The VIERA TH-42PZ800U Plasma, which feature new panel, improved contrast ratios, SD memory card slots, game mode, HDMI connections, increased luminous efficiency and VIERA Link. The later allows the consumer to operate multiple VIERA Link equipped components with one remote. Game mode is a new addition to Panasonic's televison line that minimizes the time lag when displaying video games on a Panasonic flat panel.The TH-42PZ800U boasts Panasonic's most advanced 1080p plasma panel technology. It can reproduce 5,120 shades of gray 25% more than last year's models for naturally seamless colors. Picture contrast is outstanding too, with notably deep black levels. This TV's 24p Cinematic Playback mode optimizes 1080p video from a Blu-ray player it doubles the original playback frame rate to 48 frames per second, just like most theater projectors do. You'll see a remarkably smooth, cinematic picture. With four 1080p-capable HDMI inputs, the TH-42PZ800U is ready for the very best high-def sources available. A front-panel SD memory card slot also makes it easy to share your digital photos on a big, beautiful screen, without booting up your computer. And check out this TV's bezel-less "single-sheet glass" design the entire front of the TV is one seamless surface.