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  • 20 May 2010 09:57

Revisit the wonders of Avatar with Panasonic Full HD VIERA Plasma

Sydney, 20 May, 2010 – Consumers can experience the magic of Avatar all over again in stunning Full High Definition thanks to an exciting new offer from Panasonic, giving consumers a Bonus Full HD Avatar Gift Pack when they purchase selected Panasonic VIERA Full HD Plasma TVs between 22 May and 11 July, 2010.

Panasonic offers a Bonus Full HD Avatar Gift Pack with selected VIERA Full HD Plasma TVs

Sydney, 20 May, 2010 – Consumers can experience the magic of Avatar all over again in stunning Full High Definition thanks to an exciting new offer from Panasonic, giving consumers a Bonus Full HD Avatar Gift Pack when they purchase selected Panasonic VIERA Full HD Plasma TVs between 22 May and 11 July, 2010.

Customers will receive either a Panasonic Blu-ray Home Theatre Systemi and Avatar on Blu-ray disc, with a total value of $728.95 RRP; or a Panasonic Blu-ray playerii and Avatar on Blu-ray disc with a total value of $328.95 RRP depending on which of the selected VIERA Full HD Plasmaiii models is purchased.

Matt Pearce, Group Marketing Manager, VIERA, Panasonic Australia, said “After the immense success of Avatar, we are excited to deliver this fantastic offer so our consumers can enjoy the most visually impressive film of all time with the ultimate in Full High Definition TVs from Panasonic, all from their own lounge room.”

Panasonic, the technology and industry leader in Full High Definition Plasma TVs, unveiled its ground-breaking 2010 VIERA Plasma lineup in April this year. The new VIERA Plasma range offers stunning picture quality with 600Hz Sub-field Drive technology so consumers can enjoy the clearest and sharpest fast-moving images as well as improved networking capabilities and lower energy consumptioniv.

Purchasers of Panasonic’s V20 Series can access a range of features new to the VIERA family, including USB HDD recording, Skype, and DLNA-networking which lets the user stream content stored on other DLNA-enabled devices. VIERA CAST lets users view Internet content in their living room and has been enhanced by the addition of new content. Services available through VIERA CAST include voice and video calling via Skype; and PLUS7 delivered by Yahoo!7 for VIERA CAST will be available later this year. Panasonic also plans to offer the Twitter micro-blogging service in the future.

The new Panasonic SC-BT230 Blu-ray Home Theatre System uses advanced proprietary cinema surround technology for a remarkably authentic home theatre experience, and also incorporates a wealth of networking and connectivity capabilities. DLNA® capability allows users to access content from other DLNA-enabled devices such as Panasonic’s Blu-ray Recorders and DVD Recorders.

Panasonic’s new DMP-BD65 Blu-ray player features advanced imaging and sound technologies for an outstanding Blu-ray cinema experience; as well as easy operation and versatile networking with Wireless LAN functionalityv.

Both Blu-ray models feature VIERA CAST™, allowing users to view videos on YouTube™, Web-based photos on Picasa™, stock information on Bloomberg™ and weather forecasts, and BD-Live compatibility which allows users to connect to the Internet to download images, subtitles and other data, and take part in interactive activities and multi-player games linked to bonus cinema content found on Blu-ray Discs.

To receive Bonus Gift #1 valued at $728.95 RRP (Panasonic Blu-ray Home Theatre SC-BT230 and Avatar Blu-ray Disc), the eligible Panasonic VIERA Plasma models are:

TH-P65V10A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $6,699RRP

TH-P58V10A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $4,599RRP

TH-P50V10A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $3,099RRP

TH-P54Z1A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $5,999RRP

TH-P54V20Avii Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $2,999RRP

TH-P50V20A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $2,499RRP

TH-P42V20A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $1,999 RRP

To receive Bonus Gift #2 valued at $328.95 RRP (Panasonic Blu-ray Player DMP-BD65 and Avatar Blu-ray Disc) the eligible Panasonic VIERA Plasma models are:

TH-P50U20A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $1,799RRP

TH-P46U20A Full-HD Digital Plasma TV $1,599RRP

The Bonus Gift Packs are available via redemption to customers who purchase an eligible VIERA Full High Definition Plasma TV from authorised consumer electronic retailers during the promotional periodviii. To redeem their Bonus Gift Pack, customers must complete and submit the promotion redemption form available from the point of purchase or from Panasonic’s website: www.panasonic.com.au/avatarhd, which will be live from 22 May, 2010.

For more information and full promotion terms and conditions visit: www.panasonic.com.au/avatarhd