I spotted something interesting while wandering around my local electronics store yesterday.

The local Best Denki has a huge section devoted to televisions and it is quite easy to compare the different brands and models on offer. I much prefer the look of plasma televisions over LCD, the best of the bunch being the fantastic but extremely expensive Pioneer Kuro models.

Panasonic also produces great plasma televisions. I was most impressed by the picture on the 42PZ800 model that came out last year.

Panasonic TH-42PZ800 (386 kWh/year)

A new version of this television just came out. And what was particularly interesting was that in just one year, Panasonic have managed to cut the energy consumption for this plasma TV by nearly half.

Panasonic TH-P42V1 (200 kWh/year)

I am not sure how they have done this, but if it is true, it is an impressive feat. 

I’m still not going to buy one for now, the old CRT television is still working fine. But it’s good to know that electronics manufacturers along with car makers are trying to become a little greener.