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Yes, wireless lightboxes can be used outdoors. But “can be” and “should be without checking the specification first” are very different statements, and the difference between them is where most outdoor installation problems originate. The IP rating is everything IP (Ingress Protection) rating is the specification that determines whether a custom lightbox or wireless LED…

This question comes up constantly, and the answer matters more than most buyers realise at the point of purchase. A standard custom lightbox produces a single, fixed colour output. You specify your colour during the design process, whether that is a warm white for a hotel lobby, a cool daylight tone for a retail window,…

The short answer: lifespan of a quality custom LED lightbox is between 50,000 and 100,000 hours. In a typical hospitality or retail environment running 12 to 16 hours daily, that translates to 8 to 15 years of reliable service before any meaningful degradation becomes visible. That figure assumes quality components and reasonable operating conditions. A…

LED lectern display outdoor use depends entirely on the specific unit and its IP rating, so this is one to check directly with your supplier rather than assume. Many LED lectern displays are built for indoor events only, meaning damp conditions, direct rain or temperature swings can affect the internal electronics over time. That said,…

LED lectern display vs standard podium, the core difference is light source. A standard podium depends on the room’s existing lighting and a printed vinyl graphic, while an LED lectern display generates its own illumination from within the panel itself. That single difference changes a lot in practice: The trade off is usually cost and…

Most LED lectern display takes between ten and twenty minutes to setup, even for crew handling the unit for the first time. The frame typically arrives flat packed or in a wheeled case, with panels that slot or lock into place without tools. What actually determines setup speed is the design of the locking mechanism,…

The standard LED 360 Cylinder Display is a pure display unit. The flexible GOB LED surface covers the full cylindrical exterior, the Novastar controller manages content via WiFi and mobile app, and the unit ships on castor wheels ready for immediate deployment. It is the correct choice for any application where the goal is visual…

The fundamental problem with every flat display at an exhibition or retail event is that it has a viewing cone. Content is visible within roughly 120 to 140 degrees of the screen face. Anyone outside that arc sees a blank edge or the back of the unit. In a busy exhibition hall where visitors approach…

Delivery takes 5 to 6 weeks from order confirmation for standard production. That timeline covers manufacturing, quality testing, flight case packing, and freight to the UK. Express production and delivery is available for urgent fit-out deadlines where the standard timeline does not work. Contact Boardsy directly to discuss availability and lead time for urgent orders.…

The three tiers in the Boardsy LED Reception Desk range differ on one variable: pixel pitch. Everything else, including the cabinet construction, GOB flexible LED modules, Novastar control system, flight case, spare parts, and two-year warranty, is identical across all three. Standard tier uses P2.5 pixel pitch. At that resolution, the display delivers sharp, vivid…