Benefits of Solid State Media Players
The Digital View ViewStream™ products are dedicated solid state media players - these devices offer a range of advantages over other methods of displaying video content.
- Reliable
- Low Carbon Footprint
- Free Software
- Long Lifetime
- Instant Playback
- Cost Effective
This table compares the differences between using Digital View solid state players and PC’s, DVD’s & VHS systems.
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Digital View Media Player |
Standard Signage PC |
DVD Player |
VHS Player |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Storage |
Solid State Flash Memory |
Spinning Hard Disk Drive |
Spinning DVD Drive |
Tape |
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Image Quality |
Constant |
Constant |
Disks Easily Damaged |
Tape Degrades Over Time |
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Noise |
Silent |
Fan Noise |
Silent |
Drive / Rewind Noise |
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Control Mechanism |
Automatic |
Keyboard |
Menu / Infra-red |
Button / Infra Red |
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Operating System |
Dedicated |
Windows |
Dedicated |
None |
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Cost of O/S |
Free |
License Fee |
Free |
Free |
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Power Consumption |
Low <25W |
High > 100W |
Low <25w |
Low <25w |
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Size |
Small 210x150mm |
Medium to large |
Medium to Large |
Medium to Large |
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Weight |
From 250g |
Typically heavier |
Typically Heavier |
Typically Heavier |
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Start Up Time |
Instant |
2 Minute Boot Up |
1 Minute Boot Up |
Seconds |
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Response Time |
Instant |
Processing Time |
Processing Time |
Not Interactive |
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Life Time |
100,000 Playing Hours |
30,000 Playing Hours |
30,000 Playing Hours |
1000 Plays |
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Warranty |
3 Years |
1 Year |
1 Year |
1 Year |
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Functionality |
Dedicated |
General |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
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Media Support |
Designed for 24/7 playback |
Not Designed for Constant Playback |
Not Designed for Constant Playback |
Not Designed for Constant Playback |
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Decoder |
Hardware |
Software |
Hardware |
n/a |
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Formats |
All - But Limited Flash |
All with High Power CPU |
DVD Formats Only |
Low Quality VHS Format Only |
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Interactivity |
Interactive - But Not Internet |
All inc Internet |
Limited Button Support |
Not Available |
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Touch Screen |
No additional software required |
Additional Software Required |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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Available ‘Board Only’ Integration |
Yes |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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Networking |
No Additional Software Required |
Additional Software Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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O/S Upgrade |
Downloadable |
Re-Install |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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Installation |
Plug & Play |
Set Up Required |
Plug & Play |
Plug & Play |
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Cost |
Low Cost |
Medium to High |
Low Cost |
Low Cost |