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Planar announces lower-priced touchscreens
August 8, 2006
BEAVERTON, Ore. —Planar Systems Inc.announced the addition of two new 15-inch touchscreen monitors to its PT line. The PT1520MU and the PT1510MX, backed by three-year warranties with free two-day advance replacement, are targeted at POS and self-service applications in retail, hospitality and food service.
Planar's PT1520MU features a desk stand that allows the monitor to be tilted from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. Specifically designed for POS systems, the monitor features a five-wire resistive touchscreen with USB touchscreen interface, has a brightness of 350 cd/m(2), and is designed to be integrated easily in a variety of environments for a range of applications without compromising operation.
Planar's PT1510MX was designed specifically to deliver a lower price-point for a variety of applications. Compatible with POS, thin-client and PC systems, the PT1510MX includes a five-wire resistive touchscreen and dual serial RS-232/USB user interface, making it ideal for use in restaurants, retail stores or hospitality environments.
"While flat-panel displays in a touch environment were once too costly, recent efficiencies in LCD production have brought price points down to CRT levels," said Chris Connery, vice president of market research for DisplaySearch. "Today, eight out of 10 desktop displays are flat-panels, and the efficiencies of using less power, being housed in a smaller form-factor as well as reduced heat emissions are now coming to touchscreen environments. These benefits are a natural fit for POS systems, digital signage and other emerging applications."
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