Aura's digital frames are like living photo albums that get better with time - or at least they don't get dusty in a closet. That's why they're often recommended for Mother's Day, and right now, a bunch of them are on sale ahead of the holiday. The best deal is on the Aura Aspen, a 12-inch LCD frame that's down to $199 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura, matching its all-time low.
The Aspen's 1600 x 1200 display with a 4:3 aspect ratio matches most smartphone photos, so images fill the screen without awkward cropping - no more deciding which relative gets cropped out. It supports Live Photos and 30-second video clips, which adds a personal touch that traditional frames and albums can't offer, and you can add captions to each photo. The frame features adjustable slideshow speeds, automatic brightness that adapts to the room, and an in-app scanner that digitizes older printed photos. There are no subscription fees, meaning you can upload unlimited photos via the Aura app or sync albums from iCloud, Google Photos, and other cloud-based services.
Despite all this connected functionality, the Aspen still looks and feels like a traditional picture frame, complete with an adjustable metal stand and an antiglare, paper-like display. You can display images in landscape or portrait mode, and loved ones around the world can add new images using the Aura app or by text message - because nothing says "I'm thinking of you" like a random photo of someone's lunch.
Other Aura deals include the Aura Carver Mat (10-inch) for $159 ($20 off) and the Aura Walden (15-inch) for $269 ($30 off). All are available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura.