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This week Planar Systems announced that 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) models of select Planar large format LCD displays and video walls are now available free through the Autodesk Seek web service. Autodesk Seek allows architects, engineers and designers to easily find, preview and download 3D models of Planar displays. They can then incorporate these […]
At DSE, Planar Systems, Inc. announced its 84-inch Planar UltraResTM display product line, designed for ultra-high resolution commercial applications. The new Planar UltraRes 4K displays provide native ultra–high definition resolution (3840×2160), outstanding image quality and a range of configurations. Planar UltraRes displays are ideal for professionals in a wide variety of commercial industries who require […]
Today Planar is announcing what it’s claiming as the industry’s first infinity, zero bezel 60″, 70″ and 80” family of LCD displays, configured for multiple solutions within digital signage applications. Saying they were engineered from the ground up to be the digital signage displays for large format LCD needs, Planar says its UltraLux Series are […]
Runco (now owned by Planar) has launched its most affordable 3D projector yet (relatively speaking — it’s still $27,995), in the form of the Runco LS-12d, a 3D projector that utilizes active 3D technology and comes equipped with three sets of active shutter glasses. The LS-12d is also the first projector to ship with Runco’s […]
Almo Professional A/V announced this week that it now offers LCD video wall systems and digital signage products, large commercial flat screens, touch screens and embedded displays from digital display technology provider, Planar Systems Inc. Almo Pro A/V also announced that Planar will participate as an exhibitor on the 2012 E4 AV training and networking […]
At ISE last week, Planar showed a new 55-inch, LED-backlit commercial LCD display that’s part of the Clarity Matrix video wall family called the Clarity Matrix 55 for mission critical control room applications and digital signage. It has a narrow image-to-image gap of 5.7 mm and thin profile with a depth of 3.6 inches (93 […]
Dubbed the Clarity Matrix 3D and said by the company to be the industry’s thinnest 3D LCD video wall system, Clarity’s latest videowall system allows for passive 3D display of content in an install depth to a just 3.6 inches (93 mm). Using 46″ native 1080p LED-lit LCDs, the Matrix 3D features the EasyAxis mounting […]
Planar announced at ISE last month the Clarity LED Series rear projection video wall displays, meant for control room video walls that require 24/7 reliability. The displays provide what Planar says is “maintenance-free solid state illumination,” with up to eight times the life of traditional lamps The Clarity LED Series includes the 70-inch c70HD-LED (1920X1080 […]
Planar Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced its Clarity™ LED Series rear projection video wall displays, ideal for government, military, energy, utilities, traffic and broadcast control room video walls that require 24/7 reliability and brilliant life-like images. Combining Planar’s exclusive Clarity NaturalColor™ for a superior visual performance and maintenance-free solid […]
Oops, despite some of the interpretations of Planar’s intent, Planar introduced a new home theater projector after all. But it’s not a Vidikron. This is called Viper. Planar says the Viper was specifically designed for screen sizes larger than 110 inches. It is specified at 1280 x 720 with 10,000:1 contrasts ratio, and 2,000 lumens. The […]
Planar, which said at its press conference it will focus on the Runco brand of projectors as opposed to the Planar Vidikron brand in the future, announced a new 3-chip DLP. The new VX-8 is an upgrade to the VX-2. The VX-8 uses three of DLP’s SuperOnyx DMDs and Runco’s DHD video with Vivix video […]
Planar Systems’ new PR5022 DLP projector is specified at 3500 lumens and XGA resolution, and it has built-in five-watt TrueMedia SPL speakers. It has DVI input, RS-232 control, and top-loading lamp replacement. Pricing is $1,699 MSRP. For more information, visit here.
Planar acquired the privately-owned Runco for $36.7 million in cash. The acquisition includes the Runco and Vidikron brands as well as the company’s CineWide and Video Xtreme technologies. This is THE biggest projector news in at least two years, and maybe the biggest projector news – ever — in the HomeAV market. Planar, spearheaded by […]
Planar says the company will show a prototype display of its CoolSign-enabled Integrated Sign solution, a new all-in-one kiosk solution, and a range of rear projection and LCD monitors and touch screens for indoor or outdoor environments. The prototype of the new iS40 Integrated Sign display appliance will be shown with a 40-inch display and […]
Planar Systems is shipping a 57-inch professional grade 57-inch LCD panel, the m57L. The m57L is specified at 1920 x 1080 resolution, and Planar says it is built with features such as resistance to image quality degradation, higher brightness and broad source compatibility. The m57L has Serial Digital Input (SDI) that is capable of accepting […]
Planar has made a lot of moves lately first acquiring Clarity then expanding into the home theater market. Now, Planar Systems entered the commercial front projection market with four DLP models with some rather incredible pricing. The new projectors include the PR3010 and PR3020 conference room models, the high-performance PR5020 and the ultra-portable PR6020 […]
Planar Systems, which for 23 years has provided display technologies to the commercial market, is the latest ProAV company to enter the growing custom HomeAV market. The Planar Home Theater business unit is headed by Scott Hix, who assumes the role of vice president and general manager after being appointed Planar’s vice president of business […]
