Panasonic's 2007 HDTV lineup unveiled

Panasonic announced updates to several of its HDTV models here at CES, and revealed an all new 42-inch 1080p plasma (above). We asked about possiblities for big LCDs and related technology but Panasonic reps made things clear, its future in large TVs is currently in plasma and it doesn't believe LCD measures up. For your viewing pleasure today is the 61-inch LIFI RPTV which, for the uninitiated, contains a HID lamp that lasts so long you might never need to change it. Also there is the 1080p 58-inch TH-58PZ700 plasma we've been waiting to see on this side of the Pacific without springing for a 103-inch model, and the TC-32LX700 LCD. The TC-32LX700 has the new hotness 120Hz refresh rate Panasonic has called Motion Picture Pro and Alpha IPS technology to widen the viewing angle.

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[John Hopper @ Jan 10th 2007 11:50AM]

Wish they had the 42" 1080 set out now... I am going to return my Sony Bravia 40" 1080 set b/c the refresh rate isn't fast enough. Any time the camera pans I get a jerky refresh. Guess I'll settle for a 42" 720p plasma.

[DaveTehWave @ Jan 10th 2007 1:51PM]

John,

I see the smearing effect that you're talking about on LCDs and DLPs. I just upgraded to a 50" Panasonic (TH-50PH9UK - 720p) from a Panny 42" 480p set - partly because I really like what I see with plasma technology. I say go with feels right when you watch the set you have, if it's not enjoyable and the artifacts, etc get to you - then it may be time to give another technology a chance.

You'll probably find a bunch of good deals on the 42" plasmas as we get closer to the new models coming out (unless you wanna wait and spring for the new hotness).

|Dave