Interactive Plasma Display from Panasonic Targets Schools

After the massive $9.7 billion loss that plasma screens were largely responsible for, you'd think some time would pass before Panasonic came up with a new, ambitious project based on the technology.

Instead, less than two days after the publishing of that financial disaster, Panasonic is back on stage with a plasma screen in tow.

This time though, we're not looking at a TV or monitor, but a whiteboard substitute.

Measuring 65 inches in diagonal, the Panasonic TH-65PB1 is meant to be adopted by public schools.

The panel can be set both vertically and horizontally and, through a new electronic pen system, should quickly produce smooth and accurate writing.

No price has been given, but availability is slated for late June in US, Europe and Japan. Later, 85-inch and 103-inch versions will debut.