Beginner’s Guide to Simply NUC Media Players

The global digital signage media players market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.81% 2022-2030 forecast period. There are two main types of digital signage players: external media players, where you have to physically connect the player hardware to your display screen, and built-in media players, including mini PCs such as Simply NUC media players.

While there is a vast range of options to choose from, there are must-haves for digital signage media players you must keep in mind to inform your decision. Simply NUC media players check each of these boxes, and then some, in that the players support multiple content formats, have built-in security features, and deliver high-quality playback.

This guide outlines some products from Simply NUC, the key features of Simply NUC players, why they make good media players for digital signage networks, and the markets that use them.

Simply NUC Offerings: Products Overview

The Topaz 2, Ruby 2, Dragon Canyon, Dragon Canyon Pro, NUC 13 Extreme Raptor Canyon, Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast, Serpent Canyon, Intel NUC 12 Pro Wall Street Canyon, and Beast Canyon are among some top names in the suite of Intel® NUC mini PCs. You’ll no doubt find these devices top on the list of trending mini PCs for all the features and capabilities they bring to the table.

Powered by either the 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, mainly core i5 and i7, or AMD Ryzen processors, and equipped with Intel UHD graphics, and Iris® Xe graphics, these mini PCS are engineered for use in various applications. They also come with SATA/NVMe SSD and high-performance DDR4 RAM storage. Indeed, it is all in the details as the specs vary from device to device, so you will need to consider what works best for your application.

Simply NUC has its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, with a central office in the United Kingdom. The wide range of small form factor computing solutions from Simply NUC is popular for content creation, gaming, and VR, delivering outstanding performance on every front.

Immerse yourself in VR, create and watch high-quality content without worrying about waiting during rendering, and set up a gaming workspace with Simply NUC mini PCs. Need to set up your home office? Simply NUC’s mini PCs will do just as well as any laptops or PCs.

How It Works

Interestingly, digital signage has an 83% recall rate, explaining its growing popularity. With proper training and an intuitive platform, you should have an easy time using the signs.

Using Simply NUC media players for digital signage is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Connect the media player to the screen and the internet
2. Upload and schedule your content for display
3. View your screens and see the content-rich signage

You can expect the best-in-class performance from these media players. In fact, new content updates take no more than two minutes to go live on Simply NUC media players. With Mvix’s powerful digital signage software, your content will continue to play even if you lose your internet connection as the content will cache locally on the media player.

Why Use Simply NUC for your Digital Signage Player: Top Benefits

Simply NUC media players offer the following benefits for various digital signage applications.

1. 4K Video Display and More

Simply NUC media players are, indeed, a powerful addition to your digital signage network. Not only can the players support 4K video, but you can be confident they will handle just about whatever content you throw their way. This includes element animations, slide transitions, and more. Additionally, you can add simple and advanced-level playlists with the assurance that all content will run smoothly. 

2. Fast Turn Time and Higher Computational Power

With Simply NUC media players, you will be working with ample and robust device storage. This accelerates the storage and opening of large amounts of photos and videos. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about waiting too long for your media player to queue the playback.

While most media players can comfortably handle displaying images and video advertisements, they may not do well with advanced applications. Simply NUC media players have the computational power to support complex graphics and intelligent screens, such as kiosks, among other advanced applications.

You can rest easy knowing the media player will not falter or lag when handling these complex applications, as the mini PCs have CPU power and hard drive capacity that is more than sufficient for the job.

3. Multiple Screen Display

These media players can support single screens and multiple displays. The Simply NUC players have multiple channel outputs through Thunderbolt™ technology and HDMI. As such, a single player can drive multiple displays as a unified monitor system or feed each screen with a different stream. Actually, these players are perfect for single-screen digital signage displays as well as multi-panel display walls.

4. Multiple OS Support

Simply NUC media players run on multiple operating systems. As a result, choose whether you want to run Windows, Linux, or any other supported OS. This feature delivers the versatility that allows you to choose your platform based on your preferences.

5. Built for Commercial Use

Simply NUC media players are engineered and built for 24/7 commercial use. You can look forward to the business-class performance and excellent stability throughout the players’ product life cycle.

Additionally, the robust and rugged construction of the media players makes them suited for use in various outdoor operating environments. For digital signage applications in industrial settings such as factories, you don’t have to worry about the ambient temperatures, dust, and other harsh operating conditions to which the media player will be exposed.

Furthermore, the players come with built-in security features. The platform on Simply NUC media players is inherently easy to manage, and your IT team will have an easy time updating and even troubleshooting your digital signage devices remotely. Intel also provides exceptional support, backing, and product warranty.

6. Robust Connectivity

Easily connect your media player to the internet and other data sources to get data for your digital signage solutions. Simply NUC media players come with the various wireless connections and ports you’d get from a standard PC, that is, USB, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology, and HDMI. You have several connectivity options and can pick any based on your preference.

Markets and Uses for Simply NUC Media Players

Simply NUC media uses can meet digital signage needs for a wide range of markets and case uses. The Mvix and Simply NUC partnership seeks to bring to the clients affordable and fully customizable enterprise-grade digital signage solutions for:

• Corporate offices and buildings
• Retail
• Banks
• Educational institutions
• Restaurants and hotels
• Government institutions
• Supply chain and logistics
• Airports and public transportation

In these various settings, you can use Simply NUC media players to power:

• Corporate signage-lobby signs and digital welcome boards, building directories, meeting room signs, break room signs, and more.
• Video walls
• Menu boards
• Self-service and wayfinding kiosks
• FIDS
• Metric displays

A Powerful, Robust, and Secure Solution

As outlined, Simply NUC mini PCs offer a myriad of advantages that make them best suited for use as digital signage media players. The compact size makes these media players easier to keep out of sight, making your digital signage solution look sleek. In that small package is a great power, and you have the guarantee of hardware security and long life.

In fact, the mini PC market is projected to grow at 5.04% CAGR in 2021-2026. The general outlook is that key players such as Simply NUC will undoubtedly introduce more and better products into the market. This may mean more and better options to choose from for digital signage applications.