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ABOUT PLANAR
Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: PLNR) is a leading provider of value-added display hardware and software for a variety of specialty display markets worldwide. Hospitals, shopping centers, banks, government agencies, transportation businesses, and other discriminating consumers depend on Planar to provide unique display-based solutions to exacting requirements leveraging its operational excellence, technical innovation, and go-to-market capabilities. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide.
Planar Systems, Inc.
2621 Barrington Court
Hayward, CA 94545
1.866.475.2627
http://www.planar.com
ABOUT RUNCO INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1987 and currently headquartered in Union City, California, Runco International, Inc is the market leader in state-of-the-art projection systems, flat-panel plasma monitors, video processors and other components for the consumer market. Runco’s innovations have won numerous awards and citations from the world press. Runco was the first company to introduce and market a line doubler with a multi-frequency projector in 1990 and also introduced the first multiple-aspect-ratio controller, the ARC-IV, to the Home Theater market. Both of these features have become essential for the new digital high definition capable televisions. In 2002, Runco International acquired the highly respected Vidikron brand, established in 1980 in Milan, Italy. Runco’s award-winning CineWide™ and CineWide with AutoScope™ technology utilize the full capability of DMD chips displaying movies formatted in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with full resolution. In 2007, Runco was the first video company to ship 1080p HD video display products with THX certification. These technological breakthroughs are representation of Runco’s ongoing commitment to deliver pristine cinema picture quality through its cutting-edge engineering.
Runco International
2621 Barrington Court
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: (503) 748-4188
http://www.runco.com
ABOUT VIDIKRON
The highly respected Vidikron brand was established in 1980 in Milan, Italy, and was acquired by Runco International in 2002. Vidikron offers a comprehensive selection of high performance, cutting edge video products, distributed through a select network of authorized Vidikron dealers and custom installation professionals.
Vidikron
2621 Barrington Court
Hayward, CA 94545
1.888.4.VIDIKRON
http://www.vidikron.com

Runco's new $50K system includes a 95-inch screen with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and Vivix II internal processing. It will ship in November.
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Posted by Steve Crowe on 09/11 at 12:53 PM
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Runco says its Optical Path Technology offers 20-times reduction of surface reflections and a three-times increase in contrast.
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Posted by Steve Crowe on 09/05 at 05:23 PM
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In an effort to focus on its "key brand," Runco will cease investing in Vidikron, as it adds enhanced services and technology to build the "Best Damn Runco Ever."
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Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/05 at 01:53 PM
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Through exclusive partnership with TI, Viper sets 'new industry benchmark in black level reproduction for front projection'
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Posted by Steve Crowe on 08/21 at 10:05 AM
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The 3-chip DLP projector has 1920 x 1080 resolution and three 16:9 SuperOnyx DMDs with Vivix II video processing.
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Posted by Steve Crowe on 07/03 at 12:16 PM
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A Runco plasma was one of the prizes up for grabs on the Price is Right's Million Dollar Showcase, which aired as a re-run Wednesday night.
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Planar has no regrets about last year’s acquisition of Runco International for $37 million, says Scott Hix, VP and GM of the company’s home theater business unit.
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Runco’s “next big thing” is the outdoor market, and the company is attacking it with a vengeance with weatherproof displays.
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The storied Runco Mexico Getaway remains intact, despite the company’s acquisition by Planar.
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Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/26 at 09:10 AM
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Andrew Guenther, president of Advanced Audio Design, has found a way to score big in the cutthroat, commoditized world of flat-panel video sales.
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Runco and Vidikron are moving the bulk of their operations to parent company Planar, which should yield better efficiency and support for dealers.
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Planar’s Scott Hix: “Our dealers and reps can expect to see new systems, better reporting and a host of additional communications as a result of this consolidation of resources.”
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Runco has named its top dealers and sales representatives at CES, inviting these winning companies to the annual Mexico getaway at Meliá Cabo Real Resort in Los Cabos.
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Planar Systems, parent company of Runco, has introduced the new Runco Climate Portfolio line of weatherproof outdoor displays.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 10/24 at 09:48 AM
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Planar proves a positive influence: weatherproof TV, improved services, and party, party, party.
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Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/19 at 05:21 AM
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With advanced features and performance, the PD Thin Display Series is targeted at the most discriminating customers.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/17 at 10:43 AM
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The CinemaWall XP-103DHD offers Runco’s largest, most high-performance flat-panel for the luxury home.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/17 at 10:42 AM
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The CX-52HD, CX-57HD, and XP-50DHD demonstrate Runco’s strategy to deliver large-diagonal flat-panels at higher resolutions.
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The VL-52, the VL-57 LCD and the VP-5000VHD flat panels deliver premium performance and custom-friendly features.
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The PD8150, PD8130 and PD8120 deliver superior price, performance and unique features for the specialty home theater category.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/10 at 11:11 AM
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