Company News • 05.07.2012
Signage PC 929 – Ultimate Digital Signage Machine
Fanless Signage PC with Intel Core i5, Sandy Bridge and numerous ports
Munich-based distributor CONCEPT International GmbH, a specialist for Digital Signage Hardware, is enhancing his portfolio by a fanless high-end Digital Signage PC. Equipped with Intel’s fast and high-performing Core i5 processor of the 2nd generation running at 2.3 GHz (Turbo: 2.9 GHz) and powerful Intel HD3000 (Sandy Bridge) graphics, the Signage PC 929 plays multiple Full-HD videos, tickers, slideshows etc. with a variety of contents smoothly on up to two screens simultaneously. And yet the power pack does not require a fan and, thus, guarantees maintenance-free and long-lasting service (MTBF: 50,000 h). Thanks to a host of connectivity options like three digital video outputs (HDMI, DVI-I and display port) and the fast USB 3.0 port the Signage PC 929 is predestined for any Digital Signage application.
Power cell of the Signage PC 929 is Intel’s high-performing Core i5 processor (2410M) of the current 2nd generation running at 2.3 GHz which, if needed, automatically provides added performance of 2.9 GHz (Turbo Boost). The result is, together with Intel’s Sandy Bridge (HD3000) architecture integrating the graphics directly with the processor a higher computing performance is achieved, nevertheless at low power consumption. For the high-performing Signage PC 929 no fan is required. Therefore, there are no moving parts at all in the Signage PC 929 if used with an SSD as the storage medium. This makes it not only into a noiseless machine, but also achieves a long-lasting (MTBF: 50,000h) and maintenance-free 24h service.
For easy PC management the Signage PC 929 has Intel’s AMT functions by which, for example, start-off and shutdown timings can be defined or configurations can be modified. It also allows administration, inventory management, diagnostics and repairs – even when the system is turned off, the OS is crashed or HDD is defective.
Numerous connectivity options:
Besides its excellent processor performance the Signage PC 929 scores high with numerous connectivity options. The high-end Signage PC has three (!) digital video outputs (HDMI, DVI-I and display port). Using an adapter an analog monitor can also be connected. For communication on networks, the Signage PC 929 has two (!) GB-LAN ports and, optionally, an 802.11a/b/g WLAN module. For data transfers, optionally, a 3G module is available in which the SIM card slot is preinstalled. For connecting peripheral devices or for screen management, two serial ports are available. In addition, a CF card slot, including 4 USB 2.0 ports and a fast USB 3.0 port are built-in.
Customers will have a choice of OS between the proven Windows XP Professional/embedded or Windows 7 Professional/embedded. The casing for the fanless high-end Signage PCs is made of robust Aluminium and measures 28.0 x 15.4 x 6.9 cm.
Mike Finckh, CEO at CONCEPT International GmbH is quite enthusiastic: “with the maintenance-free Signage PC 929 we are offering for the first time a Digital Signage PC with the fast Intel i5 processor of the 2nd generation and Sandy Bridge Technology in a single fanless casing. Moreover, with its numerous connectivity options it sets a new standard in the Digital Signage segment. Soon, we expect to get certifications for it by Scala, Grassfish, ScreenFood, Stinova, DISE and so on.“
System integrators and resellers will receive very attractive special conditions.
