Design Features:  

Polaroid My Memories Suite received the lowest scores in this area. Compared to other products, there just aren’t as many customization features. However, depending on your needs, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If you don’t need all the extra bells and whistles, having simple options and one-click choices is definitely easier to use. My Memories Suite still has the basic functions of a photo slideshow including captions, transitions, limited timing control, background music and voice narration. For a full comparison of features, visit the side-by-side comparison page. As said before, the biggest strength of Polaroid My Memories suite is the templates and embellishments it comes with and the option to download or purchase more from their online store.

Input/Output:  

Polaroid My Memories Suite stands apart from other photo slideshow software programs for its cornucopia of importing options. With direct importing from scanners, digital cameras, cell phones and video devices, the time-consuming task of uploading and reformatting is done away with, allowing you to conveniently navigate through stored libraries and other devices’ images and clips. However, the publishing options are somewhat limited compared to other products. The basics are there; you can publish to a DVD, CD, iPod or iPhone and you can even produce an interactive CD. On the plus side, being primarily a digital scrapbooking product, there are many options for printing as well such as Photobooks, calendars and greeting cards.

Slideshow Quality:  

The digital quality of the slideshow will look fine on a normal TV or computer screen but there is no HD or Blu-ray output. It’s also lacking the ability to produce widescreen slideshows.

Help/Support:  

Polaroid My Memories Suite provides a comprehensive user guide. The official site also hosts a FAQs page while providing additional information for telephone or email assistance. In addition to technical support, there is a community blog offering tips, tricks, layout ideas and links to tutorials.

Polaroid My Memories Suite represents the high watermark for digital scrapbooking with slideshow output sharing capabilities. If you want a product that is easy-to-use, intuitive, simple without a lot of bells and whistles, and you want to kill two birds with one stone, this product is about the best there is. But if you’re looking for more slideshow customization and sharing options, be sure and check out the side-by-side comparison chart on the photo slideshow software homepage.