Use iPod Photo on a larger display

I am looking to build a digital picture frame to hang on a wall. My hope is that I could build a large unit (17" display) for a lot less than I have seen them advertised. If I were to mount a 17" LCD screen within a case of some type and make it look like a frame, can I attach an iPod photo to the screen input so that the iPod provides the slideshow? This would eliminate the need for an OS or application in the frame and would allow me to use the iPod for music when not showing pictures.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
David

One reason your frame will cost less than the ones you've seen advertised is that your image quality won't be as good. I believe the iPod photo only supports RCA video out. The Apple iPod AV Cable picture shows a cable with three jacks, probably RCA video out plus RCA stereo audio. It looks like it does basic NTSC video, approx. 640x480 if you're lucky. The quality ladder looks like this, from worst to best:
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Analog VGA (CRT monitors, low-end analog LCDs)
Digital Video Interface (DVI) (High-end LCDs, iBooks, PowerBooks, Apple Cinema Displays)
Due to the iPod photo's video output, which is designed for a family room TV, you can't use just any LCD monitor designed for computer video input, since most of those take VGA or DVI. You will need to locate an LCD screen that has analog TV inputs that match the RCA jacks on the iPod photo AV cable. They do exist, I think Samsung makes a few.
Some do-it-yourself LCD picture frame projects use the guts and the video hardware of an old laptop. That achieves at least computer-quality video. I don't know what the expensive frames use but I guess it must be something laptop-like, such as DVI, showing far higher resolution and better color than analog NTSC.
I'm not telling you not to do it, I'm just setting your expectations. If you're happy with the way the iPod photos look on your TV, then you'll be happy with your project.
If there's another, better way to get video out of an iPod photo, someone can correct me.

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