Update 2/4/11: Retail prices now reflect a recent change + TC-PVT30 series prices added.

Thanks to a well-placed source we’ve got the industry’s first 2011 TV pricing and availability. Panasonic’s 2011 line totals 30 models of plasma, LED LCD and LCD televisions.

The 2011 Panasonic plasmas offer new performance levels, styling, features and screen sizes. Plasma now offers three multiple-model 3D series, with the two top lines (VT30 and GT30 respectively) including THX 2D and 3D certification, sleeker style, improved black levels, faster phosphors brighter images and higher energy efficiency. They replace the 2010 VT25/VT20 and GT25 lines.  We were so impressed by the improvements of the highly rated VT series models we awarded them the HD Guru Top Picks CES 2011 Awards for Best 3D TV and Best in Show.

Panasonic also added an inch to 54-inch class plasmas making them 55″ and two inches to the 58 inch, now 60 inches diagonal.

In LED LCD Panasonic is offering its first 3D models in the 37 and 42 inch class, geared towards gamers. The DT30 series’ other improvements include a new Alpha IPS panel for deeper blacks, and wide viewing angles, 240 Hz refresh, ISF calibration mode and WI-Fi (with included adapter)

Panasonic expanded its 2D LED line from two to four series with nine models (up from three in 2010).

In LCD there are now four series made up of six models including a new 24″ screen size.

Below are all the new models with Panasonic’s suggested retail prices and arrival dates along with a list of the top features for each series. As usual for the TV biz, you may expect discounting when the sets arrive at retail.

3D Plasma


ST30 Series features- 1080p, 3D 24p Cinema Smoother (anti-judder),  Infinite Black 2 panel,  Full HD 3D, 600 Hz sub-field drive, Viera Connect (what used to be called Viera Cast),Wi-Fi Ready, DLNA, USB inputs and 3 HDMI inputs

The ST30s will be available later this month in the 42, 46, 50 and 55-inch screen sizes. The 60 and 65 inch sizes will be available in April. Model numbers and retail prices are:

TC-P42ST30 $1099.95

TC-P46ST30 $1299.95

TC-P50ST30 $1499.95

TC-P55ST30 $1799.95

TC-P60ST30 $2399.95

TC-P65ST30 $3299.85

GT30 Series- Flush design, Infinite Black 2 panel, Full HD 3D, THX-Certified, 600 Hz sub-field drive, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, DLNA & 4 HDMI

Panasonic GT30s will be available in March in the 50 and 55-inch screen sizes as the:

TC-P50GT30 $1899.95

TC-P55GT30 $2199.95

The 60 and 65 inches will be available in April as the:

TC-P60GT30 $2799.95

TC-P65GT30 $3699.95

VT30 Series One-sheet-of-glass design, Infinite Black Pro 2 panel, Improved Full HD 3D

THX-Certified & ISFccc, 600 Hz sub-field drive, Viera Connect, Built-in Wi-Fi, DLNA & 4 HDMI

The VT30 models will be available in 55 inch size in April and 65 inches in May (thanks to Robert at Value Electronics for the update) as the:

TC-P55VT30$2799.95

TC-P65VT30 $4299.95

2D Plasma


X3 Series features-  600Hz Sub-field Drive, Easy IPTV, VIERA IMAGE VIEWER H.264 (Photo & Movie), DLNA Certified, 720p HD Resolution, Game Mode, Viera Link, 2 US and 2 HDMI inputs

The X3 will be available in March in the 42, 46, and 50-inch sizes as the:

TC-P42X3 $599.95

TC-P46X3 $699.95

TC-P50X3 $799.95


S30 Series features- 1080p, Faster phosphors (compared to 2010 S2 series), 600 Hz sub-field drive, DLNA, Viera image viewer, Wi-Fi ready, Game Mode, USB inputs & 3 HDMI inputs

The S30s will be available this month in the 42, 46, 50-inch sizes The 60-inch will arrive in April. Model numbers and retail prices are:

TC-P42S30 $799.95

TC-P46S30 $949.95

TC-P50S30 $1099.95

TC-P60S30 $1899.95

3D LED LCD


DT30 Series features- Full HD 3D, Flush Design, IPS Alpha-LED Panel, 240Hz with Motion Picture Pro 4,1080p Full HD Resolution, Game Mode, VIERA Connect Wi-Fi Ready (Includes LAN adapter),VIERA Image Viewer H264 (Photo & Movie),DLNA Certified, VIERA Link,4 HDMI, 3 USB, PC Input, ISF Pro Setting Menu,

The DT30s will be available in March in the 37 and 42-inch sizes as the:

TC-L37DT30 $1299.95

TC-L42DT30 $TBA

2D LED LCD


D30 Series, LED HDTV, IPS Alpha-LED Panel, VIERA Connect, VIERA Image Viewer H264, DLNA Certified, 120Hz with Motion Picture Pro 4,1080p Full HD Resolution, Clear Panel Anti Reflective Screen, Game Mode, VIERA Link, 4 HDMI, 3 USB, PC Input

The D30s will be available in March in the 37 and 42-inch sizes as the:

TC-L37D30 $TBA

TC-L42D30 $1199.95

E30 Series , LED HDTV, IPS Alpha-LED Panel, Easy IPTV, VIERA Image Viewer H264,120Hz with Motion Picture Pro 4, 1080p Full HD Resolution, Clear Panel Anti Reflective Screen, Game Mode, VIERA Link, 4 HDMI, 2 USB, PC Input,

The E30 Series will be available in 32, 37 and 42-inch screen sizes beginning March as the:

TC-L32E30 $TBA

TC-L37E30 $TBA
TC-L42E30 $1099.95

E3 Series, LED HDTV, IPS Alpha-LED Panel, Easy IPTV, VIERA Image Viewer H264, DLNA Certified, 60Hz, 1080p Full HD Resolution, Fine Black Panel, Game Mode, VIERA Link, 4 HDMI,  2 USB, PC Input,

The E3 Series will be available in 42, 37 and 32-inch sizes beginning in March as the:

TC-L32E3 $699.95

TC-L37E3 $799.95

TC-L42E3 $949.95

C30 Series, LED HDTV, IPS Alpha-LED Panel,VIERA Image Viewer, Fine Black Panel, Game Mode, 720p HD Resolution, 60Hz, VIERA Link, 1 HDMI, PC Input,

The C30 Series will be available in the 19-inch size this month as the TC-L42C30 $249.95

LCD


U30 Series, IPS Panel,VIERA Image Viewer H264, 1080p Full HD Resolution,120Hz with Motion Picture Pro 4, Fine Black Anti-Reflective Panel, Game Mode, VIERA Link, 3 HDMI, PC Input

The U30 series will be available in 42-inch size the month as the TC-L42U30 $799.95

U3 Series, IPS Alpha Panel,1080p Full HD Resolution, 60Hz, Fine Black Panel, Game Mode, Viera Image Viewer, Viera Link, 3 HDMI, PC Input.

The U3 Series will be available in 32 and 37-inch sizes this month as the:

TC-L32U3 $499.95

TC-L37U3 $599.95

X30 Series, IPS Alpha Panel, iPod/iPhone Entertainment Kit, Easy IPTV,VIERA Image Viewer H.264,720p HD Resolution, 60Hz, Fine Black Panel, Game Mode, VIERA Link, 3 HDMI, 1 USB, PC Input

Available in 32-inch size this month as the TC-L32X30 $549.95

C3 Series, IPS Alpha Panel 32″ Class / VA Panel 24″ Class,VIERA Image Viewer, Fine Black Panel, Game Mode, 720p HD Resolution, 60Hz, VIERA Link, 2 HDMI, PC Input

Available in 32″ and 24″ sizes in March as the:

TC-L24C3 $299.95

TC-L32C3 $399.95

Edited By Geoff Morrison

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