Lcd Tv Enclosures - Protection Indoor And Outdoor

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Over the last few years the number of uses for flat panel LCD and Plasma televisions has increased dramatically. LCDs and Plasma screens are not just for entertainment, either. Modern TVs such as LCDs and plasmas are often used as computer monitors and digital advertising platforms.

Flat screen TVs like this are far more versatile than their bulky and heavy CRT predecessors. They are lighter, flatter and cheaper to produce, the result being that TVs are now being used in many different locations.
Excluding the recent increase in digital signage and outdoor digital signage, there are other out of home locations where LCD TVs are to be found - but operating them in these conditions can be quite challenging without an LCD enclosure.

Outdoor TVs

Outdoor TVs are being used more and more. They are commonly used by restaurants to entertain their customers but are increasingly becoming popular with households who are installing them in patio, backyard pool and other outdoor areas.

Weatherproofing is a critical part of being able to use TVs outdoors. Not just rainfall either as all types of weather ...
... elements from snow to sleet can permanently damage a TV left outdoors. Temperature too, especially when it peaks in the summer and winter, needs to be accounted for.

Outdoor LCD enclosures are used for outdoor TV use as they allow standard electronic devices to be taken outside for operation. They are not only waterproof but also prevent any other elements such as dust from entering the enclosure and ensure the temperature inside is always at the optimum.

Hospitals

Another need for LCD enclosures is in the TV use in hospitals, psychiatric wards, and rest homes. These locations also require the LCD to be protected but for totally different reasons.
In these locations the screen has to be protected against impacts, tampering, and objects being thrown, but more importantly LCD enclosures are used in these locations to protect people from the TV.
Where elderly adults and children are concerned, it is essential to ensure that they can't harm themselves or be harmed by the LCD.
An LCD enclosure prevent objects including fingers from touching the device, prevent the device from being taken from the wall and makes it difficult for it to be used as something to attach ligatures too.

Stadiums and Gyms

There is an increasing popularity for the installation of LCD screens in sports stadiums and gyms.
An advantage for using screens in these locations is that they can be dual purpose. For gymnasiums were there is a captive audience, they can be used not only display television programming to keep the gym users entertained while working out, but they can also be used to display specialized advertisements.

Sports stadiums too are using the technology for similar benefits. Whether it's basketball, football, baseball or any other sporting event, the screens can be used similarly: providing information such as the games current scores while also displaying advertisements and sponsors.

The demands on the screens in these venues are harsher than for regular use. LCD enclosures have been used successfully in such areas for their waterproofing and air filtration capabilities which allow even standard screens to be used in such locations.

By implementing digital signage, not only are gym and sports venues finding the added entertainment enhances the customer experience, the extra revenue generated by dual purpose advertising is an added finance benefit that can be a quick return on investment.