Panasonic Corporation of North America, the manufacturer of  high definition and Plasma TV, introduced its 2008 line of Plasma full HD televisions. The VIERA 2008 full HD Plasma series introduces a new screen size - a 46-inch class display, complimenting the Panasonic Plasma family of televisions, further strengthening Panasonic’s Plasma line-up, which also includes televisions in the 42-inch class, 50-inch class and 58-inch class size. This year Panasonic ‘s VIERA Plasma 1080p series feature a new panel with increased contrast ratio and an improved anti-reflective screen, a Game Mode, VIERA Link, increased luminous efficiency,  lead free panels and100,000 hours to half brightness. Completing the 2008 Plasma HD line-up are two 720p Plasmas in 42-inch class and 50-inch class screen sizes.

The VIERA PZ80 series introduces the new 46-inch class display –the TH-46PZ80 - to the 2008 line, that includes three screen sizes, all with 1080p resolution. The 42 inch class TH-42PZ80 and the 50-inch class TH-50PZ80 complete the PZ80 series and feature Game Mode, VIERA Link, an SD Memory Card slot, HDMI connections and an improved native contrast ratio of 20,000:1. . The Game Mode minimizes the time lag when displaying game images on the Plasma screen. The Mode synchronizes the response of the game image to the player’s operation, thereby producing an extremely clear image with no motion artifacts. VIERA Link allows the consumer to operate all VIERA Link equipped components with a singe remote.

The VIERA PZ85 series includes three screen sizes, all with 1080p resolution - the 42-inch class TH-42PZ85, the 46-inch class TH-46PZ85 and the 50-inch class TH-50PZ85. These full HD Plasma televisions feature an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1; Game Mode; VIERA Link; an SD memory Card slot and a PC input. In addition, the speakers are now hidden in the front.

The VIERA PZ800 series of 1080p Plasma televisions includes four screen sizes, the 42-inch class TH-42PZ800, the 46-inch class TH-46PZ800, the 50-inch class TH-50PZ800 and the 58-inch class TH-58PZ800.  The PZ800 series meets the THX™ Certified Display specifications, signifying the highest standards of performance and quality. The PZ800 Plasma televisions feature an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1; Game Mode; VIERA