Panasonic announced today that it will start shipment of its 65-inch Interactive Plasma Display (TH-65PB1), incorporated with electronic pen functions, in Japan, the U.S., and Europe at the end of June, followed by other parts of the globe for the use of professionals. The Interactive Panasonic Plasma Display offers excellent visibility and operability, capitalizing on the full extent of the advantages of self-emitting plasma panel displays, including a large screen, rich color expression, wide viewing angle, and high-speed response.
The Panasonic TH-65PB1 is suitable not only for interactive display applications but also for use as a meeting room monitor. Further drawing on the PDP’s self-emitting characteristics, Panasonic has developed a new electronic pen system that allows high-speed drawing and smooth and highly accurate writing. Up to four pens can be used simultaneously. The Panasonic TH-65B1 can be installed vertically or horizontally. When installed vertically, it can display a whole page of digital textbooks on the screen at once.
Other possible applications include dividing the screen into two areas, with the upper section showing images and the lower section used as an electronic whiteboard. The new interactive plasma display, supporting wireless connections can also be used as a presentation monitor for meetings or lectures to display electronic data stored in information terminals such as personal computers without the need for cables.
Panasonic also plans to commercialize an 85-inch model, the size of a standard whiteboard, and the world’s largest*1 103-inch model by the end of this year. The TH-65PB1 and an 85-inch prototype will be exhibited at the Educational IT Solutions EXPO*2 to be held from May 16 in Tokyo.
