Archive: 2017

RestoMods—Not Just for Cars

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RestoMod: a term coined by car enthusiasts who admire the old classics, but appreciate modern amenities. This is usually accomplished by taking an older vehicle (a 1969 Mustang Fastback, for example) and “restoring” all of its innards with modern components. Sounds like a motor enthusiast’s dream, right?   VuePoint Now, what if, simply for the […]

Rack Mount Monitor Mayhem

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Many Flavors of Rack Mount Monitors Rack environments are very diverse, their requirements differing greatly from one application to the next. When it comes to squeezing displays into these often space-constrained environments, General Digital offers a full array of rack mount monitors to fit nearly any application—the designs engineered and built to our customers’ exact […]

The 5 Most Popular Touch Screen Technologies Available Today

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Though touch screen technology first appeared in the mid-1960’s, it would take about two decades before being integrated into consumer devices. And another decade before appearing on mobile phones and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants). Today, touch screens have become ubiquitous: they’re used on all manner of devices we encounter in our everyday lives: ATMs, vending […]

9 Common But Often Misunderstood LCD-Related Terms

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In the world of flat panel monitor systems, many technical terms are used daily that are considered “normal” to anyone in the industry. These terms get used so freely and frequently that we forget lay people may not be fully familiar with their meaning. At least in the context in which we’re using them. We […]

Three Tips To Avoid Damaging Your Optically Bonded Displays Right Now

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We can not stress enough how important it is to take all of the necessary precautions when installing an optically-bonded flat panel display. Neglecting to take proper precautions can result in panel failures, including permanent damage to the LCD, pressure spots, delamination, cracking of the overlay and other components related to the build, and more. […]

7 Misleading Assumptions About Sunlight Readable LCDs

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What determines if a display truly is sunlight readable? Most consumers would be surprised to learn that: 1) There is no universal definition for “sunlight readability” of LCDs. 2) There is no governing certification agency, therefore no performance testing or certification is required for suppliers to claim that their panels are sunlight readable. 3) There […]

Systems Integration by General Digital

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General Digital is well-known for our state-of-the-art engineering regarding display technology. But what you may not know is that we also provide a full complement of engineering for systems integration of displays and other electronics, along with mechanical components and devices. From display systems to power supplies, secure servers, KVM switches and extenders, as well […]

How to Clean the Display on Your LCD Monitor

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Dust and finger prints on your LCD screens are a constant nuisance. What’s worse is when you attempt to clean it with normal glass cleaning solutions—it leaves a streaky film and the screen never looks as good as it did the day you bought it. General Digital specializes in manufacturing LCD monitors and we know […]