Manufacturers from all over the planet unveiled their latest televisions at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show or CES. The VIERA line was there, proudly introducing the latest 42-inch flat screen TVs from Panasonic. Models having plasma, LCD and LED panels were announced. Continue reading to find out what they are and learn about their key specs.

For display panels using plasma technology, there’s the S30. It boasts of a speedy 600Hz Sub-field Drive processor which helps eliminate motion blurs and judders. It has a 1080p resolution for crisp and vivid HD images. VIERA Link technology and 3 HDMI ports makes for a hassle-free home entertainment system. 2 USB ports let you enjoy multimedia playback.

There’s also the X3 which carries the technologies found on the S30. But this one allows you to plug in only 2 AV components simultaneously as it has a couple of HDMI ports. With the ST30, you can tap entertainment options on the net without a PC. It’s also Wi-Fri capable, and you can make video calls with the integrated Skype software.

A unit having an LCD technology is the U30. Enabling you to enjoy action-packed sports, movies or video games in razor-sharp clarity is the tandem of innovation: Motion Picture pro 4 and 120Hz Sub-field Drive. No matter where in the room you sit, you can enjoy crisp images as it uses an IPS display which offers a wider viewing angle.

For display panels using LED technology, all of them now also boast of an IPS panel. The D30 features a 120Hz Sub-field Drive so watching fast-paced action on your television need not give you an eye strain. It can support up to 4 HDMI inputs, and it has 3 USB ports to let you enjoy the VIERA Image Viewer innovation better.

Both the E30 and E3 series enables you to go online using your LED television. This is made even more convenient by the Easy IPTV (internet protocol television) feature. Both got 1080p image resolutions, DLNA certification and VIERA Image viewer. The E30 has a 120Hz screen processor, while the E3 has a 60Hz one.

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