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Saturday, December 10, 2005
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The Lumix DMC-FX9 is a sleek and very pocketable 6-megapixel camera with a high-quality Leica 3x optical zoom that features Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, a feature that counters shaky hands, the main culprit for blurry pictures. This diminutive camera boasts a large 2.5-inch color LCD, fully automatic exposure and numerous scene modes for fun and easy picture taking in all kinds of settings and situations...
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The 8.4 megapixel Lumix DMC-LX1 is the first digital camera to have a true 16:9 ratio CCD imager for capturing wide aspect pictures for display on a HDTV big screen. The LX1 features Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, the key to removing unintentional shaking from the picture-taking experience. This ultra-compact camera also features a 4x wide-angle optical zoom with a 28 to 112mm equivalent coverage...
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Monday, November 28, 2005
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The KX-FC235 is a bit of a weird compromise. As a DECT base unit answer-phone and handset combination it works really well. It is very easy to use and has plenty of features packed in. The thing is, the fax functionality feels a little too much of an afterthought. Its old-school thermal transfer technology is slow, expensive to run and requires too much in the way of maintenance to be useful in anything but a very occasional capacity. And, at £125, the KX isn't great value either, especially when you consider how cheap both DECT answer phones and decent multifunction devices are these days...
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Thursday, November 24, 2005
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Whereas the ToughBook CF-51 that I looked at back in September was a semi-rugged notebook, the CF-29 is the real deal, the full Monty, a hard nut in every sense of the word. In fact if you took the CF-29 along with you to an England football match, it would probably open up its lid and start chanting "Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough" before you'd made it through the first five minutes of the game, it really is that sure of itself. Yes, this is Panasonic's top of the range ToughBook and you'd be hard pushed to find a tougher bit of technology outside the military... ;-)
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Saturday, October 29, 2005
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This is the newest generation of Panasonic's highly-regarded line-up of mega zoom cameras. With 8-megapixel resolution, a 12x Leica optical zoom and built-in optical image stabilization, this digicam is a decent alternative for those looking for D-SLR features but don't want the hassle of interchangeable lenses plus they'd like the ability to view a live image on a 2-inch LCD screen and take short videos. The DMC-FZ30 feels very much like D-SLR yet costs a lot less especially when you budget the cost of lenses that would equal this focal range (a hefty 35-420mm in 35mm terms)...
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Thursday, October 6, 2005
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By hurling themselves back into the consumer retail chain with the SW-9585 Super Multi DVD writer, Panasonic knew that it's going to be in for a bitter fight. Even though there aren't a whole lot of brands with All-format DVD writers listed within their optical disc drive product portfolios at the point of introduction, the race to be the definitive brand (as far as Southeast Asia is concerned) for All-format DVD writer is going to be anything but a walk in the park...
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
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If you're worried that you might damage your notebook, the idea of a semi-rugged device makes sense. The ToughBook CF-51 has a lot going for it, especially the excellent 1,600 x 1,200 display, although the bizarre shrunken Return and Backspace keys are a concern. Also, the lack of integrated Bluetooth is a real disappointment these days, especially for a brand new model. Of course you can find a regular notebook with a better specification for less money, but it comes down to your priorities - and how clumsy you are I guess... ;-)
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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LZ1 is an interesting alternative in the entry-level digicam market; its combination of a 6x optical zoom lens, 4-megapixel resolution and image stabilization is unique in the under-$250 category. This is a point-n-shoot that can be used by any member of the family, but the results in any of its automatic modes can be compromised by image noise if the camera chooses a sensitivity higher than ISO 100. With a street price of under $250, its combination of features seems compelling, but you'll need to limit ISO to 100 or 64 to realize its best results...
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While its size is not ultra-compact, the LZ2 can easily be carried in a pocket or purse, its 6x optical zoom lens neatly retracting into the body. The back of the camera is dominated by its large 2-inch LCD monitor, the only viewfinder. It was effective for menu navigation, image review and as a viewfinder in the bright Florida sun, but it fails to "gain-up" in marginal lighting, sometimes limiting its effectiveness indoors. The LZ2's controls are well-placed, being easy to use and not subject to accidental activation. The menu system was simple to use, providing ample control over the camera's limited functions.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2005
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There's no denying this camera is delivering an impressive range of surveillance features at a very low price. Poor overall picture quality and comparatively low video frame rates are the price you pay for these big savings but as a general purpose network camera with infrared detection capabilities, Panasonic's little BL-C10 is hard to beat. However, if you're prepared to pay around £40 more then Sony's SNC-M3 looks well worth considering as this 30fps pan/tilt camera also provides two-way audio functions.
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