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CES: Panasonic's midline plasmas get 3D, Internet

Update Feb 4, 2011: Pricing and availability have been revealed.

LAS VEGAS--Today at its press conference Panasonic announced what amounts to a modest number of TV series, and the one placed solidly in the middle is the TC-PST30. Given its excellent feature set, however, this it might hit the value sweet spot.

According to Panasonic's press material, the only thing the ST30 is missing compared with the step-up GT30 is THX certification. Otherwise, both get the "short-throw phosphors" and "Infinite Black panel," which makes us believe that the two might share very similar picture quality. … Read more

Panasonic shows next-gen 3D TVs, ups its streaming game

LAS VEGAS--Panasonic's press conferences aren't known to be all that scintillating, but the good news this year is that the Japanese electronics giant kept things relatively short.

As expected, we got to hear about second-generation 3D TVs and, as usual, several new digital-imaging and home theater-products were announced, many of them featuring some 3D angle.

Perhaps most interesting was the company's decision to rename its Viera Cast streaming media platform Viera Connect. The rechristening was part of a concerted effort of the company to build out its smart TV platform. One of the demos included Gameloft CEO … Read more

Whistle while you walk

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Panasonic adds Netflix to 2010 HDTV models

Panasonic's line of 2010 HDTVs and Blu-ray players will support Netflix instant streaming, the company announced Thursday.

Netflix joins Skype, Twitter, Pandora, YouTube, Amazon Video on Demand, and other applications built into Panasonic's Viera Cast service.

But before older-model users start looking for Netflix on their televisions, Panasonic was quick to point out that the update applies only to its 2010 line of HDTVs. The company's VT25 and VT20 series are included, as well as its GT25, G25, and G20 line of televisions. Panasonic has also added Netflix functionality to its 2010 Blu-ray players featuring Viera Cast.… Read more