screen media news 6.7.2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Chris Sava

Permanent video art screens ready for content at LAX.
The video artworks can be viewed at two venues within the Arrivals Lobby. One is a linear strip of video monitors consisting of 29 back-to-back, 46-inch LCD screens for a total of 58 screens suspended from the ceiling, configured in a serpentine shape with an overall length of 90 feet. The other is a media wall composed of 25 46-inch screens in a 5-screen-by-5-screen matrix. Full story here.

The outdoor digital signage market is growing rapidly. Last year the outdoor sector was worth $3.5 billion which is double what the industry sector was worth the year before, and it is expected to expand. The growth may be attributed to a few different factors such as high brightness-energy efficient LCD's, outdoor LCD enclosures, and easier integration of media players. Full article here.

Runco announcing two new weatherproof Climate Portfolio high-definition LCD televisions. The 42-inch Climate Portfolio CP-42HD and 52-inch Climate Portfolio CP-52HD feature full 1080p widescreen displays in an enclosure designed to stand up to the elements, including reflection-rejection glass for easy outdoor viewing. Full story here.

DW Green Company and EnQii have announced a partnership in launching GreenTV, a self-contained digital signage system that delivers targeted messaging to customers of grocery chains across North America. Full story here.

CyberResearch Inc. launching its CyRAQ 1000 sunlight-readable outdoor digital display at InfoComm this week.  The new CyRAQ 1000 series of 23″, 32″, and 40″ pylon-mounted digital signage displays are built with vandal-resistant stainless-steel enclosures. They meet the need for a reliable cost-effective LCD display for use in all-weather outdoor video, as drive-thru menu boards, for wayfinding, and other signage applications. Full article here.

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