Panasonic 42 Hdtv

Panasonic's latest lineup of plasma HDTVs include 37-inch, 42-inch and 50-inch models. The company is integrating a digital-cable ready tuner, complete with CableCard slot for subscriber management. Each Viera plasma TV includes an SD card slot for transferring digital media; the 42-inch and 50-inch TVs will also have a PCMCIA card slot. Inputs include an HDMI serial digital input as well as component video and other analog inputs.

The three HDTV models support 720P resolutions; additional 37-inch and 42-inch "enhanced definition" model will also be available. Panasonic claims to have improved the image quality of their plasma displays, which is one reason they've created a new branding for their flat panel TV line. They've also added new plasma panel manufacturing capacity, allowing them to ship 1 million plasma screens in 2004 and 1.5 million units in 2005.

Suggested retail prices are $4,999 for the 37-inch model, $5,999 for the 42-inch and $8,499 for the 50-inch screen. The Viera line is currently slated to ship in April of 2004. The company will also be offering smaller, LCD flat panels under the Viera brand.

For more, check out PCMag.com's 2004 CES Special Report

Copyright © 2004 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Originally appearing in PC Magazine.

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