Shuttle XH81: SILENT, EFFICIENT, POWERFUL & SLIM

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SC60J update with 8 COM ports due March

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An ultra compact Slim PC, the XH81 by Shuttle, is a low noise media PC. Capable of running 4K displays, featuring two Gigabit-LAN interfaces for server applications, two serial COM ports (image shows 3 additional COM ports using the PCM3) and two digital video outputs.

Supports LGA1150 ‘Haswell’ processors: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium, Celeron (max 65W) – Intel H81 Chipset

Teamed up with built-in heat pipe cooling, this Barebone system offers an operating temperature range of 0 – 50°C, ensuring the system runs quietly at maximum stability. The unit features two expansion slots for Mini-PCI-e cards. One is a half size slot dedicated for an optional Wireless LAN adapter. The second has full size format and not only features a PCIe interface but also mSATA, supporting the new generation of Solid State Drives in a compact Mini PCIe card form factor. Suitable for kiosk, vending machines, call centre, education and POS applications the Shuttle XH81 is now available from Display Solutions.

Find out more

Shuttle are currently developing the SC60J - an 8 Com-port PC model suitable for Kiosk/ATM solutions. SC60J is due to launch March 2017 and will come with Apollo Lake CPU on board and a life cycle planned until 2020.

For more information, contact the team directly on +44 (0) 1480 411 600 or email info@displaysolutions.co.uk

Projects from 2015

In 2015 we worked on a variety of projects with our partners ranging from point of sale applications and interactive kiosks through to video walls.

Here's an overview of three of our favourite projects from the year. 


Reflect; a versatile and modular kiosk family



Evoke specialises in providing bespoke kiosk systems to a number of customers across the retail, commercial and public sectors. When there was a requirement to develop a feature rich interactive multifunctional kiosk, Evoke turned to long and trusted partner Display Solutions for their digital signage expertise. 

The project was to create Reflect; a versatile and modular kiosk family enabling Evoke to approach their existing clients with a unique product across multiple market sectors. Within the retail environment the Reflect kiosk would be a unique interactive point-of-sale (POS) system that would improve the customer experience while enabling the retailer to open up new revenue streams and gain potential cost savings. One of the primary requirements was that shoppers would be able to use the interactive display as a mirror and would replace existing mirrors in the stores.

Find out more about the project here.  

A unique communication and presentation video wall for the RAC 

With high demands on its breakdown rescue service, the RAC has upgraded its two control centres with the introduction of a unique digital signage solution, a video wall dashboard consisting of 38 LCD screens and two video walls.

Measuring 2.9 x 3.01m in size, the first video wall uses 15 46” full HD ultra-thin bezel backlit LCD display screens whilst the second is made up of 3 55” displays covering 1.2m x 2.0m.

Find out more about the project here.

Interactive kiosks for Great St. Mary's Church, Cambridge

For more information on the range of products we have available or to find out more about the projects we've worked on, call us on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or visit www.displaysolutions.co.uk 

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Introducing the XPC Nano from Shuttle

Established in 1983, Shuttle is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of SFF (Small Form Factor) computers and accessories. The company, who are based in Taiwan, has gone on to become a well renowned global name after being the first to develop a commercially successful SFF Computer in 2001.

The XPC Nano is the latest member of the Shuttle XPC product family.

Equipped with an Intel Broadwell U platform, the 0.5 litre PC offers a variety of CPU options including Celeron 3250u and i3/i5/i7 processors.

The series supports a dual display output as well as 4K Ultra HD video playback when rigged with a i3/i5/i7 processor.

The XPC Nano is suitable for applications including digital signage, home entertainment and office thin-client. 

Other key features include: 

• The PC can support 1080P full HD when using Celeron processors
• The series uses Shuttle’s exclusive cooling technology and smart fan design to quickly remove waste heat from the system 
• The XPC Nano system has a range of I/O connectivity including HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, RS232, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 and an SD card reader
• The chassis has VESA mounting on the back of the system for easy mount ability on various surfaces including the back of displays  
• Supports multiple OS versions including Windows 7/8.1/10 and also Linux. The NSO1A runs Android 4.4 OS.

 

To find out more about the XPC nano, call the team on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or download the datasheet here.

 

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Electronics Design Show 2015: An Overview

Hosted at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, the Electronics Design Show is the go-to event for the UK's design engineering community.

We had a range of products on show including displays from Litemax and DisplayTouch, PC's from Shuttle and ASRock and a unique mirrored display from our partner Evoke. 

The show provided a great opportunity to network with engineers, buyers and students as well as the chance to catch up with some of our customers. 

Thanks to everyone who visited our stand! We hope to see you next year!

Didn't make it to the show? Here's a quick overview in pictures... 

Our stand at the Electronics Design Show

Litemax Spanpixel and Transpixel displays

The Shuttle XPC Nano

Litemax Durapixel displays

Displays from Litemax

DisplayTouch and Evoke displays

 

For more information about the products that were on show, please contact us on 01480 411600. Alternatively, you can visit our website to see our full range of products and partnerships. 

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Introducing Shuttle PC Systems

A short introduction to our new range of barebone PC systems from Shuttle - perfect for digital signage!

 

To find out more about Shuttle and their product range, visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk. Alternatively you can contact us on + 44 (0) 1480 411600.

Company Profile: Shuttle

Established in 1983, Shuttle is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of SFF (Small Form Factor) Computers and accessories. The company, who are based in Taiwan has gone on to become a well renowned global name after being the first to develop a commercially successful SFF Computer in 2001. Over the past 30 years, Shuttle has received awards for their innovative designs and solutions, including the top prize BCN award for their Barebone PC systems in Japan in 2007.

Shuttle is dedicated to their constant research and development of new innovations, following TQM procedures to ensure all products are developed to the highest possible standards at all times. The company also adopts a strong environmental policy which involves lowering their carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly products and procedures.

The Shuttle product range offers a variety of XPC systems, Barebone Systems and Slim PC’s which are suitable for a variety of applications including:

- Industrial signage applications

- Large scale applications e.g Video Walls

- Various indoor and outdoor digital signage applications

We have recently worked on a video wall project for the RAC using 46 Shuttle DS61 embedded PCs to run two video walls. Measuring 2.9 x 3.01m in size, the first video wall uses 15 46” full HD ultra-thin bezel backlit LCD display screens whilst the second is made up of 3 55” displays covering 1.2m x 2.0m. You can find out more about the project here.  

Shuttle DS61 embedded PC

To find out more about the Shuttle products available, please contact our Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly on +44 (0) 1480 411600. You can view the full product range at www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Case Study: Display Solutions creates a unique communication and presentation video wall at the RAC

With high demands on its breakdown rescue service, the RAC has upgraded its two control centres with the introduction of a unique digital signage solution, a video wall dashboard consisting of 38 LCD screens and two video walls.

Measuring 2.9 x 3.01m in size, the first video wall uses 15 46” full HD ultra-thin bezel backlit LCD display screens whilst the second is made up of 3 55” displays covering 1.2m x 2.0m. 

The walls are driven by 46 Shuttle DS61 embedded PCs supplied by Display Solutions.

The RAC required a system solution that could display live call statistics, news, weather and travel RSS feeds, videos, member and RAC corporate information as well as team specific content. In need of a quality digital signage communication platform that could be delivered in a fast turnaround time, Sabercom turned to long term and trusted partner Display Solutions.

Display Solutions supplied Sabercom with Shuttle's DS61, a slim, but powerful x86-based digital signage platform that offers top quality, performance and connectivity to meet the required needs. With its robust metal chassis and wide operating temperature range, the DS61 is an industrial-grade signage platform with dual display support, and designed for long-term, smooth and reliable operation to help guarantee the video wall’s 24/7 operation.

Shuttle's DS61

“The complete installation was delivered on time and within budget as a result of Sabercom’s and Display Solutions’ rapid turnaround time and hard work put into the project,” concludes Chris Balmforth, Property & Facilities Manager at the RAC. “We are extremely pleased with our unique digital signage solution and are certain it will help to further improve our customer service levels to meet the needs of our ever growing customer base.”

 For more information get in touch with the team directly on: +44 (0)1480 411600 or visit our website: www.displaysolutions.co.uk

The Shuttle DS87- A Triple Display Computer from Display Solutions

Display Solutions introduces the DS87 embedded PC, which accommodates 4K ultra HD content and allows operators to show different high quality content across three screens simultaneously. Successor to the DS61, this robust, powerful and slim embedded PC integrates new 4th generation Intel® processors, and is compatible with the latest Windows and Linux operating systems and supports display sizes varying from 6.4” up to 70” or even larger, if required.

“Equipped with two Display Port interfaces and an HDMI port, the DS87 allows for three independent displays to be driven simultaneously, meeting unique requirements of users within the digital signage sector,” says Brendan O’Reilly, product manager at Display Solutions. “The DS87’s slim metal chassis, and versatile connectivity offers reliable 24/7 operation in harsh environments. With an operating temperature of up to 50°C, this embedded PC ideal for use across a wide range of professional applications, including POS, POI, casino, education and healthcare.”

Offering reduced power consumption and greater connectivity to its predecessor, the DS87 features 8 USB ports, Dual Gigabit LAN, Audio and two serial ports. The unit is equipped with support for the Intel® Haswell fourth-generation Core™ i3/i5/i7 processor and supports DDR 1600 memory with a maximum capacity of 16GB.

For more information about Shuttle’s barebone PCs, please call Display Solutions directly on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or visit the website: www.displaysolutions.co.uk.  

4K - Will it take over in 2015?

Entering into a New Year, a major topic of discussion dominating January is unsurprisingly the trends predicted to take over in 2015. One major trend getting a lot of media attention in the digital signage industry at present is the takeover of 4K. According to Grandview research, the digital signage industry is set to top $20 billion by 2020. With strong growth predicted over the next 5 years, it’s only a matter of time before 4K takes over the B2B digital signage industry. In recent trade shows across the globe, large players in the industry such as LG, Samsung, AUO and Sharp have already been showing off their latest 4K and ultra HD technologies, ready for the market growth in 2015.

4K has made a prominent mark in the consumer market over the past 12 months; however the shift to the business environment was a little slower. This is mainly down to the speculation over the high price tags associated with 4K equipment, and the full system overhaul required to get 4K quality. But it doesn't have to be an expensive digital signage solution. With Taiwanese manufacturers developing their technology to meet the growing 4K demands, cost effective 4K components will be coming to market this year. 

Here at Display Solutions, we're working with our partners in Asia to bring you the latest 4K technologies at a competitive price. Some of our 4K products to look out for in 2015 are:

-          Shuttles DS87, XH97V and SH97R6 PC Systems

-          AUO, LG, Samsung and Sharp 4K Displays 

4K Digital Signage is suitable for a number of applications, but our areas of expertise lie in:

-          Retail

-          Gaming

-          Transport

To find out more about the 4K solutions Display Solutions can provide, please visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk or contact the office on 01480 411600. 

New Year & New Products at Display Solutions

For many of us, it’s the first week back after the Christmas break and already we’re wondering where time is going. With the middle of January fast approaching, we're all busy trying to catch up on emails and orders filling our inbox's whilst finding out the latest technology trends to follow in 2015. So, as time is precious to many, let me give you a brief breakdown of what you expect to see from Display Solutions over the next 12 months.  

Firstly, you can expect to hear a lot more of the name DisplayTouch being mentioned, and make sure you remember it. With an innovative new vandal resistant monitor now available and a broad new and improved PCAP range in sizes  from 15" - 42", DisplayTouch can be the answer to your digital signage requirements. With competitive pricing and a value added service, why not give our Account Manager Brendan O’Reilly a call today? You can reach him on 01480 411600 to find out more about our exclusive range. 

Secondly, we've got some exciting new product releases from our Taiwanese partner Shuttle on the way later this month. If you are looking for a reliable barebone system with the latest Intel chipset and Haswell processor, make sure you register your interest with us today. Email info@displaysolutions.co.uk or call us on 01480 411600.

And that’s not it! With some unique new products being released from our display partner Litemax, including the latest stretched display from the spanpixel range, and the intelligent transpixel transparent display range, there is plenty to look forward to. With access to a wide variety of embedded and digital signage products, we can provide you with a solution tailored to your individual requirements. For further information on our Litemax product range, please visit our website www.displaysolutions.co.uk

Remember, you can stay up to date with our latest product news by connecting with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn. 

Merry Christmas from Display Solutions!

I don't know about you, but for all of us at DSL, we're finding it hard to believe that we're over half way through December already, and Christmas is only a week away! But that doesn't mean we're unprepared - the team here at HQ have been busy this month ensuring your products are delivered before we close our doors for the Christmas period. 

As this is the last blog post of the year, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who visited us at EDS 2014, and of course, to our valued customers for continuing to use us as your preferred distributor! We are looking forward to working with you all in the New Year.

It’s been a tremendous year for Display Solutions, with plenty happening at HQ and a number of innovative new products being launched, so here’s a quick overview of the past 12 months for us...

• We exhibited at a new UK trade show EDS in Coventry in October, and saw great results! 
• We saw huge success with the Shuttle DS61 – Have you read about it yet? 
• We introduced a new vandal-resistant range from our in house brand, DisplayTouch – Did you see our product being put to the ultimate test?
• We created an online Social Media presence - Have you connected with us yet?
• We joined forces with a new PR Agency - We've been working with Technical Associates since June on our PR campaigns. For any 2015 media inquiries please give us a call on 01480 411600.
• We employed new staff - Diane (Accounts Executive), Zech (Internal Technical Sales Support & Brendan's right hand man) and I (Marketing Exec ) are all new to the Display Solutions team this year. 

And that’s not it! After having such a successful 2014 the team are looking forward to kicking of 2015 with a bang with some exciting new products from our partners Avalue, Shuttle and Litemax. But that’s not all that we've got in store for you next year; with the recent release of our vandal resistant touch monitor from DisplayTouch, we are looking forward to spreading the word about our innovative and cost effective in house brand. 

Please note, the offices will be shut between 24th December and 2nd January for the festive period.

Product in Focus: The Shuttle XS36V4

The XS36V4 is a new fanless barebone Slim PC from Shuttle designed to provide 24/7 operation. The lightweight Slim PC is built into a 1.5ltr chassis, and offers a number of benefits including:

-          5 USB Ports

-          Windows 7/8 Compatible

-          Intel Celeron J1900 / Quad Core (2GHz)

-          3 Video Ports (HDMI, DisplayPort, Automation)

-          External 40W Power Adapter

With a thickness of only 36mm and a completely fanless body, the XS36V4 can operate 24/7 with high energy savings and minimal noise, making it suitable for a number of professional applications such as Office, POS and digital signage.

The XS36V4 is a cost effective alternative to other barebone systems.  Shuttle is renowned for their high quality and cost saving products, and has previously been awarded the BCN prize for their barebone systems in 2007. Product Manager Brendan O'Reilly comments "We are experiencing a growth in interest for barebone systems for various digital signage applications, our customers  can specify their Memory, Hard Drive and OS needs for the XS36V4. Display Solutions can configure these systems in house, meeting most bespoke requirements with the added benefit of quick turn around times."

To find out more information on the product or to see the full Shuttle range available, please visit our website at www.displaysolutions.co.uk or contact the office on 01480 411600 to speak to a member of the team.