doPublicity provides both, Windows and Android Digital Signage solutions which
are separate and cater to very distinct market segments. The choice of selecting
between the 2 operating systems depends on usage and available budget for
digital signage.
Windows Digital Signage
Windows based digital signage uses conventional PCs with Windows operating
system (XP, Vista, 7, 8).
PROS
- Display Images, Video (SD and HD), Flash (SWF), Customizable
Templates, News, Weather and Horoscope
- Split the screen up to 4 sections, with each section showing unique content
- Connect up to 2 screens with each screen showing distinct content (requires 2 software licenses)
- Turn screen ON / OFF at predetermined time of day
- Complete auto run capability
- Remotely manage content for 1 or multiple screens, from a single dashboard
CONS
- A typical PC is more expensive than doPublicity’s Android Digital Signage Media Player ($179)
- Requires an external power source
- Needs a reboot periodically
Software editions available:
PRO Edition: Free
PRO+ Edition: $99
PRO+T Edition: $150 - Includes 50 Templates and 1 month Remote Service
PRO+RS Edition: $249 - Includes 650+ Templates and 12 months Remote Service
Android Digital Signage
Digital Signage Media Player running on Android operating system.
PROS
- Very low capital cost, consequently lowering the cost of digital signage ownership
- Display Images, Customizable Templates and and Weather
- Small size player that is easy to place behind a TV – does not require any special mounting brackets
- Powered from a USB cable connected to the TV (external power option included)
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Complete auto run capability
- Remotely manage content for 1 or multiple screens, from a single dashboard
CONS
- Unable to turn screen ON / OFF
- to be managed manually
Note: If it is powered by USB (connected to the TV / Monitor USB port), it will turn ON / OFF
when the screen is turned ON / OFF
Software editions available:
SaaS+: $239 per
year
SaaS Money Maker: Free |
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Digital Signage
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SimulSignage -
Display simultaneously on website |
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Display Images |
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Display Web Pages / URL |
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Display Video |
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Dayparting |
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Scheduling Future Displays |
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Scrolling Banner with Custom Message / RSS Feed |
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Display Split Screen Content in 1, 2, 3 or 4 Sections
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Set Working Days of Week / Hours of Day |
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Display on Primary or Secondary Screen |
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Add Audio to Customizable Templates |
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Display Time |
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Create and store Unlimited Digital Signage Content |
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Remotely Setup Screen Display settings |
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Remotely Setup Content |
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Remotely Setup Playlist |
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Order Customized Templates |
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View Display Reports Remotely |
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View Screen Operating Logs Remotely |
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Manage Multiple Screens simultaneously |
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