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Panasonic has unveiled its GT25 series, the newest addition to the VIERA family of 3D plasma HDTVs, offering 1080p at 42 inches for $US1699 or 50 inches for $US2099. The sets also include 2D-to-3D conversion technology – a first for the company.
Samsung is releasing a new 3D-capable plasma TV at the sweet price of $US989 – a full $US400 less than its current entry-level 3D set. The 50-inch PN50C490 sports an odd 1365×768 resolution, but hey – cheap(er) 3D.
I put 3D firmly in the “give it at least another generation” pile. Mostly due to lack of content – by the time there’s enough to care about, there’ll be another generation of TVs to choose from. But Panasonic’s latest flagship plasma display, the Viera VT20, shows it’s worth buying a 3D TV if said 3D TV happens to be as good as the legendary Pioneer Kuro when it comes to its overall performance.
Whatever your views on 3DTV, there’s no denying Panasonic’s 3D plasmas are miles ahead of competitors’ products. Which probably goes some length to explaining why Panasonic’s increased production by 30 per cent.
