Outdoor TV Cabinet - Watching TV in Any Location

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 Time: 5:10 AM

While televisions didn't advance much from the 1950's to the turn of the century, over the last decade, the rise of the flat screen has not only seen the demise of the bulky cathode ray tube (CRT) but LCD and plasma screens are also being used in locations where televisions have never gone before.
A decade ago, the only place you were likely to find a television was in a living room or TV parlor. Occasionally, CRT TVs were hung from ceilings to provide information screens in railway stations and airports, but it wasn’t until the development of the flat screen television that we saw the rise of digital signage.
Digital signage is the use of modern flat screen TVs for out of home marketing, advertising and promotion and it is common to see such screens in shopping malls and retail centers. And even in outdoor locations, in the open air and under the weather, screen are being used as outdoor digital signage.
Outdoor digital signage is not the only reason to install an outdoor TV either. Using TVs in outdoor locations is becoming increasingly common, particularly since smoking bans in bars and pubs, leading bar owners and publicans to install TVs in beer gardens to entertain customers and allow them to watch the big game or popular TV shows outdoors.
Even some householders are beginning to install outdoor TVs to allow them to relax in their back gardens and enjoy the sunshine while watching their favorite television shows or sports events.
There are two different approaches to using screens outdoors. The first is to use an outdoor TV. These waterproof and temperature resistant screens, made by several TV manufacturers, can operate in almost any outdoor location. Outdoor TVs are commonly used for outdoor digital signage, but are perhaps too expensive for small bar owners, independent retailers looking to install a single screen or for householders wishing to place a TV in their back yard.
The second approach, a more flexible and cost effective method of outdoor digital signage and outdoor TV installation is to use standard devices, either consumer or commercial grade, and use an outdoor TV cabinet to protect it.
Outdoor TV cabinets are protective housings that allow almost any make or model of flat screen to be taken outside and operated without fear of failure. Outdoor TV cabinets are fully waterproof and come in almost every conceivable size to suit the available range of TV sizes.
Not only do outdoor TV cabinets protect from the weather, keeping the enclosed screen dry, but they also ensure the screen is not running too hot or too cold. Internal climatic systems like fans kick-in when temperature get too hot, transferring heat away from the screen, while when temperatures drop too low, heaters turn on to keep the screen in the optimum operating range.
They also provide good physical protection. Outdoor TV cabinets are commonly manufactured from steel, providing a physical barrier against attack and are often fitted with shatterproof screens and tamperproof locks for added security.
Outdoor TV cabinets allow small business users to embark on outdoor digital signage without the heavy overheads, and also allows small businesses and homeowners to install TVs in beer gardens and back yards, without having to pay excessive amounts for outdoor screens.
Outdoor TV cabinets are also highly flexible, enabling you to choose exactly which TV system you want to install, with an enclosure more than likely available to suit whatever make, model or size.

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Armagard have nearly two decades of experience manufacturing protective environments for computers, printers and displays. Using this knowledge and experience, Armagard have produced a range of protective plasma tv cabinet designed for protecting standard plasma screens in outdoor or hazardous locations - ideal for outdoor digital signage or patio/backyard TV viewing. Our outdoor tv cabinet comes with world class warranty.

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