Conference Room Display
Comparison
See how The Room Display compares to traditional conference room display solutions
The Problem with Traditional Conference Room Displays
Most conference room display solutions require expensive dedicated hardware and ongoing monthly subscriptions. A typical enterprise room display setup costs $500-$2,000 per display for hardware, plus $15-30 per device per month in subscription fees. For an office with 10 meeting rooms, that's $5,000-$20,000 upfront and $1,800-$3,600 per year in recurring costs.
The Room Display takes a different approach. Instead of proprietary hardware, it turns the iPads you already own into beautiful, functional conference room displays — for a one-time $99 per iPad purchase.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | The Room Display | Robin | Joan | Crestron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-device cost | $99 (one-time) | $449+ hardware | $549+ hardware | $1,000+ hardware |
| Monthly subscription | None | $15-30/device/mo | $9-16/device/mo | Varies |
| Hardware required | Any iPad (2017+) | Robin hardware | Joan device | Crestron panel |
| Google Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Microsoft 365 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instant booking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time availability | Yes (30s refresh) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | 30-60 minutes | 15-30 minutes | Professional install |
| Data privacy | On-device only | Cloud-dependent | Cloud-dependent | On-premises option |
| Vendor lock-in | None (standard iPad) | Proprietary hardware | Proprietary hardware | Proprietary hardware |
Total Cost of Ownership: 3-Year Analysis
The Room Display
10 meeting rooms, 3 years
Typical Alternative
10 meeting rooms, 3 years
Save over $11,000 in 3 years with The Room Display
That's a 92% cost reduction — without sacrificing any functionality.
Why Teams Choose The Room Display
Use Your Existing Hardware
You don't need to buy or install proprietary displays. Any iPad from 2017 onwards works. Mount it outside your conference room with a standard iPad wall mount ($15-30) and you're done.
No Subscription Lock-in
Pay once, use forever. No monthly fees, no annual renewals, no surprise price increases. The $99 one-time purchase includes lifetime updates.
Privacy-First Architecture
The Room Display communicates directly with Google Calendar or Microsoft 365 APIs from the iPad. Your meeting data never passes through a third-party server. There's no cloud dependency and no data collection.
5-Minute Setup
Download from the App Store, sign in with your Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 account, select a room, and you're live. No IT ticketing, no professional installation, no complex configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use iPads I already own?
Yes. The Room Display works on any iPad running iOS 15+, which includes all iPads from 2017 onwards. If you have older iPads sitting in a drawer, they can become conference room displays.
Is there really no monthly fee?
Correct. The Room Display is a one-time $99 purchase per iPad from the App Store. There are no subscriptions, no recurring charges, and no hidden fees. Future updates are included.
How does The Room Display compare to Robin?
Robin requires their own proprietary hardware ($449+) plus a monthly subscription ($15-30/device). The Room Display costs $99 per iPad with no monthly fee and works with standard iPads you may already own. Both support Google Calendar and Microsoft 365.
What about Joan displays?
Joan uses e-ink displays ($549+) with a monthly subscription ($9-16/device). While e-ink has benefits for battery life, iPads offer a richer display with full color status indicators and a more responsive touch interface for instant booking.
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