Panasonic’s VT30 plasma line marks an evolution in performance and style over last year’s VT25 Series. ... I found watching both 2D and 3D movies on Panasonic’s plasma to be a highly satisfying experience, which is what matters most.

Superb all-around picture quality, anchored by the deepest plasma black levels of the year, make the Panasonic TC-PVT30 series the best-performing TV we've tested in 2011.

The Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30 is a really great TV, in most regards, but there’s no perfect TV. We’ve learned to stop looking for that. In terms of features, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better plasma.

But all in all there is no doubt that VT30 is another fantastic TV from Panasonic – and now with a new slim design and extended Smart TV functionality at a much lower introduction price than the 2010 VT range.