Panasonic's Full HD 3D VIERA(R) TV Named Winner of CNET 'Best of Show' Award at the 2010 International CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panasonic, today announced that it has been selected by the editors at CNET (www.cnet.com) as both the winner of the prestigious "Best of Show" and "Best in Television" category at this year's "Best of CES" awards for its Full HD VIERA Plasma television. Winners were announced on Saturday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. (PST) live on the CNET Stage in the South Hall lobby.

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The "Best of CES" Awards, which are produced and judged by CNET, recognize the hottest products at the 2010 CES in nine categories, plus a Best in Show and People's Voice award selected by the CNET online audience. CNET editors received and reviewed hundreds of entries.

By delivering a full 1080p-resolution image to each eye, Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology offers consumers the highest possible visual experience. Panasonic will ship in the Spring of 2010 four 3D models in sizes including 50-inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) , 54-inch class (54 inches measured diagonally), 58-inch class (58 inches measured diagonally) and 65-inch class (65 inches measured diagonally). In addition, all four 3D VIERA televisions feature Panasonic's VIERA CAST(TM) IPTV functionality and all models are THX certified.

"Panasonic is extremely honored and proud to have been recognized by CNET and the Consumer Electronics Association," said Bob Perry, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "This honor truly underscores Panasonic's leadership in Full HD 3D technology. We are dedicated to bringing 3D technology into the home this year to enhance the entertainment experience."

The nine categories awarded include Digital photo and video, Car tech and GPS, Cell phones and smartphones, Computers and hardware, Gaming, Green, Home Theater, MP3 and portable video players, and Televisions.

Videos of the finalist products can be found at http://www.cnet.com/ces. For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D products and technologies, visit www.panasonic.com/3D.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.

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