Peerless-AV Unveils Outdoor 4K Video Kiosk -- THE Journal

Peerless-AV has launched an outdoor kiosk enclosure for 4K ultra HD video displays, which it claims is the first such kiosk available.

The new kiosk, the KOP555, features "a self-service configuration, turnkey installation and hardware integration from partners including NEC Display Solutions, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips MMD, LG and AOpen," according to a news release.

Other features of the KOP555 include:

Waterproof external speakers;
Temperature regulation to heat and cool units;
The ability to function as a standalone unit or be integrated with existing signage infrastructure;
Fully sealed to protect against dust or hose-directed water;
A filter-less thermoelectric module; and
Multiple aesthetic options.

More information about the KOP555 kiosk is available at peerless-av.com.

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