IBM Introduces New 17" IBM Anyplace Kiosk

We knew it was coming... we saw it at KioskCom... and here it is! According to this press release, IBM has released a 17" version of their Anyplace Kiosk, one of the best all-in-one kiosk devices that I've seen yet. From their PR:

IBM announced today its first ultra-compact kiosk with a 17" touch screen. The new IBM Anyplace Kiosk 17" models are designed to enable business innovation in a bigger, bolder way. They can now be used in more ways to heighten the customer experience and expand the usage of self service kiosk solutions across a variety of industries, including retail, travel and transportation, entertainment, and healthcare.

Highlights of the new models include:

- At 17 inches, models offer a big screen in an ultra-compact all-in-one unit
- 1280 x 1024 resolution offers better clarity and more detail than smaller IBM models
- The bigger touch screen makes it easier for several people to view at once.

If it's anything like its 15" predecessor, this Anyplace Kiosk will be a good performer in the high-end self-service application space, particularly because of its strong multimedia playback capabilities.