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Panasonic Toughbook W8 Rugged Laptop

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:25:00 +0000

The ultra portable Toughbook W8 packs an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of memory, Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics and a 120GB hard drive.

The Toughbook W8 is equipped with Wi-Fi and optional embedded Gobi 3G global mobile Internet (WWAN) that connects just about anywhere your cell phone can.

The Toughbook W8 comes with a spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad.

Like with the Toughbook F8, you the option to get the Gobi 3G.

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Panasonic Toughbook F8 Preview

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:15:00 +0000

ToughBook F8 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300 2.26 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM (up to 4GB), Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics nd 160GB hard drive.

Other features include a integrated DVD writer, a 14.1-inch 1280×800 LCD display, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, TPM Security Chip, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR and a SD/SDHC card slot.

You can also get the optional Gobi 3G global mobile Internet moduel for EV-DO and HSPA support.

Panasonic also claims it to be the lightest 3G-ready notebook in the world

The Panasonic ToughBook F8 runs Windows Vista Business and comes with Windows XP downgrade option.

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Evolta - The World's longest lasting AA Battery from Panasonic

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:19:00 +0000

Panasonic today introduced the EVOLTA battery, which is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s “longest lasting AA alkaline battery. The recognition was the first of its kind for Guinness, which created a new category for batteries.

The EVOLTA AA Alkaline battery lasts longer in more devices than the company’s own previous-generation AA alkalines as well as those from other brands.

The new structure of the EVOLTA battery provides more internal space than Panasonic’s previous generation batteries, allowing storage of extra active materials and incorporating an improved sealing technology.

To demonstrate the power of EVOLTA, Tomotake Takahashi, an engineer in Tokyo, created a mini robot nicknamed “Mr. EVOLTA.” The 6.7 inch-tall robot made headlines in May when it climbed a 1,740-foot rope dangling from a cliff in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Mr. EVOLTA accomplished the feat using just two AA EVOLTA batteries. The climb took 6 hours and 46 minutes and covered a distance that was 290 feet more than the height of Chicago’s Sears Tower, the tallest building in the U.S.

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PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G1 DIGITAL CAMERA

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:05:00 +0000

With the mirror-less system, the DMC-G1’s flange back, which is the distance between the mount and the image sensor, has been reduced from 40mm to approximately 20mm.

The G1 will be available in mid-November as a kit with the new LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S lens. Also available in November, and announced today, is the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.lens.

The LUMIX G1 is also the world’s first interchangeable lens camera that will come with color variety – with availability in black, blue and red models.

Panasonic is also launching a wide-variety of accessories including: External Flash DMW-FL220(GN22); PL Filter: DMW-LPL52; Mount Adapter: DMW-MA1; Battery Pack: DMW-BLB13; DC Cable: DMW-DCC3; Soft Case: DMW-CG1; Soft Bag: DMW-BAG1; Shoulder Strap (Stylish) DMW-SSTG1-A/C/R; Shoulder Strap (Woven) DMW-SSTG2-W; Shoulder Strap (Leather) DMW-SSTG3-T.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1 is also compatible with current accessories: External Flash: DMW-FL360(GN36)/DMW-FL500(GN50); ND Filter: DMW-LND52; MC Protector: DMW-LMC52; Remote Shutter: DMW-RSL1; HDMI mini Cable: RP-CDHM15(1.5m), RP-CDHM30(3.0m).

G1 features a 3-inch flip-out LCD, contrast Autofocus, a 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, and a full complement of manual, semimanual, automatic, and semiautomatic shooting capabilities.

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Panasonic launches World’s Smallest Full HD Camcorder

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The new HDC-SD5 camcorder employ cutting-edge imaging technology to capture video recordings that are breathtakingly clear and vibrant, especially when viewed on a high-quality, large screen TV.

The HDC-SD5 uses the AVCHD format to record full-HD video with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution.

The HDC-SD5 also employs Panasonic's original 3CCD camera system, a professional broadcast feature, which renders vivid, true-to-life colors, outstanding detail and rich gradation. The camcorder also boast Panasonic’s new Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer minimizing the effect of hand shake. This technology helps produce crisp, clear images, which is especially important for viewing on large-screen high resolution TVs where image imperfections are easily visible.

The HDC-SD5, which records video onto SDHC/SD Memory Cards, debuts as the world's smallest palm-style 3CCD full-HD camcorder. It is even smaller than its predecessor model, HDC-SD1, giving the SD5 superb portability. The SD5 also features a new USB Host function that significantly improves data storage and playback ease. With an optional newly released DVD burner, model VW-BN1, users can copy or play back video recordings in the original AVCHD format to deliver the ultimate High Definition viewing experience on a large-screen TV.

The HDC-SD5 HD camcorder will be available in September, with a suggested retail price of $999.95

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ18 digital camera preview

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:00:00 +0000

LUMIX DMC-FZ18, a High-Zoom Camera, Introduces New Intelligent Auto Mode, Featuring Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector and Continuous Auto-focus

In addition to a premium 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens, the DMC-FX18 joins the LUMIX DMC-FX33 and DMC-FX55 as the first Panasonic digital cameras to offer the Intelligent Auto Mode, which include Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector and Continuous Auto-focus functions, allowing you to easily capture clear, professional-quality images in any situation or setting.

When the LUMIX DMC-FZ18 camera, with an optical zoom up to 18x, is put into Intelligent Auto Mode, the multi-faceted functions engage automatically, so there is no need to adjust settings every time conditions change.

The DMC-FZ18’s intuitive Intelligent Auto Mode is comprised of:

Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects the appropriate scene mode from the most frequently-used modes such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait;
Face Detection System, which helps the camera to focus, set auto exposure and detects up to 15 human faces capturing them clearly and brightly
Continuous Auto-focus, which allows the camera to keep focus on the subject without having to press the shutter button halfway and allowing for the best results out of a shutter chance by minimizing the auto-focus time.

Similar to the entire 2007 line of LUMIX digital still cameras, the DMC-FZ18 camera sports advanced countermeasures against blurring – the Intelligent Image Stabilization system, which combines MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) to compensate for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and adjust for motion blur caused by subject movement.

The LUMIX DMC-FZ18 also is equipped with a 2.5-inch large, high resolution LCD with 207,000 pixels, a 0.44-inch Electric Viewfinder with 188,000 pixels, f/2.8 brightness and is powered by the high-quality, high-performance, Venus Engine III, which boasts shooting at ISO 1600 in normal recording mode.

The auto focus, auto exposure lock, and Macro buttons are now independent, to allow quick and direct operation, a metal-finished mode dial adds design strength and an enhanced rubber grip makes the camera easier to hold. The redesigned body also incorporates the joystick made popular by the DMC-FZ8 model, which enables a host of settings, such as manual focusing and exposure, to be done quickly and easily.

Other LUMIX DMC-FZ18 features include:

Custom Setting Mode that memorizes your frequent setting patterns for instance use applied by simply selecting this function on the mode dial.
1920 x 1080 pixel photos ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen HDTV.
Six auto-focusing methods including: face detection, multi, three-point high-speed, one-point high-speed, one-point normal-speed, and spot. With the one-point auto-focus or spot auto-focus method, the auto-focusing area can be chosen from as many as 11 points with the joystick or cursor button.
Advanced Scene Modes provide users more control over some frequently-used scene modes such as, indoor and outdoor modes when selecting portrait or sports mode and nature or architecture settings when selecting portrait mode.
Bundled SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE software application for editing and developing images in the RAW file format.
Extra Optical Zoom feature extends zoom power to 28.7x at 3 Megapixels.
Compatibility with large-capacity SDHC memory cards
Title Edit Function allows inputting of text and additional picture information.
Picture Playback by category: Sorts images into categories such as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events and motion pictures. Also, allows slideshow playback of images in the same category.
Optional accessories including a tele-conversion lens, close-up lens, ND filter, MC protector, lens adaptor, AC adaptor, battery pack, soft case and camera Bag.

The LUMIX DMC-FZ18 is available in two colors: silver and black.

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Panasonic Toughbook 52 Notebook Preview

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:00 +0000

Panasonic's Intel Santa Rosa-based Toughbook 52 is engineered to withstand the risks of mobility and all the Panasonic Toughbook notebook computers are 3G wireless-ready

The Panasonic Toughbook 52 is the semi-rugged, wireless-ready desktop replacement notebook. Built on the new Santa Rosa chipset from Intel, the Toughbook 52 offers all the processing power of a desktop replacement notebook in a form factor engineered from the ground up for mobility.

This new widescreen semi-rugged Toughbook comes equipped with additional security features, a new carrying handle and optional embedded access to next-generation wireless data networks from major wireless carriers. In addition, the MIL-SPEC-certified notebook incorporates the durable design features—such as magnesium alloy cases, flexible internal connectors and shock-mounted hard drives and LCDs.

Panasonic's Reliable Mobility and Wireless Connectivity

The Toughbook 52 is constructed of magnesium alloy and includes a shock-mounted screen and easily removable hard drive for extra physical data security. With battery life of approximately 4-6 hours, depending on use environment, the semi-rugged Toughbook is certified to the MIL-STD-810F standard, tested to withstand drops of up to 2.5 feet on all six sides. The hard drive itself is tested to withstand a drop of 3 feet. The Toughbook 52 also includes a spill-resistant keyboard.

All Panasonic Toughbook notebooks incorporate a wireless-ready design that allows customers to initially purchase, or later upgrade to, embedded access to next-generation data networks, including UMTS/HSDPA-based solutions from Cingular Wireless and the EV-DO Rev.

A networks of Sprint or Verizon. The Toughbook 52 will initially ship with optional embedded access to the EV-DO Rev. A. mobile broadband network of Verizon Wireless. Integrated WLAN and Bluetooth also ensure that users stay connected, wherever their work takes them.

Panasonic Toughbook 52 Enhanced Security Features

To safeguard valuable data and enable you to comply with increasing data security regulations, the new Toughbook 52 is equipped with the Trusted Platform Module security chip, the Computrace software agent in BIOS and an optional fingerprint scanner and SmartCard reader.

Warranty, Support and Professional Services

Every Panasonic Toughbook is sold with a standard three-year limited warranty which includes around-the-clock U.S.-based phone support for the entire life of the product. Panasonic provides customers an average call center hold time of less than one minute. In addition, in the unlikely event of a hardware-related failure, Panasonic covers the cost of overnight shipping to and from its national service center, where the average turnaround time for repairs is less than two days. Panasonic also offers a full range of professional services, including image management, asset management and online service analysis, to support enterprise customers before, during and after deployment.

Pricing and Availability

The wireless-ready semi-rugged Toughbook 52 is available in two configurations, standard (estimated price of $1,699) or optimized for improved video and Vista-performance, including a faster CPU, 512MB dedicated VRAM and a larger 120GB hard drive (estimated price of $2,499).

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Panasonic Launches 12.2 Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FX100 Digital Camera

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 is the world's first camera to feature 12.2 Megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle.

The newly developed and exclusive 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens features 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8 brightness, 1/1.72-inch large CCD and Intelligent Image Stabilization with Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control.

The LUMIX DMC-FX100 also has a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

Intelligent Image Stabilization, a feature across the entire 2007 LUMIX digital camera line, incorporates the industry's most advanced countermeasures against blurring. This system comprises two features - MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) and Intelligent ISO Control. Together the features make it easy to capture beautiful photos by compensating for the effects of hand- shake and image movement, making it possible to take clear, crisp photos anytime, in any mode.

The LUMIX DMC-FX100 also introduces a more powerful flash with reach up to 16 meters, high-speed burst shooting, which allows consecutive shooting at a lightning-fast eight shots per second and a new high sensitivity mode in which ISO 6400 recording is realized.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC- FX100 can also record 1920 x 1080 high-definition still pictures and 1280 x 720 at 15 frames per second motion pictures, both perfect for viewing on 16:9 High Definition Plasmas.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 features:

Easy Zoom feature that shifts the lens instantly to full 3.6x zoom power. A second touch of the button activates the Extra Optical Zoom function and extends zoom all the way to 7x.
27 MB of built-in memory: Perfect for backing up SDHC/SD Memory Card recording.
Added Scene Modes: New high sensitivity mode and new high speed burst shooting mode, making it easier than ever to get beautiful photos in a range of photographic situations and taking further advantage of high resolution image recording.
Picture Playback by category: Sorts images into categories such as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events and motion pictures. Also, allows slideshow playback of images in the same category.
Available in two colors: silver and black.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100 will be available in July 2007.

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Panasonic makes the Most Reliable Cameras

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Panasonic has been voted as the most reliable camera manufacturer by Which readers.

Which?, the UK's consumer magazine, asked readers to rate the reliability of cameras as part of a comprehensive report on digital cameras. Against fierce competition, Panasonic was voted the clear winner, with a remarkable 99% overall reliability.

Reliability is a critical element in photography - the assurance that those special, spontaneous moments can be captured. Says Mark Robinson, Product Manager Lumix, Panasonic Consumer Electronics UK Ltd, "We are delighted with the results of the Which report, and are proud to produce reliable, award winning Lumix models that extend photographic opportunities."

Panasonic Lumix first entered into the digital camera market in 2002 and within a year was producing 'world first technologies' and establishing the new brand. With 10 new models launched last month, Panasonic offers a complete camera line-up from the entry-level DMC-LS60 to the award winning DMC-L1 Digital SLR.

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Panasonic T5 Toughbook With WAN and an Armstrap

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:00:00 +0000

Sleek. Solid. Superior. Panasonic T5 has 12-inch color LCD, versatile combo drive and built-in durability, the Toughbook T4 is designed for optimal productivity on the road or in the office. Best of all, like all in the new series (T5, W5, and the Y5), it has embedded WAN from Cingular, Sprint, or Verizon.

The W5 is a 3-pound thin and light with built-in optical, similar to the previous Toughbook models.

The Y5 is a bit bigger with a 14-inch screen. We’ll have video of all three momentarily

They’re constructed out of a very thin magnesium alloy, offering a surprising amount of strength, while keeping weight to a minimum. At 1.7kg, the Core Duo Y5 is the lightest 14-inch machine we’ve seen.

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