HP Digital Signage Displays (DSDs) are quite different than most consumer flat panel televisions. One of the most important differences is that HP DSDs come with a limited 3 year warranty* and are specifically designed for commercial-grade usage, which means they have robust liquid crystals, high quality backlights and advanced electronic parts. This enables them to be used for prolonged periods of time, up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In contrast, consumer TVs are typically only covered for 1 year, are designed to be viewed for only 8 hours a day, and the warranty may be voided if a consumer television is used in a commercial setting.
Below are some other major differences you may not have previously considered.
HP DIGITAL SIGNAGE
CONSUMER TV
LIMITED WARRANTY
3 YEAR STANDARD*
1 YEAR (CAN BE VOID IF USED FOR COMMERCIAL)
USAGE
24 HOURS PER DAY
8 HOURS PER DAY
DISPLAY ORIENTATION
LANDSCAPE AND PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE ONLY
OSD BUTTONS
HIDDEN FROM VIEW AND LOCKABLE TO PREVENT TAMPERING
IN PLAIN VIEW AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO TAMPERING
CONTROLS**
ONE MEDIA PLAYER CONTROLS MULTIPLE DISPLAYS
MULTIPLE MEDIA PLAYERS REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLE DISPLAYS
BEZELS
SYMMETRICAL BEZELS ENABLES UNIFORM TILING
ASYMMETRICAL BEZELS CREATE MORE VISUAL DISTRACTION
* Protected by HP, including a 3 years parts, 3 years labor and 3 years onsite service (3/3/3) standard limited warranty. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
** With proper digital signage software
