Panasonic Lumix GF3X announced

Panasonic’s range of Lumix digital cameras have been successful ever since they were launched, and the latest model in the family that is ready and raring to go would be the Panasonic Lumix GF3X, which currently is touted to be the company’s smallest compact system camera to date that will feature a completely new retractable power zoom Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm lens.

Just what makes this lens so special? For starters, it will boast of a retractable design that delivers a whole new level of mobility alongside stunning photo quality, making sure you can tote your beloved GF3X around with you to take great looking photos without the bulk of a DSLR. Of course, don’t expect the range of controls and quality to measure up to a DSLR, but if you’re one who can compromise, then the GF3X seems to be a pretty good bet.

Also known as the H-PS14042 lens if model numbers are your thing, this particular lens will feature electric-powered zoom operation, measuring around 26.8mm in length, while tipping the scales at around 3.35 ounces. Your eyes will be privy to the versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm) which makes it suitable for a wide range of scenes, ranging from dynamic landscape to portraits.

Apart from that, there is also another Lumix X lens that was announced – the Lumix G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. that delivers superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating that will achieve a minimal level of ghosts and flaring in natural settings without sacrificing on transparency.

This partnership between the Lumix GF3X and its new lens allows it to achieve Light Speed AF of approximately 0.1 second – making it one quick shooter. As for the new 14-42 PZ lens that also comes with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), it is a whole lot easier even for beginners to capture clear and sharp photos in conditions where lighting is less than satisfactory.

If you want to have more control over your shots, then manual focusing is also available thanks to the manual focus lever that delivers even more precise control. You can pick up the Lumix GF3X in a black body and black lens or a silver body and silver lens kits options from October onwards, retailing for $749.99 a pop. As for the Lumix G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens, that is available for $399.99.

Source:http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20110828/panasonic-lumix-gf3x-announced/

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The new Panasonic Toughbook S10 promises to hang tough

We haven’t seen a Toughbook walk the halls of this blog for over a year, but what we have here is the newest in Panasonic’s family of super hard-wearing laptops.

The S10 is in fact near enough a clone of the Toughbook S9, but what’s under the hood is where this hard nut differs from its predecessor.

The S10 sports a Sandy Bridge Core i5-2520M processor with 4GB of RAM, internal storage on a 320GB shock-mounted hard disk and battery life quoted at 12.5 hours straight. Physical connectivity on the Toughbook includes options for VGA and HDMI outputs, an SDXC card slot, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 support and don’t forget its unique ‘tough’ attributes.

The S10 can survive a drop from 2 and a half feet, comes complete with a spill resistant keyboard, the lid and base protecting the 12.1 inch screen can also withstand up to 220 psi and despite all this, it has a built in DVD player too.

Of course the joys of thinking about owning such a hard wearing device mean you have the joys of paying for one. And just how tough is the Toughbook S10 on your wallet? The spec above can be yours for $2,449, so get saving.

Source:http://blog.gsmarena.com/the-new-panasonic-toughbook-s10-promises-to-hang-tough/

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The new Panasonic Toughbook S10 promises to hang tough

We haven’t seen a Toughbook walk the halls of this blog for over a year, but what we have here is the newest in Panasonic’s family of super hard-wearing laptops.

The S10 is in fact near enough a clone of the Toughbook S9, but what’s under the hood is where this hard nut differs from its predecessor.

The S10 sports a Sandy Bridge Core i5-2520M processor with 4GB of RAM, internal storage on a 320GB shock-mounted hard disk and battery life quoted at 12.5 hours straight. Physical connectivity on the Toughbook includes options for VGA and HDMI outputs, an SDXC card slot, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 support and don’t forget its unique ‘tough’ attributes.

The S10 can survive a drop from 2 and a half feet, comes complete with a spill resistant keyboard, the lid and base protecting the 12.1 inch screen can also withstand up to 220 psi and despite all this, it has a built in DVD player too.

Of course the joys of thinking about owning such a hard wearing device mean you have the joys of paying for one. And just how tough is the Toughbook S10 on your wallet? The spec above can be yours for $2,449, so get saving.

Source:http://blog.gsmarena.com/the-new-panasonic-toughbook-s10-promises-to-hang-tough/

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Panasonic introduces enterprise-grade Android tablet built to withstand just about everything

Enterprise users of a tablet are different than the normal everyday tablet owner. Those working in mission critical fields (a fancy way for saying a business that can't afford to have problems with its equipment) have a demand for reliability, security and functionality and that is exactly what Panasonic says it is bringing to the table with its Android flavored Toughbook tablet. The tablet is designed for government workers, doctors and others like salesmen in the field, lab workers and financial experts. None of them can afford to own a tablet that breaks easily, especially at a critical moment.

Panasonic says that it is filling a gap in the tablet market. Rance Poehler, president, Panasonic Solutions Company, said in a press release that enterprise customers are looking for a tablet that fills their needs. Up to now, none of the tablets on the market will do. Every part of the Toughbook's design has enterprise users in mind. For example, the 10.1 inch XGA screen is not the same glossy display that other tablets are equipped with, which becomes unreadable in the sunlight. The screen on the Toughbook can be read under all lighting conditions, which is important in a business like healthcare where having the information on the display washout is just not acceptable. A stylus will allow users in healthcare or in sales to obtain a signature when needed.

To make sure that information is protected, security is in place at the hardware level. And the new tablet is durable, able to withstand extreme operating conditions. Also on board is a satellite based GPS, a battery that will last a worker's full shift and optional 3G/4G mobile broadband connectivity.

Panasonic expects to have the tablet in the market by the fourth quarter of the year. There is no word on whether or not Honeycomb will be powering the device and information about mundane items like pricing and carrier availability will have to wait for another day. The important thing to note is that the manufacturer feels that it has found a gap in the tablet market for a rugged device that is designed for those whose business comes to a standstill when they can't process certain information in a timely manner.

If the Panasonic Toughbook name sounds familiar, back in 2008 the company introduced a tablet PC running Windows Vista Business under the same moniker. That product cost $2,499 and offered optional 3G broadband, GPS, a fingerprint scanner and even a camera. Four years before that, the manufacturer released the Panasonic Toughbook CF-P1, a mobile phone that could withstand a drop of 1.2 meters and was encased in shock resistant magnesium which also protected the device from rain, dust and pings. A touchscreen device, the model had a $1,000 price tag and offered Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi. Powering the device was Microsoft Windows 2003 for Pocket PC Phone Edition with 64MB of RAM. We sure have come a long way since then.

via Panasonic

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