Giving the format the kick start it needs in a year that so many commentators have predicted 3D TV would become mainstream, Panasonic have introduced their V20 range of 3D enabled Plasma TV's.
The V20 range introduces 50in, 55in and 60in versions of the panel destined to replace their current V10 series. They will all come with 'shuttered' 3D glasses for a Full HD 3D effect.
Somewhat bucking the 3D TV trend, Panasonic have employed their considerable plasma expertise to create the new TV's. Other manufacturers have been adapting their LCD screens to accept 3D pictures but Panasonic feel that the richer blacks and more stable motion handling ability of plasma make it better suited to 3D.
Panasonic are also stressing the general technological advances apart from 3D capability. High-speed drive technology (for greater luminance) along with a new phosphor element to shortens afterglow produce screens with enhanced picture quality and greater energy efficiency.
The electronic circuit technologies element of NeoPDP introduces 600Hz Sub-field Drive system, which increases the rate at which plasma pixels refresh. Designed to improve motion tracking, it is worth noting that the figure is not directly comparable to an LCD refresh rate.
With 3D enabled Cameras and Blu-ray players in the pipeline, Panasonic have invested heavily in the new format; hoping that consumers will embrace the whole 3D lifecycle.
Panasonic have already demonstrated their own, very impressive, proprietary glasses alongside the new 3D screens which will be bundled in with the TV's themselves. Other manufacturers such as Sony and JVC have signed up to use RealD 3D glasses.
If you would like to find out more about the technology you might like to read our 3D TV, Cinema & Gaming Guide.
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