Planar launches touchscreen monitors for POS, POP

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. is launching an expanded, comprehensive suite of touchscreen monitors. According to a news release, the new monitors are designed for OEMs, integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) targeting the growing markets for point-of-sale and point-of-purchase monitor systems in retail, hospitality and gaming applications.

Planar is offering the retail-ready touchscreen monitors through a variety of channel partners, including Ingram Micro and the distributor's recently acquired POS arm, Nimax.

"Point-of-sale applications in retail and hospitality markets represent a growth opportunity for solution providers looking to sell higher-margin technologies into new market segments," said John Soumbasakis, vice president of Ingram Micro, Inc. "We see the demand for better technology interfaces in retail and similar self-serve environments as a new frontier for technology deployments. Planar's full suite of touchscreen monitors gives solution providers a cost-effective technology offering that they can easily integrate into their customers' business environments."

Through an alliance with 3M that combines Planar's flat-panel display expertise with 3M's industry-leading touchscreen technology, Planar's new PT touchscreen and LA open-frame monitor lines feature improved touch accuracy, optical performance and surface wear against scratching. With either resistive or capacitive touchscreens, the PT and LA monitors support touch applications in both attended and unattended environments.