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Planar at a Glance

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.
The Revolutionary Clarity LED Series Offers Reliable 24/7 Operation and Superior Visual Performance
Feb 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planar Systems, Inc. today announced its Clarity(TM) 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(TM) for a superior visual performance and maintenance-free solid state illumination, with up to eight times the life of traditional lamps, the new Clarity LED Series supports the Company's strategy to deliver innovative display solutions for mission-critical environments.

The Clarity LED Series will be unveiled at this year's Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam, Feb. 2-4 (Stand 3B81), and includes the 70-inch c70HD-LED (1920X1080 resolution), Clarity RP-LED (SXGA+ resolution) and Clarity RX-LED (XGA resolution) rear-projection displays (available in 50" and 67"). All displays within the Clarity LED Series utilize the latest DLP(R) technology and are available with Open or Indisys(TM) image processing electronics options.

All-in-One Touchscreen Computer for POS and Wide Touchscreen LCD for Digital Signage
Jan 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planar Systems, Inc. today announced the addition of two new touchscreen displays to its successful product lineup. Ideal for use in a variety of retail, healthcare and government/education applications such as POS terminals, retail digital signage, point-of-information displays, healthcare check-in stations or government information kiosks, the new PA1575R touchscreen system and PT2275SW touchscreen LCD support Planar's strategic commitment to address the growing use of touchscreens within these specialty markets.
On display this week at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Convention & Expo in New York (Planar Booth #247), the PA1575R all-in-one system with a 15" touchscreen computer is specifically designed for POS applications. Easily integrated with a variety of networks, the thin profile touchscreen computer features Microsoft Windows(R) XP or WePOS operating systems, a fanless 1 GHz Intel(R) Celeron processor, 1 GB memory, and a resistive touch screen, which can be activated by a finger, gloved hand, credit card, pen or stylus. The PA1575R is also designed to accommodate a card swipe on the side.

Projectors Receive Rave Reviews from Home Theater Enthusiasts

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Dec. 2, 2009-- In September, Planar Systems, Inc. unveiled its Runco QuantumColor Q-750i and Q-750d lampless LED projectors to Runco’s worldwide dealer network. Dealers have responded very positively and have placed orders for hundreds of demonstration projectors for their showrooms in the first few weeks after announcement.

Huntsville International Airport Selects Clarity Matrix for Digital Signage System
Nov 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planar Systems, Inc. today announced availability of Planar's Clarity Matrix(TM) LCD Video Wall System designed to deliver outstanding tiled visual performance and uninterrupted operation for digital signage and control room applications. The unique features of the Clarity Matrix support the company's current strategy to expand its display offerings into the very large, and fast growing market for digital signage, including applications in retail, sports arenas, hospitality venues and airports. The Matrix(TM) LCD Video Wall System enables companies, to use large, attention-grabbing, dynamic displays to market and communicate with its customers and patrons.
Outstanding Visual Performance

Contact Info

Att: Public Relations Manager
Planar Systems, Inc.
1195 NW Compton Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
Phone: 503-748-1100
E-mail: pr@planar.com

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