Planar Systems, through its Runco custom home theater brand, unveiled today a flat-panel LCD display designed for outdoor enjoyment. The new Runco WP-42HD is priced at around $8,995.

The Runco WP-42HD is a 42-inch flat panel which uses “glass with special element-proof bonding” a sealed custom aluminum cabinet and an internal ventilation system to provide cooling. This television is thus reportedly able to deliver “protection from adverse environmental conditions including temperature, exposure to moisture, dust, oils and intermittent direct water spray.” It features a 1366 x 768 resolution and special internal video processing chip.

Other features of the Runco WP-42HD include 1080i support, a 178-degree viewing angle, and DVI with HDCP and computer/RGB inputs. This television will be available in November.

Runco WP-42HD