PT1545R - Touchscreen - 15 Inch - 1024 X 768 - 500:1 - 8 Ms - 0.297 Mm - USB; 15

We wanted an annotation device to mark up PowerPoint presentations that was simple, without a pen and which was reliable. This fulfills our wish list. Using the built in annotation feature in PowerPoint, presenters at a remote location can use their finger to point, draw and mark up the presentation. The screen features a standard VESA mount which we plan later on mounting to a more presentable angle for desktop viewing while annotating on live TV.

Having used both Elo and Planar touchscreens, I've always found the planar units to be more responsive and to have slightly crisper displays. This new model from Planar's "value series" did not dissapoint. I used it to build a touchscreen kitchen PC and paired it with a VESA100 undercabinet mount from 'Premier Mounts' (also available on amazon) and an old laptop.

THE GOOD:
*Most importantly the planar passes the "wife test" for ease of use.
*The 15" size at 1024x768 resolution is large enough for iTunes and Windows Media Center without any scrolling/resolution issues and yet leaves space below the screen for plates and objects on the counter.
*The other nice thing about this model is that the bezel around the screen is on the smaller side. Too many touchscreens have huge/ugly bezels.
*No drivers/software required for Windows--just connect the USB cable to your PC and it starts working. An optional calibration program can improve accuracy...Read more