the panasonic 2010 range...

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hi m , do you have any info on the new range of tvs ? have you seen one ? do you know about prices ? release dates ? ta...

 

[Anonymous]

come on m , you know you want to

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Maxflinn

Sorry for the late reply, been very busy lately as im off work for one week, cant be bad

I have info for you and anyone else who wants to read about the upcoming models from Panasonic 2010 range of tv's. Ive not seen any of them yet but my colleague was at the Munich launch conference and was very wowed by them.

Right, here is the Full HD 1080p Panasonic Plasma line up for 2010, i have the month in which they are also to be released but no pricing details yet. Enjoy:

VT20 3D SERIES (PDP)

TX-P65VT20B, TX-P50VT20B, TX-P42VT20B

INTRODUCTION:


TX-P65VT20B - JULY 2010 - RRP TBA

TX-P50VT20B - MAY 2010 - RRP £1999.99

TX-P42VT20B - TBC 2010 - RRP TBA

3D FHD TV

NeoPDP with Deep Black Filter

High Picture Quality: 600Hz Sub-field Drive Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, Moving Picture Resolution 1080

Lines, Infinite Black Pro, 24p Smooth Film, Deep Colour, x.v. Colour, ISF Mode, Pro Setting x/RS-232C, THX

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, WiFi, USB-REC, DLNA, VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/JPEG), MP3 Playback,

VIERA Link, Game Mode, DLNA

Additional Features: Mercury and Lead Free Panel, Long Panel Life (Up to 100,000 Hours), V-Audio ProSurround, Freeview HD/Freesat HD Tuners

V20 SERIES (PDP)

TX-P50V20B, TX-P42V20B

REPLACES: 50/42V10B

INTRODUCTION:

TX-P50V20B - JUNE 2010 - RRP £1599.99

TX-P42V20B - MAY 2010 - RRP £1299.99

NeoPDP with Deep Black Filter

High Picture Quality: 600Hz Sub-field Drive Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, Moving Picture Resolution 1080

Lines, Infinite Black Pro, 24p Smooth Film, Deep Colour, x.v. Colour, ISF Mode, Pro Setting x/RS-232C, THX

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, WiFi, USB-REC, DLNA, VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/JPEG), MP3 Playback,

VIERA Link, Game Mode, DLNA

Additional Features: Metallic Slim looking design, Mercury and Lead Free Panel, Long Panel Life (Up to

100,000 Hours), V-Audio ProSurround, Freeview HD/Freesat HD Tuners

G20 SERIES (PDP)

TX-P50G20B, TX-P46G20B, TX-P42G20B

INTRODUCTION:

TX-P50G20B - March 2010 - RRP £1399.99

TX-P46G20B - MARCH 2010 - RRP £1249.99

TX-P42G20B - FEBRUARY 2010 - RRP £1099.99

REPLACES: 50/46/42G1OB

NeoPDP with Black Filter

THX

High Picture Quality: 600Hz Sub-field Drive Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, Moving Picture Resolution 1080

Lines, Infinite Black (Dynamic & Native Contrast), x.v. Colour, ISF Mode, Pro Setting, THX

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, WiFi Ready (USB Dongle Opt.), USB-REC, VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/

JPEG), MP3 Playback, VIERA Link, Game Mode, DLNA

Additional Features: Mercury and Lead Free Panel, Long Panel Life (Up to 100,000 Hours), V-Audio Surround,

Freeview HD/Freesat HD Tuners



S20 SERIES (PDP)

TX-P50S20B, TX-P46S20B, TX-P42S20B

INTRODUCTION:


TX-P50S20B - April 2010 - RRP £1199.99

TX-P46S20B - APRIL 2010 - RRP £1049.99

TX-P42S20B - MARCH 2010 - RRP £899.99


REPLACES: 50/46/42S10B

NeoPDP

High Picture Quality: 600Hz Sub-field Drive Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, Infinite Black, x.v. Colour, 24p

Playback Plus

Smart Networking: VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, Game Mode

Additional Features: VIERA Tough Panel, Mercury and Lead Free Panel, Long Panel Life (Up to 100,000

Hours), V-Audio Surround, Tough Panel, Freeview HD

U20 SERIES (PDP)

TX-P50U20B, TX-P42U20B

INTRODUCTION:

TX-P50U20B - MAY 2010 - RRP TBA

TX-P42U20B - APRIL 2010 - RRP TBA

REPLACES: 50/42U10B

High Picture Quality: 400Hz Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast, x.v. Colour

Smart Networking: VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, Game Mode

Additional Features: VIERA Tough Panel, Mercury and Lead Free Panel, Long Panel Life (Up to

100,000 Hours), V-Audio, Standard Freeview tuner

Thats the Full HD 1080p Line up from Panasonic's Plasma range, will be also following up with the Full HD 1080p LCD / LED range on the next reply.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

Right here is the Panasonic Full HD 1080p LCD / LED range of tv's, please note that i have not mentioned any standard def models of either Plasma or LCD / LED tv's as the range is too big and also most customers are more excited about the 1080p models.

Here goes:



V20 SERIES

TX-L37V20B - RRP £1199.99

INTRODUCTION: JUNE 2010


REPLACES: TX-L37V10B

High Picture Quality: LED-Backlight (Edge), 2 Million:1 Dynamic Contrast with Intelligent

Scene Controller, IFC Pro Motion Technology, Wide Viewing Angle with Full HD IPS Panel, 24p Smooth Film,

Deep Colour, x.v. Colour

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, SKYPE, WiFi Ready (USB Dongle incl.), DLNA (DivXHD/JPEG/

MPEG2), VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, USB Record, Game Mode

Additional Features: Slim Design 11/2" Deep, Eco Mode, V-Audio ProSurround, Freesat HD and Freeview HD tuners

D28 SERIES

TX-L37D28BS - RRP £1149.99

TX-L32D28BS, TX-L32D28BW, TX-L32D28BP - RRP £1049.99

NEW MODEL

INTRODUCTION: JUNE 2010

(BS) Silver, (BP) Purple and (BW) White

High Picture Quality: LED-Backlight (Edge), 2 Million:1 Dynamic Contrast with Intelligent Scene

Controller, IFC Pro Motion Technology, Wide Viewing Angle with IPS Panel, 24p Smooth Film, Deep Colour,

x.v. Colour

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, SKYPE, WiFi Ready (USB Dongle opt), DLNA (DivxXHD/JPEG/

MPEG2), VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, USB Record, Game Mode

V-Audio PRO Surround

Additional Features: Slim Design 11/2" Deep, Freesat HD and Freeview HD tuners



D25 SERIES

TX-L42D25B - RRP £1199.99

TX-L37D25B - RRP £1099.99

TX-L32D25B - RRP £999.99

NEW MODEL

INTRODUCTION: MAY 2010

High Picture Quality: LED-Backlight (Edge), 2 Million:1 Dynamic Contrast with Intelligent

Scene Controller, IFC Pro Motion Technology, Wide Viewing Angle with Full HD IPS Panel, 24p Smooth Film,

Deep Colour, x.v. Colour

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, SKYPE, WiFi Ready (USB Dongle opt.), DLNA (DivXHD/JPEG/

MPEG2), VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, USB Record, Game Mode

Additional Features: Slim Design 11/2" Deep, Eco Mode, V-Audio PRO Surround, Freesat HD and Freeview HD tuners

G20 SERIES

TX-L37G20B - RRP £949.99

TX-L32G20B - RRP £849.99

REPLACES: TX-L37G10B, TX-L32G10B


INTRODUCTION: MAY 2010

High Picture Quality: IFC Pro Motion Technology, Wide Viewing Angle with Full HD IPSAlpha

Panel, 100,000:1 Contrast with intelligent Scene Controller, 24p Smooth Film, Deep Colour, x.v. Colour

Smart Networking: VIERA CAST, SKYPE, WiFi Ready (USB Dongle opt.), DLNA (DivXHD/JPEG/

MPEG2), VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/DivXHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, USB Record, Game Mode

Additional Features: Eco Mode, V-Audio Surround, Narrow Bezel Design, Freesat HD and Freeview HD tuners

S20 SERIES

TX-L37S20B - RRP £799.99

TX-L32S20B - RRP £699.99

REPLACES: TX-L37S10B, TX-L32S10B


INTRODUCTION: APRIL 2010

High Picture Quality: 100Hz Intelligent Frame Creation, Wide Viewing Angle with Full HD IPSAlpha

Panel, 100,000:1 Contrast with Intelligent Scene Controller, Motion Focus Technology, 24p Smooth Film

Smart Networking: VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, Game Mode

Additional Features: Eco Mode, V-Audio Surround, Narrow Bezel Design, Freeview HD tuner



U2 SERIES

TX-L42U2B - RRP TBA

TX-L37U2B - RRP TBA

TX-L32U2B - RRP TBA

INTRODUCTION: APRIL 2010


REPLACES: TX-L37U10B / TX-L32U10B

High Picture Quality: Wide Viewing Angle with Full HD IPSAlpha Panel, 50,000:1 Contrast with

Intelligent Scene Controller

Smart Networking: VIERA Image Viewer (AVCHD/JPEG), VIERA Link, Game Mode

Additional Features: Eco Mode, V-Audio, Standard Freeview tuner

I hope that helps you out Maxflinn aswell anyone else wondering what Panasonic had up their sleeves for their 2010 Line up of Plasma and LCD / LED tv's.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

thanks M , theres plenty to choose from there , im looking forward to the reviews of the 2010 range , especially the various 3d sets , hopefully we wont have to wait too long , ill have to get saving ...

 

[Anonymous]

No probs Maxflinn, yeah there is quite a few models considering that i have not shown any of the HD Ready models that are due out too, plus there's loads of recorders including Freeview HD / Freesat HD Blu Ray recorder range and also the new updated Blu Ray players too. I think Panasonic have come up trumps this year.

I do have the price list of the tv's i have mentioned but i cannot access it as im at home and its only at my work place, so when im back at work monday, i will update my replies and include the RRP prices of the tv's too for you.

Yeah even im getting very tempted to change my tv which is only 3 months old, the Viera Z1 to one of the 3D one's as im quite shocked at the low prices they will be when launched but i will wait and see.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

Hi M,

Can I just confirm with you that there will be a 42" VT20 3D Plasma set, you've got it listed in your reply, however on the what Hi-Fi report there was no mention of this set.

If so that is great news as the 50" would be just a tad too big for my living room.

Can't wait to see what the prices are as well, as based on first reports they are very competitive.

Cheers

PC.

 

[Anonymous]

competative aint the word , if these tvs are as good as it seems , at the prices quoted , the rest may as well stay at home ....

 

[Anonymous]

ukpcum1:

Hi M,

Can I just confirm with you that there will be a 42" VT20 3D Plasma set, you've got it listed in your reply, however on the what Hi-Fi report there was no mention of this set.

If so that is great news as the 50" would be just a tad too big for my living room.

Can't wait to see what the prices are as well, as based on first reports they are very competitive.

Cheers

PC.

Hi ukpcum1

Yes Panasonic have the 42" 3D VT20 listed in the official press pack i received a few days ago, there is no official release date yet but maybe thats because they will see how the 50" and 65" sell, if they sell enough then they may bring the date forward on the 42" model sooner rather than later, i think the 42" would be a great seller.

Will update this post with some RRP prices soon as im back at work monday.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks M, thats great news, look forward to hearing off you again on Monday.

PC.

 

[Anonymous]

ukpcum1:

Thanks M, thats great news, look forward to hearing off you again on Monday.

PC.

Hi PC

Ive had the post updated with the price's but sadly no price on the 42" 3D VT20, if i hear more, ill let you know.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

Here you go Maxflinn, some price's for you.

You might want to re-name the post to attract some people who are interested.

Regards> M

 

[Miker]

I, too, am interested in the new Pana TVs. It will have to be a 37". 42 would jut out into the window space and result in divorce procedings. Looking at the long list of forthcoming offerings, I am struggling to see any difference in the V20s, D28s and D25s.

Will any of those be available before the World Cup?

 

[Anonymous]

well in all fairness , those prices must be the most competative around , i like the look of the 50v20 at £1599..

could this be the new kuro ?? hopefully ....

 

[Anonymous]

Could a discounted group buy for 'whathifi' forum members be arranged?, I would want the p42g20, come on! who else would be interested.

 

[Anonymous]

Miker:

I, too, am interested in the new Pana TVs. It will have to be a 37". 42 would jut out into the window space and result in divorce procedings. Looking at the long list of forthcoming offerings, I am struggling to see any difference in the V20s, D28s and D25s.

Will any of those be available before the World Cup?

Hi Miker

The D25 Series LED tv's will be out in May, so well in time for the World Cup, as for the V20 and D28 Series tv's, they are planned for June but dont know when, if im going to be honest, they should be out before the World Cup as Panasonic advised us that this is what they wanted to do so they can push Freeview HD and also we have a football theme pack being sent to our store to jazz up the shop, the windows etc, so thats a kind of a give away that these models should be out before the football kicks off.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

maxflinn:

well in all fairness , those prices must be the most competative around , i like the look of the 50v20 at £1599..

could this be the new kuro ?? hopefully ....

Yeah the price's are competitive i must admit too and should be a good year for Panasonic, yes i like the look of the 50V20 at £1599, seems good value for the spec and the possible of being Kuro quality cant be bad, roll on the new models!

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

yukdan:Could a discounted group buy for 'whathifi' forum members be arranged?, I would want the p42g20, come on! who else would be interested.

We only wish

All i can say is that if you know someone who works in the electronics retail side of things, get them to buy it on their staff discount or search online for a deal, as otherwise we all have to pay the same sadly.

Regards> M

 

[Anonymous]

Overall, I am pleased with the Panasonic TX-L32D28BS TV. At the price, I would hope so. The picture is good, both digital receivers are good and the sound is good too. Even the largely unmentioned analogue tuner works well. HD is good including HD from my several external sources. Most functions appear to work very well, including connecting via wifi to my home network with the added [and pricey] dongle. I find the ability to view photos via the SD card slot and via a memory stick [flash drive] into a USB connection surprisingly useful. The TV accepts a USB hub perfectly to deal with that 2 USB port limit. It's pretty useless at dealing with almost all video files around via "Media Server" but OTOH, connecting my MacBook Pro straight into one of the HDMI ports means there's no problem playing computer video (or indeed pretty much anything) that way. That direct computer link was one of my major requirements and it works flawlessly.

Viera Cast is pretty useless in range but what is there works fine.

Very nice to have the page 7001 iPlayer beta functionality work very well on this TV. I understand Panasonic has still refused to implement it on 2009 models.

The programme "Guides" work as required but for scheduling I tend to use the "Other Sat" option because Freesat doesn't include Sky News of course. Not Panasonic's fault.

But who on earth at Panasonic thought it was OK to include those incredibly annoying advertisements in the DVB [terrestrial digital] TV guide [EPG]? They are so irritating I end up more or less never using the terrestrial EPG. Thankfully, there aren't any on the satellite EPG.

As per usual I would have very much liked at least 2 more SCART sockets [apparently unobtainable from any other manufacturers either] and I have already run out of HDMI sockets even though I also used the Component Video connections for one VCR/DVD device.

Now the serious bugs with the recording function when you have added the recommended hard disk via USB. I used the recommended by Panasonic brand and added a 1Tb drive.

I can't quite believe that my new Panasonic TX-L32D28BS LCD TV with HD satellite and HD terrestrial built-in "tuners" has a Timer Programming limit of just 15 events. 15!

Panasonic's response to my suggestion they increase this limit to (say) 45 via software upgrade was that "we have no intention of doing anything about it" and "nobody else has complained".

[I programmed in a number of regular events I want to record day-in, day-out. [I'm a fan of Sky News and BBC News newspaper reviews so we are talking a number of short ones every day.] Add in a couple of weekly programmes going on at the moment and I *rapidly ran out of available slots*.]

There's also the silly matter that if you schedule a programme recording (or even just a programme reminder without any recording instruction) via either EPG the TX-L32D28BS won't allow you access to the "record this weekly" or "record this daily" or "record weekdays" functions. There's a kludge way round this but it is not elegant. Panasonic's response to this bug has not been at all adequate.

Then there's recording of radio. The TX-L32D28BS accepts the schedule to record radio. It behaves as if it is doing so. But in fact it doesn't. There's no sign of the recording - as Panasonic has confirmed.

I DO NOT recommend you buy a hard drive to plug into the TX-L32D28BS as the TV's functionality in this area is dreadful.