Planar Expands White LCD and Touchscreen Monitor Offerings
BEAVERTON, Ore., November 4, 2008—Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its successful line of PL flat-panel LCD monitors and PT touchscreens are now available in white. Ideal for use in healthcare, point-of-sale, education and hospitality applications, these expanded offerings support the company’s strategic commitment to address the increasingly diverse display needs within specialty markets. Planar’s white LCD and touchscreen monitors are ideal solutions for integrators in industries where environmental ambiance affects consumer attitude, purchasing decision, and business/brand loyalty. The addition of white monitors to the PL and PT lines is designed to improve and enhance end-user interface by enabling customers to match their LCDs and touchscreens with current white computer systems, such as popular Apple Macs.
The competitively-priced PT line features a 5-wire resistive touchscreen and dual serial/USB touch interface in 15-, 17- and 19-inch standard 4:3 sizes. With easy ergonomic adjustments and features including Multi-Mount Ready™ with built-in power supplies for increased productivity, Planar’s PL line of flat-panel monitors are particularly suited for healthcare, educational and government environments where comfort of monitor use and limited space are critical concerns. "Ergonomics and aesthetics are extremely important in the various healthcare environments," said Keith Washington, vice president and general manager of Flo Healthcare. "Planar monitors have proven reliability in both electrical and mechanical performance for our Flo mobile clinical workstation applications."
Planar's white monitors, available through a variety of online and distribution partners, are backed by Planar's industry-leading three-year Customer Customer First™ warranty, with free two-day advance replacement. For more information, or technical specifications, please visit www.planar.com/WhiteLCDs.
About Planar
Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a global leader of specialty display technology providing hardware and software solutions for the world’s most demanding environments. Hospitals, space and military programs, utility and transportation hubs, shopping centers, banks, government agencies, businesses, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com.
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