The market is flushed with varieties of digital signage hardware that you can opt for. Choosing the perfect piece of hardware can be very tricky, especially if you are not familiar with the specifics of the different alternatives available. Let’s jump into the specifics of some of the mainstream digital signage hardware that people buy and what you should factor in before your purchase.
Video Walls
Video walls have gained huge popularity in the past few years, especially with the modern versions that provide remote content management access and multiple content displays. If you want to catch maximum eyeballs then this piece of display is your best bet. Let’s get into the specifics of some important considerations that’ll help you purchase better
Determining the bezel width
Bezel width determines the gap length between the displays that will complete your video wall. It affects the display quality of the content presented on the video wall. The general range of bezel width falls between 0 mm to 3.5 mm.
Space availability
Given the huge size of video wall displays, it’s paramount to ascertain the space and location in which the hardware will be installed. You can opt for a free-standing floor mount or install the piece of hardware on the wall.
Content delivery
Another important consideration before choosing a video wall is determining the content that’ll be displayed using the video wall. You have to consider factors like the type of content that’ll be presented, sources of content and frequency of updates.
Free-standing Kiosk
Most of you must’ve seen the digital signage kiosks in malls or other public places that are used for advertisement and general communication with the audience. Free-standing Kiosks are like digital posters that display dynamic content, the good thing about these kiosks are their interactive display style which helps to engage with the customers and provide solutions to their problems. Let’s peep into some key considerations before purchasing a free-standing kiosk.
Location
The most important factor to consider before purchasing a free-standing kiosk is the location. You should be clear about the purpose of using this kiosk, whether you’ll be using this indoors or outdoors. Features and prices greatly vary for indoor and outdoor free-standing kiosks.
Aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is another important consideration, which aspect ratio will be best suited for the type of content you want to display should be figured out beforehand. The mainstream kiosk digital displays are equipped with portrait orientations that are best suited for digital posters.
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Conclusion/ Synopsis
The article aims to edify the reader on some of the key factors that should be considered before purchasing mainstream digital signage hardware. The information provided here is in a specific context to video wall displays and kiosk displays.