Panasonic’s new VIERA S1-Series Plasma HDTVs has a multitude of features that any quality set should shoot for.

• Full time 1080 lines in fast motion sequenses, not all set will deliver this
• Wide viewing angle, the pictures the same where ever you sit
• The 600hz subfield drive lets you see 1080 lines for full HD Motion
• 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio – this means that when watching a movie, you see it the way the director intended
• Viera link – conect just about anything you own to the TV with no hassels
• Viera Tools – access the TV’s contol panel with an advanced icon based interface
• Game mode – allows you to enjoy your game without worrying about burn-in, steps up processing to allow seamles motion

Available at:

Amazon – Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Tiger Direct – Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

If you don't yet realize it, you should know that the plasma hdtv stigma of burn-in and life span are just not worth worrying about any more. What you do need to worry about is power consumption. The S1 series is designed to use less power than your average plasma and many reports confirm this is true.

For less power consumed and a lower electric bill, the Panasonic Viera plasma HDTV renders crisp clean images, great sound, and a awesome, high quality game play experience.

Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA), based in Secaucus, NJ, is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of its branding, marketing, sales, service, product development and R&D operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Dimensions: 4.2x40.6x26.1 inches; Weight: 57.4 lb; Shipping weight: 71 lbs; Inludes 2 AA Batteries

Amazon: Low price not advertised Tiger Direct: 799.99