Panasonic Viera HDTV
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Brand is one of the top considerations of consumers when shopping for an HDTV. After all, there is no denying that some brands are simply better than others. If you're looking to buy a Panasonic HDTV, here are the various Viera series that Panasonic has released in the past few months, as well as those it has in store for 2009.
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Panasonic Viera S1 LCD Series
Panasonic is more popular for producing excellent Plasma TVs but it also delivers great LCD televisions. The Viera S1 Series is a good example. While there are currently only two Panasonic HDTV models in this series - the the 37-inch TC-L37S1 and the 32-inch TC-L32S1, they both come with an IPS Alpha Panel and Motion Focus Technology. These result in a wide viewing angle and a better motion resolution, respectively, which make them both fantastic choices for LCD HDTVs. They also have a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, a Game Mode, a PC input and three HDMI inputs, as well as the trademark Viera Image Viewer and Viera Link features.
Panasonic Viera S1 Plasma Series
Each Panasonic S1 Plasma HDTV comes with a Neo PDP panel, which allows it to consume less energy and qualify for an Energy Star 3.0 rating. They also have a Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution. This means that they display all 1080 lines during fast moving scenes instead of reducing them like some HDTVs do, which, in turn, results in crisp and clear moving images. They also carry the Viera trademark features, such as the Viera Image Viewer and the Viera Link, along with an Anti-Reflective Filter, a dedicated Game Mode, and three HDMI inputs. They do not include a PC input, though.
Panasonic Viera G1 Series
The Panasonic Viera G1 Series is a step up from the Viera S1 LCD Series. While it carries the same IPS Alpha Panel with a 178 degree viewing angle, the same number of HDMI inputs and the same features such as the Viera Image Viewer and the Viera Link, it has a 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3 technology, which is better than the Motion Focus Technology in delivering excellent pictures during fast moving sequences. It also has a better contrast ratio of 20,000:1 and comes with a stand that swivels so you can easily rotate your HDTV.
Panasonic Viera U1 Series
There are currently three models in this series - a 42, 46 and 50-inch Plasma HDTV model. They are fairly basic, with a 1080p Full HD resolution, a 600Hz Sub-field Drive, three HDMI inputs and over 900 lines of Moving Picture resolution. They also have the Viera Image Viewer feature, which allows you to conveniently share your digital photos and videos straight from your SD card, along with the Viera Link feature which lets you control all your HDTV-compatible devices with the push of a single button.
Panasonic Viera G10 Series
Like the Viera S1 Plasma HDTV models, the G10 Plasma televisions have a Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution and an Anti-Reflective Filter. In addition to the Viera Image Viewer and Viera Link, though, they have the Viera Cast, which allows you to enjoy certain online content, such as YouTube Videos and Picasa albums on a built-in web interface. They also have a PC input, an ethernet port and an analog audio output to add to the connectivity options of the S1 Plasma HDTVs, and have a more distinctive design highlighted by a fading silver wash at the bottom and a round stand instead of the rectangular one previous models have.
Panasonic Viera V10 Series
The Viera V10 Series has many exceptional features. For one, this Panasonic HDTV series has a highly impressive design, with its 50 and 54-inch models having just one sheet of glass measured at just two inches. It also has Digital Cinema Color, which means it can faithfully reproduce the color space of movie theatre screens. It has a 24p Cinematic Playback, too, which means it can refresh faster without flickering, as well as an additional HDMI input.
Panasonic Viera Z1 Series
LCD televisions used to have the edge over Plasma TVs in terms of being slim. However, the Viera Z1 series, which is the latest Panasonic HDTV series, promises to change that. In fact, it is only one inch thick. It also offers wireless connectivity along with many great features, though all of these are sure to come at a steep price.
Edward McKellen is an HDTV expert who writes HDTV reviews for HDTVreviewlab.com. To read the latest Sony HDTV reviews visit HDTVreviewlab.com























