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Waterproof displays make a splash at CeBIT

Matt Loney ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 05 Mar 2008 15:38 GMT

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This 65-inch LCD monitor from Taipei-based Collevo is believed to be one of the largest LCD touchscreens available. Sales manager Sylvia Tang demonstrates the display, which is sold to schools in the Far East. The company is now looking to expand sales of the screen into Europe, but could not provide priving information.

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