display is made of high-end black bevelled glass.

The JOBO Crystal 15 is compatible with all popular media storage cards including CF, SD, MMC, MS and XD. And its 1024x768 pixel resolution showcases digital pictures and videos with sharp and bright colors. Digital pictures can be viewed individually, in thumbnail view or through a multimedia slideshow. Crystal 15 also plays music (from music files saved on the inserted media card) along with photo slideshows. The frame also features different transition effects for slideshows as well as zoom, rotate, copy and delete functions.

The frame also features a calendar and the time as well as auto On/Off and Auto start selection (images, videos or music). All digital frame functions are accessible via the frame’s included remote control or via buttons on the back of the frame.

Later this fall, the new JOBO Crystal 10 and Crystal 12 will be added to this line of digital picture frames.

JOBO Crystal 15 digital picture frame. Photo provided by Jobo AG.

Crystal 15 Specifications:

• Digital picture frame for photos, videos and music files
• Slideshow with various transition effects (and background music)
• Image zoom and rotate function
• Copy and delete function for all formats
• Clock and calendar
• Auto Start (with images, videos or music) and Auto Power off
• Display: 15-inch (38.1 cm) color TFT LCD
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Contrast ratio: 350:1
• Brightness: 350 cd/m²
• Aspect ratio: 4:3
• Card slots for CF, SD, MMC, MS, xD; USB Flash drive
• Supported photo formats: JPEG, BMP
• Supported audio format: MP3
• Supported video formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
• Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 2 inches (405 x 322 x 49 mm)

JOBO Atrum 7
The affordable new JOBO Atrum 7 is the perfect digital picture frame for the budget-minded consumer. The stylish Atrum 7 featuring a slick black frame with curved edges makes a great gift. The JOBO Atrum 7 features a slideshow function with various transition effects as well as calendar and clock functions. This new digital picture frame showcases digital images on a 6.5-inch color TFT LCD display with an aspect ration of 16:10 and a resolution of 480x234 pixel. Atrum 7 is compatible with popular media storage cards including SD, SDHC, MMC and USB mini. It supports the popular JPEG image format and displays images up to 16 megapixels in size.

JOBO Atrum 7 digital picture frame. Photo provided by Jobo AG.

Atrum 7 Specifications:

• Display: 6.5-inch (16.4 cm) color TFT LCD
• Slideshow with various transition effects
• Calendar and clock function
• Aspect ratio: 16:10
• Resolution: 480 x 234 pixels
• Supported photo format: JPEG
• Supports images up to 16 megapixels
• Supported memory cards: SD, SDHC, MMC; USB Mini
• Includes AC adapter and manual
• Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1 inches (196 x 126 x 24 mm)
• Weight: 268 g
• MSRP: 39,99 EUR

PLANO 8 Media and PLANO 10 Media
Two new media models have been added to JOBO’s PLANO series of digital picture frames. The very stylish and slim new PLANO 8 Media and PLANO 10 Media feature slick black varnish frames sure to fit with any décor. These new digital picture frames display images in a Multimedia slideshow format along with music files and video files with audio. Photos can also be viewed individually, 4-in-1 window, or as thumbnails. Slideshows feature multiple transition effects and user-adjustable time intervals. PLANO 10 can also display images chronologically by the date of when the picture was taken or alphabetically by file name.

Both frames include a new embedded photo enhancement function capable of automatic face detection for sharp focus on up to five faces per picture, dynamic lighting for automatically improved lighting on images and skin softening for attractive portraits, as well as zoom and automatic rotate functions. These frames feature a clock and calendar with unique slideshow mode and an energy saving function (Auto off). PLANO 8 Media showcases digital images on an 8-inch color TFT LCD display in the 4:3-Format with a resolution of 800x600 pixels. PLANO 10 Media showcases digital images on a large 10.4-inch color TFT LCD display in the 4:3-Format and a resolution of 800x600 pixels. These frames can be easily displayed on a desk, shelf or on the wall.

JOBO PLANO 8 digital picture frame, front and rear views Photos provided by Jobo AG

PLANO 8 Media Specifications:

• Digital multimedia picture frame for photos, videos and music files
• Full screen, thumbnail, slideshow, 4in1 collage mode
• Slideshow with various transition effects (and background music)
• Photo enhancement function
• Image rotate and zoom function
• Clock and calendar with slideshow
• Energy saving function (Auto OFF)
• Display: 8-inch (20.32 cm) color TFT LCD
• Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
• Contrast ratio: 400:1
• Brightness: 230 cd/m²
• Aspect ratio: 4:3 (original & optimized mode)
• Card slots for SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, xD; USB Host & USB 2.0 High Speed
• Supported file formats: JPEG, MP3, Motion JPEG (AVI)
• Wall mount, foldable stand
• Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.5 x 1 inches (213 x 164 x 25 mm)
• Weight: 520 g
• Package Content: Photo Display PLANO 8 Media, AC Adapter, remote control, manual
• MSRP: 139,00 EUR

JOBO PLANO 10 digital picture frame, front and rear views Photos provided by Jobo AG

PLANO 10 Media Specifications:

• Digital multimedia picture frame for photos, videos and music files
• Full screen, thumbnail, slideshow, 4in1 collage mode
• Slideshow with various transition effects (and background music)
• Photo enhancement function
• Image rotate and zoom function
• Clock and calendar with slideshow
• Energy saving function (Auto OFF)
• Display: 10.4 inch (26.4 cm) color TFT LCD
• Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
• Contrast ratio: 400:1
• Brightness: 230 cd/m²
• Aspect ratio: 4:3 (original & optimized mode)
• Card slots for SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, xD
• USB Host & USB 2.0 High Speed
• Supported file formats: JPEG, MP3, Motion JPEG (AVI)
• Wall mount, foldable stand
• Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches (264 x 214 x 29.5 mm)
• Weight: 885 g
• Package content: Photo Display PLANO 10 Media, AC Adapter, remote control, manual
• MSRP: 179,00 EUR

In addition to the new frames listed above, JOBO will also showcase at IFA Berlin its NANO and Curve lines of digital picture frames as well as its award-winning photo storage devices – GIGA Vu SONIC and GIGA Vu extreme – and its innovative and award-winning Geotagging solution – photoGPS.

About JOBO AG
JOBO is a family-owned company now in its third generation of family leadership. Having been founded in 1923, it has built up a reputation for quality, professionalism, and commitment. These core values remain their keys for continuous success in times of vast technological changes, growing markets, and globalization.

Through innovation and ingenuity JOBO has created standards within the imaging industry. For example, JOBO created the product class of small-volume, high-quality photo processors. And NASA pictures of the first flight to the moon (Apollo 11) were processed using JOBO equipment.

JOBO is also one of the first exhibitors of the most important photo trade shows in the world – photokina, founded in 1950. In 2008 JOBO celebrated its 85th anniversary and 30th time at photokina which took place in Cologne, Germany, September 23-28. Continuous close interaction with photo dealers and end users has been critical in making JOBO an indisputable market leader in the world of photography.