Planar Unveils Narrow Bezel LCD Display for Fast-Growing Video Wall Market
Planar Unveils Narrow Bezel LCD Display for Fast-Growing Video Wall Market
The Planar PS5580 targets demand for reliable, high-performance and affordable video walls
ORLANDO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at InfoComm 2013, Planar Systems, Inc. (NAS: PLNR) , a global leader in digital display technology, unveiled the Planar® PS5580, a narrow bezel LCD video wall display aimed at the growing number of budget-conscious customers who want to create high-impact video walls.
The Planar PS5580 is a 55" ultra-slim, narrow bezel LCD display designed with advanced video wall capabilities, commercial-grade features and LED backlight technology, delivering a simplified video wall solution with a sleek profile and low power consumption. The LCD video wall displays can be tiled together to create a large, visually stunning video wall intended for a wide variety of digital signage applications including retail stores, hospitality, universities, sports bars, corporate lobbies, conference rooms and exhibits.
"The Planar PS5580 breaks down barriers to video wall adoption by providing a reliable, high-performance solution at an affordable price," said Steve Seminario, senior director of product marketing for Planar Systems. "We have seen growing demand for a straightforward and affordable video wall solution. The Planar PS5580 delivers that while providing extremely low power consumption and an ultra-thin profile. Whether customers are using a single display or tiling 100 together to create a large video wall, the Planar PS5580 packs a lot of value into a simple package."
Over the past few years, the market for video walls has exploded as technology has advanced and more customers have discovered their immersive impact on viewers. "The market for LCD super narrow bezel displays has seen extraordinary growth since entering the market in 2009, experiencing great success within video wall applications," said Parmjit Bhangal, market analyst at Futuresource Consulting. "The 5 to 10mm bezel category had a particularly strong 2012, and this success continued into 2013 as the category grew 21.8 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter."
Planar PS5580 features include:
55" very narrow bezel LCD display
Full high-definition 1920 x 1080 resolution
400 nit brightness
Edge-lit LED backlight for low power consumption (130 watts) and ultra-slim depth
Built-in video wall scaling up to a 10x10 array
Flexible connectivity (including DVI, HDMI, Display Port 1.1, VGA)
All metal enclosure for durability
VESA mount compatible
Optional mounting system optimized for tiling and slim mounting depth compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Planar's Customer First™ three-year warranty and support that includes 24x7 technical support, advanced replacement, second-day shipment to customers, and free replacement shipping
The Planar PS5580 complements Planar's award-winning LCD video wall solutions, which together provide the most comprehensive line-up of LCD video wall displays in the industry. The Planar PS5580 monitor is the latest addition to the Planar PS-Series, a line of large format LCD display monitors designed to deliver superior commercial performance and affordability for digital signage applications.
The Planar PS5580 display will be available through Planar's global network of authorized resellers and will begin shipping in the third calendar quarter of 2013. Please visit Booth #3143 at InfoComm 2013 to learn more about the Planar PS5580 and see a demonstration. Additional information is available at www.planar.com/ps5580.
About Planar
Planar Systems Inc. (NAS: PLNR) is a global leader in display and digital signage technology, providing premier solutions for the world's most demanding environments. Retailers, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Planar video walls, large format LCD displays, interactive touch screen monitors and many other solutions are used by the world's leading organizations in applications ranging from digital signage to simulation and from interactive kiosks to large-scale data visualization. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners and customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.planar.com.
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