All Articles By Richard N Williams

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Richard N Williams is a writer and journalist based in Birmingham, UK. He has many years of experience writing about all aspects of the internet and digital technology. He is the author of several technology related books and his articles have appeared in various publications, trade magazines and online journals.

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What Screens can LCD Enclosures Accommodate?

This entry was published on March 17, 2011 by Richard N Williams

A common question often encountered by customers looking to embark on outdoor digital signage, an outdoor TV or an outdoor information screen, is what type of screen can be placed inside? There is of course, a wide variety of different types of televisions available. Not only can you choose between plasma, LCD and LED backlights […]

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Challenges of Protecting Outdoor Screens

This entry was published on March 15, 2011 by Richard N Williams

It is a common misconception that the LCD enclosures provided by Armagard and other manufacturers, are simply waterproof fabricated cases in which standard TV screens are placed inside to protect them in outdoor locations. Providing outdoor protection for devices like an LCD screen that has not been designed for outdoor or even out of home […]

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Digital Signage – Exclusivity and Modernity

This entry was published on March 11, 2011 by Richard N Williams

If you go into an exclusive store, shop or boutique these days, it is more than likely you will come across digital signage screens promoting items or being used for brand awareness. Indeed in some exclusive stores, digital screens have all but replaced the traditional print media and even outdoor digital signage is being deployed […]

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Watching Football Outdoors – Outdoor TVs

This entry was published on March 9, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Watching the big game with friends and family often involves going around to somebody’s home or the local pub, where often people relax with a drink to watch the latest football action.

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The Effectiveness of DOOH (Digital Out of Home) Advertising

This entry was published on March 7, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Out of home advertising is an effective form of promotion and one of the oldest types of advertising. For centuries, signs, posters and billboards have been used to promote and advertise products outdoors and our high streets are jam-packed with them. From large billboards at the side of the road, outdoor adverts on bus stops […]

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Problems of Condensation for Outdoor Screens

This entry was published on March 4, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Condensation can be a serious problem for outdoor digital signage and other outdoor screen use. It can cause a myriad of problems and can lead to components failing, obscured screens and can be difficult to counter. The main problem with using a screen outdoors is that no matter how well-protected it is in an LCD […]

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Benefits of Outdoor Information Screens

This entry was published on March 3, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Providing information to customers, staff, and patrons is an essential aspect to many businesses and industries, but getting this information across can be challenging. Traditionally when you caught a train and needed a timetable, went to school or college and wanted to find out exam results, or needed to find out some information at work, […]

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Traditional Outdoor Advertising on the Decline

This entry was published on March 2, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor advertising is one of the oldest forms of marketing in existence. For centuries, vendors and retailers have been promoting their products using out of home advertisements on the front of stores, on billboards and on posters, in virtually every conceivable location. And the effectiveness of outdoor advertising hasn’t declined in the slightest and it […]

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Outdoor TV Enclosure for Protecting LCDs Outside

This entry was published on March 1, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Many different reasons exist as to why people wish to use a TV screen outdoors. Businesses are keen to promote their products with outdoor digital signage, service industries such as transport companies wish to keep patrons informed of timetabling and delays, whilst householders and bar and pub landlords, are deploying TVs outside for entertainment. Whatever […]

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Installing an Outdoor Screen – Increasing Viewability

This entry was published on February 24, 2011 by Richard N Williams

There are a myriad of different reasons for using an outdoor screen: outdoor digital signage, information displays or outdoor entertainment, are just a few of the reasons why modern LCD and plasma screens are being erected outdoors. Screens used for outdoor digital signage are far better suited for the purpose than standard two dimensional signs […]

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