BrightSign has announced a line of solid-state digital signage media players with PC-class performance. The new XD product line delivers the features and capabilities of PC-based solutions as well, featuring video and other multimedia capabilities.
This includes the ability to display live HDTV broadcast content using an ATSC/Clear QAM tuner or HDMI input. The ATSC tuner is used to play cable TV or closed-circuit TV broadcasts, and the HDMI input is used to play any broadcast content including HDCP-protected content. All models include a video decoding engine that delivers 1080p60 video and supports 3D content.