Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its first-ever home theater offering, the Planar Xscreen, was designated as an International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®). This prestigious program honors outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products, as judged by an independent panel of industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press.

Planar announced its expansion into the specialty home theater market and introduction of its Xscreen in August 2006. In line with Planar's strategic initiatives, the company hired a team of home theater industry veterans to develop and market innovative and exclusive products to the worldwide specialty home theater channel and its customers.

The Planar Xscreen is a best-in-class front-projection screen system, featuring Daytime Film Technology? that enables the Xscreen to overcome the most common problem associated with the at-home cinema experience ? ambient lighting. Combating reflected light from windows, lamps or other light sources that can degrade picture quality, the Xscreen delivers bright colors, rich contrast and sharp images, regardless of lighting conditions, to deliver the industry's highest-quality picture in 60-inch, 70-inch, 80-inch and 100-inch diagonal viewing sizes. Design is another important element of the Xscreen, which showcases a sleek frame and high-gloss black finish to complement room décor and other high-end home theater components.

"With its unique technology and attractive design, the Planar Xscreen fills a void in the home theater segment, by enabling theater viewing beyond traditional, dedicated home theaters to everyday living spaces," said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager of Planar's home theater business unit. "This award highlights Xscreen's value and benefits to home theater fans, as well as casual TV viewers who want a theater experience without converting a dedicated room."

A widely renowned consumer technology award program that began in 1989, the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering. Entries are judged on engineering qualities, user value and the product's intended use, aesthetic and design qualities, unique and novel features, contributions to the consumer's way of life and impact on the manufacturer's business model.

The award is sponsored by the CEA, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).

Planar's Xscreen will be displayed in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Booth #68747, as part of 2007 International CES January 8-11, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. ?Best of Innovations? products also will be displayed at the Grand Lobby of Las Vegas Convention Center, next to Experience CEA, and at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES. Visit www.CESweb.org/innovations for details on Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Honorees.

Backed by the company's industry-leading Customer First? advanced exchange warranties (available in the U.S. only), Planar's home theater products are available through specialty home theater partners worldwide. For more information, please visit www.PlanarHomeTheater.com.

About Planar

Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a leading provider of valued-added display hardware and software for a variety of specialty display markets worldwide. Hospitals, shopping centers, banks, 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, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com