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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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Digital Signage – The Price of Outdoor Screens

This entry was published on August 25, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The digital revolution has finally reached the high street with outdoor LCD screens now a popular feature in many retail parks, high streets and even along road sides. With such large potential audience numbers, it is no wonder many digital signage and advertisers are looking to outdoor digital signage as the next step. The one […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – Avoiding the High Costs

This entry was published on August 24, 2010 by Richard N Williams

There are many advantages to using outdoor screens for digital signage: The audience figures are higher than an indoor campaign There is less digital signage competition It is noticeable to commuters, bus passengers and car drivers But there are disadvantages too, mainly in the cost of installing a screen outdoors and ensuring it will operate […]

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Outdoor Screens in Remote Areas

This entry was published on August 23, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Digital out of home media has come a long way over the last decade. From retail stores and shopping malls to the outdoor digital signage that is being used along roadsides and along high streets – it seems TV screens are now everywhere. And this technology is not just being used for the purposes of […]

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Uses of Outdoor TV Screens – Finding People

This entry was published on August 20, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Modern flat screen TVs are now becoming just as common a technology outside the home as they are in. From retail stores to shopping malls, digital LCD screens are a common sight, used for promotion, advertising and brand awareness. And outdoor locations are becoming increasingly common too with outdoor digital signage now a common sight […]

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LCD Enclosures – when TVs need to be protected

This entry was published on August 19, 2010 by Richard N Williams

While nearly everybody reading this ill have a TV at home, and most probably a modern flat screen like an LCD; the home is no longer the only location a television is found. Modern TVs like the LCD are used in all sorts of locations for a wide variety of tasks: Outdoor TVs Increasingly, becoming […]

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Looking to Buy an Outdoor TV? Save Money with an Outdoor TV Cabinet

This entry was published on August 18, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Al fresco living is one of the pleasures of summer. Spending a balmy evening outdoors, with a barbecue or drinks with friends is one of the greatest pleasures of the warmer months. And as more and more people utilise their outdoor spaces with hot tubs, outdoor furniture and barbecues, placing a TV outdoors is the […]

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Simple Methods of Approaching Digital Signage

This entry was published on August 17, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The popularity of using LCD screens in out of home environments doesn’t seem to be waning. Screens are now a common sight in many shopping and retail parks, transportation hubs and even outdoor digital signage along the high street. However, there are still many people put off embarking in this new medium because of complexities […]

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Outdoor Screens Made Simple

This entry was published on August 16, 2010 by Richard N Williams

No longer are TV screens only found in the front rooms and TV parlours. Modern flat screen devices like the LCD TV are commonly used in out of home activities like advertising and digital signage. And even outside these screens are replacing the billboards and signage commonly associated with outdoor advertising. However, outdoor digital signage […]

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Digital Signage and Security – protecting your investment

This entry was published on August 15, 2010 by Richard N Williams

While there are many advantages to digital signage and using screens in out of home environments there are several disadvantages, namely the initial investment for the hardware, and the length of time it may take to get a return on your investment (ROI) There is much that can be done to maximise the ROI and […]

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Hidden Benefits of Outdoor LCD Enclosures

This entry was published on August 13, 2010 by Richard N Williams

LCD enclosures are becoming increasingly common pieces of hardware in the digital signage universe. They are used predominately for outdoor digital signage and for placing screens in harsh or hostile locations due to their waterproof and rugged capabilities. LCD enclosures protect from the weather an outdoor elements as well as being able to defend a […]

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