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Video Walls Versus Projectors for Digital Signage

cadmin / August 10, 2017

There is a common misconception within the Digital Signage market that projector systems are the most suitable solution for large display projects; this couldn’t be further from the truth. Super narrow bezel LCD Video Walls have a myriad of advantages over projectors however it is only in recent years that Video Wall solutions have become more popular. Much of their increased popularity can be attributed to the ever decreasing cost of LCD panels; as this is the main cost of an LCD Video Wall Display. Overall Picture Quality – No matter what is being displayed, whether it is still images or moving video, LCD technology undoubtedly produces a better quality output. There is the obvious difference of LCD Video Walls producing much deeper colours when compared with the “washed out” effect that using a projector causes. Suitability for the Location – Using a projector is inevitably going to cause annoying shadows should anyone break the light field in front of the display; this is obviously not the case for LCD Video Walls. Another major factor that notoriously affects projectors is ambient light levels. If the desired location is extremely dark this issue can sometimes be overlooked, however more often than not there is some kind of ambient light. Cost – Although the initial cost of LCD Video Walls may be slightly more, due to the running costs of projectors, the return on investment is much higher. The biggest factor here is the maintenance costs of projectors is extremely high. Lamps are usually replaced once or twice a year, sometimes more, and can cost in the region of £200 to £3,000. Maintenance – Projectors are infamously difficult to repair when compared with LCD screens. LCD Video Wall Displays are built to last and should rarely require any maintenance during the course of their lifetime. In comparison to this projectors always require regular maintenance, even if it is just to replace the lamp every few months or so. To find out more, visit our Digital Signage page. For more information please email info@crystal-display.com or call our main office on +44 (0) 1634 327 420

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CDS Digital Advertising Displays Demo

cadmin / August 8, 2017

Check out our sexy slimline digital advertising display in action via YouTube. The Slimline Android Digital Advertising Display is the newest version of our industry leading plug and play Digital Signage Screens. This YouTube demo video shows off all the fantastic features of our screens including: Tablet like aesthetics Sizes ranging from 19” to 55” Commercial grade components Plug and Play function No additional hardware required Eco friendly power timer The complimentary super slim wall mount Scrolling text function The free scheduling software The multiple AV inputs For a small charge you can also upgrade your screen to be networked, allowing you to remotely update your screen via LAN, WiFi or 3G. For more information about the whole Digital Advertising Display range click here. Or alternatively for specs, quotations and lead times please contact the team and email info@crystal-display.com or call our main office on +44 (0) 1634 327 420.

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Newly Released Touch Table Displays

cadmin / August 4, 2017

With 12 point PCAP touch technology and inbuilt Intel® Core ™ i7-6500U computer, the CDS Touch Table provides a seamless and accurate touch experience. The Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED panel ensures exceptional colour accuracy and high contrast from any viewing angle. The Multi Touch Table is equipped with industrial grade built-in computer, speakers, USB connector, CAT6 RJ45 network connector and Wi-Fi. The robust steel housing is available in any RAL colour. This Multi Touch Table has a completely flat surface and a water-resistant top. The touch screen sailed through the 60950-1 “ball drop test”. The CDS Multi Touch Table is ideal for interactive applications such as: digital signage, retail stores, information, gaming, product presentations or any application that requires a touch interface. For more info including spec sheets and pricing simply contact us. You can do this by calling us on +44 (0)1634 327420 or click here to email our sales team.

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Full Monitor Range for Retail from CDS

cadmin / July 31, 2017

CDS – COMPLETELY UPDATED RANGE OF MONITORS FOR RETAIL We are now offering the widest Range of retail Monitor products in Europe. We have updated our range in terms of sizes, specifications and options for any application or product. This gives our customers that greater flexibility and product range to ensure they do not have to make compromises and receive the best solution for their application. Check out a few highlights from the monitor range as below; DIGITAL POSTERS We have an amazing range of plug and play or networked digital advertising displays monitors. Our sexy slimline wall mounted displays are completely standalone solutions utilizing the latest Professional LCD Displays with integrated HD Media Players. Available form 19″-55″, with multiple inputs, can be used in portrait or landscape and with commercial grade components ideal for 24/7 usage. ALL IN ONE TOUCH MONITORS PCAP touch screen computers with Dual Operating Systems from 22”-50”. With both Android AND Windows operating systems installed on the integrated PC it cannot be beaten on flexibility. 10-point touch, most responsive & sensitive touch experience available and superior optical quality. Click on the image on the right for more info. HIGH BRIGHT MONITORS Impressive, high quality high bright monitors available in 22”, 32”, 42”, 47”, 55” and 65” with commercial grade Ultra High Brightness panels (2500 cd/m2). Plug & Play displays with built in HD Android media player, allowing you to update them using a USB memory stick. Advanced temperature control system – internal air-conditioning system allows the screens to be in constant use in an outward facing window. ULTRA WIDE STRETCHED MONITORS Bar type / resizing / stretched / bar top / ultra-wide, whatever you call them, we have them! The ultra-wide aspect ratio innovative stretched LCD displays is perfect for grabbing your audience’s attention, and the high brightness display gives perfect visual performance in a wide variety of applications. Brightness enhancement for various environments (up to 2000 nits) as well as the choice of components for the flexibility of needs; LCD panel, LCD kits, Open frame, panel mount design, media player and touch solutions. SQUARE MONITORS Incredible and unusual square LCD displays available in component form or as an enclosed monitor. We have the LM265SQ1 is a 26.5 inch diagonally measured active display area with 1920 x 1920 resolution (1920 vertical by 1920 horizontal pixel array). As well as the 27.3” diagonal “almost square” resized LCD, 945 x 1080, which has a brightness of 1000 cd/m2 (nits) with high bright white LED backlight. IP65 OUTDOOR MONITORS We now offer a wide range of professional IP65 Outdoor Advertising Displays with 2,500 nits, toughened glass and sturdy enclosure. Anti-reflective glass and advanced temperature control. Available as either freestanding or wall mountable displays, with or without touch screen to suit your application. Our sizes range from 32″ to 84″ for the wall mountable version, and 42″ to 84″ for the freestanding version. LARGE FORMAT MONITORS Professional and commercial large format LCD display monitors from 32″ right up to 84″. Low cost industrial grade panel and components with a life span of 50,000 hours resulting in the ability for 24/7 usage whilst maintaining optimum performance and reliability. These monitors have a vast array of AV inputs as well as an integrated HD media player allowing simple “Plug & Play”. INTERACTIVE WHITEBAORD MONITORS Interactive whiteboards are now the best way of delivering information in class rooms, conference rooms and similar applications alike. Amazing interactive touch displays with 10-point infrared touch, portrait or landscape orientation, easy USB to PC configuration. Available in 55”, 65”, 70” and 84”. With easy access front ports, huge benefits over projection, interactive learning, freeze frame function, eco-friendly LED backlight, optional trolley stand and optional internal PC. VIDEOWALL DISPLAYS Go large and really make the impact you desire with videowall displays! Our Super Narrow Bezel (5.5 mm) our Videowall Displays are perfect for creating a large, eye catching virtually seamless Digital Signage Solution and are available in 49” and 55” modules. They can be used independently or as part of a tiled videowall with ease due to their inbuild video matrix processor. For full specs, quotes and more info on any products listed please contact the team via email info@crystal-display.com or call +44 1634 327420.

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NEW 10 inch POS PCAP Touch Screen Launched

cadmin / July 24, 2017

It’s now here! The PCAP Touch version of our 10” POS displays is now available and in stock. Check it out, with state of the art projected capacitive touch technology the new displays have 10 touch points that unleashes a whole new level of versatility and interactivity for your audience. Unlike domestic tablets this small Touch Screen is commercial grade and more than capable of handling the rigours of constant use with its high quality components. These exciting new screens are ideal for shelf edge and POS displays. The POS PCAP Touch Screen comes with an integrated Android Media Player that allows you to run Android compatible apps. You can however upgrade and use our brand new Touch CMS that allows you to create, deploy and touch your very own content. For a closer look at how this works take a look at our video below. The Touch Screen has the following features: PCAP Touch – State of the art Projected Capacitive interactive technology offers the most responsive and sensitive touch experience available and is designed for use in commercial applications. POE – Power your screen via Ethernet port or with the main power cable provided. RS-232 Control – Once your screen is connected via RS-232 you can control, scale and customise your display remotely over short and long distances. The new 10″POS PCAP Touch Screens are in stock now and ready for immediate dispatch. Get in touch today to take advantage of these incredible new displays. For more information please email info@crystal-display.com or call our main office on +44 (0) 1634 327 420.

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How Digital Signage can Benefit Establishments

cadmin / July 20, 2017

Digital Signage has become a fundamental necessity for any establishment; from fast food joints to fine dining restaurants. As well as being used to display conventional menus and special offers, Digital Menu Boards can also be used for internal communication such as staff training, company announcements and employee updates. Another huge advantage of Digital Menu Boards is their ability to be instantly updated, making them ideal for displaying ever changing Allergy and Nutritional information as well as up-to-the minute promotions. But do they really make that much difference? What are the biggest benefits of using Digital Menu Boards? What about return on investment, how long does this take? The bullet points below explore some of the benefits of using Digital Menu Boards: 8 out of 10 consumers have entered a store because a sign caught their interest. 75% of consumers told someone about a business after reacting to the stores signage. Over 90% of buying decisions are influenced by visual factors. 74% of customers say an easy to read menu is their top priority. Digital signage reduces perceived waiting times at checkout by as much as 35%. Digital signage creates a 31.8% increase in overall sales volume. Check out our new Networked AIO Digital Menu Boards in the example spec below; CDS 43 Inch Network Digital Menu Board from Chris Bartram, Digital Displays Specialist To check out more of our products for advertising, visit our Advertising Displays Page. For more information please email info@crystal-display.com or call our main office on +44 (0) 1634 327 420

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49″ and 55″ LCD Video Wall Displays for Hire and Purchase

cadmin / July 18, 2017

Take your Digital Signage projects to new heights with our virtually seamless super narrow bezel LCD Video Wall Displays. We offer 49″ and 55″ models and have stock now in the UK available for immediate dispatch. Our Video Wall solutions offer unbeatable value and feature a commercial grade IPS panel that delivers incredible image quality. Take advantage of our Video Wall Displays which also include the following features; Built in Video Matrix Processor ‐ Tile screens automatically into any configuration with the integrated video matrix processor. 3.5mm Narrow Bezel ‐ Achieve a virtually seamless Video Wall with a total bezel size of just 3.5mm screen-to-screen. FREE* HDMI Splitter and Cabling ‐ We provide you with all the hardware you need for your Video Wall project at no extra cost. FREE* Landscape Flat Wall Mount ‐ A wall mount is provided complimentary but other mounting solutions are available including our Pop-Out Video Wall Mounts (In both Landscape and portrait orientation) and Video Wall Stands. 24/7 usage Portrait or landscape Full HD Multiple AV inputs – HDMI, VGA, DVI, RGB/HV, Composite Video, and YPbPr. Eco-friendly power timer Commercial grade Temperature controlled Wide viewing angle High brightness Automatic tiling functionality Lifetime technical support These LCD Video Wall Displays are in stock now and are available for immediate dispatch. Get in touch today to take advantage of these remarkable Digital Signage displays. Our videowalls can be freestanding (additional cost for mount) or wall mounted (as standard) and we also offer advanced mounting options for ease of installation as an additional extra. Click here to visit our Digital Signage AV & Hire webpage for more info. Click here for our Videowall Displays or click here for our Digital Advertising Displays For more information on our transparent display products please contact us via email or simply call our UK office on +44(0)1634 327420

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100 Shelf Edge Displays, 8 Middle Eastern Locations

cadmin / July 14, 2017

Here at CDS we ship worldwide and we can also do split shipments for company orders for multiple franchises/offices or retail locations. In a recent project for our digital shelf edge displays we split 100 displays into 8 different deliveries to offices in Dubai, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Jeddah. No job is impossible for CDS, we wish to make projects as easy as possible for our customers and this includes shipments and delivery schedules. Take a look at our full range of Digital Shelf Edge Displays To check out our full range of wide stretched display monitors please visit our main Bar Type Displays Webpage For further advise and info simply contact our sales team via email or call us directly on +44 (0) 1634 327420 and we will be happy to help you!

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Christmas is Just around the Corner!

cadmin / July 10, 2017

CDS – GET YOUR DESIRED IMPACT WITH TRANSPARENT FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS Christmas is just around the corner, did your displays do you proud last year? Or do you think you could have done better? Created more of a high IMPACT in-store or on the high-street? Why not check out our range of breath-taking transparent displays, with higher colour depth for stronger more vibrant colours for that desired dramatic impact, to help you amaze passers-by and customers this year! It’s amazing how these effective displays work! The transparency of the display is controlled completely by the colour of the content. White is transparent (translucent) but black blocks the light completely, allowing you to make the products appear and disappear before your eyes! The famous REVEAL creates that WOW FACTOR! The improved panels can give you an excellent 3D effect with moving graphics! Check out the options as below; TRANSPARENT LCD FOR INTEGRATION Our panel kit solutions are very popular for the creation of designer’s own models and ideas and the possibilities are endless. Some of our customers have developed amazing solutions and applications and there is no reason why others can’t follow in their innovative footsteps. With a transparent kit solution, you will have the LCD transparent screen, the HDMI media board as well as power cables so will only need housing and lighting to create your own unique display. TRANSPARENT LCD FOR INTEGRATION & STYLISH SHOWCASES Why not inspire potential customers with our unique and innovative premium and lite transparent showcases. They are the ultimate display for mixing rich digital content with physical products to create an immersive customer experience. We currently have two ranges of our showcases covering a varied range of sizes but if these don’t fit the objective we also have the ability to create custom. We can create the showcase at any size providing we have an existing Transparent LCD panel and the panels can be portrait / landscape plus produced in custom colours with your brand / logo etc. TRANSPARENT LED TGLASS FOR WINDOWS Transform your shop windows into an amazing advertising platform whilst still being able to see through into the store. Our transparent LED TGLASS is the latest innovation in transparent technology. Maximise the impact of your campaign without actually blocking out large areas! The modular structure allows for flexibility and to be able to build into any size required. LARGE VIDEOWALL DISPLAYS You don’t have to “Go Transparent”… You can still go large and get your message across though with our incredible and virtually seamless LCD videowall displays. Add OOMPH this year and leave the lasting impression for Christmas which will last all year round. Follow the links for further information on each product or simply contact us! Visit our Digital Signage Webpage to check out the full range. For full specs, quotes and more info on any products listed please contact the team via email info@crystal-display.com or call +44 1634 327420.

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CDS Offering Development Kits for EPaper

cadmin / May 25, 2017

Here at CDS we now offer development kits for our E-Paper displays to make it even easier for our customers to integrate and implement CDS electronic paper displays; our digital replacement for paper with a high contrast appearance and an Ultra-low power consumption. The kits include display, power supply, board, cabling and disk as below; Other sizes include – 2″ / 3.5″ / 9.7″ / 13.3″ / 31.2″ all with industry standard SPI interface. Low power displays which can be used in a wide array of applications; Low Power Digital signage Low power electronics shelf label (ESL) Low power Digital shelf edge Transportation info displays Traffic signs including solar powered etc. We have many additional options for displaying outside including IP65 and IP66 displays as well as high bright panels up to 3000nits. Interested in other means of advertising outdoors with LCD? Check out our sunlight readable panels. For more information and pricing on our E-Paper displays or any other products of interest please contact the team today and email info@crystal-display.com or call our main office on +44 (0) 1634 327420.