During a press conference that was held in Tokyo, Panasonic introduced the world’s first all-in-one Full HD 3D TV that integrates a Blu-ray disc drive as well as a built-in HDD. The new models will feature Full HD resolution with a full black PDP panel and an impressive native contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. The HDD will feature 500GB of storage and there will be 3 HDMI ports and the usual D-Sub port. One other cool feature is the TV will make it very easy to use Skype to chat with your friends. [Akihabara]
The Panasonic KX-PW821 is not your ordinary fax machine because it doesn’t use paper. The KX-PW821 uses a touchscreen display to generate something and then hit a send button to have it transmitted. What’s more, this new fax machine allows for sent material to be placed in SDHC cards. The Panasonic KX-PW821 can also store voicemails and full conversations as audio recordings. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability so far, so stay tuned. [Panasonic]
Amazon has started selling the new Panasonic RP-HS200-K headphones for just $20.99. Available in black, these sweat and water resistant headphones feature an in-the-ear type clip, which is ideal for sports. The Panasonic RP-HS200-K also produces a deep bass thanks to the use of a large side mount 12.4mm speaker. Additional features include a 101dB/mW sensitivity with a 17.5-Ohm of impedance. [Amazon]
The Panasonic SC-ZT2 is a fully wireless home theater audio system designed specifically for Full HD 3D. The SC-ZT2 promises 7.1-channel sound from just two ultra slim pole speakers, each of which houses four tweeters and a long-stroke woofer. The Panasonic SC-ZT2 wireless audio system is an ideal complement to a flat-panel TV and Blu-ray player. You can purchase the SC-ZT2 for a suggested retail price of $999.95. [Gizmodo]
Panasonic today introduced the new DMP-HV50 portable TV, which is a variant of the Panasonic DMP-HV100 and DMP-BV200. This gadget features a 10-inch LCD display with a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, a digital TV tuner and a 1seg digital TV tuner. The Panasonic DMP-HV50 is ideal for those who want to enjoy TV on the go. [Akihabara]
If you are searching for a new iPod dock, then check out the new SC-SP100 iPod dock from Panasonic. The gadget produces a 20 Watts of power and connects to your computer with a USB cable for syncing. This iPod dock has a 2,5-inch Dual Passive Radiator and a 2,5-inch Subwoofer that work together to reproduce a high quality sound. The Panasonic SC-SP100 retails for $115 a pop. [B&H via iPod and MP3 Players]
Panasonic comes back to the portable CD player market by releasing the new Panasonic RX-D45. The CD player boasts a Bass reflex system, a front-loading motorized CD tray, an FM tuner and a microphone input. Too bad, it doesn’t come with an iPod dock. Pricing and availability info are still unavailable, so stay tuned. [Panasonic]
Panasonic today introduced their latest massage chair that has a built-in ceramic heater to help relieve fatigue. Dubbed as the EP-MA70, the chair allows you to choose from 6 different massage sessions. Available in black or white, the Panasonic EP-MA70 will be launched only in Japan on April 21st, 2010 for a hefty $4,500. Each purchase comes with a remote controller. [Panasonic]
Panasonic has recently upgraded the Atom-based ToughBook CF-H1 Mobile Clinical Assistant with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 bit (Japanese) and a maximum of 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM. The upgraded version of Toughbook CF-H1 will be launched in the Japanese market on April 22nd, 2010. Pricing info is still unavailable. [Panasonic]
Panasonic has entered the 3D Blu-ray player market by releasing the new DMP-BDT300 at Panasonic’s annual convention in Munich, Germany. This 3D Blu-ray player adopts the company’s UniPhier LSI chip allowing output of Full HD images (1080p quality) in the frame-sequential method. All you need is an active shutter pair of glasses and a 3D-ready TV to enjoy the 3D content. The new DMP-BDT300 can also upscale your old DVDs. Connectivity options include DLNA support, USB, an SD memory card slot, as well as support for JPEG, DivX Plus HD and MP3, and AVCHD, MPEG2 and JPEG content. No word yet on pricing or availability. [Pocket-lint]
