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Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, and Xpand join forces to push universal active 3D glasses

, Aug 8th 2011 Discuss [4]

In the 3D TV world today, there are two main technologies that the sets use. There are active 3D glasses that use batteries to show the 3D effects to people and there are the passive sort. I have tried both and honestly, they seem pretty much the same as far as performance. I have long thought the only reason TV makers use active glasses is to gain another source of income from those that upgrade. The passive glasses are very cheap and make entry into 3D viewing in the home cheaper. Read The Full Story

Panasonic unveils new PT-AE7000U full HD 3D home theater projector

, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [2]

Panasonics has home theater gear ranging from TVs to Blue-ray players and projectors. The line of home theater projectors has grown by one-step today with the unveiling of the new Panasonic PT-AE7000U projector. The new projector is interesting because it offers full HD resolution and 3D in one unit. Many of the 3D projectors out there are only 720p. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX LS5 and FZ47 super-zoom revealed

, Jul 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

Panasonic has outed a pair of new digital cameras, the LUMIX LS5 for entry-level users wanting wide-optics and a 14.1-megapixel sensor, along with the LUMIX DMC-FZ47 with a lengthy 24x super-zoom. The LS5 has a 26mm wide-angle lens and 5x optical zoom, and can be run on a set of AA batteries, but still manages to record 720p 30fps HD video and include optical image stabilization. Read The Full Story

Panasonic debuts Toughbook CF-H2 tablet for field workers

, Jul 12th 2011 Discuss [2]

Panasonic has rolled out a new tablet in the UK called the CF-H2. The tablet is aimed at the field worker that needs a tablet to stay productive that can survive abuse that goes with working in the field. The tablet is powered by an Intel Core i5-2557M ULV processor operating at 1.7GHz. The processor also has vPro technology and Intel HD 3000 graphics. The machine promises performance 400% better than the CF-H1 tablet. Read The Full Story

Panasonic gives NASA AG-3DA1 3D camcorder and shoots it into space on final shuttle mission

, Jul 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has announced that it has given NASA some hardware to take to the ISS aboard the final space shuttle mission with Atlantis that launched last Friday. Panasonic sent one of its new and cool full 3D AG-3DA1 camcorders along with a BT-3DL2550 25.5-inch 3D LCD and a rugged Toughbook notebook computer to NASA. That gear was used to document the training and preparation leading to the final shuttle mission. Only the 3DA1 camcorder made the trip into space. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Toughbook C1 Convertible Tablet PC Gets Major Upgrade

, Jun 23rd 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic's Toughbook line of products are known for their rugged durability and enterprise security. The Toughbook C1 is the world's lightest 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC, making it a favorite for portability and working in harsh conditions. Today, the Toughbook C1 gets revamped with Panasonic announcing a major upgrade in specs for the convertible tablet PC. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 25 2011

, Jun 19th 2011 Discuss [0]

Happy Father's Day to all the geek dads out there! Welcome to this week's edition of the SlashGear Week in Review! Panasonic confirmed a new GF series camera early in the week with a new GF3 for novices and a pro version coming. These little cameras have interchangeable lenses and are sized more like a point and shoot than a DSLR. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Toughbook Android Tablet Announced

, Jun 16th 2011 Discuss [3]

Panasonic's Toughbook line of products have long been known for their rugged exteriors and enterprise security. Today, the company announced a Toughbook Android tablet, which could very well be the world's first rugged tablet device. Panasonic believes the tablet will appeal to a wide variety of users including "mission critical government personnel, highly mobile field forces, SMB's looking for a competitive edge, security conscious IT managers and bottom-line focused CFOs." Read The Full Story

Panasonic confirms GF series split: GF3 for novices, Pro model incoming

, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

Panasonic’s new LUMIX GF3 may follow the perennial trend of making gadgets ever-smaller, but with the hot-shoe gone and the mode wheel relegated to a virtual control on the touchscreen, you could well argue that the company has chased general consumers at the expense of the prosumer/professional market. It seems the company agrees, too; camera chief Ichiro Kitao, told PhotoRadar that Panasonic is planning to split the GF series into two, with one line for novices upgrading from point-and-shoots, and a second line for enthusiasts and experienced photographers.

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Panasonic LUMIX GF3 official: 12.1MP Micro-4/3 gets even smaller

, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [4]

Panasonic‘s new LUMIX DMC-GF3 comes as little surprise, but it does bring plenty to the micro four thirds table. The third-gen camera tips the scales at a mere 7.83oz despite packing a pop-up flash, and shoots 12.1-megapixel images along with 1080/60i Full HD video. It’s also 16.7-percent smaller and 16.2-percent lighter than our perennial favorite, the LUMIX GF2, despite keeping the 3-inch touchscreen.

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Panasonic prices LUMIX FH7, new Xactis, HD camcorders

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has confirmed pricing details for its latest digital camera and camcorder range, including the LUMIX FH7 with the company's bizarre Beauty Retouch mode that allows you to make anybody look like Dame Barbara Cartland. The FH7 will be $179.99 when it lands early in July, while the five new camcorders are priced from $169.99. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix GF3 leaks: smallest GF-series so far

, Jun 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

We've been expecting a new micro-four-thirds camera from Panasonic for a while now, and it seems the camera itself - the Lumix GF3 - has leaked to satisfy us that it really is on the way. An official Panasonic video briefly showed up online before being yanked, but not too quick to avoid 4/3 Rumors grabbing some shots of the compact camera. Read The Full Story
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