Very helpful, thank you both.
One supplier said there is a vesa mount that can be used to bolt the separate pc to the back of the screen securely so that's another option.
Kind regardsClaire
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On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 at 13:17, Rob Mason<[log in to unmask]> wrote: Hi Claire,
Not used the specific models you mention but in response:
- Try and get a model that allows you to pop the PC bit out form the main housing if possible. I've seen ones that are side-mounted, making replacement much easier (and cheaper). There is a lot to be said for integrated units and there's less things in the hardware chain, but a cable from separate PC to screen has always served me well. however if the interactives don't need much oomph, no or limited 3D for example, an all in one Android device might be an option.
- There are physical stands you can get that can mount a screen unit and allow cable run if you need, but they're designed to sit or stand at, so if you can find one like that it works out cheaper. Also I'd avoid electronic raising or lowering units as that's one more thing that could break.
- Screen size is normally dictated by the experience, but I've found anything from a 24" to a 32" more than adequate for most use cases. 42" seems a bit big IMHO.
Cheers
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On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 at 09:14, Claire Chaundy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi all,
This is my first post to the group. Earlier this year I joined the board of trustees for registered charity The Jazz Centre UK. We are very tight on space so are researching interactive touch screens to provide access to certain of our temporary and permanent collection content.
Having spoken to various suppliers, the Elo pcap screens seem to have a good reputation but I have various worries and would really appreciate your thoughts. Although I work in IT as a business analyst it seems like a minefield!
1. I am worried about our buying a screen with built in computer as if either go wrong I assume we have to replace the whole unit. Am I worrying unnecessarily?
2. Does anyone have thoughts on good practice as regards screen accessibility for wheel chair users - stands like the loxit hi lo flip top raise and lower electronically for example.
3. Any thoughts on optimum screen size from a usability point of view would be welcome. I know it depends on content so if it helps we will be using Lightbox 3's suite of software. One suggestion is to go for a single 42 inch screen, another is to use the budget to get two smaller screens so more than one visitor can access the content at a time.
Thanks in advanceClaire
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