The ASRock SBC 210

You may have heard the name ASRock being mentioned a few times now on our website, social media sites and of course, this very blog. However, what you may not know is how their new SBC 210 motherboard is a cut above the rest, offering you the perfect balance of value and performance...

Display Solutions can now offer you the new 3.5” SBC industrial board from ASRock, the SBC-210. Incorporating the latest Intel Atom processor, the SBC-210 delivers high-end performance for a wide range of professional equipment, as well as digital signage, POS systems, kiosks, panel PCs and applications in the automation market.

The SBC-210 integrates the latest Intel Atom Baytrail processor, meeting the most recent operating systems requirements. The board is rich in I/O features, including 6 USB ports and 4 COM ports within a small compact footprint of 148 x 102mm. Supporting a single channel DDR3L 1333MHz, the system can hold up to 8GB in memory.

“I am excited to add this new industrial board from ASRock to our portfolio,” comments Brendan O’Reilly, product manager at Display Solutions. “ASRock is effectively the third largest manufacturer of motherboards in the world, and because of this, the SBC-210 is based on both commercial and industrial components; making this particular board especially cost-effective compared to full industrial solutions.”

The SBC-210 is completely fanless; the underside can accept a heat sink for efficient and effective conduction cooling, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use within operating temperatures ranging from 0ºC – 60ºC.

“Thanks to its small footprint and excellent price versus performance ratio, the versatile ASRock SBC-210 meets the design criteria for engineers and system integrators involved within a wide variety of different markets,” adds O’Reilly.

For more information about ASRock’s SBC Motherboards, please call Display Solutions directly on 01480 411600 or visit the website: www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Is your display durable?

Display’s are popping up in almost every shop, station and street corner at the moment. From your local bus stop to a shop counter, digital signage is becoming an ever more popular solution and can be designed to fit all shapes and sizes. But with constant use and occasional abuse, just how reliable are they? 

In the UK, when installing a display into an outdoor environment, it is vital to consider the potential impacts the product could face, such as extreme winds, rain, and unfortunately, vandalism.  Repairing and replacing displays doesn’t come cheap, and that’s why it’s important to make sure you get the right product, first time round. Some of the key issues to consider when buying or integrating a display include:

-          Is it weatherproof?

-          How resistant is it?

-          Is it easy to maintain?

-          Is it easy to use?

Here at Display Solutions, we have worked hard to develop partnerships which provide you with the most durable and reliable digital signage components to fit a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Whether it’s located in a busy train depot, outdoor public environment, or in a retail store, we know what works best. Our technology is improving everyday, with our DisplayTouch range now offering waterproof and vandal proof solutions for indoor applications, and our partnership with Litemax providing reliable sunlight readable screens for outdoor integration. We can also provide you with embedded components from brands such as Shuttle, Unicorn and ASRock to give you the best performance at the core of your product.

Don't let yourself fall foul to poor quality products. Speak to our Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly today on 01480 411600 to find out more about our durable range of digital signage products. To see Display Solutions full product portfolio and partnerships, visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Company Profile: Unicorn

Unicorn are one of the most recent partnerships to form under the Display Solutions umbrella. The company originated in Taiwan in 1986 and has since gone on to become a major player in the industrial PC industry. Unicorn are well renowned for their reliable and cost effective products, with flagship products including the ENDAT series of motherboards and their barebone PC systems.

Unicorn products are designed to be used in a variety of applications, some of which include:

• POS
• Gaming
• Kiosks
• Digital Signage
• LAN stations

The product range from Unicorn can offer you a cost effective product for your digital signage or industrial solution, making it a strong contender against the blue chip manufacturers in the market. And there should be no hesitation on their level of quality, with their constant focus on test and measurement, supported by their extensive technical expertise, you can rest assured the products are fit for your application. 

Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly comments “The Unicorn ENDAT range offers a solid Mini-ITX platform from a price and feature perspective. The AMD eKabini board with Radeon HD 8000 brings excellent graphic performance covering the need for high end Digital Signage and Gaming applications, whilst the ATOM Range implements useful features such as SIM Card support for 3G, wireless and GSM Functionality this connectivity option is an added benefit for Signage / Kiosk and vehicle applications.”

For further information on Unicorn and their full range of products, please contact the office today on 01480 411600. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk 

A DOOH Discussion

Digital Out of Home – it’s becoming an ever more popular topic in the digital signage industry, with industry experts predicting the global DOOH market to hit nearly $10B by the end of this year. PQ Media have also announced this week that they predict DOOH to grow by 12.4% over the next four years. 

There are many benefits to using DOOH to help build your advertising campaign and brand awareness, and it is clear to see just how successful it has been for big players such as Pepsi Max and Vogue. So what is it that makes DOOH so appealing? Take a look at these 5 key elements... 

-Impact: It does exactly what it says on the tin. 
-Engage: DOOH provides another platform for you to engage with your customers. 
-Flexibility: It can be widely used in a range of environments and applications 
-Adaptability: Perfect for those with a testing environment or a unique idea. 
-Economy: Advertising doesn't come cheap, but DOOH provides great value for money. 

How can Display Solutions help you? 

With a lot of our customers now focusing on DOOH and more challenging environments, we have got the experience and knowledge which are essential when ensuring you get the right product for your DOOH system. Whether its a simple display in a shopping centre or an informative display in an outdoor location, we have links to a number of reputable partners in Asia to provide you with the most reliable system. You can see a list of our partners on our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk. 

If you are looking for a digital signage solution for your DOOH requirements, speak to us today. Contact our Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly on 01480 411600 to see how we can provide you with a tailor made solution for your DOOH requirements. We're here to help. 

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