Panasonic demonstrated a gigantic 150-inch HDTV, a less-than-an-inch 50-inch Plasma TV as well as a new portable DVR to debut in 2009.
Panasonic today introduced its new flagship PZ850 series, one of the first IP enabled televisions available. The PZ850 series includes 46-, 50-, 58- and 65-inch models, which all provide access to online content with VIERA CAST technology. In addition, the PZ850 series features a Pro Setting Menu, allowing the consumer to access professional calibration software; an improved native resolution contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and a dynamic ratio of 1,000,000:1; Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering and 24p native reproduction. The HDTVs will also feature an SD memory card slot, four HDMI connections and a PC input.
Recognizing the growing use of Plasma HD televisions in the gaming world, Panasonic also created the Game Mode, which minimizes the time lag when displaying game images on the Plasma screen. The mode synchronizes the response of the game image to the player's operation, thereby producing a clearer image with less motion artifacts.
Panasonic also showed a prototype of a less-than-one-inch thin 50-inch Plasma TV. It weighs only 22 kg, about half the weight of previous models. This thinner profile and lighter weight give users more setup flexibility in the living room. Furthermore, using Panasonic's wireless transmission system, users can view HD contents on the TV with no wire installation.
A less-than-one-inch thin 50-inch Plasma TV
A prototype of a gigantic 150-inch Plasma TV was also at display, offering a resolution of 2160 by 4096 pixels -- more than four times the 1080p HD specification. The prototype has a screen size equivalent to nine 50-inch Plasma TVs, with an effective viewing area of 11 ft (3.31 m) (W) by 6 1/4 ft (1.87 m) (H).
Panasonic's new 150-inch Plasma TV
Panasonic and Comcast also unveiled the first portable DVR player powered by tru2way technology. The Comcast AnyPlay Portable DVR is expected to be available in early 2009, and features a folding 8.5" LCD screen and speakers. When placed onto a companion docking station that functions as a set-top box with tru2way technology inside, the player lets viewers watch and record up to 60 hours of programs. The portable device can also handle playback of DVDs and audio CDs.
Panasonic and Comcast's AnyPlay player will make its debut in early 2009
Philip Berne, Matthew Ruiz, Edward Distel and Sindre Lia contribute to the CES 2008 coverage.
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