Dave, thanks for spreading the news as a January 7, 2010 by Super UserDave, thanks for spreading the news as always. The RSVP has been very good despite late notice. I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. PS. Please stop using such embarrassing shots of me in your posts. People start asking uncomfortable questions! Dmitry
We've been using the Revo and derivative January 6, 2010 by Super UserWe’ve been using the Revo and derivative products for certain projects a while now, and I’m definitely a fan. The two caveats are: 1. Your software has to be optimized for Nvidia’s special kind of video acceleration, and 2. You can’t buy these things in the regular sales channel — it’s either retail (e.g. Newegg), …
Dave, Like you I am intrigued be the January 6, 2010 by Super UserDave, Like you I am intrigued be the emergence of the latest Intel Atom and RISC based micro-pc technology and their capabilities for Digital Signage. The Acer looks more than capable and comparible to the consumer style AS Rock unit we have approved see http://www.signagelive.com/index.php/asrock-ion-s330/ Thus far, other than the AOpen DE2700 http://www.signagelive.com/index.php/products/signagelive-devices/ the only …
Is the $200 digital signage PC finally here? January 6, 2010 by Super UserSmall, fast, very affordable. That’s a nice set of words if you are building out a screen network to hundreds of locations and shaving off capital costs makes the business plan much more workable.I was speaking to a CTO this afternoon who I would consider both smart and practical, and he said his team has …
Interactive projector turns surfaces into touch screens (from CES) January 6, 2010 by Super User Lotsa, lotsa new gadgets emerging from the CES show floor in Lost Wages this week, with the one that caught my eye a little laser projection thingdoodle from a UK company. Light Blue Optics’ Light Touch is an interactive projector that turns any flat surface into a 10-inch touch screen, allowing it to make information, …
Next Toronto mixer set for January 12th January 6, 2010 by Super User The next industry mixer is set for January 12th in Toronto a the usual haunt, Six Steps.The holidays have left organizing a little late, so there is no sponsor this time – meaning attendees will actually have to buy a drink. They’ll manage.As always, all are invited – whether they are in the digital signage …
Tapping a MASS market with industry news January 6, 2010 by Super UserDigital Signage Universe, a news and information portal on guess what, has added Mandarin Chinese to its services. “The digital signage business is a global growth industry. Digital Signage Universe offers marketers the opportunity to extend their reach and connect with buyers from around the world. Our directory is the only resource available in three languages, …
MediaTile and partners latest to take a crack at two way video conferencing on the retail floor January 5, 2010 by Super User The hyperbole about this is about as over-torqued as could be imagined, but overlooking that a prototype being shown off this week at CES by MediaTile and Alcatel/Lucent is nonetheless interesting.The companies have partnered to demo an interactive station that lets shoppers talk through remote video conference with product experts who, presumably, work for the vendor.The HumanKiosk …
Fun, cool project makes NZ ferry building interactive January 5, 2010 by Super Usernight lights from thesystemis on Vimeo – as spotted in ADVERBLOG This is more art installation than digital sign, but it’s a great, fun exploration of the possible on big surfaces, like the facade of a building.The interactive projection project was done on the front of a building in Auckland, New Zealand, pulled together by the interactive agency YesYesNo.In …
Follow the money dep't: JP Morgan look at time spent with medium versus ad dollars going in January 5, 2010 by Super User Interesting post on TechCrunch about US advertising spend – particularly about how the money is coming back this year and where it will go. The post extracts its information and insight from a JP Morgan analysis, and notes how the online industry – arguably the closest thing to digital out of home because of targeting – is …
