Headlines - Panasonic launches Freesat-capable TVs

[HEXUS]

What better way to show your support for Freesat other than to launch three TVs with Freesat built-in?

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[Funkstar]

Cool!

I know there was talk of this in the Freesat launch the other day, but I really wasn't expecting any announcements so soon.

It is great to see though.

[dave87]

Do they have both Freesat and Freeview receivers built in?

[Parm]

Do they have both Freesat and Freeview receivers built in?

Yep, they do.

[dave87]

That actually looks quite tempting - especially for my parents who need a new TV and have dire digital reception

[stevie lee]

will the ethernet port be able to be used as a network streaming device.. where you store all your media on pc then output via ethernet to tv, then the tv displays it? or is that a feature that hasn't been announced and is under NDA's or still being worked on.

just checked panasonic site and they are plasma, found this bit on page aswell..

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The PZ81 Series can playback JPEG photos and the latest High Definition Camcorder Movies in AVCHD format in 1080 x 1920 resolution from either SD or SDHC memory cards.

Does the resolution written that way round mean you can rotate the screen 90deg and have it in portrait mode?
or is it just a typo.

[Funkstar]

Typo

As far as I know the ethernet port is for future interactive content via the red button.

There may well be STBs in the future that offer network playback of media, but I wouldn't count on it.

[Bluecube]

Damn. No prices! I'd be interested in the 46" one... How are Panasonic LCD TVs? I've only ever heard folks rave about Samsung and Sharp.

[Funkstar]

Panasonics are well regarded. Thats what I'm looking at in a few months time.