Panasonic Australia plasma product marketing manager Adam Faccin says, “This model is hands-down Panasonic’s best-ever VIERA TV in terms of picture quality, design, and connectivity.

“The flagship TH-P65VT30A delivers deep blacks and boasts THX certification so it can perform equally well in brightly lit rooms this model offers the ultimate in home theatre calibration with advanced ISFccc modes as well as improved sound quality with a 10W subwoofer, so you’ll feel like you’re right there at the game. Viewers can also be sure they will not miss that winning point thanks to the VIERA’s quick response times, and with the ability to record and pause live TV they can replay their favourite sporting moment.”

The top of the range TH-P65VT30A 3D Neo Plasma TV offers superior picture quality. With a single sheet of glass panel, the VIERA provides a slim, stylish look in the loungeroom and is Panasonic’s thinnest plasma yet at an impressive 39mm. As well as offering 2D picture quality, this model also delivers a Full High Definition 3D experience.

SMART VIERA features such as IPTV, USB record and playback and DLNA networking bring a new dimension to connectivity in the home. This new model offers ‘VIERA Connect’, which allows users to experience a host of new features including catch-up TV, videos, music and internet radio, interactive games and social networking. ABC iView and Yahoo!7’s Plus7 service allow viewers to catch up on their favourite TV shows, and users can also listen to internet radio with SHOUTcast. Users can also access Facebook, Twitter and Skype via their big-screen VIERA.

DLNA networking allows content to be streamed and shared by linking devices via wireless LAN throughout the home. The TH-P65VT30A supports DivX HD and MKV, among the most commonly used file formats for downloading, and the USB port and SD Card slot allow for easy recording and playback straight from the TV.