[greendude29]

Thanks for posting, this is a fun space to see more software in.

Indirectly related, but I'm in the market for a 32inch+ screen which can be used for a photo frame. With the exception of Samsung's Frame, I haven't been able to find other products which is surprising to me because it seems like such a simple use case. Here's what I've found so far:

- TVs and monitors: downside is keeping these on 24-hours isn't great for energy consumption

- color e-ink: these are of course usually a maximum of 13 or so inches

- Samsung the frame - alas, has good features and a good look, but downsides are expensive(!) and Samsung(!!)

Do you have any recommendations?

[mikepurvis]

How does a dedicated frame device save power over a generic TV display? Doesn't it boil down to the same underlying parts?

[greendude29]

A TV will likely have multiple inputs like HDMI, USB, Cable, etc and hence presumably more parts, more complex board and higher power needs.

I might be wrong, but that's an assumption.

A 'feature' of the Samsung TV that copes with this is that it has a motion sensor and turns off when no one is around. Would love an open hardware version of this.