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| Criterion | Curb Media | Corflute | A-frame | Competitor mains LED billboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic | Architectural · matte-black anodised · smoked glass | Disposable plastic | Painted timber / steel | Industrial rental kit |
| Format | Directional + on-site billboard | Directional only | Directional only | On-site billboard only |
| Mobile or fixed | Both — Pointer/Plus mobile, Billboard mobile or fixed | Mobile | Mobile | Mobile only (wheeled cart) |
| Power source | Docked LiFePO₄ ballast base · overnight office charge (Billboard adds full-frame solar strips) | n/a | n/a | Mains only — no battery |
| Visible wiring or cabling | No | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Hidden battery system | Yes | No | No | No |
| Weight | ~6 kg (Pointer) · ~10 kg (Plus) · from ~40 kg (Billboard) | 0.2 kg | 6–10 kg | ~40 kg |
| Brightness (Curb LED) | Pointer 1,500 · Plus 2,000 · Billboard up to 2,500 nits | Reflective only | Reflective only | 5000 nits |
| Weatherproof | IP65 sealed | No | Partly | IP65 sealed |
| Editable on the day | Yes | No | No | USB stick only |
| Content control | App · iOS / Android · scheduled playlists | Pre-printed only | Pre-printed only | USB stick, manual |
| Custom branding | Full screen, dynamic | Pre-printed only | Pre-printed only | Full screen |
| Reusable across campaigns | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 36 months, bumper-to-bumper | n/a | n/a | 24 months |
| Certification | RCM + UN38.3 targeted; CE / FCC roadmap | n/a | n/a | Varies |
| Looks like every other agency's | No | Yes | Yes | No |
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FAQ · how Curb compares
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- How is Curb Media different from a corflute or A-frame?
- Corflute and A-frame signs are static, pre-printed and disposable. Curb Media is cinematic digital signage — a lightweight matte-black display head that drops into a concealed magnetic dock in seconds. Content is editable on the day from your phone, the unit is reusable across every campaign, and it carries a 36-month warranty.
- How does it compare to a competitor mains-only LED billboard?
- Most outdoor LED billboards on the rental market are mains-only — visible cabling and a power source required on site. Curb Media's Billboard runs untethered, ships portable or fixed with integrated solar that maintains it through long For Sale campaigns, and is editable from your phone instead of via a USB stick.
- Do the signs need to be plugged in or solar-powered?
- No. Pointer and Plus arrive charged from the office and run an entire open-home weekend untethered. The Billboard adds integrated solar that maintains it on the vendor's lawn through the full For Sale or Auction campaign — unattended. No Curb sign requires mains power on site.
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