Planar Systems Inc. [1], Portland, Oregon display and digital signage technology company, has introduced Planar UltraRes 98” Touch LCD display, believed to be the industry’s largest 4K touch display.
[2]The Planar UltraRes 98” Touch combines a multi-touch, multi-user experience with native Ultra HD resolution, making it possible to interact across a large screen area with crystal-clear detail and precision. With 32 simultaneous touch points, the display is designed for a wide variety of resolution-rich, collaborative applications including meeting rooms, training facilities and command and control centers. It is also ideal for eye-catching interactive digital signage that engages viewers and is rugged for public space reliability.
“Planar has been first to market with a variety of new 4K display solutions, and the Planar UltraRes 98” Touch represents another industry milestone,” says Becky Connors, product marketing manager, Planar Systems. “With its multi-touch support, enhanced durability and sleek design, the display sets the bar for interactive commercial experiences, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to offering the best in 4K technology.”
Benefits include:
- The 98” diagonal is without seams, offering the largest touch surface area without bezel disruption;
- With a native 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160, the Planar UltraRes 98” Touch brings the highest level of clarity in text and fine detail for touch users viewing at close distances;
- Planar’s ERO (Extended Ruggedness and Optics) optical bonding technology offers added protection for safeguarding the Planar UltraRes 98” Touch in high-traffic and long-term use applications. The bonded glass screen also improves optical performance and touch accuracy by eliminating the air gap between the protective glass and LCD screen;
- Using the Planar Profile Mounting System, it installs just 4” from the wall, making it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Planar UltraRes 98” Touch uses the latest-generation LED backlight technology and passive cooling to achieve maximum energy efficiency. It consumes less than 0.5 watt of energy in standby mode, and incorporates a fanless, whisper-quiet design free from disruptive background noise.
The Planar UltraRes 98” Touch will be available starting in December 2014 through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers.