I'll admit, I laughed at the idea of "digital photo frames" when they appeared on the market. But industry watchers are calling the category a hit: sales in Japan are nearly 5 times what they were a mere half a year ago, especially booming from March. A Bic Camera staffer told Business Computer News: "Digital cameras sell well before events (school entrance, graduations, etc.); digital photo frames sell well afterward." Another factor is Sony's entrance from May, bringing a household name to the sector. Stop by any big electronics shop to find a wide selection of frames from a growing number of manufacturers.
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