Best DVD player for picture slide shows?

[oposky2006]

I'm trying to find a cheap way to convert a HDMI connected TV into a giant picture frame. One of the options I'm exploring is to use a DVD player. Here's a couple of things that I would need for the DVD player to have:

- ability to play slideshow from subfolders (ie: select one folder and it plays images from all subfolders inside that folder)
- large file limit (I have thousands of pictures)
- preferably USB support since fitting all my pictures on a DVD (even double layer) is iffy
- HDMI output (since it's not worth running new cables)
- decent transitions between pictures
- customization of how long a picture stays up

If anyone knows of any DVD player that would fit the above requirements please let me know. Or if you have any other suggestions on how to turn an HDMI TV into a giant picture frame without spending a fortune please let me know too.

Thanks,

[oposky2006]

anyone help? no one here?

[krazeyeyez]

a computer and a dvi to hdmi cord

[sinister184]

Ps3

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by krazeyeyez

a computer and a dvi to hdmi cord

Agree with this. I helped set a friends computer up for his parents wedding anniversary. Everyone was really impressed with the show. I can't remember the program we used, but it had all kinds of options for music, transfers between pics and even titles.

[Ex Accountant]

Originally Posted by sinister184

Ps3

Agreed. I don't know if $299 constitutes a fortune, but it works well with slideshows if you're willing to part with the cash. You can also create your own wallpaper background for your TV.

[oposky2006]

thanks for all your suggestions, i would have a try

[phansson]

Appletv would fit you needs.