Panasonic is gearing itself up for new applications with a breakthrough technology called WiGig.

WiGig is a new innovation in data transmission that allows devices to transfer data at super fast multi-gigabit speeds. The company has hinted at this new technology as early as 2009. However, its adoption on actual devices has only been done recently. One example of its use is in transmitting data from tablets to car entertainment systems.

Through WiGig, users can watch full DVD videos from their tablets to their car entertainment systems in only one minute using a 60Hz frequency band. Using this technology, transfer rates can reach up to 7 Gbps. It is currently being compared to the Thunderbolt wired ports. Thunderbolt offers 10Gbps transfer rates, however, it is bi-directional, making it slower than WiGig.

WiGig does have some limitations, however, which means that despite its impressive speed, it will not be a better substitute for the more popular Wi-Fi. It only accommodates data transferring in a range of around 1 to 3 meters.

Thus, to date, its use by Panasonic will be mostly for entertainment purposes, such as the tablet-to car DVD viewing. Still, the fact that such speeds are now possible could pave the way for even better data transfer solutions without the short range limitation.

WiGig will be available around June 2013.

via slashgear

Panasonic Gears Up with WiGig Tech on Tablet and In-Car System is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic Gears Up with WiGig Tech on Tablet and In-Car System - from: Eee PC | No comments | © Admarket, 2012.

It looks like Panasonic is rolling out its new laptop releases. After announcing the new B10 and the improved S10 jast a few days ago, the Japanese company has released their new Letsnote J10 notebook. The Sandy Bridge-based notebook goes for extreme portability but with a hefty price tag.

This 10.1” laptop comes in two flavors, a high-end and low-end edition. The high-end J10Q sports a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-480M 2.66GHz processor, paired with  2GB RAM ,128GB SSD and pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium. The 1366×768 pixel display offers a high quality resolution for its relatively small screen.  It also comes with 3 USB ports and a SDXC slot.

As for  the low-end model, the J10P is powered by a Core i3-380M 2.53GHz processor and has a 160GB HDD for storage, with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed as well. The J10P will be available in white to differentiate it from the black J10Q. Panasonic claims that both laptops will have exceptional battery life. The J10P runs for 7.5 Hours while the J10Q runs for an incredible 12 hours.

The J10Q and P will only besold in Japan for the time being with a price tag of $2200 and $1770 respectively. Launch date is due for February 10th.

via notebookcheck

Panasonic to Release 10.1” Notebook in Japan this February is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic to Release 10.1” Notebook in Japan this February - from: Eee PC | No comments | © Admarket, 2012.

Panasonic is expanding its line of smart notebooks with the Let’s Note SX and NX series, which are scheduled to be released soon.

These new models will sport 12.1-inch displays with a resolution of 1280 x 800 and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Users may, however, opt to use a 16:9 aspect ratio coupled with a resolution of 1600 × 900. This option is useful for those who often make video calls and video conferences via these handy devices. To further enhance the experience, there is also a 720p web cam integrated with the notebooks.

More customization options are also available for users. For instance, there is a choice between a regular Hard Disk Drive or a pricier Solid State Disk which boots up at a speedy 9 seconds, thanks to the special and exclusive add-on called the Panasonic’s Quick Boot Manager.

These laptops also sport an Intel Core i5 2450M processor, with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz and Smart Cache of 3 MB. It also carries a slot for USB 3.0 for plugging peripherals into the device. An HDMI port is likewise available for connecting larger displays like an LCD TV. Users also have several connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, WiMAX, as well as Bluetooth 2.1 plus EDR.

There is currently no official release date and no SRP yet for the Let’s Note SX and NX series.

via ubergizmo

Panasonic Drops Off its Let’s Note SX and NX Series Notebooks is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic Drops Off its Let’s Note SX and NX Series Notebooks - from: Eee PC | No comments | © Admarket, 2012.

The new Panasonic Let’s Note S10 with 2.20GHz Intel Core i3-2330M processor is soon to release in the world of PCs. Its 12.1-inch with 1280 x 800 LCD screen display is capable of accommodating the 1920×1080-pixel resolution, making it more inclined with the few notebooks packed with a Full HD panel. Panasonic provided the Let’s Note S10 a Super Multi Drive DVD, a 4GB of DDR3 RAM which is expandable to 8GB and a 500GB hard drive. As well as this notebook is operated by the Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (SP1).

The notebook has also a wide array of I/O ports available, which includes of HDMI and SDXC card readers together with the Panasonic’s trademark palm rest mounted optical unit. At this moment, there are no complete reviews yet regarding the detailed specs of Panasonic Let’s Note S10. However, some reports have stated that its shipment will begin on 28th of November at a price of 179,800 Yen or about $2,337.

source:techfresh

Panasonic Let’s Note S10 Coming Soon is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic Let’s Note S10 Coming Soon - from: Eee PC | No comments | © Admarket, 2011.

Panasonic Japan has announced two Android tablets for the domestic market: the BizPad JT-580VT (with a 7-inch LCD screen) and the JT-581VT (with a 10.1-inch LCD). The name of the product/model is from its specific target market, which is the businesses.  Both devices run on Android 3.2.

What the tablets have in common is that they are shock-, dust-, and water-proof. For instance, Panasonic says the big model can absorb drops from a height of 80cm, while the smaller one can even handle 120cm.

Both devices also have an NFC reader, a replaceable battery, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a USB port, GPS, a microSD slot, a ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core CPU, 1GB memory, 16GB flash, and infrared.

The 7-inch model (pictured above) features a 1,024×600 resolution screen, 3G as an option, a 5MP camera, and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. It weighs 400g and will go on sale in December.

The 10-inch BizPad (pictured above) comes with a 1,280×800 resolution screen, a 1.3MP camera, and IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. This model weighs 700g and will go on sale in Japan in January 2012.

They may not look “fashionable” like other tablets in the market currently but these business-oriented products are generally built better and more durable. This would definitely come handy for those who need to do some admin work in the field.

Panasonic has yet to announce prices and possible plans to sell the BizPads outside Japan.

Sources:   Pocketables, Techcrunch

Panasonic BizPad Targeted at Businesses is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic BizPad Targeted at Businesses - from: Eee PC | No comments | © Admarket, 2011.

With Nokia’s defection and Intel’s relative silence regarding the subject, you might think that you’ve already seen the last of the MeeGo operating system. Well, perhaps, but Intel is keeping MeeGo alive in cooperation with Samsung in a new Linux-based open-source mobile OS initiative called the Tizen project. A post on the official Tizen web site says that it is a new platform intended for use in a number of different ways such as in smartphones, tablets, netbooks, smart TVs and even in-vehicle entertainment devices. Since it was announced only yesterday, Tizen is currently still picking up steam. So far, Intel and Samsung are onboard, and a report on DigiTimes says that it has already won support from the likes of SK Telecom, NTT DoCoMo, and Panasonic Mobile Communications.

At the same time, it is said that Asus and Acer are also coming on board, to add development to this new fledgeling OS. HTC is undecided. This new alliance of tech giants will have to go through a lot of hoops in order to surpass the success of current mainstream options like iOS and Android in the mobile space, but perhaps it will find better luck in other sectors of the consumer electronics market. For Asus, working on Tizen would probably be just like putting out a new netbook that runs MeeGo instead of Windows or Linux.

Via DigiTimes

Asus and Acer decide to join Tizen project, HTC still on the fence is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Asus and Acer decide to join Tizen project, HTC still on the fence - from: Eee PC | No comments | © Admarket, 2011.

While the Panasonic Toughbook isn’t all that portable like a netbook should be, it is considered a netbook based on it’s screen size. Compared to the average netbook, it’s almost 2cm bigger in height and more than 3cm bigger in depth and around 1KG heavier. The Panasonic Toughbook 19 measures 271mm x 216mm x 49mm and weighs 2.3kg. The extra dimensions and weight is the price to pay for the “Toughbook” name, which makes it resilient against dust, water and drops.

The Panasonic Toughbook 19 has been announced for release in Japan starting mid September. Pricing of the durable netbook however, is currently unknown at the moment. We do have the specs of the netbook though which includes:

10.4 inch display (1024×768 resolution)
Intel Core i5-540UM vPro CPU
160GB hard drive
2GB DDR3 RAM
Intel QM57 Express chipset
HDMI output
Windows 7 Professional

Panasonic will also be releasing a larger Toughbook in Japan at the same time, the Toughbook 31. It shares many similar features of the Toughbook 19 but, comes with a 13.1 inch display and an Intel Core i5-520M vPro CPU. Likewise, pricing is currently unavailable for the Panasonic Toughbook 31.

via

Panasonic to release 10 inch Toughbook in Japan is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic to release 10 inch Toughbook in Japan - from: Eee PC | 4 comments | © Admarket, 2010.

The Toughbook is of course known for its toughness but Panasonic has a new model which not only can withstand a tremendous amount of punishment but is also lightest in its class.

The new Toughbook C1 weighs in at just 1.45kg and is a convertible tablet PC. Another innovation to this laptop line is the inclusion of an Intel Core i5 2.4GHz CPU and an optional multitouch screen. What’s more is that this touchscreen can be used while wearing gloves so it’s perfect for field operations and military use.

Toughbook C1

• 12.1″ 1280 x 800 LCD
• 2.4GHz Core i5
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB HDD
• Windows 7 or XP
• 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, WWAN
• 5-hour battery life
• Weight: 1.45kg

On top of the specs above, the device is spill-resistant, shock- and vibration-proof and has a rugged magnesium alloy case. So if you’re ready to move up from your netbook into the big leagues or just need a notebook for the hazards of your field job, this would probably be one device that’s on top of your list. It’ll be available for US$2499 and bundles in a standard 3-year warranty.

source Toughbook.com

Toughbook C1 breaks into the scene is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Toughbook C1 breaks into the scene - from: Eee PC | One comment | © Admarket, 2010.

Panasonic has just launched a new netbook under its “Let’s Go” ultraportable notebook series.  Our netbook here is called the – Let’s Note netbook. And what makes this new netbook exciting is the fact that it doesn’t come with the usual Intel Atom N450 1.6GHz CPU but is instead packed with the Intel Core i7-650UM VPro 1.20GHz CPU.

You know what’s special about this CPU on a 10.1-inch netbook, it will be able to give out up to 7.5 hours of battery life despite having only a 3-cell 3100mAh battery. Amazing feat, right?

Anyway, other features of this netbook include – 2GB of RAM upgradeable up to 4GB, 250GB of HDD, integrated graphics card, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD/SDHC card slot, USB 2.0 ports, VGA out, and Windows 7 Pro 32-bit.

The Panasonic Let’s Note netbook will hit store shelves on February 17th in Japan. No words yet on whether it will be released internationally. Likewise, pricing information is also not available as of  this time.

Via Redmond Pie

Panasonic Launches the Let’s Go Netbook, Powered by Intel Core I7 is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic Launches the Let’s Go Netbook, Powered by Intel Core I7 - from: Eee PC | 3 comments | © Admarket, 2010.

Panasonic’s Toughbooks are known to withstand tons of abuse and are used in the harshest environments from mining expeditions to war zones. And now they are going to be releasing a slate tablet version of this portable line. Here are a few specs.

• 10.4″ dual-touch anti-glare, anti-reflective display
• 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540
• 2GB RAM
• 64GB SSD, reinforced
• Windows 7
• 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1
• SmartCard (optional), RFID, barcode reader, camera, GPS and 3G modem
• 6-hour batteries with extra hot-swappable battery
• Weight: 1.54kg

It’s also tested in an independent lab and passes through 500 tests to ensure you get the toughest computer around. It will be available next month and if you can afford it, the price is $3,379 backed with a 3-year warranty and lifetime technical support.

source GottaBeMobile

Panasonic Toughbook H1 is a rugged slate tablet is a post from: Eee PC

Link to post: Panasonic Toughbook H1 is a rugged slate tablet - from: Eee PC | 4 comments | © Admarket, 2010.