New Large Format 46 and 55-inch Professional LCD Monitors Introduced by Planar

While most computer users will settle for 22-inch or 24-inch PC monitors, professional applications typically require a lot more desktop space, and that's exactly the reason why Planar Systems has just announced what they tout to be the industry’s first large-format, high-resolution monitors that combine energy-efficient LED backlighting, sleek, yet durable design, and 24x7 reliability, namely the Planar EP-Series.

The new Planar EP-Series is offered in 46-inch and 55-inch sizes, and comes standard with the broad range of connectivity and control (VGA, HDMI (x2), DVI, Displayport, Composite Video, Component Video, and S-Video) required for demanding commercial applications, such as airports and control rooms.

The Planar EP-Series monitors are less than 2 inches deep and weigh up to 50 percent less than comparable cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) monitors, while their edge-lit LED backlighting requires up to 50 percent less power than CCFL monitors.

Additionally, Planar’s Extended Ruggedness and Optics (ERO) option withstands the rigors of high-traffic environments, while also delivering the superior optical quality expected in sports arenas, retail stores, hotel meeting areas, corporate lobbies and other public spaces.

The EP-Series is ideal for digital signage, advertising, corporate, employee, or guest messaging, digital art, as well as professional applications in control rooms, while full high-definition resolution with 120Hz refresh rate reduces blur on fast-motion video and scrolling text.

“Leading architects and designers now use digital displays as architectural elements that seamlessly blend into their environments,” said Jennifer Davis, vice president of marketing for Planar Systems.

“The Planar EP-Series is less than 2 inches deep and has a sleek design that can be color customized and performance optimized to match any environment, whether used for corporate signage, advertising networks, or any applications that require highly reliable digital displays,” added Planar's rep.

The Planar EP-Series is available as we speak via the company's usual retail channels, but, unfortunately, pricing details have not yet been provided.