bill pierce got me thinking...

[back alley]

is there a way to set up a slide presentation on my old monitor but without a computer?
i have a digital frame now that just needs an sd card or a flash drive and it works fine, but it's a smaller frame than the monitor would be...

 

[robbeiflex]

I have a LaCie external hard drive that also has a media player with various outputs (USB, HDMI) and a tiny remote control. Maybe something along those lines?

 

[kxl]

Your monitor must be connected to something that serves up the photos. If your old monitor can be connected to your home network, then it is possible. Note that a digital frame is actually a small computer.

 

[back alley]

i could use my old macbook provided it doesn't completely die on me soon...but something small would be nice.

 

[jamais]

is there a way to set up a slide presentation on my old monitor but without a computer?
i have a digital frame now that just needs an sd card or a flash drive and it works fine, but it's a smaller frame than the monitor would be...

No. You need a computer. There are very small (and cheap) computers though, like the Raspberry pi.

Edit: See here one implementation. Or here a guide for another one.

 

[KismetSky]

A few ways to go about it.

-HDMI streaming stick (Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV etc) converted to VGA.
-Old laptop or PC
-DVD player with USB port or photos on disk
-Dedicated media player off a card or USB (http://www.amazon.com/Full-1080p-Media-Player-H-264/dp/B009B5FLKY) Edit: One reviewer says they use these in galleries for extended periods with no issues.

 

[back alley]

A few ways to go about it.

-HDMI streaming stick (Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV etc) converted to VGA.
-Old laptop or PC
-DVD player with USB port or photos on disk
-Dedicated media player off a card or USB (http://www.amazon.com/Full-1080p-Media-Player-H-264/dp/B009B5FLKY) Edit: One reviewer says they use these in galleries for extended periods with no issues.

i have an old dvd player sitting in the basement...

 

[kxl]

Since you already have a monitor and since I'm sure you can find a keyboard and mouse somewhere, consider an Asus Chromebox. It has a lot of features for such a small box and it even includes an integrated SD card reader. Dimensions: 4.9 inches wide by 4.9 inches deep by 1.65 inches thick. All for $164. I've got one (and a Chromebook) and I highly recommend it (for someone who already has a monitor, keyboard and mouse).

You can buy it from B&H:

You can download photo viewing apps (and other apps) -- most are free from the Google Chrome web store

 

[back alley]

Since you already have a monitor and since I'm sure you can find a keyboard and mouse somewhere, consider an Asus Chromebox. It has a lot of features for such a small box and it even includes an integrated SD card reader. Dimensions: 4.9 inches wide by 4.9 inches deep by 1.65 inches thick. All for $164. I've got one (and a Chromebook) and I highly recommend it (for someone who already has a monitor, keyboard and mouse).


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ox_m004u_chromebox_m004u_desktop_compute.html

i do have a couple of mice about the place...no keyborad that i remember but they can be had cheaply...

i might try it with my dying macbook and see if i even like the looks of it in my living room.

 

[back alley]

that asus chromebox looks like the mac mini...sort of.

 

[KismetSky]

i have an old dvd player sitting in the basement...

Well, I didn't specify but the DVD player would need HDMI output and you would still need an adapter depending on your monitor inputs.

 

[back alley]

i have an adapter for the computer...it's dvi...but i would have to check the dvd player when i get home...

 

[johannielscom]

Get a Mede8ter media player. Stick the photo's on a USB thumb drive and start a slideshow from the Mede8ter. Outputs to TV or monitor via HDMI or DVI. The Mede8ter is about the size of a box of decent cigars.

I used it to sell wedding shoots to prospect clients and viewing my earlier shoots on the 42-incher TV always got them😎