MMD, the company behind Philips branded LCD monitors and digital signage solutions, launched its new Smart Insert solution in the U.S. at this year’s Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas.
The Smart Insert is a provision at the back of a display that allows a small form factor (SFF) PC or media device to be inserted discreetly. According to the company, the Smart Insert allows system integrators and solution providers operational flexibility and better serviceability as opposed to all-in-one digital signage displays. Philips developed the Smart Insert to simply upgrade service and swap professional PCs without the need of replacing the complete display. Upgrades are necessary when you change to another content management system or when changing to a more advanced resolution or content format.
“With our Smart Insert concept, we have provided a unique solution combining the aesthetic design of the latest slim Philips displays with the benefits of a built-in PC,” said Craig Rathbun, director sales & marketing USA. “In addition, the Smart Insert also offers hardware and software flexibility, future PC upgradability opportunities when customers decide to upgrade to high definition content distribution and an easy, low-cost service solution.”
According to the company, the Philips Smart Insert is currently available on models BDL4251V and BDL5231 V. From June 2010, it will be available on model BDL6551V.
TECH BRIEF
Key Benefits of the Philips Smart Insert
The Smart Insert provides an alternative to integrated PCs within the display and has the following benefits:
- Installation aesthetics: No extra depth is added to the installation. Smart Insert: allows enough depth for most small PCs to offer the same benefit.
- Service: When there is a problem with the PC, there is only the cost of PC replacement, not of full display.
- Upgradability: Smart Insert allows customers to use a “low end” industrial PC for the content needs of today and to upgrade at a later date when technology such as FHD content is more in demand.
- FIexibility: Customers can decide to use their own choice of industrial PCs and/or software solutions with the flexibility and benefits of the Smart Insert range.
- AC Out: The AC out connector is able to provide power to external devices of up to 200 watts.
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