AV Equipment and Connections – Part 7 – USB to HDMI
A connection that most people don’t think about is a USB to HDMI connection. Most people will use the USB port to plug in phones, cameras, printers and other peripherals to charg...
AV Equipment and Connections – Part 6 – VGA to HDMI
The VGA to HDMI connection is the most common cross port connection I see on the show floor. Many older or company issued laptops still use a VGA 15 pin, or D sub connection as itâ...
AV Equipment and Connections – Part 5 – Passive vs. Active Adapters
Today begins the last stage of the A/V equipment and connections series. It is what I consider the most important part as we will discuss the dos and don’ts of connecting compute...
AV Equipment and Connections – Part 4 – DisplayPort
So last week I mentioned that HDMI was not the latest format, it was just the latest craze. So the latest type of port and connector (as of this writing) is the DisplayPort. So,...
AV Equipment and Connections – Part 3 – HDMI Cables
The latest craze in computer ports and connections is the HDMI port and cables. They are thinner and much easier to use than VGA or DVI. The most significant advantage is that they...
AV Equipment and Connections – Part 2 – DVI Connection
This week we are going to look at the DVI connection: what it is and why it came to be. DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. DVI was invented with the intention of replacing VGA...
AV Equipment and Connections – Part 1 – VGA Connection
This is the first entry in a new series on Audio Visual equipment that is commonly used on a trade show floor. The most important thing to get right is the type of connections and ...
What is the Straight Bill of Lading?
Today’s topic is the Straight Bill of Lading. Why the word “straight?” Well, there is actually quite a difference between a Straight Bill of Lading and Bill of Lading (BOL). ...
How to Utilize the Seniority System for Booth Space Selection
Today, we will look at the seniority aspect of getting a quality booth space selection on a show floor. Many show organizers will have a sales area set up on the show floor. It ...
How Does Dimensional Weight Affect your Shipment Costs?
The difference between the actual weight of an airfreight shipment and the dimensional weight, which is often used as the chargeable weight, is very misunderstood by most exhibitor...