
Founded in 1918 Panasonic is one of the world's largest electronics businesses that was founded in Japan and which is part of a multinational corporation with revenues nearing $77bn a year ($110bn if you include Sanyo which is part of thesame group).
Renown for the quality and reliability of its products, Panasonic continues on the same traditional basis these days. It's range now spreads across TVs, Cameras, Computing and Audio devices. Brands under the Panasonic umbrella include Sanyo, Technics, National and obviously own branded Panasonic goods Panasonic's full product range includes: Whilst raising the raising the standards in design, picture quality and home entertainment connectivity, Panasonic continuesto introduce new innovations with itslatest being Full HD 3D. Under the VIERA brand Panasonic brings a line-up of digital televisions utilising NeoPDP (new generation plasma technology with 600Hz sub-field drive) helps to leave motion blur behind and makes images more vivid. Other features include FreeSat / Freeview digital tuners, Ultra Fast Response times (0.001 milliseconds), Infinite Black (Dynamic contrast Ratio of over 2,000,000:1 to give deep black), Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, V-Real Pro 4 picture enhancement technology, THZ certified Displays, VIERA Cast (enjoy YouTube, Eurosport, Google’s Picasa Web Albums, Bloomberg TV and weather reports on screen), DNLA certified, IPS Alpha LCD Panels, 24P playback VIERA Image Viewer and Game modes. On environmental grounds Panasonic is doings it'sbit. It has created panels that last up to 100,000hrs providing up to 35 years of viewing whilst being the first manufacturer worldwide to completely eliminate lead in its NeoPDP TVs reducing the impact to the environment when recycled. Other energy saving features like Eco Mode ensure Panasonic TVs minimise energy consumption by adjusting the back light according to the ambient lighting in the room. The latest range of VIERA LCD TVs are available in 6 series – V10, G15, G10, S10, X15 and X10 – each offering great image quality plus a host of networking functions - Blu-ray Players and DVD Players
From Blu-ray player, Blu-ray recorders, Portable Blu-ray players to Blu-ray home cinema systems Panasonic makesthem all. Featuring FreeSat, VIERA Link, BD Live, HDMI Output, Intelligent Auto Standby, Surrounds sound, VIERA Cast, PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, P4HD, Dolby Digital Plus and Multi Content Plus. Panasonics models include DMR-BS, SC-BTX, SB-TP, SA-BX
Incorporating Blu-ray and offering stunning HD quality pictures, superior surround sound Panasonic have a range of home cinema packages. From CD players, Radio Alarm Clocks and portable radios Panasonic have simple and stylish options. Its Technics brand produces professional DJ quality Turntables and Headphones - With over 3m turntables sold wordwide since launch they continue to be a favourite on the club scene. Under the LUMIX brand Panasonic hascreated a range of range of digital cameras incorporating superb LEICA Lenses on Super Zoom, Compacts, G Micro Systems and Digital SLRs. If you’ve been looking for DSLR performance from a smaller but lighter camera then you need look no further that the Lumix G family. The latest Lumix G boasts a DSLR size sensor, a class-leading autofocus system and optional lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses. This gives all the handling, control and responsiveness of a DSLR but in a more compact body form. Other features include iA Mode (Intelligent Auto). Advanced iA Mode, Intelligent Scene Selector, MEGA OIS, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection Venus Engine V, HD Movie, Intelligent LCDand Quick AF to match your subject, Advanced Scene Mode, High sensitivity CCD, Hybrid Touch Screen, Graphical Exposure Modes, My Colour Modes, Scene Mode (Peripheral Defocus) and shooting situation. Key product ranges include the DMC-TZ, DMC-FZ, DMC-LX, DMC-F, DMC-FT, DMC-FP, DMC-F, DMC-GF, DMC-GH, DMC-G and DMC-L Panasonic's award winning digital camcorders are easy to control and fun to use. They enable you to create your own home movies in multiple recording formats and allow you to save to SD memory card, DVD disc, DVC tape or SD/HDD hybrid. The Panasonic Mega OIS and 3CCD digital technologies and renowned Leica lenses produce exquisite video images. In addition Panasonic has created a range of AVCHD camcorders allowing you to film in Full HD (high definition).
Other features include touch screen displays, Manual override, Leica Dicomar Lens, Advanced IOS, AF Tracking, Internal memory recording Models ranges include HDC-HS, HDC-TM and HDC-SD
Under its famous ToughBook brand Panasonic has carved a niche for itself where normal laptops are not suitable. With extremely ruggedised magnesium thickened cases, enduring battery life, Hard Drive protection, Touch Screens and inbuilt data security. Being resistant against water, dust, dirt, heat, humidity and cold temperatures makes these machines suitable for the most extreme conditions (-20°C to +60°C). Panasonic's ToughBook model range is divided into 3 categories of toughness being 1. Fully Ruggedized, 2. Semi Ruggedized and 3. Business Ruggedized and several form factors including Notebooks, UMPC and MCA units. Model ranges include CF, CF-F, CF-T, CF-U, CF-W, CF-H - Phones & Communication Equipment
If you need a DECT home or office phone then Panasonic have a range of cordless phones and answer machines. In addition should you need a fax machine or any wireless security equipment Panasonic also manufacture and sell them along with other commincation devices. Offering Full HD, High contrast ratio and lumens Panasonic's range of projectors are created for use in either Home Cinema Systems or office use. Utilising VIERA Link for easy connectivity to other Panasonic products, Intelligent Lens Memory allowing multiple preset options and auto input detection The Panasonic range of Hi-Fi systems will please both the eye as well as the ear and feature set-ups that will play virtually any type of compact disc audio format. Choose from a mighty mini, a CD multiplayer or a compact micro that will fit compactly anywhere you need to kick out powerful and crisp sound.
From Shavers, Trimmers to Body Grooming Panasonic claims to have the fastest linear motors, first curved foils and the sharpest blades in the world. With most allowing both wet and dry shaving Men have never been better pampered. For Ladies there is a range of Shavers, Epilators, Ion Hair Care and Eye Lash Curlers - Having little experience in these products I can only assume that they are as good as other products in the Panasonic range. Panasonic have created a range of features within their Fridge Freezers including Energy efficient A++ Inverter technology saving power, Vitamin stay fresh compartments, Hygiene active air systems protecting food by eliminating 99.9999% of bacteria, no frost technology and super quiet operation.
The new range of washing machines from Panasonic consume less energy, use less water due to tilted drums, are more energy efficient and save water due to 3D Sensor washing. Whilst most companies find it hard to compete with Dyson, Panasonic have a range of upright and cylinder cleaners combining Reel Clean technology and CleanStream HEPA Filters. If you want to make bread and heat soup without a cooker Panasonic can provide you with the required tools. With Award winning bread makers and microwave ovens your lunch can be created quickly with the minimum effort.

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