1. Superb Black Level Performance

If you want images that truly pop out of your screen, you’ll want an HDTV with superb black levels – something Plasma televisions are known to deliver, and the Panasonic Viera TC-P65V10, in particular, is known for. Indeed, the TC-P65V10 comes with a dynamic contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 and creates not just outstandingly deep black levels, but infinite blacks, thanks to its Neo PDP panel and Real Black Drive System. Combine these with its excellent shadow detail and other saturated colors and you’ll truly have an amazing viewing experience.

2. THX Mode

The images are even better when the THX Mode is engaged, with all the picture characteristics, including color accuracy, color saturation and shadown detail enhanced. After all, this mode is designed to let you watch movies just as the film makers intended them to be seen, which means you don’t need to buy tickets to enjoy the movie theatre experience.

3. Video Processing

Like most HDTVs, this Viera model de-interlaces both film-based and video-based sources properly and displays every line of 1080p and 1080i content. Furthermore, it can reproduce 24p content efficiently with a 96Hz refresh rate – better, in fact, than the 2:3 pulldown option that other HDTVs offer. This means that you can get to see films in their original format without having to suffer from any flicker or other distracting problems. The TC-P65V10 also has a 600Hz Sub-field Drive, which keeps images smooth and crisp during fast sequences.

4. Interactive Features

If you want to get the latest online updates without having to turn on your computer, you can do so with the TC-P65V10. Its Viera Cast feature allows you to access the latest headlines, weather reports and stock market updates from Bloomberg directly on your screen, provided that you have an internet connection and run an ethernet line to the back of the HDTV. You can even access high-definition movies and TV episodes from Amazon Video on Demand, which offers thousands of choices and doesn’t require a subscription, along with free YouTube videos and the photos from your Picasa account. You can also play media files from networked computers with the TC-P65V10’s DLNA capability, provided they have the right format.

In addition to the Viera Cast, you get the Viera Link and Viera Image Viewer. The former lets you turn your HDMI-compatible devices on and off remotely, which makes setting up your home theatre easier while the latter makes sharing photos a breeze – just insert the SD card slot, select a display effect and a background music and you’re good to go.

5. Adequate Inputs and Outputs

Whether you have a lot of digital devices or analog devices, you won’t have to worry about connecting them to the Panasonic Viera TC-P65V10, which has adequate connectivity. On the back, you will find two component video inputs, enough AV inputs and three HDMI inputs – the fourth one is on the side panel for easy access, along with the VGA input for connecting your computer.

These features, combined with a sleek design and other extras like a wide viewing angle and a Tools menu, make the TC-P65V10 one of the best Viera HDTV models available today. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most expensive, so if you’re on a tight budget, you can start looking somewhere else. Then again, the Panasonic Viera TC-P65V10 is worth every cent.

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Panasonic Viera S1 LCD Series

The Panasonic S1 LCD series has two distinctive features. First, it sports an IPS Alpha Panel, which provides a 178 degree viewing angle – wider than most LCD televisions. Second, it carries the Panasonic Motion Focus Technology, which results in clear images even during fast motion sequences. Like many other series, it also has the Viera Image Viewer and Viera Link features, and also comes with a Game Mode and a 15,000:1 contrast ratio. In terms of connectivity, this Panasonic HDTV series offers three HDMI inputs, a PC input and several others. As of now, it only consists of two models, though – the 37-inch TC-L37S1 and the 32-inch TC-L32S1.

Panasonic Viera S1 Plasma Series

The Panasonic Viera S1 Plasma Series is most known for its relatively low energy consumption – a result of its Neo PDP panel and the low light output of its default picture setting. It also has a 600Hz Sub-field Drive and a Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution, which combine to create crisp and clear images during very fast sequences. It even has an Anti-Reflective Filter to reduce distractions. Like its LCD counterparts, the Viera S1 Plasma HDTVs have the Viera Image Viewer, Viera Link, a dedicated Game Mode and three HDMI inputs, although they lack a PC input.

Panasonic Viera G1 Series

The Panasonic Viera G1 Series is a step up from the Viera S1 LCD Series. While it carries the same IPS Alpha Panel with a 178 degree viewing angle, the same number of HDMI inputs and the same features such as the Viera Image Viewer and the Viera Link, it has a 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3 technology, which is better than the Motion Focus Technology in delivering excellent pictures during fast moving sequences. It also has a better contrast ratio of 20,000:1 and comes with a stand that swivels so you can easily rotate your HDTV.

Panasonic Viera U1 Series

There are currently three models in this series – a 42, 46 and 50-inch Plasma HDTV model. They are fairly basic, with a 1080p Full HD resolution, a 600Hz Sub-field Drive, three HDMI inputs and over 900 lines of Moving Picture resolution. They also have the Viera Image Viewer feature, which allows you to conveniently share your digital photos and videos straight from your SD card, along with the Viera Link feature which lets you control all your HDTV-compatible devices with the push of a single button.

Panasonic Viera G10 Series

The Viera G10 Series is clearly one of the best 2009 Plasma HDTV series produced by Panasonic. In terms of design, it has a silver wash at the bottom of its glossy black frame and a unique round stand. In terms of features, it has the Viera Cast to add to the Viera Image Viewer and the Viera Link. This feature allows you to enjoy streaming online content from sites such as YouTube, Amazon and Picasa. It has a THX mode, as well, which creates more accurate primary colors. In terms of connectivity, it has a PC input, a LAN input and an analog audio output in addition to the three HDMI inputs and other ports.

Panasonic Viera V10 Series

The Viera V10 Series has a few excellent additions which make it one of the best Panasonic HDTV series. These include an additional HDMI input, along with Digital Cinema Color and 24p Cinematic Playback, both of which combine to faithfully recreate the experience of watching in an actual movie theatre. The 50-inch TC-P50V10 is particularly commendable, since it comes with a cutting-edge two-inch one-pane-of-glass design and a swivel stand.

Panasonic Viera Z1 Series

Even before its release, this Panasonic HDTV series is already creating a lot of clamor. After all, it is unbelievably slim, measuring only one inch thick. Because of this, the inputs and outputs are on a separate box which conveys the signals to the HDTV wirelessly. Only time will tell what else this series can offer, though one thing is sure – the Panasonic HDTVs in this series won’t come cheap.

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