With the popularity of digital cameras, it should come as no surprise that there are now digital frames for your favorite electronic photos. These devices can display single shots or run a slide show, and can receive new images via computer or phone line. They're expensive, but the attraction is having new photos any time of loved ones, your boat or your dog:

• Digi-Frame ($399 to $599 depending on screen size) can download from a computer or digital camera memory card; www.digi-frame.com.

• Storybox Connected Frame ($299 plus monthly fee) can show news, weather and sports highlights from its network as well as photos. You can set up a photo exchange with other owners; www.storybox.com.

• Ceiva Internet Connected Picture Frame ($249 plus fees for local or long-distance calls) lets you store up to 250 photos on its Web site, and can dial up the site to download new posted photos; www.ceiva.com.