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Chief Editor Vladimir Krylov
In early December 1999, two Russian companies put into operation two new outdoor sign displays with display dimensions of 6.4m x 8.53m.
One of the sign displays was installed in the very center of Moscow on “Intourist” Hotel and another was placed in Riga on the square near the central railway terminal. The photos for this issue were provided by "ATVS Alexart electronic displays, sign displays, signs". (Click to enlarge)
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| Large lamp display on the building of the “Intourist” Hotel in Moscow | Large lamp display on the building of the “Intourist” Hotel in Moscow | Large lamp display near the central railway terminal in Riga |
Why did we decide to focus on the products of these Russian companies?
First of all we want to stress a unique scientific and technical approach to outdoor Animation TV-Video Systems. The companies seem to be dedicated to creating systems that not only satisfy the existing technological requirements (we should emphasize that outdoor digital video sign displays is still a budding technological development) but allow the possibility of future upgrades as an important incentive for their customers.
Indeed, this is a revolutionary approach primarily limited to a handful of PC and digital technology companies. It justifies investments into expensive hardware and allows customers to upgrade their systems as technology advances.
Although the two displays are somewhat different from similar products of Sony and other heavy-weights, they outperform other more expensive models of their competitors in several critical technical parameters, including image quality, easy maintenance and repair and possibility of upgrades.
We will devote one of our next issues exclusively to the activity of these two companies.