For 2011 Panasonic introduced three VIERA Full HD 3D Plasma model lines, the VT30 series, GT30 and ST30 series. Panasonic's Full HD 3D televisions provide full 1080p resolution to both the right and left eye, thereby giving the viewer the definitive 3D entertainment experience.
The top-of-the-line VIERA VT30 series consists of two models- the 65-inch class (64.7″ measured diagonally) TC-P65VT30 and the 55-inch class (55.1″ measured diagonally) TC-P55VT30. The VT30 models are distinguished by a one sheet glass design, giving the TVs a beautiful sleek new design element. In addition to providing 3D viewing, the VT30 series of VIERA HDTVs features the VIERA Connect service; Skype video calling; Wi-Fi ready including LAN (through USB port); 3D VIERA Image Viewer to view JPEG 2D digital still images, 3D digital still images and both 2D & 3D HD video recorded on an SD Memory Card; VIERA Link; a PC input; three USB Ports; THX certification; 24p playback; 600Hz subfield (produces 1080 lines of moving picture resolution); four HDMI connections; DLNA connector; fast switching phosphors; a RS232C/ISF connection and an Infinite Black Pro 2 panel. The new and improved Infinite Black Pro 2 Panel raises the luminous efficiency while minimizing pre-discharge, resulting in even more subtle, delicate blacks, in both dark and bright environments than last year's Infinite Black Pro Panel provided. One pair of Full HD 3D eyewear is included with the VT30 series.
The VIERA GT30 series features four models, the TC-P65GT30, a 65-inch class (64.7″ measured diagonally); the TC-P60GT30, a 60-inch class (60.1″ measured diagonally); the TC-P55GT30, a 55-inch class (55.1″ measured diagonally ) and the TC-P50GT30, a 50-inch class (49.9″ measured diagonally). The GT30 series features an Infinite Black 2 Panel; VIERA Connect, Wi-Fi ready with included LAN (through USB port); Skype Video calling; 3D VIERA Image Viewer to view JPEG 2D digital still images, 3D digital still images and both 2D & 3D HD video recorded on an SD Memory card; DLNA; VIERA link; PC input; 4 HDMI connections; 3 USB ports; THX certification; fast switching phosphors and a 600Hz Sub-field Drive.
The VIERA ST30 series introduces six screen sizes, from 42-inches to 65-inches, to the Panasonic family of Full HD 3D HDTVs. Featured in this series are the TC-P65ST30, a 65-inch class (64.7″ measured diagonally); TC-P60ST30, a 60-inch class (60.1″ measured diagonally); TC-P55ST30, a 55-inch class (55.1″ measured diagonally); TC-P50ST30, a 50-inch class (49.9″ measured diagonally); TC-P46ST30, a 46-inch class (46″ measured diagonally) and the TC-P42ST30, a 42″ class (41.6″ measured diagonally). The ST30 Full HD 3D HDTVs present a feature package that includes the Infinite Black 2 Panel; VIERA Connect, Wi-Fi Ready with LAN (through USB port); Skype Video calling; 3D VIERA Image Viewer to view JPEG 2D digital still images, 3D digital still images and both 2D & 3D HD video recorded on an SD Memory card; DLNA; VIERA link; 3 HDMI connections; 2 USB ports; fast Switching Phosphor; 600Hz Sub-field drive.
All Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D HDTVs include 3D VIERA Image Viewer a function for easy viewing of digital still photos (both in 2D/3D) and the ability to play back AVCHD 2D video and 3D video recorded on SD card.
Panasonic's proprietary IPTV functionality is expanded and enhanced for 2011, with a new identifying name, VIERA Connect, reflecting the transition from the walled garden approach of VIERA Cast to the interactive and inter-connected philosophy behind the new Internet enabled platform. VIERA Cast's popular sites, including Netflix, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, Twitter, Bloomberg News, a weather channel and Skype) continue on VIERA Connect and are joined by a host of exciting features and apps, all optimized for the best possible user experience. Incorporated in VIERA Connect are such apps as CinemaNow, Hulu Plus, Napster, Facebook and popular sports sites including MLB.TV, MLS Matchday Live, NBA Game Time, and NHL Game Center.
| VT30 | GT30 | ST30 | |
| 65-inch | TC-P65VT30 check price |
TC-P65GT30 check price |
TC-P65ST30 check price |
| 60-inch | TC-P60GT30 check price |
TC-P60ST30 check price |
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| 55-inch | TC-P55VT30 check price |
TC-P55GT30 check price |
TC-P55ST30 check price |
| 50-inch | TC-P50GT30 check price |
TC-P50ST30 check price |
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| 46-inch | TC-P46ST30 check price |
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| 42-inch | TC-P42ST30 check price |
