VIA launches the VIA EPIA-M720 Mini-ITX board-- upgrading the EPIA-LN with a VX900 MSP and DDR3 and SATA II support. 

It combines a 1GHz C7 processor with as the VX900 into a unfied media system processor handling HD video, audio and HDMI support in a compact power-efficient package measuring 17 x 17cm. 

It supports up to 4GB DDR3 1066 DIMM system memory and features the ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor. 

The rear panel I/O includes x2 PS/2 ports (KB/MS), x1 HDMI, VGA, COM and Gigabit LAN ports, x2 USB 2.0 ports and x3 audio jacks. Together with the PCI slot are x2 SATA II connectors, additional COM port, x3 USB 2.0 pin headers, SPDIF out, x1 LPT pin header and SMBus header. 

The board supports Windows 7, XP/2000, XPe and CE, as well as Linux. 

Go VIA EPIA-M720

Designed to meet every budget, the new HD Digital Signage Media Player from Gefen makes its first appearance at IBC. This simple solution outputs content as 1080p full HD video with audio for HD systems-- and supports HDMI, component, composite and s-video devices with audio.

Calendar-based scheduling comes with Gefen Content Management Software (CMS) accessible through a network that manages all digital signage content.

Content can be pushed to the HD Digital Signage Media Player when connected through a network or pulled based on automated calendar scheduling. The HD Digital Signage Media Player provides ongoing content feedback information such as playback, system status, and uploaded content to more easily manage and control digital signage applications. Its directory and file structure can be managed through any text-based editing program.

Two USB 2.0 ports are accessed by an external flash drive, which can be used to connect an additional hard drive to broaden system storage. Integrated mounting brackets and a small footprint allow the HD Digital Signage Media Player to be mounted discreetly behind the connected display.

Go Gefen HD Digital Signage

It might have been EnMDS or MiniQii but EnQii Holdings and Minicom Digital Signage (MDS) needed a new name for the merger of their companies.

Announced at InfoComm, that new name is: ComQi.

Choosing a totally new name means both companies given up some recognition, yet the merger gets a clean slate as a new entity.

ComQi aims to provide integrators with an end-to-end solution encompassing media distribution, network management, content management and proof-of-performance, while reducing capital and operational costs.

At the end of March 2011, SpinetiX have sold out of their first batch of 5000 units of HMP200 Hyper Media Players with pre-loaded Fusion Software.

The HMP200 Hyper Media Player uses only 7 watts of power due to its solid state design. The unit has a lifetime guarantee, an attractive offering for integrators, installers and users. The creation of bespoke applications such as multi-screen videowalls, interactive kiosks and touch screens is simplified by the fact that, like all SpinetiX players, the HMP200 is based on open protocols such as SVG and JavaScript.