The Aura Aspen offers a bright, vivid display that looks surprisingly lifelike for a digital photo frame. | Image: Aura Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now, a number of Aura’s connected frames are on sale ahead of the holiday. One of the best deals is on the Aura Aspen, which is available for $199 ($30 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura, matching its all-time low. Aura Aspen Where to Buy: $229 $199 at Amazon $229 $199 at Aura $229.99 $199.99 at Best Buy Although you can preload Aura’s 12-inch LCD frame with photos before it arrives, what really makes the Aspen special is that loved ones around the world can add new images to the frame using the Aura app (or by text message). It also supports Live Photos and can play 30-secon
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Aura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend
Digital photo frames just got a whole lot more social: Aura's Aspen model, featuring a 12-inch LCD display and seamless remote image updates via the Aura app or text message, is now available for $199, a $30 discount from its usual $229 price tag, at major retailers. This weekend's sale marks the frame's all-time low price, making it an attractive gift option for Mother's Day. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
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