CEDIA 2008: nLighten Technologies Intros 72-Inch 1080p DLP Display You Can Control with Your Fingers

Everyone's talking about touch and multi-touch control systems nowadays, so it's no wonder that we're beginning to see more and more such systems take central stage at various technology shows around the world. And that's also the case with this year's CEDIA, where a company called nLighten Technologies has just announced the introduction of DT7200, a DLP touchscreen display that measures no less than 72 inches.

According to the company's statement, this product is not exactly the first of its kind, since nLighten has already launched, at an earlier date, 60-inch and 72-inch pen touch DLP Rear Projection Displays, namely the IT6002 and IT7202. However, the DT7200 seems to be the most advanced and that's because, unlike the previous two models, it delivers 1080P, which enables users to take advantage of the latest HD videos.

Furthermore, since it's using Texas Instrument’s DLP-engine, it provides greater contrast and deep black levels. It's also interesting to note that, unlike other technologies that use films or coatings over the screen, the DT7200 incorporates high sensitivity camera sensors for faster response and in order to eliminate ghosting and trailing images.

"Touch screens are an efficient and intuitive way to access and interact with on-display information, and appeal to a wide variety of users and applications," said nLighten President Jack Kuo, talking about the company's latest development. "The technology of finger touch compliments nLighten’s standard display line-ups." "We recognize the increase demand for touch screen capability with large screen size displays from our channel partners."

The DT7200 has an estimated retail price of around $4,000, while the IT7202 is slightly less expensive, selling for an estimate 3,000 US dollars. Of course, none of these two price tags are actually convenient, but the fact of the matter is that this is such an innovative technology, it's most likely worth every penny, especially when we're talking about presentations.

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