Gaming computer monitor

BEAVERTON, ORE. -- Planar Systems Inc. is launching an expanded suite of touchscreen monitors designed for OEMs, integrators and value-added resellers, targeting the point-of-sale and point-of-purchase monitor systems in retail, hospitality and gaming applications.

Through an alliance with 3M that combines Planar's flat-panel display technology with 3M's touchscreen capabilities, the PT and LA monitors support touch applications in both attended and unattended environments.

In addition, the display's human interface device (HID) compliant drivers provide integration with programs running on any Windows 98 or newer operating system.

Both the expanded PT touchscreen and LA open-frame LCD monitor lines are available in 15-, 17- or 19-in. models. The two monitors come with the option of resistive touch technology for attended environments, such as employee-operated systems, or rugged, scratch-resistant capacitive touch technology for unattended environments, such as casinos and price-check stations.

As a stand-alone monitor, the PT line can be used for applications where space is limited, such as a cash register environment.

The LA line is designed for applications that require displays as part of a larger system, such as ticketing kiosks or gaming machines.

CONTACT: www.planar.com

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