petetherock Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) http://www.whathifi....s-release-dates http://www.panasonic...elevisions.aspx 2013 Panasonic VIERA Plasma TV line up There’s 16 new models for the Plasma TV line up, including a new flagship ZT60 series and including enhanced features to the Smart side of things. This line up will be available starting in February 2013. Also new, and supplied with the ST60 and above, is the Panasonic Touch Pen, which allows you to draw directly on to your plasma TV. ZT60 Series – flagship plasma TV TX-P65ZT60 UPDATE: 65in model shown at CES but not available in UK TX-P60ZT60 60in model ONLY Completely different panel to rest of Panasonic range Full HD 1080p Active 3D; Includes two pairs of Active Shutter 3D Eyewear Viera Connect, My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Touch Pad Controller, Voice Interaction and Guidance Optional Touch Pen accessory HDMI x3, USB x3 ‘Beyond the Reference’ picture quality THX in both 2D and 3D modes (tentative) Built-in Wireless LAN and web browser, DLNA, Bluetooth Release date: May Panasonic VT60 Series TX-P50VT60 TX-P55VT60 TX-P65VT60 Full HD 1080p Active 3D; Includes two pairs of Active Shutter 3D Eyewear Built-in side speakers Built-in camera My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Touch Pad Controller, Voice Interaction and Guidance Touch Pen supplied HDMI x3, USB x3 THX in both 2D and 3D modes Release date: April/May Price: TBC, similar to 2012 models Panasonic GT60 Series TX-P50GT60 TX-P42GT60 Full HD 3D neoPlasma TV with 3000 Hz FFD Hexa-processing Engine THX-certified 2D/3D display VIERA Connect, my Home Screen, Voice Interaction, Swipe and Share 2.0 USB HDD recording Voice and gesture controls Touch pen supplied Replaces GT50, award-winner 3000 Hz FFD Release date: April/May Price: TBC, similar to 2012 models Panasonic ST60 Series TX-P42ST60 TX-P50ST60 TX-P55ST60 TX-P65ST60 Full HD 1080p Active 3D Viera Connect, My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Voice Guidance, web browser Touch Pen supplied HDMI x3, USB x2 Panasonic S60 Series TX-P42S60 TX-P50S60 TX-P55S60 TX-P60S60 TX-P65S60 Full HD 1080p Built-in Wireless LAN, DLNA, Viera Link Optional Touch Pen accessory Online movie/video streaming HDMI x2, USB x2 Panasonic X60 Series TX-P42X60 TX-P50X60 720p resolution HDMI x2, USB x1 Edited February 14, 2013 by petetherock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 2013 Panasonic VIERA LED/LCD TV line up There’s 16 new models for the LED/LCD TV line up, leading with the WT60 series and including enhanced features to the Smart side of things. This range will be available in the spring of 2013. Silver as main design, with some white and black models available. All Panasonic 3D LCD TVs use passive 3D technology. Panasonic WT60 Series TX-L47WT60 TX-L55WT60 Full HD 1080p 3D HDMI x3 Backlight scanning 4200 BLS Local dimming Wide viewing angle Built-in camera Viera Connect My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Touch Pad Controller, Voice Interaction and Guidance 2 x Twin Tuners = 2 Freeview HD and 2 Freesat HD tuners Panasonic DT60 Series TX-L42DT60 TX-L47DT60 TX-L50DT60 TX-L55DT60 TX-L60DT60 Full HD 1080p 178 degree wide viewing angle HDMI x3, USB x3 Viera Connect My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Touch Pad Controller, Voice Interaction and Guidance Release date: March Panasonic FT60 Series TX-L42FT60 TX-L47FT60 Replaces ET50 range Similar spec to DT60, no extra remote for voice/gesture, though you can use Viera Remote 2.0 for these functions Full HD 1080p 178 degree wide viewing angle HDMI x3, USB x3 Viera Connect My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Voice Interaction and Guidance Release date: March Panasonic ET60 Series TX-L42ET60 TX-L47ET60 TX-L50ET60 TX-L55ET60 Full HD 1080p Passive 3D 2D-3D conversion Viera Connect, My Home Screen, built-in Wireless LAN, Swipe and Share 2.0 HDMI x3, USB x2 Backlight scanning 720 BLS Panasonic E6 Series TX-L32E6 TX-L39E6 TX-L42E6 TX-L50E6 Full HD 1080p No 3D Dot noise reduction Viera Connect, My Home Screen, built-in Wireless LAN, Swipe and Share 2.0, Voice Guidance HDMI x3, USB x2 Backlight scanning 240 BLS Panasonic EM6 Series TX-L32EM6 TX-L39EM6 TX-L50EM6 1080p resolution HDMI x2, USB x1 Dot noise reduction Backlight scanning 240 BLS Panasonic XM6 Series TX-L32XM6 TX-L39XM6 TX-L50XM6 720p resolution HDMI x2, USB x1 Dot noise reduction Panasonic B6 Series TX-L32B6 TX-L39B6 TX-L42B6 TX-L50B6 720p resolution for TC-L32B6 1080p resolution for TC-L39B6 and TC-L50B6 HDMI x2, USB x1 Dot noise reduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 The ZT looks very promising. It was listed for 4000 GBP, let's see what it costs when it finally arrived in the 65". A little disappointing that it doesn't come in a larger size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 More links: http://www.whathifi.com/news/ces-2013-panasonic-launches-32-new-tvs-and-enhanced-smart-viera-functionality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re-boot Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Such a shame the ZT isn't offered as a 55" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrat Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Those photos are interesting. The plasmas display pictures to show off contrast, the LCDs show pictures so bright the image is burnt into your retinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulserate Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Do we get European models or Asian models? Asia is not getting the ZT60's at all, and the loss of that extra 5" on the European model is enough to turn me off. I was hoping we'd see a 70" plasma this year to make everything perfect, but to take a step back is annoying. Also, apparently the ZT60's are going to be a small production run and not likely to show up in big box retailers, rather by order and high-end specialty retailers. Which means a high price that won't move down much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miata Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 And for those doomsayers who think that Plasma is dead. It's the largest range of Plasma TVs that Panasonic have ever released and there's still lots of R&D going on. http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p60zt60-201302112658.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmith Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 "Panasonic has also struggled with the diminishing interest in Plasma televisions, which have traditionally dominated the company’s TV line-up. To realign with customer demand, its production of LCD models increased last year, but TVs like Panasonic TX-L47DT50 failed to perform at the level of the best from the competition. However, Estornel suggests that LCD televisions are as in danger as plasma TVs. Estornel says that “people say OLED will replace plasma [but] OLED will replace LCD. It will replace everything.” The only thing currently holding back this relatively new TV technology “is a question of cost.” Panasonic has already announced that it is to cease production of LCD TVs in favour of OLED models, and its new 4k tablet." http://www.trustedre...t-really-worked JSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulserate Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Great. Means OLED panels will be perfected and lowered in price sooner rather than later. Bring on an 80" 4K OLED for $4999.99! Edited February 20, 2013 by pulserate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just a thought, the bigger the screen, the more likely it is to catch some reflections, and that's the bane of plasma TVs. I have to look out for stray light, and avoid reflections, which is not so easy on my 64". Otherwise plasma is fabulous for PQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just a thought, the bigger the screen, the more likely it is to catch some reflections, and that's the bane of plasma TVs. I have to look out for stray light, and avoid reflections, which is not so easy on my 64". Otherwise plasma is fabulous for PQ. Show me an LCD with a less reflective screen than a good plasma, I haven't seen one in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 "Panasonic has also struggled with the diminishing interest in Plasma televisions, which have traditionally dominated the company’s TV line-up. To realign with customer demand, its production of LCD models increased last year, but TVs like Panasonic TX-L47DT50 failed to perform at the level of the best from the competition. However, Estornel suggests that LCD televisions are as in danger as plasma TVs. Estornel says that “people say OLED will replace plasma [but] OLED will replace LCD. It will replace everything.” The only thing currently holding back this relatively new TV technology “is a question of cost.” Panasonic has already announced that it is to cease production of LCD TVs in favour of OLED models, and its new 4k tablet." http://www.trustedre...t-really-worked JSmith It seems that Samsung and LG are having serious problems with OLED technology and are getting cold feet. Main stream availability and acceptance seem a long way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 good to see panasonic further progress the plasmas in their range. very good to hear glad to also see they plan to move on from lcd, good riddance is all can think off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwt Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 And for those doomsayers who think that Plasma is dead. It's the largest range of Plasma TVs that Panasonic have ever released and there's still lots of R&D going on. http://www.hdtvtest....01302112658.htm Quite astute mate . the prices here recall the saying ''nature abhors a vacuum'' No price has been attached to the Panasonic OLED TV, but – as a guide - the rival 55-inch OLED set from LG is set to sell for 8,000 Euros, or roughly £6,400.Read more at http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/panasonic-admits-investment-in-3d-tv-hasn-t-really-worked#6R8ecrrceCVHEofl.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmith Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It seems that Samsung and LG are having serious problems with OLED technology and are getting cold feet. Main stream availability and acceptance seem a long way off. Not at all mate, teething problems in a new type of tech/product are very normal. Once the failure rate is reduced, expect to see plenty in the next 3 years... as I'm sure you know some have already been released overseas. Don't deny it Owen, you know it's true. JSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Your optimism and enthusiasm are to be commended mate, but I'm a realist. It took a decade for Plasma and LCD to get to the pricing we see today and both did not have to compete with well established very cheap alternatives that perform more than acceptably for the vast majority. Added to that the market was hungry for flat panels TV's and was unhindered by a GFC. Most people now have a flat panel TV, money is tight and demand is way down on what it once was. Selling high price TV's in today's market is going to be very difficult so sales volume will be low and price drops slow. Large affordable OLED TV's will come sooner or later, but my moneys on latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeRnR Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 An interesting objective viewpoint without formal measurements but I do trust this site as their reviews are thorough when they do official ones. Panasonic ZT60 vs. Pioneer Kuro Has the King of Plasmas finally been supplanted? Time will tell. One thing is for sure...I have my order in for a ZT60. Blade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Still limited to 65", and for ZT maybe only 60" down under . Surely people after a high end TV will want something larger in 2013. Hell, we could buy 63" Plasma's over 10 years ago, wouldn't buy that size then and sure wouldn't be happy with that size now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweet Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 If only Panasonic would team up with Canon and revive SED technology. C.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Actually I rather not have these new fangled stuff, and have to pay more. I rather have a solid plasma or even LED so long as the PQ is good, and the price is right, instead of always paying a very high price for cutting edge, which may still be unreliable or expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Any pricing for the new range? Cheers, Pickles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souljah_adam Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Any pricing for the new range? Cheers, Pickles. Seems that some pricing is already out online for $2290. Cheaper than current range, also seen $2330. In both cases need to add in postage of $100-200 depending on location, i am sure once they land that the price can be had in store. I have heard that there is lag for gaming which puts me off as it is one of the primary uses for me as I have a cinema room with projector for movie watching. Does anyone know if it is noticeable lag or just being picky? Edit: pricing links $2,290.00 http://www.webprice.com.au/online-store/panasonic-th-p65st60a-smart-viera-neo-plasma-tv $2,330.00 http://www.savvyappliances.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/33086/category/18/-id-THP65ST60A/ Cheers, Adam. Edited April 23, 2013 by souljah_adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I do like the look of their ZT/VT/GT series. Finally getting some decent style in their displays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmith Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 http://hdguru.com/panasonic-tc-p65st60-plasma-hdtv-review/#more-10296 "...the best overall image of any HDTV we’ve ever reviewed." JSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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