Panasonic VT30, GT30 and ST30 series announced
Panasonic has finally made public details about their 2011 HDTV line-up. The new products bring to the table some pretty great features, not that we ever expected anything less from Panasonic. Panasonic’s VT30, GT30 and ST30 series now come with improved 3D capabilities and picture quality, not to mention a slimmer design than ever before. The size of the bezels has been reduced considerably for the VT30 range which now has sheet-of-glass design, according to Panasonic.
Panasonic also mentions improvements in 3D picture quality in comparison to 2010, in part due to the 30% increase of the brightness as well as reducing crosstalk. The company mentions new features for its high-end series. The 2011 line brings THX picture presets and Wi-Fi, as well as improved Infinite Black 2 panels and Infinite Black Pro 2 to further improve 2D and 3D quality alike.
Panasonic has also concentrated its efforts on 3D technology for 2011. According to the press release, Panasonic believes that 3D content will dominate the market in 2011 and so the company decided on offering its costumers an affordable line of 3D capable displays – the ST30 series.
The company has also announced a new cloud-based Internet system. The Panasonic Viera Connect will handle the content from the Internet streaming services from an external server, which will than be downloaded to your HDTV via the Internet.
Panasonic VT 30 series
The high-end Panasonic VT30 series replaces last year’s “Best of Show Product” award winner, the VT25 series. The VT30 series will become available for purchase in April/May 2011 in two sizes, the 55-inch Panasonic TC-P55VT30 and the 65-inch Panasonic TC-P65VT30. The two, THX certified, VT30 models will feature Panasonic’s sheet-of-glass, slim design, along with 600Hz subfield motion technology for full 3D HD support and Viera Connect IPTV to allow users access to the most important Internet streaming services.
Panasonic has also announced an updated video processing unit with the VT30 models, which will help reduce crosstalk. The deeper blacks are achieved with the new VT30 series, through a new company technology, the Infinite Black Pro 2, as well as better ambient filters. Panasonic has also announced a 30% increase in light output to compensate for the darkening effects of the active 3D shutter glasses and improving the overall 3D experience.
As for connectivity, you will be able to find three USB ports, four HDMI ports and RS232C/ISF connection.
TC-P55VT30 55-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $2799.95)
TC-P65VT30 65-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $4299.95)
Panasonic VT 30 features
• One-sheet-of-glass design
• Infinite Black Pro 2 panel
• Improved Full HD 3D
• THX & ISFccc
• 600 Hz sub-field drive
• Viera Connect
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• DLNA & 4 HDMI
Panasonic GT30 series
The Panasonic GT30 series of affordable 3D TVs will include models TC-P42GT30, TC-P55GT30, TC-P60GT30 and TC-P65GT30 coming in sizes of 42, 55, 60 and 65 inches respectively.
TC-P50GT30 50-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
TC-P55GT30 55-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
TC-P60GT30 60-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
TC-P65GT30 65-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
Panasonic GT30 features
• Flush design
• Infinite Black 2 panel
• Improved Full HD 3D
• THX
• 600 Hz sub-field drive
• Viera Connect
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• DLNA & 4 HDMI
Panasonic ST30 series
The ST30 series from Panasonic comes in six new models, which unfortunately lack THX certification. However, the six models come with features such as 600Hz Sub-Field Drive, Infinite Black 2 Panel, Skype features, VIERA Connect or the 3D VIERA Image Viewer. You will also be able to find three HDMI inputs on-board.
Panasonic ST30 will be available in 42, 46, 50, 55, 60 and 65 inches called TC-P42ST30, TC-P46ST30, TC-P50ST30, TC-P55ST30, TC-P60ST30 and TC-P65ST30.
TC-P42ST30 42-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $1099.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P46ST30 46-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $1299.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P50ST30 50-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $1499.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P55ST30 55-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $1799.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P60ST30 60-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
TC-P65ST30 65-inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
Panasonic ST30 features
• Infinite Black 2 panel
• Full HD 3D
• 600 Hz sub-field drive
• Viera Connect
• Wi-Fi Ready
• DLNA & 3 HDMI
Panasonic S30 series
If you are not looking for 3D, Panasonic has four new Plasma TVs models featuring only your traditional 2D. The S30 series features Full HD 1080p, VIERA Image Viewer, VIERA Link Features, 600Mhz Sub-field Drive as well as DLNA-support. You will be able to add Wi-Fi capabilities to these four models by purchasing an optional adapter.
Panasonic S30 will be available in 42, 46, 50 and 60 inches called TC-P42S30, TC-P46S30, TC-P50S30 and TC-P60S30.
TC-P42S30 42-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $799.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P46S30 46-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $949.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P50S30 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $1099.95 on amazon.com)
TC-P60S30 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (MSRP: $1899.95 on amazon.com)
Panasonic S30 features
• Faster phosphor
• 600 Hz sub-field drive
• DLNA & 3 HDMI
These new Panasonic models will be coming your way in Q2 of 2011. European customers will have to wait a while longer, as the release for Europe hasn't been announced yet.
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March 16th, 2011 - 18:59
ahhhhh, I need a 42inch in the U.S. ???