Panasonic adds an extensive range of services to its televisions while also committing to a wide slate of 3D sets in its 2010 lineup.
The company began its announcements with a live HDTV teleconference featuring chairman Yoshi Yamada showing off a new two lens 3D HD camcorder. They followed up back in Las Vegas with announcements of both the new teleconferencing system and the 3D camcorder along with a new line of VIERA Plasma HDTV sets. Panasonic added to its 3D efforts with its first full 3D system that includes two pairs of electronic shutter glasses. And they became the exclusive sponsor of DirecTV’s new HD 3D channels.
Also announced was the inclusion of Skype Software in the VIERA HDTV lineup and access to Amazon Video on Demand, Bloomberg News, YouTube, Pandora, Twitter and Netflix. Panasonic’s IPTV functionality, VIERA CAST enables USB connectivity, allowing for the addition of a wireless LAN adaptor, keyboard and USB memory. Its 3DTVs provide full 1080p resolution to both the right and left eye and offers Infinite Black Panel Pro (5,000,000:1 contrast ratio).
Panasonic’s initial Full HD 3D televisions will ship in the spring of 2010 with five models in the VT25 series (50-65 inches).