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Planar Introduces Entry-Level 3D Display PRODUCT: DISPLAYS Planar Systems announced an entry-level, low-cost version of its StereoMirror 3D stereoscopic display. The Planar SD1710 display makes it possible for larger audi- ences to deploy 3D monitors and for less frequent users of stereoscopic applications to benefi t from the capabilities of this technology. Planar's entry-level SD1710 maintains strong stereoscopic viewing performance. Now offered at a price 40 percent lower than the fi rst-generation display, the new model supports 1280x1024 resolution in stereo but with the same compatibil- ity with graphics cards and stereo-supportive software as the other StereoMirror products. For less frequent uses, the entry-level StereoMirror provides acceptable StereoMirror performance at an affordable price point. For those with critical daily applications requiring better resolution, the higher-end 20-inch SD2020, 24-inch wide- screen SD2420W, and 26-inch widescreen SD2620W support up to 1920x1200 resolution. The SD series contains two LCD monitors in an up/down confi guration separated at a 110-degree angle. A semitrans- parent mirror is positioned at a bisecting angle between the two monitors that, when combined with polarizing glasses, generates the stereo separation. This beam-splitter approach creates a stereoscopic 3D monitor that retains the full resolu- tion, response time, and color saturation of the individual moni- tors, while also offering dual use as a standard 2D monitor with the fl ip of a switch or by lifting the mirror. The series supports OpenGL-, DirectX-, and Windows-based applications utilizing off-the-shelf dual-DVI output graphics cards. The display is available now for $2395, with quantity discounts available. PRODUCT: VIDEO CARD Blackmagic Design announced the new DeckLink HD Extreme, a more powerful version of the company's original Deck- Link HD Extreme card. The new DeckLink HD Extreme has all the features of the original model, which it replaces, plus now adds Dual Link 3G bit/sec SDI for 4:4:4 quality and a new hardware down converter for simultane- ous HD and SD playback. With SDI, HDMI, and analog video capture and playback, combined with both balanced analog and AES/EBU digital audio, DeckLink HD Extreme lets customers connect to all decks, camer- as, and monitors. DeckLink HD Extreme instantly switches between SD and HD video. With built-in 3Gbit/sec SDI, DeckLink HD Extreme can also instantly switch to full-resolution 2 K feature-fi lm editing. The card further includes a built-in hardware down-converter so users can monitor both SD and HD at the same time during playback and capture. DeckLink HD Extreme is available now for $995. Blackmagic Deals New Card 4 May 2009