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Panoram Technologies
Dateline: October 9, 2007
Sun Valley, CA

3D Comes to the Desktop with Panoram’s Circular Polarized, Passive Stereoscopic HD LCD Display

Panoram Technologies, a leading provider and integrator of visualization technologies, today announced the release of its PSP 2400, a breakthrough high definition 24 inch LCD monitor that provides a passive stereo, 3D solutions for the desktop.

The circular polarized, passive stereoscopic, LCD panel is designed for high-end desktop applications at a fraction of the cost of 3D projection systems. While ‘Auto-Stereoscopic” displays are good for consumer 3D visioning applications like point of purchase displays, commercial visualization applications require high definition 3D imaging without having to keep your head in a very specific place.

“We are pleased to bring this new technology to the commercial CAD, oil/gas, scientific and educational markets. The PSP 2400 is a breakthrough solution 3D imaging at the desktop that can meet the needs of individual and small collaborative group use,” said Theo Mayer, CEO of Panoram Technologies. “Best of all, the solution can be instantly switched from an excellent 1920 X 1200 24” computer monitor to a superlative 3D stereo display. It is a dual purpose device that can change the way commercial users access the power of 3D imaging.”

The PSP 2400 LCD monitor features 1920 X 1200 mono and combined eye resolution at a 0.27mm dot pitch within a rugged aluminum construction. The circular polarization enables an extremely wide field of view, as well as accommodating head tilting when viewing images. This technology eliminates the need for users to move their head to find the “sweet spot” required from most auto stereoscopic (no glasses) 3D monitors; meaning, with the PSP 2400, one can stand back, sit close, or have more than one viewer for a more collaborative environment.

The elegantly designed and easy to use PSP 2400 LCD monitor is a “Plug-And-Play” solution for most applications adapting automatically to high-end graphics cards from companies like NVIDIA. The form factor offers a small footprint allowing for easy integration with multiple display setups. It accepts many stereo formats including Frame Sequential, Side-Field, Sub-Field, and Interlaced. In addition, desktop users can instantly switch between standard 2D and 3D stereoscopic display modes with a simple ON and OFF at the press of a button, making the display a perfect second monitor for general applications as well.

The basic configuration of the PSP 2400 is designed for a one or two user environment as a desktop monitor. There is also a second configuration available for one to three user environments with an optional VESA mounting plate allowing the display to be mounted on a wall or tradeshow stand.

Four types of comparatively low cost passive stereo glasses are available, all light weight and durable at the size and weight of regular sunglasses. These include theme park style glasses with fixed template, upgraded aviator style glasses with a hinge frame, wrap around glasses, and flip up clip-ons to put over existing corrective lenses.

Price and Availability
At an MSRP of $4,995, the PSP 2400 is a fraction of the cost of a 3D projection system, and it works with low cost passive stereo glasses (compared to active stereo glasses for CRT solutions that cost over $700 each pair). The PSP 2400 is shipping and available through Panoram for direct purchase at www.panoramtech.com. For more information or volume discounts, please contact Panoram’s Desktop Product Manager, Nik Mayer, at nik.mayer@panoramtech.com.

About Panoram Technologies
Panoram Technologies Inc. provides technologies, products and services designed to let users “see more, understand better, decide quicker.” This core value proposition enables the company to deliver unparalleled capabilities and technologies including desktop information appliances, large-scale visualization, workgroup systems and integration technologies. The company delivers solutions to the Oil/Gas, Manufacturing & Engineering, Government / Defense and Scientific Computing sectors, addressing the needs of commercial, industrial and scientific applications with those of government and defense. Panoram is headquartered in Sun Valley, California. www.panoramtech.com