Panasonic have added 32in and 37in LCD models to their PZ81 Freesat enabled range of TV's.
Freesat, the free-to-view satellite service from the BBC and ITV, is the first in the UK to offer subscription free High Definition (HD) programming. Along with around 80 Standard Definition (SD) stations, the BBC's trial HD channel is available along with ITV's HD channel.
The two new models both offer Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolutions along with the latest incarnation of Panasonic's picture processing technology, V-Real Pro 3. With 3 HDMI inputs (v1.3), 2 Scarts connectivity is as good as you would expect, and there is also a useful SD memory card slot. Pop in your latest digital camera (SD card) holiday shots into the slot and a slick slide show function appears
Along with an integrated 'Freesat' tuner, the PZ81 series also comes complete with digital Freeview and analogue terrestrial tuners - accessible through an easy to use 7 day electronic programming guide.
The Freesat service requires users to install a dish and set-top box (PZ81 models from Panasonic have the set-top box built-in). Satellite subscribers wishing to use the service may be able to use their existing kit and unlike Freeview, Freesat has the advantage of being free from bandwidth restrictions and can reach more than 98% of the UK population.
The new 32in and 37in PZ81 Freesat models will be available in the UK early this October.
Read a full review of the Panasonic TH-42PZ81 here
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