The new G15 range comprises two new models – 50-inch (TH-P50G15A) and 42-inch (TH-P42G15A) – boasting many advantages made possible by Neo Plasma technology, including a brighter picture, faster FHD motion image response and smarter design.

The VIERA G15 Series features Panasonic’s exciting new VIERA CAST functionality – an exciting, interactive feature that allows consumers to enjoy online content in the lounge room – content including YouTube™ Google’s Picasa™ Web Albums, Bloomberg™ Weather can be viewed, on demand. At the touch of a button on the remote control, internet-enabled connectivity is easily accessible using the broadband connection in the homei.

Matt Pearce, Product Manager, TV – Consumer Electronics Group, Panasonic Australia, said: “With the arrival of VIERA CAST, Panasonic has redefined home entertainment, opening the door to an array of content easily accessible via the TV’s remote control.”

“As a world leader in home entertainment products, Panasonic continues to achieve the most innovative, picture-improving technologies in flat panels. Neo Plasma is the result of this commitment, forever redefining the possibilities of Plasma image quality and performance.”

Upholding Panasonic’s reputation for superior image quality, the VIERA G15 Series offers the very best in home viewing. With 231 billion viewable colours and an improved 2,000,000+:1 dynamic contrast ratioii, consumers will enjoy the finest detail, vivid colours, rich blacks and exceptional clarity.

The VIERA G15 Series also offers 1080p resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive for razor-sharp fast-moving Full HD action; 24p Playback and x.v. Colour for stunning Full HD images and a cinematic experience.

Neo Plasma combines fundamental improvements in materials and processes, discharge gas and cell design, and circuit and drive technology, making it a revolution in Plasma display.

Boasting twice the luminous efficiency of previous displays, the Neo Plasma achieves new levels of brightness while reducing power consumption compared to previous models.

Panasonic’s unique VIERA Image Viewer offers improved convenience and connectivity by making it possible to watch AVCHD movie footage directly from an SD memory card, or turn your VIERA HDTV into a giant digital photo frame and view JPEG images from your camera, via the TV’s SD card slot.

“With powerful connectivity including not only VIERA CAST, but also VIERA Link, VIERA Image Viewer, four HDMI inputs and a PC input, the Panasonic G15 Plasma is sure to become a fundamental component of any digital living room.” Mr Pearce said.

Panasonic’s manufacturing process ensures that all VIERA Plasma TVs are lead and mercury free. This reduces the impact on the environment when recycling or disposing of the products in the future. The G15 Plasma range also has a long panel lifespan of up to 100,000 hoursiii, designed to be enjoyed for years to come.