{"product_id":"cde55g3-taa","title":"ViewSonic CDE55G3-TAA – 55-Inch G3 TAA-Compliant Commercial Display","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ViewSonic CDE55G3-TAA is a 55-inch 4K UHD commercial display built for U.S. government agencies, defense contractors, and federally funded institutions that require TAA-compliant digital signage and display solutions. This OS-Free professional display is powered by an MTK 3683 processor, supports 24\/7 continuous operation, and includes EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR 8.0 certifications. Unlike embedded-OS displays, the OS-Free design means content and control come entirely from an external source — a media player, AV control system, or connected PC — giving IT and AV teams full control over what runs on the screen. Certified with Crestron, Extron, AMX, and Q-SYS, the CDE55G3-TAA fits directly into enterprise AV control architectures without requiring third-party compatibility testing. It is the TAA-compliant version of the CDE55G3, manufactured to satisfy Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements for U.S. federal procurement vehicles including GSA, SEWP, and ITES-SW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CDE55G3-TAA delivers a 500-nit 55-inch 4K panel with VA technology, providing deep blacks and accurate color reproduction suitable for professional installation environments including lobbies, digital signage deployments, conference room secondary displays, and government briefing rooms. Three HDMI 2.1 inputs with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support accommodate multiple source devices, with HDMI ARC on Port 3 for simplified audio system integration. A USB-C input handles video and data from modern laptops without requiring an HDMI adapter. The side-mounted 10W x2 speakers provide auxiliary audio, while S\/PDIF output connects to external audio systems for environments requiring loudspeaker integration. RS232 and RJ45 ports enable control via Crestron, Extron, AMX, and Q-SYS — all of which carry factory certifications for this display. The 6.5ms GTG response time and 60Hz refresh rate provide flicker-free video playback suitable for live video walls and broadcast monitoring applications. Anti-glare 3H hardcoated glass with 25% haze reduces reflections in high-ambient-light spaces. The CDE55G3-TAA achieves EPEAT Gold certification — the highest environmental rating in the EPEAT program — and carries Mexico NOM certification, confirming its manufacturing origin aligns with TAA-designated country requirements. Power consumption is rated at 75.9W typical and 116.3W maximum, with Energy Star 8.0 qualification for low-power operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAA Compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manufactured in a TAA-designated country (Mexico); eligible for GSA, SEWP, and other federal procurement vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOS-Free Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — No embedded operating system; content and control managed entirely by external source device or AV control system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e55-Inch 4K UHD VA Panel, 500 nits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24\/7-rated for continuous commercial operation; 50,000-hour backlight life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrestron Connected \/ Extron \/ AMX \/ Q-SYS Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four major AV control certification programs; integrates into existing AV room control infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPEAT Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Highest tier EPEAT environmental certification; supports federal green procurement requirements (Executive Order 13693).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x HDMI 2.1 In with HDCP 2.2 + CEC\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC on Port 3 for audio return to connected audio systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C Input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single-cable video and data connectivity from modern laptops without adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Glare 3H Glass, 25% Haze\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduces reflections in high-ambient-light commercial spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR 8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — 75.9W typical consumption; auto-standby for energy compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMexico NOM Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Confirms compliance with Mexican safety and emissions standards, relevant to TAA country-of-origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. federal agency conference rooms and briefing areas requiring TAA-compliant displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment lobby and wayfinding digital signage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefense and intelligence facility meeting rooms on contract vehicles requiring TAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState and local government meeting rooms under federally funded contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate AV installations requiring certified Crestron, Extron, AMX, or Q-SYS integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitality and higher education spaces needing a commercial-grade 24\/7-rated display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eScreen Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e55\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003ePanel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eBrightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e500 cd\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eContrast Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e5,000:1 (static)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003ePanel Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eAnti-glare, 3H hardcoat, 25% haze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eBacklight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e50,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e6.5ms (typical GTG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eRefresh Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eDuty Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e24\/7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eOS-Free (no embedded OS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eMTK 3683\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e10W x 2 (side-mounted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eHDMI 2.1 In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e3 (HDCP 2.2, CEC; Port 3 with ARC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eVGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eUSB Type-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eRS232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eEthernet (RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e3.5mm Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eIn x 1, Out x 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eS\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eAV Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eAMX Certified, Extron Certified, Crestron Connected, Q-SYS Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003ePower Consumption (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e75.9W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003ePower Consumption (maximum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e116.3W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eVESA Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e400 x 400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eDimensions (WxHxD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e49.02 x 28.15 x 3.09 in (1245.1 x 714.9 x 78.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e31.53 lbs (14.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eTAA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003ecTUus, FCC, ENERGY STAR 8.0, RoHS, EPEAT Gold, Mexico NOM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;\"\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is TAA compliance important for government display purchases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requires that products purchased by U.S. federal agencies under GSA schedules and certain other contracting vehicles be manufactured in the United States or a TAA-designated country. The CDE55G3-TAA is manufactured in Mexico, which is a TAA-designated country, making it eligible for these procurement channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the CDE55G3-TAA and the standard CDE55G3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CDE55G3-TAA and CDE55G3 share the same display specifications and feature set. The TAA variant confirms country-of-origin compliance for federal procurement and carries the relevant certifications. The TAA model is priced at $1,199 versus $1,079 for the standard model, reflecting the procurement compliance premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this display run content without an external media player?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The CDE55G3-TAA is an OS-Free display, meaning it has no embedded operating system or media player. Content is delivered from an external source connected via HDMI, USB-C, or VGA. For deployments requiring a built-in Android media player, see the CDE5531 or CDE4331 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this display certified for Crestron and Q-SYS control systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CDE55G3-TAA holds AMX, Extron, Crestron Connected, and Q-SYS certifications, meaning it has been tested and verified to work within those control system ecosystems without requiring custom drivers or workarounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can HDMI Port 3 pass audio back to a connected audio system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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