How are IAdea media appliances different than PCs on a Scala network?

IAdea Media Appliances complement PC players by delivering high quality video on your Scala network. They behave like PCs on the same Scala system– Heart-beats, play-logs, smart play-lists, and content scheduling are handled using the same easy-to-use Scala Content Manager web-based user interface. Unlike general-purpose PC players, multiple zone (multiple channel), Adobe Flash, Scala-script, Scala Designer dynamic content, and multiple monitors are NOT supported on IAdea players. Instead, plan and publish these content types to neighboring Scala PC players to achieve a complementary/contrasting effect.

Feature support comparison chart

  PC Players IAdea Media Appliance
Software
Scala Script Yes No
Scrolling text ticker Yes No
Split screen layouts Yes No
Full screen video Yes Yes
Smart playlists Yes Yes
Conditional playback Yes Yes
Hardware*
Ultra-low maintenance No Yes
Watch-dog timer for remote maintenance No Yes
VESA mount to screen No Yes

* Some hardware features matched only by customized high-end industrial PCs at much higher cost.