Guest blog by Neil & Connor
Sit down, relax and enjoy the fantastic performance with the brilliant Panasonic Viera DS500B smart TV range.
The range is available in 24, 32, 40 and 49 inch. The 24 and 32 have a 1366 x 768 resolution, whilst not being full HD the picture is still of a very high quality. The 40” and 49” come in full HD.
Watch your favourite TV completely free using the built-in Freeview tuner, this tuner gives you access to over 50 channels all for free without subscription.
All of this is made noticeably better with an LED screen and wire colour enhancer which gives you both the darkest blacks and the most vibrant colours possible along with the best contrasting colours. All of this is aided with the 400Hz rate which makes sure the picture on the TV is as clear as it can be even when there is a lot of motion on the screen making sure you get the most out of either your sports, games or movies!It is easy to control the DS500 with the remote, or if you have a iOS or Android Device, you can use the VIERA Remote App. This app is free to download for both iPad / iPhone & Android and allows you to easily browse the internet and share media from your device on the big TV screen, which your family and friends will be really impressed with! Alternatively, share your share apps, games and media from an Android device with mirroring. You can connect up your existing digital boxes or game consoles on this TV with the Scart and 2 HDMI ports, and it even has a USB port.
With complete access to the Panasonic App Store, with either the built-in Wi-Fi or through a wired connection, you can find your favourite shows and content quickly and easily with My Home Screen. This is a custom page which allows you to personalise the screen to suit you. The internet connection also opens up access to free apps such as BBC iPlayer and All 4, as well as subscription bases services such as Netflix and NOW TV. This TV also includes a web browser for those wanting to surf the net on a big screen.
Worried about missing your shows? Don’t worry as the TV has Freetime built-in so you can enjoy all your favourite shows over the past seven days and catch up on anything you have missed! It also features a programme guide so that you can scroll backwards on a range of channels.
For people who have visual impairment, the DS500 has Voice guidance which automatically reads aloud the menus on screen. Easy to switch on in the sound menu, voice guidance is a reassuring feature for those who may have trouble reading.
The reassurance that you are buying a TV with the Panasonic name, build quality and finish, means that this set is a good buy!
View the range here or ask your local store about a demo.
