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Panasonic announces four new Lumix cameras: FX37, FZ28, LX3, and FX150: Panasonic added four new models to its Lumix lineup today: the DMC-FX37, a 10.1-megapixel wide-angle compact; the DMC-FZ28, a 10.1 megapixel megazoom model; the DMC-LX3, a 10.1 megapixel enthusiast compact camera; and the DMC-FX150, a 14.7 megapixel compact shooter. by Janice Chen; Tags: Panasonic, Lens, Camera, LX3, FX35, Panasonic DMC-LX3 Panasonic, LX2, Iso standards, Corporate Communications, Process Improvement, Monitors & Displays, Quality, Business Operations, Marketing, Hardware, Components, Janice Chen; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Panasonic DMR-EA18K: In preparation from the upcoming analog-to-digital DTV transition, any device manufactured since 2007 and equipped with a standard analog NTSC tuner has been federally mandated to also include a digital ATSC tuner. For manufacturers of DVD recorders, that leaves two options: include a digital tuner, which increases the price a...; Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, tuner, Panasonic DMR-EA18K, Direct Navigator, recorder, Panasonic; Product reviews 2008-07-16
Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U: Although CNET did not review the 46-inch Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U, we did review the 50-inch Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect that the review of the 50-incher will give a good indication of...; Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U: Ever since we gave the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U an Editors' Choice award as our favorite plasma HDTV so far, we've been bombarded by variations of the same question: "Is the more expensive TH-50PZ850U better?" After finally getting the chance to review the 850U, our answer is "no." The TH-50PZ850U is the...; Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, TH-50PZ850U, Panasonic, HDTV, TV; Product reviews 2008-07-01
Apple Mac OS X PPC (dmg): This update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes or compatibility updates for the following applications and technologies. Addresses an issue in which a Bluetooth headset may show up as an available device for sound output in the Sound preference pane after it had been removed from...; Tags: Panasonic, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Bluetooth, Software, Wireless; Software downloads 2008-06-17

Panasonic DMP-BD50: Sony may be the face of Blu-ray, and Samsung made the first Blu-ray player, but lately Panasonic has been leading the technological race among standalone (non-PlayStation 3) Blu-ray players. Last October, the company released the DMP-BD30K, which was the first Blu-ray Profile 1.1 player on the market, beating its competitors...; Tags: Game players, Panasonic DMP-BD50, Panasonic, SDHC, SDHC card slot; Product reviews 2008-06-06
(Photos: Panasonic rolls out Net-enabled plasma): (Photos: Panasonic rolls out Net-enabled plasma)How long until the first TV virus?; Tags: Cyberthreats, plasma, Panasonic, photograph; Discussion threads 2008-06-06
Photos: Panasonic rolls out Net-enabled plasma: The new high-end Panasonic PZ850 boasts a different HDTV experience, including Web capabilities. by CNET News.com; Tags: Panasonic, Photograph, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Channel Management, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Marketing, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-06-05
Panasonic TH-42PZ800U: Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PZ800U, we did review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ800U. Judging from their specification sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the review of the 50-incher to give a good indication of how the 42-inch...; Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic TH-50PZ800U; Product reviews 2008-05-23
Panasonic TH-46PZ800U: Although CNET did not review the 46-inch Panasonic TH-46PZ800U, we did review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ800U. Judging from their specification sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the review of the 50-incher to give a good indication of how the 46-inch...; Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic TH-50PZ800U; Product reviews 2008-05-23
Panasonic TH-50PZ800U: For the last year or so, our reigning favorite plasma TV was Pioneer's PDP-5080HD "Kuro," which got there by dint of its game-changing black-level performance, which is still the best we've tested outside of OLED. But many of Panasonic's 2008 plasma TVs, including the TH-50PZ800U, come mighty close to the...; Tags: TVs, Monitors & displays, TV & Home Theater, Panasonic, Panasonic TH-50PZ800U, Kuro; Product reviews 2008-05-23
Panasonic DVD-LS86: As gadget categories go, the portable DVD player is a rather commoditized lot, with plenty of no-name brands available for $100 or less. To rise above the sea of mediocrity, a player needs some distinguishing characteristics: say, a large screen, improved digital file support (something beyond plain old DVD and...; Tags: Engineering, DVD, Consumer electronics, Digital music, Digital media, Panasonic, Panasonic DVD-LS86, battery; Product reviews 2008-05-05
Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U: Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PX80U, we did review the 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PX80U. Judging from their specification sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size and native resolution; the 42-inch set has a resolution of 1024x768, while the 50-inch set is 1366x768....; Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic TH-42PX80U; Product reviews 2008-04-30
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U: As high-definition TVs continue to evolve with evermore-enticing technologies and doodads, the majority of buyers are still looking for the best bang for the buck. Panasonic's plasmas are usually at or near the top of the heap in that category, and the 42-inch TH-42PX80U is a great example. This set...; Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Panasonic, TH-42PX80U, plasma, 1080p; Product reviews 2008-04-30
Panasonic TH-50PZ85U: Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, we did review the 46-inch Panasonic TH-46PZ85U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 46-inch model to provide a good indication of how...; Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic TH-46PZ85U; Product reviews 2008-04-18
Panasonic TH-42PZ85U: Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PZ85U, we did review the 46-inch Panasonic TH-46PZ85U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 46-inch model to provide a good indication of how...; Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic TH-46PZ85U; Product reviews 2008-04-18
Panasonic TH-46PZ85U: Panasonic rules the plasma roost, outselling other brands and rolling out a massive suite of models to compete against LCD in 2008. The TH-PZ85U series may be the most exciting of the bunch, thanks to its improved black-level performance, the holy grail of home theater image quality. The 46-inch...; Tags: Home entertainment, TV & Home Theater, Monitors & displays, TVs, Panasonic, Panasonic TH-46PZ85U, plasma; Product reviews 2008-04-17
Panasonic introduces first Wi-Fi Lumix digital camera: After announcing a collaboration with T-Mobile back at CES 2008, Panasonic has finally introduced the first camera to come out of that partnership. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 is essentially a Lumix DMC-TZ5 announced at PMA back in January plus Wi-Fi capabilities. So what does the Wi-Fi give you? ...; Tags: HotSpot, Panasonic, T-Mobile HotSpot, T-Mobile, Digital Camera, Photograph, Camera, Google Picasa, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Janice Chen; Blog posts 2008-04-17
Sony, Sanyo, Panasonic battle for compact camcorder crown: Sony, Sanyo, Panasonic battle for compact camcorder crownAre these cams worth the roughly $900 price tag? No.Too many compromises, too many bugs. Maybe the next generation, but for right now, neither the price or the feature-set makes sense. Why go to HD if all you end up with is...; Tags: Sanyo Electric Co., camcorder, Panasonic, Sony Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-11
Sony, Sanyo, Panasonic battle for compact camcorder crown: While the mini-laptop wars heat up in another department, the world's gadget producers are fighting it out over another device: the compact hi-def camcorder. In today's New York Times, David Pogue explains how Sony, Sanyo and Panasonic keep trying to beat each other to the punch in...; Tags: Sony Corp., Panasonic, Camcorder, Sanyo Electric Co., Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-04-10