Recommended hardware
signagelive® supports the widest range of digital signage hardware available, not just high-powered and expensive Windows PCs.
Our range of signagelive® player software can be downloaded and installed on any Windows PC, Linux device and Mac. You are free to choose which operating system and hardware you want to use from your preferred manufacturer.
In addition to our software only offering, we have partnered with leading hardware manufacturers who specialise in creating devices suitable for unattended long-term use, perfect for Digital Signage applications.
Our hardware manufacturer partners fall into two categories, non-PC devices and PC-based devices. Both have their merits, with non-PC hardware players offering incredible price/performance when combined with our signagelive® Virtual Player licence, whilst Windows based PCs running the signagelive® Display Edition offer maximum media content, application support and functionality.
Non-PC hardware devices for use with signagelive®
IAdea Open Standard Digital Signage Players
Traditionally, Windows PCs have been used for playback digital signage media content, but things are changing. IAdea has developed a range of digital signage players that utilise the SMIL open standard and when combined with the signagelive® Virtual Player offers unrivalled price, performance and scalability.
The IAdea XMP-320 offers full 1080p HD output, whilst the IAdea XDS-101 combines a SMIL player with a 10″ widescreen LCD offering an amazing networked solution for counter tops, meeting rooms and retail shelf edge applications. Both products support full screen support of video and still image media content.
IAdea products can be purchased in Europe from Medium UK and for all other enquiries contact IAdea via their website.
PC-based hardware devices for use with signagelive®
Nexcom / signagelive® bundled hardware players
signagelive® has partnered with leading Global Digital Signage hardware manufacturer Nexcom to provide a ‘ready to go’ solution for customers. With many options to choose from, the low powered Intel Atom based NDiS-125L which is capable of supporting 1080P video playback. NDiS 125-L is housed in a maintenance-free fanless chassis which reduces moving parts and therefore increases component life span. Users thus benefit from a lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) yet industrial grade reliability.
LCD Display with integrated PC / signagelive® all-in-one solutions
signagelive® has worked closely with Samsung, LG and NEC to ensure that their range of LCD Displays with integrated PC players work seamlessly with our signagelive display and virtual player editions. In all cases, a simple download and installation routine will turn the LCD/PC Display into a full operational signagelive device ready to go.
The above offering is available through several Distributors and Resellers across the world. Contact sales on +44 1799 530110 or sales@signagelive.com to find out more.
