Panasonic's Freesat enabled TX-32LZD81 LCD TV is now available to UK consumers.
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 TX-32LZD81 offers a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution 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.
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.
Panasonic TX-32LZD81 
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