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Panasonic announces Evolta battery

Panasonic has introduced the Evolta battery, which the company says is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s “longest lasting AA alkaline battery cell� in more devices. The recognition was the first of its kind for Guinness, which created a new category for batteries.

Panasonic announces its latest Toughbook H1 mobile clinical assistant

Panasonic announces its latest Toughbook H1 mobile clinical assistant Recently, Panasonic announced its latest Toughbook H1 that has been specially developed for health environments. Basically the low power Intel Atom processor is incorporated by this rugged mobile clinical assistant (MCA). The latest Panasonic Toughbok H1 aims at redefining performance and functionality for the MCA category via offering six long hours of battery life, dual hot swappable batteries, screen that can be viewed in daylight and integrated Gobi technology.

Panasonic Announces Nationwide TV and Consumer Electronics Recycling Program

Goal is Simple, Safe Recycling of Used Electronics SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America, a market leader in electronics innovation and technology, announced today that it is creating a nationwide program designed to provide consumers convenient and easy recycling of their Panasonic branded TVs and other consumer electronics.(1) Consumers can drop off their Panasonic products free of charge. "The focus of Panasonic's new program will be on consumer convenience and environmentally sound recycling," said Yoshi Yamada, Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Corporation of North America. "The new national program both gives life to our customers' recycling expectations and embodies our company's commitment to responsible product lifecycle management.

Panasonic announces pricing for Lumix DMC-G1 compact interchangable-lens camera

Panasonic announces pricing for Lumix DMC-G1 compact interchangable-lens cameraAs promised when the company announced its first camera to support the new micro Four Thirds standard that allows for SLR-esque features (such as interchangable lenses) in smaller cameras, Panasonic has just put out a press release to announce official pricing. The Lumix DMC-G1 will sell for $799.95 with a 14-45mm (28-90mm equivalent), f/3.5-5.6 kit lens when it ships in mid-November, putting it a lot closer in pricing to entry-level dSLRs like the Canon EOS XSi ($799.99) and EOS XS ($599.99) or Nikon D80 ($899.95) and D60 ($649.95) than high-end compact cameras like the Canon G10 ($499.95) or Panasonic’s own Lumix DMC-LX3 ($499.95).

Panasonic Avionics Corporation and CoKinetic Systems to Create the First In-flight B2B

Panasonic Avionics Corporation and CoKinetic Systems to Create the First In-flight B2B - Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems, and CoKinetic Systems Corporation, developer of the AirPlay IFE engine, today announced they are working together to launch the first IFE B2B developer’s marketplace. Lake Forest, California and White Plains, NY, September 30, 2008 -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems, and CoKinetic Systems Corporation, developer of the AirPlay IFE engine, today announced they are working together to launch the first IFE B2B developer’s marketplace: a combination of entertainment, advertising, and transactional applications in a seamless

Panasonic Sets Concrete Targets For Eco Ideas In Europe

Panasonic Europe has announced the European targets for its 'eco ideas' initiative. A year ago, Panasonic announced its global environmental strategy. Panasonic is now making a statement of eco intent in Europe by announcing a new strategy across the continent in which it is committing to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 6,000 tons (by the end of March 2010, based on the level at the end of March 2007) — enough to fill the Panasonic factory in Cardiff, Wales twice over or take more than 2,000 cars off the road (based on Energy Saving Trust estimate of 2.9 tonnes annual CO2 emissions per car). At the same time Panasonic is committing to launch 20 new industry-leading products by spring 2010.

Panasonic Employees Take Part in Global Environmental Campaign

Worldwide Effort Encompasses 342 Panasonic Offices and Factories in 39 Countries and Regions Around the World. North American Focus on Meadowlands Birds and Beach Cleanup SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America announced today that employee volunteers at its headquarters in Secaucus have launched their initiative as part of Panasonic's Global Eco Relay Campaign. The Eco Relay is intended to implement environmental sustainability in all aspects of Panasonic companies around the world by engaging employees to participate in community-focused eco friendly activities including beach and park clean-ups, tree planting and building natural habitats for local bird species. The program is part of Panasonic's

Panasonic Lumix G

PanasonicPanasonic LUMIX G prototype : During a Panasonic Press event, at which the new Micro Four Thirds system was evaluated and further explained, Panasonic also revealed the development in process of a new Micro FourThirds system camera. Panasonic already claims that it will introduce the world's smallest High Definition system camera in 2009. More information will probably be revealed at the upcoming PMA 2009 in Las Vegas. The prototype referred to as Panasonic LUMIX G, seems quite similar to the new Panasonic LUMIX G1 however, at first sight a number of striking features stand out. On top of the body a (stereo) microphone is positioned and on the back, top right side, a red button especially for HD movie capture is placed.

Panasonic Alignment Targets SMB

Matsushita Electric announced on October 1, 2008, it is now Panasonic Corporation; it had decided in 2003 to position Panasonic as its global brand with the brand slogan “Panasonic ideas for life.” The company plans to bridge its three different names--Matsushita, National and Panasonic--under the single name of Panasonic to enhance its total brand value.

Panasonic Turns 90, Builds 300 Million TVs, Ditches Slave Name

It's been a big week for Panasonic: The company founded by Konosuke Matsushita turned 90, celebrating by both finally swapping the founder's surname in favor of the more well-known Panasonic Corp, and by building its 300 millionth TV set. Apparently this is a record even Sony can't touch, unless the company announces tomorrow that it will focus entirely on plasma sets that are 150 inches and above. I dunno, 90-year-olds can be quite unpredictable sometimes. Anyway, happy birthday, Panasonic—or are you going by just Panny now? [Panasonic on Giz]

Panasonic Debuts Longer Lasting AA/AAA Batteries

One of the biggest problems facing users of portable electronics is battery life. Devices which require AA and AAA batteries regularly need those batteries replaced because of draining them during usage. Panasonic believes it has a new battery which will help lengthen the time between battery replacement – the Evolta.

Sanyo Takeover Possible by Panasonic

Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan, November 6, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal reports that the pending takeover of Sanyo by Panasonic would yield a "dominant force" in the lithium-ion battery market. Both Sanyo and Panasonic have deals with automakers to provide batteries, but Panasonic's current focus is on nickel metal hydride batteries. According to the WSJ, Sanyo's goal is to capture 40 percent of the lithium-ion battery market for vehicles. Key investors like Goldman Sachs stand to gain in a merger, which WSJ says would "dwarf" Sanyo's second biggest rival, Sony's market share. Current deals to provide hybrid electric vehicle batteries are already in progress between Sanyo and Volkswagen, as well as for Honda's new hybrid electric Insight. -

Panasonic Announces Nationwide TV and Consumer Electronics Recycling Program

SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America, a market leader in electronics innovation and technology, announced today that it is creating a nationwide program designed to provide consumers convenient and easy recycling of their Panasonic branded TVs and other consumer electronics.(1) Consumers can drop off their Panasonic products free of charge.

Panasonic developed a new type of direct methanol fuel battery

Japan's Panasonic Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. announced on October 20 that the company has developed a new type of direct methanol fuel battery whose output capacity per unit volume is twice of its former products. This new battery is for portable devices such as laptop computers and cell phones.

Panasonic Corporation - IT Sales Opportunities - 2008

Panasonic Corporation Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Corporation) is engaged in the production and sales of electronic and electric products in an array of business areas. It offers a range of products, systems and components for consumer, business and industrial use. Most of the company’s products are marketed under the Panasonic brand name worldwide, along with other product, or region, specific brand names, including National primarily for home appliances and household electric equipment sold in Japan, and Technics for certain high-fidelity products. Some of its subsidiaries also use their own brand names, such as PanaHome. Segments comprise audiovisual connection (AVC) networks, home appliances, components and devices, Panasonic Corporation Electric Works, Ltd.

Panasonic to acquire majority stake in Sanyo

Panasonic Corp and Sanyo Electric Co said Friday they will begin talks on forming a capital and business alliance with the aim of turning Sanyo Electric into a Panasonic subsidiary in a deal to create the world’s second-largest electric appliance group. Panasonic President Fumio Otsubo said in a joint press conference with his Sanyo counterpart Seiichiro Sano in Osaka that Panasonic intends to acquire a majority equity stake in its smaller rival.

Panasonic starts it's own recycling program

Panasonic Corporation of North America has decided to jump on the environmentally friendly bandwagon by starting up their own nationwide TV and electronics recycling program. Unlike the program announced by Samsung in September, Panasonic will be teaming with a third party, in this case, Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company, LLC (a joint venture operated by Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba) to handle the actual process of collecting and recycling consumer electronics such as televisions and computers. Panasonic's program is also going to start off a little more slowly with drop off points being available in only ten states, though they expect to open centers in all 50 states by the year 2010.

Panasonic, Sanyo initiate talks on takeover

Panasonic Corp. and smaller Japanese rival Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. said yesterday they are starting talks on a buyout deal that would create one of the world's largest electronics companies as early as the year-end. At a news conference in Osaka, Panasonic president Fumio Ohtsubo and Sanyo president Seiichiro Sano underlined their willingness to negotiate Panasonic's acquisition of Sanyo. Speculation has been rife cash-rich Panasonic is interested in buying struggling Sanyo. But more time is likely needed for a deal with Sanyo's biggest stakeholders, Goldman Sachs of the U.S. and Japanese banks Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Daiwa Securities SMBC, which hold about a combined 70-per-cent stake in Sanyo. 6752 (Tokyo) fell ¥61 to ¥1,528. 6764 (Tokyo) rose ¥4 to ¥208.

Panasonic, Sanyo initiate talks on takeover

Panasonic Corp. and smaller Japanese rival Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. said yesterday they are starting talks on a buyout deal that would create one of the world's largest electronics companies as early as the year-end. At a news conference in Osaka, Panasonic president Fumio Ohtsubo and Sanyo president Seiichiro Sano underlined their willingness to negotiate Panasonic's acquisition of Sanyo. Speculation has been rife cash-rich Panasonic is interested in buying struggling Sanyo. But more time is likely needed for a deal with Sanyo's biggest stakeholders, Goldman Sachs of the U.S. and Japanese banks Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Daiwa Securities SMBC, which hold about a combined 70-per-cent stake in Sanyo. 6752 (Tokyo) fell ¥61 to ¥1,528. 6764 (Tokyo) rose ¥4 to ¥208.

Panasonic, Sanyo initiate talks on takeover

Panasonic Corp. and smaller Japanese rival Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. said yesterday they are starting talks on a buyout deal that would create one of the world's largest electronics companies as early as the year-end. At a news conference in Osaka, Panasonic president Fumio Ohtsubo and Sanyo president Seiichiro Sano underlined their willingness to negotiate Panasonic's acquisition of Sanyo. Speculation has been rife cash-rich Panasonic is interested in buying struggling Sanyo. But more time is likely needed for a deal with Sanyo's biggest stakeholders, Goldman Sachs of the U.S. and Japanese banks Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Daiwa Securities SMBC, which hold about a combined 70-per-cent stake in Sanyo. 6752 (Tokyo) fell ¥61 to ¥1,528. 6764 (Tokyo) rose ¥4 to ¥208.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 test photos

PanasonicPanasonic Gallery : The Panasonic LUMIX FZ28 Megazoom camera was introduced in the summer of 2008. The introduction took place in Monaco, where Panasonic not only introduced the LUMIX FZ28, but also a threesome compact cameras. The Panasonic FZ28 is a 10.1 Megapixel camera based on Panasonic's reliable Megazoom concept. Including a large optical zoom range of 18x starting with a 27mm wide angle, ideal for landscape shooting up to and including 486mm for distant telephoto pictures. The VENUS Engine IV enables fast image processing and provides optimum image quality. ISO sensitivity ranges up to 6400, although this range will hardly be used in practice. In particular while the quality drops drastically at an ISO sensitivity this high.

Panasonic Launches NCP 500/1000

I attended the launch of Panasonic’s new IPT product the NCP 500 and 1000 (8-1024 extensions) held in Manhattan. Ken Yamashita, Managing Director of Panasonic’s Communications Group spoke at the event and said, "Panasonic is the number 1 world leader in the SMB space." Bill Taylor, VP/General Manager of Panasonic’s Communications Solutions Group made some key points about the SMB telephony market:

Panasonic shares high-def Alpine insider moments with ski fans

A new three-year partnership between Panasonic Canada and Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) is being announced at Yonge-Dundas Square today as part of Panasonic's HD Moments campaign. Fans attending the event, dubbed the Panasonic HD Moments Alpine Village, will have the chance to record "good luck" messages for Canadian athletes at a Panasonic interactive HD video booth and compete in an interactive Nintendo Wii Ski challenge. This season's Canadian Alpine Ski Team will also be introduced, giving fans the chance to meet athletes such as ski icon Brian Stemmle.

Panasonic Unveils the Toughbook(R) H1 Mobile Clinical Assistant for Medical Professionals

To better serve the growing demand for mobility in the healthcare environment, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook(R) mobile computers, today announced the Panasonic Toughbook H1, the first fully-rugged mobile clinical assistant (MCA) and the first device of its kind to integrate the low power Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor. The new Toughbook H1 redefines performance and functionality for the MCA category with six hour battery life, dual hot-swappable batteries, standard daylight viewable screen and integrated Gobi(TM) technology in a sealed and easily-sanitized package.

United Kingdom: Sanyo shares up ahead of expected Panasonic deal

Panasonic Corp said it would acquire smaller rival Sanyo Electric Co, creating Japan's top electronics maker and foreshadowing further consolidation in an industry hit by slowing consumer demand. The acquisition, which one analyst estimated could cost about $8.8 billion, would fortify Panasonic's competitiveness in rechargeable batteries and solar power equipment as demand grows for greener energy sources. Panasonic would at the same time become the world's second-largest conglomerate with a major electronics division, behind General Electric and surpassing Hitachi Ltd as the biggest electronics maker in Japan. But the deal carries risks and Panasonic has not said what it might pay for Sanyo, or what it plans to do with the latter's loss-making businesses such as home appliances and microchips.

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