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BrightSign player devices are lower cost sign player appliances that are well suited for most standard, non-interactive digital sign implementations. They require less setup and ongoing maintenance than a Windows PC, and have a longer lifespan. They provide stable performance and a lower total cost of ownership. BrightSign players are typically installed behind the signage display they are connected to, and are slightly smaller than a micro form factor PC.
If your department is interested in BrightSign players, please submit the Digital Signage Service Request for recommendations or assistance with purchasing and configuration.
Full HD and light 4K video support. Suitable for most digital sign implementations.
Greater 4K video performance and should be used in installations with higher quality videos.
Many player PC options exist. Choosing the right PC for your implementation will depend on the type of content being displayed and the physical location of the player in relation to the display. The standard specifications should meet the needs of most single-display, non-interactive digital signs, along with most interactive wayfinder kiosks. The high performance specifications should be used for multi-display videowalls and interactive exhibit installations.
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5
- Memory: 8 GB
- Storage: 256 GB
- Graphics: Intel integrated graphics
- Operating System: Windows 11 x64 Enterprise LTSC
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Storage: 256 GB
- Graphics: nVidia or AMD discrete graphics
- Operating System: Windows 11 x64 Enterprise LTSC
A micro form factor PC is a great option for most types of standard definition content, and when the player must be mounted very close to the display. Often, this means mounting on the wall or inside of a kiosk enclosure behind the display. Micro form factor PCs are not capable of having discrete graphics - they can only use integrated graphics due to their small size. This limits their use when content will be very high definition and/or highly interactive. Dell, HP, and Lenovo all have micro form factor offerings and all have companion wall brackets as an additional purchase to facilitate wall or under-desk mounting situations.
Small form factor PCs should be used when content is planned to be highly interactive, high definition, or otherwise more graphically intensive. This size allows for the addition of a discrete graphics card to improve the responsiveness and graphics performance. However, this increased size does not allow for mounting to the wall behind a display, so additional consideration must be made for where the player can be located in relation to the sign display.
Check the CDW-G punchout in eSHOP for the latest prices and specifications for digital sign player computers. A standard specifications micro form factor bundle exists with no need for a custom quote. For a comprehensive quote including displays, mounts, players, infrastructure, and installation labor, please submit the Request for A/V Project Proposal form.