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3M Touch Systems Releases 32in. MicroTouch ClearTek II Touchscreen 

3M Touch Systems announced the large-format 32in. MicroTouch ClearTek II touchscreen and the expansion of its industry-proven ClearTek capacitive touchscreen product line. Available immediately, this ClearTek II touchscreen is the latest addition to 3M Touch Systems' series of large-format ClearTek touch solutions, ranging from 24in. to 32in. display sizes. Larger-sized displays enable casino game manufacturers to design the next generation of large-format slot machines and allows casino operators to provide eye-catching and dynamic interactive applications for their guests. ...

Chief Manufacturing Introduces Reaction Swing-Arm Mounts 

View medium and large flat-panel displays from any angle with the new Reaction series swing-arm wall mounts from Chief Manufacturing. The line offers universal mounting solutions for 26in. to 65in. displays. Reaction mounts provide post-installation height adjustment for flexibility and integrated lateral shift to achieve the perfect viewing angle. The CableTrac system features channeled cable management to provide quick and easy routing of cables through the mount arms. G-Force Technology provides gravity-centered tilt and smooth adjustment without tools. ...

Sony Introduces Two New LCD Display Lines  

Sony introduced two new product lines to its award-winning StylePro and DeluxePro series of LCD computer displays, engineered specifically for corporate, government, and education markets. The two new display lines offer multiple model configurations aimed at meeting the specific needs of the business professional, while providing the best cost-effective solution. Available in two sizes, 17in. and 19in., the new lines allow users to choose from more than 15 feature combinations to meet their office computing needs....

Lighthouse Technologies and Sony Collaborate to Provide National Service Programs for LED Visual Displays 

Lighthouse Technologies, a manufacturer and global supplier of state-of-the-art LED video panels for mobile and fixed applications, announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Sony Electronics. The company's have agreed to use Sony’s extensive resources to provide national onsite service programs to Lighthouse’s existing and new professional-grade LED large-screen video customers in North America. Sony has a long history with large-scale display systems, making it uniquely qualified to provide contract maintenance services and remote system monitoring to professional-grade LED video systems, such as those being sold by Lighthouse Technologies. ...

Technology Showcase:
Home Theater Projectors 

By Jay Ankeney

For a growing number of families these days, going to the movies means watching the latest release in the comfort of their own home...

NEC Display Solutions Unveils 32in. LCD Display  

Display vendor NEC Display Solutions has announced the availability of its LCD3210 large-screen LCD monitor. Developed for applications in the rapidly emerging markets of information display and digital signage, the large-screen family of NEC displays offers the most technologically advanced functionality in the industry. With the smaller form factor, the LCD3210 is a perfect solution to deliver dynamic multimedia content to retail settings, conference rooms, and other applications unable to use larger LCDs. And, with its high image contrast and brightness quality, the new display also delivers significantly improved visibility and color uniformity in high-ambient-light environments. ...

Chief Rolls Out New Reaction, Fusion, and Cynergy Series 

Chief Manufacturing, a provider of mounting solutions, introduces the new Reaction, Fusion, and Cynergy series mounts for large, medium, and small flat-panel displays. The lines offer universal and custom mounting solutions for 10in. to 65in. displays. The mounts are easy to install and cover a wide range of flat-panel displays. Proven quality and expert designs ensure each mount will stand the test of time. Each line has innovative features that are installer- and user-focused for increased flexibility in home entertainment mounting. Every mount is backed by Chief’s Customer Service team, providing superior support for all your installation needs....

Global Display Solutions Unveils its Optically Enhanced TFT Display 

Global Display Solutions (GDS) has unveiled its revolutionary Optically Enhanced TFT Display. The display is designed for use in flight and rail information displays, public information kiosks, retail exhibitions, trade shows, and conference rooms. This innovative TFT display, which forms part of GDS’ new Industrial Range, has increased brightness and contrast, making the screen much easier to read than alternate TFT displays on the market. The new Optically Enhanced TFT Display uses a GDS-patented process to ensure that internal light reflections and refractions are completely eliminated, maximizing the visibility of the display. This patented solution, which uses a unique material with a cross-polymer bonding capability to fill the air gap between the glass and LCD, enables a display to be optically enhanced. ...

Planar Announces High-End, Flat-Panel Monitor Line 

Planar Systems has unveiled the latest in its PX line of high-end LCD monitors. Featuring superior visual performance, easy-to-use ergonomic designs, sleek bezels, and an industry-leading warranty, the new 17in., 19in., 21in., and 23in. flat-panel LCD monitors are designed to help businesses improve their workers' productivity. Corporate users working in video editing, computer-assisted design, manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and finance can take advantage of large screen sizes and multiple input options to work more efficiently with the PX212M and the widescreen HDTV-compatible PX2320MW. In addition, the PX1910M and PX1710M are ideal LCD monitors for users looking for peak performance when viewing spreadsheets, documents, and presentations, as well as fast-motion video. ...

Baltimore Ravens Outfit New Training Facility with Panasonic Plasma Displays 

Among the distinctive features of the new $31 million training facility the NFL's Baltimore Ravens built last fall in Owings Mills, Md., were 100 high-contrast Panasonic widescreen plasma displays, including 50in., 42in., and 37in. models. Until last October, the Ravens—the 2000 Super Bowl champions—had trained at the old Colts facility, which featured much more rudimentary AV capabilities. In the new facility, 12 50in., 16:9 HD plasma displays are used in the upper management offices and in the cardio areas of the weight room and players’ lounge. Forty-six 42in. plasmas were installed in coaches' and scouting offices for viewing football footage, in the dining area and waiting areas, and in the edit suite (with a quad-split screen for QC monitoring). Forty-two 37in. plasma displays were placed in general office spaces. ...