The other huge advantage of this comes in the timing

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Panasonic today unveiled two new7.1 channel Blu-ray Home Theater systems with wireless ready rear speakers andintegrated iPod dock to enjoy video and audio downloaded content.The modelsSC-BT200 and SC-BT300 boast seven speakers to envelop viewers in a remarkablytrue-to-life surround sound experience.The front and center channel speakers are made with a bamboo diaphragm whichprovides a tightly intertwined fiber to deliver greater rigidly and accuracy,resulting in clear reproduction of sounds over a wide frequency range, frommassive explosions to metallic clangs. The subwoofer features a Kelton systemwith a dual diameter structure to deliver a deep powerful bass. The SmartSetup guide uses the help of GUI navigation to allow users to set up theirSC-BT200 or SC-BT300 home theater for optimum performance.The result isbeing able to stay at home while enjoying a thrilling, incredibly lifelikeaudio performance that rivals a movie theater. The appeal of Panasonic Blu-ray products goes beyond the breathtaking picturesand sound; the networking functions open the door to new kinds ofentertainment fun. Both the SC-BT300 and the SC-BT200 connect to the Internetfor downloading bonus content available with Blu-ray DiscsTM and for playingInternet games via BD-Live.This connectivity is further enhanced with theaddition of VIERA(R) Cast.VIERA Cast integrates the Amazon Video-on-Demand(VOD) online movie rental service. The Amazon VOD service joins other contentoptions already available on VIERA Cast, including videos from You Tube(TM),access to online photos via Picasa Web Albums(TM), financial information fromBloomberg News, as well as local weather updates.Both models are also equipped with a Universal Dock for iPod, making it easyfor users to play their favorite music or video downloads.

The BT300 and BT200 offer improved environmental performance too. Refinementsto the power board dramatically reduce power consumption in standby mode. Andby adjusting power consumption as the audio signal changes, these models savepower during operation as well. As a result of these improvements, the BT300and BT200 consume about 20 less power than last year's SC-BT100 Blu-raytheater system.The SC-BT300 pumps out 1250 watts (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10 THD) while the SC-BT200delivers 1000 watts (1kHz, 3 ohms, 10 THD).Both models will be available in the spring of 2009 Pricing to be announced.BD-ROM Profile 2. To enjoy additional contents (such as BD-Live) on certainBlu-ray Disc titles, you will need to insert an SD card (1GB or more of freespace/Sold separately). Information about Panasonic andits products is available at Additional company informationfor journalists is available at Whiteley, 1-201-348-7781, , Chris DeMaria ,1-201-348-7182, , both of Panasonic; or BlayneMurphy of Cohn & Wolfe, 1-212-798-9763, . OK, now that bowl mania, Tiger mania, and Heisman conspiracies have settled down, time to get back to business.When I left off on this series wediscussed making the cut, seeding, and match-ups.

Now to get to where these games will actually be played.One thing I like about the current bowl setup (to an extent) is the distribution of the bowl games around the country. For the record, I completely disagree with a bowl game in Toronto because of passports (cost,expedition process, etc.).This setup, however, gives more of the country a chance to see more than just games. The country gets a chance to see the bigger teams that may only end up in Pasadena, Miami, and so forth.Higher rated teams are rewarded in the first round with a true home game, as you can see in the BCS Location Spreadsheet. Florida hosts Troy in the Swamp, the Sooners battle Buffalo in Oklahoma, and so forth.An advantage to this is real simple. Either way, the tickets get sold and money flows into the schools and BCS.The other huge advantage of this comes in the timing.