“Visual Circuits, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of
digital video systems, introduces Firefly — the world’s most
compact and affordable multichannel video player for retailers,
entertainment venues, education institutions and corporations — at
IBC 2000 in Amsterdam.”
“Firefly, designed for ease-of-use, simple installation and
unsupervised operation, plays back up to four channels of
high-resolution video at a cost-per-channel that is unmatched in
the audio-visual industry today (priced from $3,195 for a
four-channel player). And, at about the height of a standard
business card (1-3/4″ H, 17″ W and 19″ D) Firefly is perfect for
demanding video installations where space is at a premium….”
“Once Firefly is set-up, it requires minimal intervention. Users
simply power-up and let the player do the rest. A display panel on
the front of the player can be used to configure the system and
create playlists. And because Firefly is based on the Linux
operating system, it is extremely reliable and price
competitive.“