You’re seriously considering investing in LED technology. The biggest drawback, you believe, is the cost. You may be surprised to find, however, that once you count all the advantages of digital signage, it’s well worth the extra investment you make to enjoy the immeasurable benefits you’ll reap in the long run.
Your Budget
To be sure, an LED system is expensive up-front. Any good business owner realizes, however, that a wise budget plan not only focuses on today or this year but several years down the road. You eventually need to replace your hardware. Why not consider technology that will last and not need to be replaced after only a couple years?
Converting to LED
Think of all the creative ways you can go with an LED system. Seeing is believing, and there’s no limit as to the visual impact you can make with LED technology. Imagine all the opportunities you can explore by customizing your business’s own unique LED display.
Durability
Modern technology has greatly improved the durability of LED systems. Your indoor LED display can now stand up to coffee spills, and your outdoor signage can withstand the harshest of weather elements. Because LED lighting is solid-state, it’s tough, and individual lights are less likely to break than ordinary incandescent bulbs.
Constructed of epoxy resin, LED bulbs contain no harmful neon gas as in fluorescent lighting or delicate filament as in incandescent lighting. Even impacts from a traffic accident or vandalism would have a difficult time causing your outdoor LED signage to shatter.
Long Life
Manufacturers of LED products can guarantee this type of technology for several years. LED systems require little maintenance, and parts rarely need replacing. Think of the upgrading and labor costs you can save by installing an LED system.
Per the U.S. Department of Energy, a good-quality LED product can last over 50,000 hours. Compare that with an incandescent lamp, which has an average life span of a mere 1,000 hours. A compact fluorescent bulb typically lasts no more than 10,000 hours and a top-quality linear fluorescent bulb around 30,000 hours.
Energy Savings
LED technology is extremely energy efficient. ENERGY STAR-rated LED products, says the Department of Energy, “use at least 75 percent less energy. . . than incandescent lighting.” One reason for LED’s energy efficiency is that it’s cool compared with other types of lighting. With incandescent and compact fluorescent lighting, most energy is released as heat and not as light.
Light Quality
When you compare LED and incandescent lighting, the LED wins out in the areas of uniformity and evenness of light distribution.
Ease of Installation
Installing an LED system is remarkably simple. Think of your purchase of an LED display as a service rather than just buying equipment. You can have a “spare” or two on hand to replace a product in the rare occurrence something happens to go wrong.
The Leasing Option
In today’s business world, every company needs to make room in its budget for technology upgrades. Considering the imminent advances in technology, it’s never too early to plan for an LED solution.
If you are unsure whether or not your business is ready to immediately purchase a complete LED system, there’s an option available where you can finance the system through monthly payments. For instance, NanoLumens offers a plan called ADVANTAGE that allows you to upgrade throughout the term of the contract. This way, you can keep your technology up-to-date within your budget.