Well looks like the Cedia news is starting...

From Planar News Release:
Planar Introduces Three 1080p Full-HD LCD Flat-panel Displays

Planar Systems has introduced three 1080p full-HD LCD flat-panel displays targeted for the high-end specialty home theater channel. Planar's debut of the 37-inch Planar PD370, 42-inch Planar PD420 and 47-inch Planar PD470 is the latest step in the company's strategic plan to deliver specialty, non-commodity products to the global high-end home theater market. Incorporating high end technology and progressive product specifications, Planar's new LCD full-HD flat-panel displays feature the highest HD resolution available (1080p) as well as intense contrast and brightness to show a clear and crisp picture.

Available in unique, elegant designs designed to suit any home's decor, Planar's PD370, PD420 and PD470 LCD full-HD 1080p flat-panel displays offer the aesthetic and performance features that appeal to customers and integrators who want a modern high-performance home theater solution. Planar's PD370, PD420 and PD470 full-HD 1080p LCD flat-panel displays offer the following features:
- 1080p full-HD resolution
- Supports signal formats including 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p and 480i
- AM TFT-LCD technology
- Advanced video processing using Faroudja DCDi
- HDMI with HDCP
- PiP and PoP support
- Integrated SRS speakers.

Therese

Well looks like the Cedia news is starting...

From Planar News Release:

- Advanced video processing using Faroudja DCDi


Therese

Seems like the Westinghouse's Genesis-powered sets are about to get some real competition..

hmm, interesting.. anyone have more info on these? release dates? suggested msrp's? ...pics n whatnot?

hhmmm Faroudja..

UK AV Forums Planar 1080p LCD thread.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485525

http://www.planar.com/hometheater/displays/

They look nice, but where are they?

I can speak to the quality of Planar's on my network having over 250 of them and not a single DOA in the bunch and running 24/7 for over 4 years and never had a single failure during the 3 year warranty. Planar was actually doing LCD for the medical field and the Air Force long before they became popular as TV's. In 4.5 years I've had only one fail after runing 4 years 24/7 and no service requests. Hopefully for those interested that track record will transfer to the TV's as well.

Of course I cannot attest to performance as a TV but as an LCD Monitor they are a value and strong performer - I'm staring at dual 19" Monitors on an Ergotron Stand that are Planar in my home with DVI. Look forward to seeing how they translate as a TV. :)