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I never would have been able to use a slimline wall mount without this connector. I found it hard to believe that Panasonic would configure the rear panel of their TV in such a way that I needed this connector rather than plugging in parallel to the wall. With the connector I was able to stay close to the wall. I think it looks much neater.