LAS VEGAS, June 18, 2008—Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today at InfoComm unveiled three new displays featuring leading-edge technology for optimum image quality. The Clarity x100HD, Clarity c80RP and Planar m52L support the company's ongoing strategy to expand its line of advanced display solutions for demanding government, utility, security, transportation, broadcast and corporate environments.

Planar will also showcase at InfoComm (booth #N6332) its Planar Precision™ electronics, offering solid state image alignment and electronic uniformity correction. These innovations, along with other proprietary technology like Set it and Forget it (SiFi™) automatic color and brightness balancing, make it easier for end-users to establish and maintain a precisely aligned, balanced and uniform image on Clarity DLP® rear projection video walls.

"These latest offerings demonstrate Planar's continued commitment to the development of high-value, large-format display solutions that meet the specific needs of control room, corporate and public environments," said Kristina K. Gorriaran, vice president and general manager for Planar's Control Room and Signage Business Unit. "The x100HD, c80RP, m52L and Planar Precision electronics expand upon our existing lines to offer AV integrators and end-users unprecedented display options and the tools to optimize them for the customer's environment."

Clarity x100HD: Life-like Images and Exceptional Value
Planar has expanded its product line with the Clarity x100HD, a 100-inch large screen display designed to be flush-mounted in a wall, ideal for conference rooms, control rooms, security monitoring and broadcast applications. For true-to-life images, the full high-definition x100HD features DLP BrilliantColor™ technology, which offers a brighter display and a wider color gamut not available in competing technologies. In addition, its Planar Precision electronics make it easy to achieve a perfectly aligned and uniform image. This is critical for conference rooms and broadcast applications where excellent image quality is the primary concern. For AV integrators seeking exceptional value and an overall lower cost of ownership, the x100HD features easy set-up, full front serviceability and low power consumption.

Clarity c80RP: Planar's Largest Control Room Cube with Built-in SiFi
Planar's new 80-inch Clarity c80RP offers SXGA+ native resolution, SiFi Auto Color Balance to achieve consistent brightness and color uniformity across screens, and a new high-contrast screen for sharp image, high brightness and excellent tiling performance. The c80RP screen features Planar's unique seamless screen technology and calibrated brackets to simplify the deployment of perfectly uniform curved video walls. The combination of large screen size and native SXGA+ DLP technology make the c80RP ideal for displaying large volumes of fine-detailed data, such as SCADA and other industrial control systems used in utility, telecommunications and government installations.

Planar m52L: Narrow Bezel, High Brightness and Full HD
The Planar m52L joins the versatile m-Series family of commercial-grade LCD displays suited for control room, broadcast and public display applications. Designed for use in tiled or stand-alone use, the m52L features the narrowest-available bezel (16mm) in the industry for a 52-inch LCD, built-in tiling software, intelligent backlight control and a wide range of source compatibility and connectivity. The m52L features a fully adjustable high brightness LCD panel and full HD (1920x1080p) resolution.

Additional product highlights include:

Clarity x100HD

Full HD resolution (1920x1080p)
DLP BrilliantColor support
Clean in-wall installation and minimal depth requirement at ~30"
Low power consumption and easy in-place front access service

Clarity c80RP

Superior SXGA+ resolution (1400 x 1050)
Dual lamp option for mission-critical applications
Planar's SiFi Auto Color Balance technology
Industry-leading seamless screen technology

Planar m52L

Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080p)
High brightness and outstanding image quality at 700 nits and 2000:1 contrast ratio
Ambient light sensor intelligently controls backlight
Optional tiling brackets to ease tiled wall installation

The Clarity c80RP is available now. The Planar m52L will be available in calendar Q3 2008 and the Clarity x100HD will be available in calendar Q4 2008. All products are sold exclusively through Planar's authorized control room resellers worldwide.

Planar's new displays will be showcased at InfoComm in Las Vegas through June 20, at Planar Booth #N6332 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Please visit the booth or contact Katherine Manning at 213-438-8788 or kmanning@golinharris.com to meet with a Planar representative at the show. For more information please visit www.planarcontrolroom.com.

About Planar
Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a global leader of specialty display technology providing hardware and software solutions for the world's most demanding environments. Hospitals, space and military programs, utility and transportation hubs, shopping centers, banks, government agencies, businesses, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com.