As we've already reported in our News channel, Panasonic has unveiled a staggering array of new Viera TVs for 2009, plus two Freesat HDD/Blu-ray recorders, three new Blu-ray players, a host of Blu-ray home cinema in a box systems, plus new DVD players and recorders.
There are 42 TVs in the line-up, with screen sizes ranging from 19in to 54in. We couldn't fit everything in one story, so here's our roundup (with pictures) of all the key new models with prices (where we have them).
C10 Series (Plasma and LCD)
HD-ready
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Viera Link
Viera Image Viewer
Two HDMI inputs
Eco mode
100Hz double scan
V-Audio
26 and 32in LCD (£tbc)
37, 42 and 50in plasma (£tbc)
Panasonic TX-L26CE10PS
X10 Series (Plasma and LCD)
HD-ready
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
V-Audio Surround
Viera Link
Viera Image Viewer
100Hz Intelligent Frame Creation
19, 26 and 32in LCD (£349, £499, £599)
37, 42 and 50in plasma (£699, £799, £999)
Panasonic TX-L19X10E
X15 Series (LCD only)
HD-ready
100Hz Intelligent Frame Creation
32in only (£649)
Panasonic TX-L32X15P
S Series (Plasma and LCD)
Entry-level Full HD models (1080p)
400Hz Sub-field Drive Intelligent Frame Creation Pro
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (plasma)
50,000:1 contrast ratio with Intelligent Scene Controller (LCD)
Viera Image Viewer
Viera Link
32, 37 and 42in LCD (£699, £849, £949)
42, 46 and 50in plasmas (£999, £tbc, £tbc)
Panasonic TX-L37S10ES
G10 Series (Plasma and LCD)
Full HD, 1080p
ISP Alpha panels with 50,000:1 contrast ratio (LCD)
2,000,000: 1 contrast ratio (plasma)
Freesat tuner
Viera Link
Viera Image Viewer
32 and 37in LCD (£899, £1049)
42, 46 and 50in plasma (£1199, £1399, £1499)
Panasonic TX-L32G10E
G15 Series (Plasma and LCD)
Full HD, 1080p
DLNA network connectivity
Narrow bezel and slim design
Freesat tuner
Viera Cast
Viera Image Viewer
37in LCD (£1149)
42 and 46in plasma (£1299, £1499)
Panasonic TX-P42G15E
V10 Series (Plasma and LCD)
Full HD, 1080p
Freesat tuner
Digital Cinema Colour
THX Certification
DLNA connectivity
Viera Cast
Viera Image Viewer
42 and 50in plasma (£1499, £1799)
32 and 37in LCD (£1099, £1299)
Panasonic TX-P42V10E
Z1 Series (Plasma only)
Flagship Full HD models
Only 1in thick
Aluminium casework
Full HD wireless transmission technology
DLNA connectivity
DiVX playback
Freesat tuner
46 and 54in plasmas (£tbc)
Panasonic Z1
Blu-ray players and recorders
Panasonic DMP-B15 (799 Euros)
8.9in WSVGA LCD screen
HDMI socket
PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
SD memory card slot
LAN port
Viera Cast
BD Live
HD audio output via HDMI
Panasonic DMP-B15 Blu-ray portable
Panasonic DMP-BD80 (400 Euros)
Viera Cast
Advanced audio components
7.1 analogue output
SD memory card slot
Playback information function
USB socket
Viera cast
Viera Link
Panasonic DMP-BD60 (350 Euros)
Same as DMP-BD80, but without advanced audio components, 7.1 analogue output and playback information
Panasonic DMP-BD80 Blu-ray player
Panasonic DMR-BS850 Freesat recorder (£tbc)
Twin Freesat HD tuners
Blu-ray recorder
500GB hard disk drive
SD card reader
Viera Cast
Panasonic DMR-BS750 (£tbc)
As above, but with 250GB hard drive
Panasonic DMR-BS850 Freesat recorder
And just in case this isn't enough for you all, how about the world's largest plasma in the shape of Panasonic's 150in monster? I'm sure they'll make one to order for a suitable fee. Only millionaires need apply.
Panasonic's 150in plasma!
