IFA 2010: Panasonic unveils expanded range of 3D plasma TVs

Panasonic TX-P42GT20 + SC-BFT800

Updated 18.00:

OK, we've managed to glean a bit more information from Panasonic. Here's some extra detail on all the new kit coming your way.

Televisions

TX-P46VT20 £2000
TX-P42VT20 £1800

Both available now
Neo PDP panels
THX certified
X4 HDMI in
Infinite Black PRO technology
600Hz picture processing for 2D and 3D content
High Contrast Filter Pro
Intelligent Frame Creation Pro
3D playback from SD card or USB input
Viera Cast
DLNA
2 pairs of 3D glasses included
Wireless dongle included

TX-P42GT20 £1500

Available now
Neo PDP panel
THX certified
X4 HDMI in
Infinite Black technology
600Hz picture processing for 2D and 3D content
High Contrast Filter
Intelligent Frame Creation Pro
3D playback from SD card or USB input
Viera Cast
DLNA
UK model will include 2 pairs of 3D glasses
Wireless dongle is optional

3D glasses

In October, Panasonic will also be launching a new pair of rechargeable 3D glasses. They will be available in three different sizes – the model numbers are as follows:

TY-EW3D2L
TY-EW3D2M
TY-EW3D2S

These new glasses are lighter than the current model, boasting a more traditional design. You can also recharge them via your 3D Viera's USB input. Pricing is TBC.

3D Blu-ray player

DMP-BDT100 £280
It may be brand spanking new, but you'll find an exclusive review of this player in the November issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, on sale September 17th.

3D Blu-ray-in-a-box

Panasonic has also announced the imminent arrival of three 3D-capable systems

SC-BTT755 £649
3D playback
HD audio decoding
Tall-boy speakers
Viera Cast
Wireless-ready rear speakers
Wi-Fi ready (requires optional dongle)
Integrated iPod/iPhone dock

SC-BTT355 £449
Similar specification to ‘BTT755 but features smaller satellite speakers.

SC-BFT800 £699
Wall-mountable 3D Blu-ray soundbar
Wireless subwoofer
HD audio decoding
iPod/iPhone compatible

Obviously, we've asked Panasonic for one of everything and we're readying the test rooms as we type. Keep your eyes peeled for further news as and when we get it…

Published 15.00:

The Panasonic press launch has begun here at the IFA Show in Berlin, so we'll bring you the headlines as they happen, with a more detailed story and pictures to follow.

Highlights so far are:

• Panasonic claims it will be the No.1 green innovation company in the electronics industry by 2018. Expect a lot of similar environmental claims at IFA.

• Q1 this year saw Panasonic sales up 135% vs 2009. Claims to have 11.7% share of the European consumer electronics market as of June 2010, a rise from 7% in 2004.

• There are 54 3D plasmas for us to watch!

• Company is launching a 3D consumer camcorder. And there's a 3D conversion lens that fits on the end of a standard-size, Full HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750. Neat.

• New 3D TV line-up: new 3D plasmas, new 3D Blu-ray systems/players, and new range of 3D glasses, including different sizes of specs. All due by Christmas.

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