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  • Sanyo’s new 2K projector boasts industry-high 10,000 lumens brightness

    Sanyo’s new 2K projector boasts industry-high 10,000 lumens brightness

    Posted on June 9, 2010 | No Comments
    If you thought the Sanyo 3D projector we've shown you a couple of days ago was impressive, think again: today the company announced [JP] the LP-HF1000L, a projector for "professional use" that not only boasts 2K (2,048×1,080) resolution but also produces 10,000 lumens brightness. According to Sanyo, no other projector in the industry can keep up with that number (via AC 100V, at least).

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  • Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100: World’s first waterproof full HD camcorder in action (video)

    Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100: World’s first waterproof full HD camcorder in action (video)

    Posted on June 1, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo last week announced the DMX-CA100 for the Japanese market, the world's first waterproof full HD camcorder "for consumer use with optical zoom lenses" (Kodak has released a simpler model just recently). And now we can (courtesy of DigInfonews Tokyo) give you a video that shows the device in action.

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  • Electric car runs over 1,000 km without recharge, shatters previous record

    Electric car runs over 1,000 km without recharge, shatters previous record

    Posted on May 24, 2010 | No Comments
    One of the biggest problems that stands between electric vehicles and becoming mainstream is limited battery life. But there has been some progress in that area lately: the Japan Electric Vehicle Club [JP], a civic group based in Tokyo, announced today a Mira EV customized by the group traveled exactly 1,003.184 kilometers without a recharge.

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  • NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections

    NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections

    Posted on May 19, 2010 | No Comments
    Surprise: Japanese carriers are announcing literally dozens of phones at once. Okay, look, that's not a surprise at all, but bear with us, because there are a few shining jewels in here amongst the seemingly endless array of WVGA displays and one-seg tuners from NTT DoCoMo and KDDI au, both of whom have announced their Summer 2010 collections of handsets this week. Of note, two of the models from DoCoMo -- the Fujitsu F-06B and Sharp SH-07B are capable of shooting 1080p video, while KDDI's SH008 from Sharp, S003 from Sony Ericsson, and CA005 from Casio all feature sensors of 12 megapixels or larger. Several of the devices can also be used as WiFi hotspots, and Hitachi's trick Beskey for KDDI has interchangeable keypads that change the shape of the keys, not the layout -- a bit superficial, perhaps, but we're all about choice. DoCoMo is also launching a handful of smartphones: the Lynx SH-10B from Sharp (not to be confused with the old Atari handheld of the same name) that features Android atop a 5-inch touchscreen, Toshiba's 4.1-inch T-01B Dynapocket with WinMo, and RIM's plain old BlackBerry Bold 9700. Don't get us wrong, it's still quite a haul, but we can't help but feel that the gap between Japan's wireless scene and the rest of the world is closing fast.

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  • Sanyo debuts world’s shortest-focus (and 3D-ready) projector

    Sanyo debuts world’s shortest-focus (and 3D-ready) projector

    Posted on May 18, 2010 | No Comments
    We're about to get yet another 3D-enabled piece of hardware, and this time, it's a projector. Sanyo's PDG-DWL2500J, announced today in Japan (press release in English), is not only "3D ready", but it also boasts the world's shortest projection distance (just 32cm to project images that are 80 inches in size) for projectors weighing less than 9kg.

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  • Guinness World Record: Sanyo battery lets e-car travel 555.6 km without recharging

    Guinness World Record: Sanyo battery lets e-car travel 555.6 km without recharging

    Posted on April 21, 2010 | No Comments
    One of the biggest obstacles that prevents electric cars and other vehicles from becoming mainstream is the insufficient battery life. In most cases, potential buyers of those green vehicles are scared off by the fact that there still aren't enough charging stations out there or that the travel distance (on a single charge) is just too short. But many companies are working on the battery problem, and one of them apparently is Sanyo. Today the company issued a press release in which it claims one of its lithium-ion battery "systems" helped an electric vehicle to drive exactly 555.6km (345 miles) from Tokyo to Osaka - on a single charge. The car in question is a special version of the Daihatsu Mira (whose non-electric original is widely considered to be "green", too).

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  • Sanyo outs two new full HD Xacti “dual cameras”

    Sanyo outs two new full HD Xacti “dual cameras”

    Posted on April 9, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo announced two new "dual cameras" (camcorder and digital camera in one) for the Japanese market yesterday, the Xacti DMX-CG100 (that's the pistol-grip model) and the Xacti DMX-GH1. Both feature an extra-compact body and the ability to record video in full HD and take 14MP pictures.

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  • Sanyo’s electric bicycle charges battery on both flat ground and downhill slopes

    Sanyo’s electric bicycle charges battery on both flat ground and downhill slopes

    Posted on March 2, 2010 | No Comments
    We have reported about electric bicycles multiple times in the past, but today Sanyo in Japan announced [press release in English] the "eneloop Hybrid Bicycle" whose battery riders can actively charge while pedaling on flat roads. Previous models, for example this one Sanyo released in 2008, mainly harness energy from braking when the bike goes downhill ("Loop Charge Mode").

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  • Sanyo is bringing latest XACTI cams stateside

    Sanyo is bringing latest XACTI cams stateside

    Posted on February 4, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo announced a couple of tasty XACTI camcorders a few weeks ago for the Japanese market. We praised the cams for shooting 1080p video and 14.4MP stills, but questioned whether or not they will ever reach the States. Well, good news. They're on the way and should hit retailers sometime next month.

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  • Sanyo promises 4,000 hours of maintenance-free use for new projector

    Sanyo promises 4,000 hours of maintenance-free use for new projector

    Posted on January 28, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo Japan announced [press release in English] the LP-WL2500 today, an ultra short-focus projector whose newly developed filter and lamp makes it possible to use the device for long periods without maintenance. To be more specific, Sanyo says they boosted lamp life by 30% (when compared to the previous model) to 4,000 hours. The hybrid filter has the main lifespan, which was 20 times lower previously.

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  • Sanyo releases the 1080p, 14.4MP XACTI CG110 camcorder

    Sanyo releases the 1080p, 14.4MP XACTI CG110 camcorder

    Posted on January 27, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo just released it's latest camcorder in the the long-running XACTI line. This model keeps with the familiar design but features 1080p video recording and 14.4MP stills that can both record to a SDHC/SDXC card or the internal 16GB memory. That's a lot of camera.

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  • Panasonic ready to pump $1.1 billion into solar energy business

    Panasonic ready to pump $1.1 billion into solar energy business

    Posted on January 13, 2010 | No Comments
    There's a reason why Panasonic paid $4.4 billion in this economic downturn to acquire former rival Sanyo, and the reason is that Panasonic wants to go as "green" as possible in the future. Sanyo isn't only the world's leading maker of lithium ion batteries, but also the (now former) company behind the eneloop brand, which consists of a range of eco-friendly solar products. But buying Sanyo wasn't enough for Panasonic's solar ambitions, as the company says it's now ready to invest another $1.1 billion by fiscal 2015 in its solar business segment. By that time, Panasonic aims at being among the world's top three solar cell makers. The company wants to reach the top spot among Japanese makers as early as 2012.

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  • GREEN SLIM: Casio announces pretty, eco-friendly friendly projectors

    GREEN SLIM: Casio announces pretty, eco-friendly friendly projectors

    Posted on January 8, 2010 | No Comments
    One of the few product announcements by a major electronics maker that's not been made at the CES: Casio has unveiled the XJ-A series, which consists of nine projectors that are not only pretty cool-looking but also eco-friendly. The company says the devices are the first to be completely mercury-free. Casio also claims their so-called GREEN SLIM projectors are the world’s first devices of their kind that are bright enough to be used in a well lit room - without using a mercury lamp.

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  • Sanyo CES Press Conference

    Sanyo CES Press Conference

    Posted on January 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Sanyo officially joined the Panasonic group as of December 21st, 2009. This decision was “due to the rapid decline of the global economy,” according to Sanyo North America president Masami Murata. “This alliance will maximize and optimize Sanyo’s corporate value and will open the way for our company to realize further business development.” Sanyo [...]

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  • eneloop music booster: Sanyo’s battery charger for music devices

    eneloop music booster: Sanyo’s battery charger for music devices

    Posted on December 28, 2009 | No Comments
    Even though it's now a Panasonic subsidiary, Sanyo lives on as its own brand. And one of the major reasons Panasonic bought the company is its "green" image, mainly achieved through selling products under the "eneloop" sub-brand. The latest of these products, the so-called eneloop music booster, was announced today. It's a rechargeable DC 9V battery unit specifically designed for music devices.

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