Hardware, software and expert advice for digital signage and kiosks

FireCast Media Appliance

Each site in your digital signage network needs a computer to display your content. If you want to provide the computer hardware, our supported hardware list is a good starting point. However, if you want us to provide the hardware, we offer the ready-to-use FireCast Media Appliance.

What do you get?

High-quality parts designed for 24/7 playback and long-term reliability
On-site and extended warranty coverage to keep things running
Ability to drive up to four separate screens from each player (plasma and LCDs, projectors, etc.)
Dual-core processor for playback of multiple videos, Flash animations, and tickers at once
Optional wireless and live TV/video input cards
Fanless model available for extreme environments

Which models are available?

Models >>>	Standard/Dual-Head	Quad-Head	Fanless
Best for...	Normal sites with 1-2 channels of content	Normal sites with 3+ channels of content	Environments that are hot, dusty, or both
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What are the specs?

Models >>>	Standard/Dual-Head	Quad-Head	Fanless
Video heads	1 VGA/DVI or 2 DVI	4 VGA/DVI	1 VGA/DVI
Screen rotation			-
Fanless design	-	-
Processor	Athlon 64 X2 4000+ (2 GHz Dual Core)	Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (3 GHz Dual Core)	Core Duo T2500 (2 GHz Dual Core)
RAM	1 GB or 2 GB	2 GB	1 GB
Hard drive	80 GB	80 GB	60 GB Industrial
Optical drive			-
Network interface	10/100/1000 Ethernet
Graphics card	Nvidia	Nvidia	Intel
HDMI support	Yes, with a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable
Output formats	720p and 1080p, plus other common resolutions
Audio output	Standard PC audio jack
Wireless interface	Internal 802.11x card (optional)
Live TV/video input	Coax, S-Video, and RCA/composite (optional)

What about the warranty, dimensions, and other stuff?

Models >>>	Standard/Dual-Head	Quad-Head	Fanless
Warranty	3 year on-site for US 3 year return-to-depot for other countries		2 year return-to-depot
Dimensions	15.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 in	16.9 x 14.9 x 7 in	10.5 x 7.6 x 3.1 in
Weight	18.5 lbs	23.5 lbs	15 lbs
Case materials	Aluminum and plastic	Aluminum and plastic	Aluminum
Wall mount	-	-	Yes, bracket included
Rack mount	Yes, can be placed on a standard 19" rack shelf
Usually ships in	1 week	2 weeks	2 weeks

Is it plug-and-play?

Absolutely! Every Media Appliance receives a sizable helping of love and care before it leaves our hands. We install the standard and optional components, configure the BIOS, and install the FireCast OS digital signage software. Then, we thoroughly test the system to make sure it all works correctly. When you receive the Media Appliance, just connect it to your display and Internet connection, enter a few settings, and you're ready to show vibrant digital signage content to your audience.

Get pricing and trial info

Note: The FireCast Media Appliance is only available preloaded with FireCast OS. It is not available for stand-alone purchase.
Specifications were last updated on May 20, 2008 and are subject to change.

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