CSE, York, October 12th, 2006 (3 pages) — CSE is delighted to announce the UK launch of the Planar range of home theatre projectors. As a next step in its strategy to deliver innovative products to speciality display markets, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in speciality display solutions, has introduced a line of six best-in-class models, ranging from native high-definition 1080p through to native 480p resolution, all built on Emmy award-winning DLP® technology and boasting contrast ratios up to a staggering 8000:1.
Through its home theatre business unit, Planar is focused exclusively on the needs of speciality home theatre channel and plans to offer this channel one of the most comprehensive lines of speciality displays. Its six new home theatre projectors deliver breathtaking images and incorporate sleek industrial designs, industry-leading features and the latest technology to address every level of high-end customer need:
Planar PD8110 – Ideal for high-end integration with no compromises, the Planar PD8110 delivers an amazing 1920 × 1080 native full HD resolution using a DLP .95 DC3 1080p chip, which produces crisp and colourful images of great quality. The addition of horizontal and vertical lens shift, short throw lens, 1200 lumens and an astonishing 8000:1 contrast ratio makes Planar’s PD8110 the ultimate home cinema performance projector.
Planar PD7150 – For the ultimate 720p HD experience, the Planar PD7150 combines the high-performance DLP .8 DC3 chip with horizontal and vertical lens shift and a bright 1000-lumens, creating the most impressive combination of image and features in a 720p projector. At the top echelon of 720p products, the Planar PD7150 produces a sharp 5000:1 contrast ratio for truly beautiful images.
Planar PD7130 – Planar’s native 720p PD7130 is built using DLP .65 DC3 technology to deliver an impressive 4500:1 contrast ratio. The Planar PD7130 combines 900 lumens with horizontal and vertical lens shift.
Planar PD7060 – The Planar PD7060 720p projector utilises a DLP .65 DC3 chip, which produces a 3500:1 contrast ratio with 1000 lumens. The Planar PD7060 delivers optimal 720p HD performance at an ultra-competitive price.
Planar PD7010 – Perfect for the home entertainment enthusiast who wants native HD resolution images, the Planar PD7010 is a 1000-lumen projector built on a DLP .65 DC2 720p technology that produces amazing colour with 2500:1 contrast ratio.
Planar PD4010 – Making the amazing size of front-projection home entertainment possible for an equally amazing price, Planar’s PD4010 combines a DLP .55 DC2 technology with 900 lumens brightness to bring 480p resolution with an impressive 2500:1 contrast ratio to any room in the home.
“These new products offer performance that is consistent with the superlative standards set by Planar for 23 years” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager of Planar’s home theatre business unit. “Planar’s dedicated team of seasoned home theatre and display veterans is focused on developing close relationships with distributors and dealers who have the expertise to deliver these solutions to the speciality home theatre channel. With our comprehensive projector line as well as our Xscreen and 1080p flat-panel LCDs, we plan to surpass the expectations of both the channel and its customers.”