Is a smartphone a digital signage player, too? January 9, 2010 by Dave HaynesSpotted this on Engadget, which was picking up on an iSuppli analysis of the build cost of the new Google Nexus One smartphone.iSuppli reports a preliminary estimate of $174.15 for the cost of materials needed to build each handset. The research firm also congratulates Google on keeping a bill of materials comparable to most recent smartphones while having “the …
Coach? No Way! You need to hold out for January 8, 2010 by Dave HaynesCoach? No Way! You need to hold out for a first class ticket. And don’t forget to wear underpants, the x-ray machines show everything!
ISE coming up in Europe; bloggers get business class treatment January 8, 2010 by Dave HaynesIntegrated Systems Europe is the rough equivalent, I gather, of the InfoComm show in North America for the AV/systems integrator crowd. It runs the first week of February in Amsterdam, somewhere I have never been but would love to see.I’d go because I’d like to get a better perspective on what’s going in Europe. The Dutch …
At least you have a full head of hair .. January 7, 2010 by Dave HaynesAt least you have a full head of hair …
Dave- We also use the Revo sometimes January 7, 2010 by Dave HaynesDave- We also use the Revo sometimes (our KioskCom booth had them as well). Like Bill says it tends to not be too flash friendly, which stops us from using them for higher-end clients that require more animations/transitions. However, Moore’s Law is definitely kicking in here and $200 players like the Revo should be out …
Dave, thanks for spreading the news as a January 7, 2010 by Dave HaynesDave, 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 Dave HaynesWe’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 Dave HaynesDave, 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 Dave HaynesSmall, 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 Dave Haynes 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, …
