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Visitors will be invited to browse through the site to find out about Panasonic's Olympic heritage and involvement in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

On the main homepage users will be greeted with a countdown, counting down the days, hours and minutes to the much anticipated opening ceremony, marking the start of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

And Consumers can learn how to create the ideal viewing experience at home with the help of the Perfect Viewing video.
Supported by MyVirtualHome 3D design software, users can choose the best home entertainment products from Panasonic and experiment with room layout and lighting, to create the perfect living room environment for watching the High Definition Olympic coverage.

The microsite also includes a page dedicated to the Panasonic Olympic ambassadors including Olympic swimmers Ky Hurst and Bronte Barratt and track and field stars, Tamsyn Lewis and Matt Shirvington. Other sections of the site include: the heritage of the Olympics and a Press centre that will be updated with all the latest Olympic news.

Visitors can learn about Panasonic's exciting Olympic promotion, Swim 2 Win, offering customers a chance to share in over $3 million worth of prizes.

Closer to the start of the Olympic Games Panasonic will make available as a download an ‘AIRä Application'.  This interactive tool sits on your computer desktop and will feature live information during the Olympics such as a medal tally board and alerts when Australia has won a medal.

Beijing 2008 will be the first Olympic Games where the entire production will be broadcast in High Definition.  Panasonic DVCPRO HD will be the official video recording format for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

To view the new website, go to www.panasonic.com.au/olympics