Do you keep your digital pictures trapped on your DSC memory card or the PC? Do you want a fun and easy way to free your pictures, re-live your memories, and bring your pictures to life? I'm eager to tell you about one of Kodak's newest products that will help you unleash your digital pictures. This April 2008, Kodak introduced the 2nd generation of Kodak digital frames, the Kodak Easyshare M820, M1020, and Kodak Easyshare P720.

If you are not familiar with digital photo frames, a digital photo frame is a picture frame that displays digital photos without using a PC. Just think of the traditional picture frames you display in your home. Now with a digital photo frame you have a new and exciting way to display your photos. The Kodak M series frames also play music and video.

I have a new digital M820 frame. It's easy to start using. I took it out of the box, plugged it in and inserted my memory card. You can plug in your USB flash drive too. Now you don't have to use a remote control. The quick touch border is a fantastic feature. The unique touch border keeps fingerprints off of your viewing screen so your images stay beautiful. You can create, edit and view slideshows—at the touch of your fingertips.

Watching videos is a great experience. The videos have vibrant colors and you can see details clearly. The built in speakers have adjustable volume. This is great --you don't have to huddle around the frame to hear. You can even add music to your slideshow by playing MP3 files.

I like the design of the new digital frames. They have an art gallery design look and feel. The frame comes with two decorative mattes in silver and red. This is terrific because you can personalize your frame to complement your home décor. If you want to change the style of your 8" and 10" digital frame you can buy accessory faceplates. Each of the faceplates comes with a coordinating matte.

Mother's Day is coming up. If you are thinking of buying a frame for your Mom, make it more meaningful and special by preloading it with a slideshow. The new version of EasyShare software lets you create slideshows with videos, pictures and music using your PC. You can select pictures that tell a story of your Mother's life. All you have to do is copy your slideshow to your memory card or USB flash drive and insert in your frame.

Imagine your Mom opening up the frame and seeing pictures of her children, family, and friends set to her favorite songs. She will cherish this priceless gift for years to come.