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Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Camcorder is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #47

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Camcorder is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #47 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Anytime a vacation or fun with friends ends up at the lake, beach or poolside I worry about my camera and camcorder getting wet. If you feel the same way, a great way to stop the wet camcorder anxiety is to get the Sanyo VPC-E2.

The E2 is waterproof and can record video underwater at up to five feet deep for thirty minutes. That means you can take the camcorder into the pool and shoot underwater video or take it snorkeling. Certainly, you won't worry about splashes, spills or rain ever again. Read more

Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sanyo LP-Z3000 Full-HD Home Theater Projector unveiled

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Sanyo LP-Z3000 Full-HD Home Theater Projector unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo unveiled their most advanced Full-HD Home Theater Projector with the LP-Z3000.
The Sanyo LP-Z3000 features Dynamic Predictive Frame Interpolation Technology that utilizes speeds of 120Hz in the industry’s first 5:5 pull-down mode for smooth video projection even for scenes with intense motion.
The new Sanyo projector also sports a very high contrast ratio of 65,000:1 allowing jet-black color reproduction. A whisper-quiet cooling fan at 19 decibels permitting viewers to hear even the most quiet and sensitive scenes. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:33:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo eneloop Solar Light unveiled

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Sanyo eneloop Solar Light unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announced new gadgets powered by the rechargeable eneloop batteries including the new eneloop Solar light.
The eneloop solar light is equipped with the proprietary high efficiency HIT solar cell, a product originally developed by Sanyo, installed in various roof forms worldwide.
The light stores the energy in eneloop batteries inside and can be used as flashlight or roomlight.
Via the USB port you can power your MP3 player or mobile phoens. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo PLV-Z60 announced

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Sanyo PLV-Z60 announced Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announces the Sanyo PLV-Z60 projector, a 720p LCD projector that features 3D color management system, a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1, an installation-friendly lens shifting function, and many other features representing a step forward in price performance for a home theater projector.
The Sanyo PLV-Z60 is equipped with three wide 16:9 HD LCD panels that produce a 1280 x 720 pixels (2.76 million) image.
A 12-bit digital processing IC provides video decoding, scaling and gamma curve generation and coupled with the projector's 10000:1 contrast ratio, the PLV-Z60 delivers exceptional picture quality with deep, rich back levels and beautifully saturated colors, even when ambient light is present. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:31:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SANYO C- and D-sized eneloop Batteries and Universal Charger unveiled

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SANYO C- and D-sized eneloop Batteries and Universal Charger unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo finally adds C and D cell eneloop batteries to their great pre-charged, rechargeble battery product line.
The AA and AAA eneloop batteries have been available for a while now and I have almost replaced all my batteries to use eneloop. I still have several gadgets that need the bigger C and D cell batteries, including the power hungry WowWee robot.
The new eneloop Universal Charger can charge all eneloop battery sizes from the smallest, AAA, to the largest, D. With advanced charging technology including voltage monitoring to prevent overcharging, the Universal Charger also has LED lights to indicate charge status. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:36:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD800 unveiled

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Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD800 unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announced the Xacti DMX-HD800 HD camcorder.

The Sanyo Xacti HD800 features 8MP resolution and records video with a maxium of 720p HD resolution.
Other features of the Xacti HD800 include face detection (12 faces), anti-shake, Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 bundled, SDHC up to 32GB, up to ISO1800 sensitivity and optional AV kit to connect via HDMI to TVs. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:55:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Contactless Charger Set for Wii unveiled

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Sanyo Contactless Charger Set for Wii unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announces a Contactless Charger Set for the Nintendo Wii Remote Control under the license of Nintendo.

The Wii remote uses two AA batteries and it is well known to take up many batteries. The Sanyo set offers you the convenience of simple charging by placing the Wii remote control into the specialized stand, the only battery and charger made under license from Nintendo, and the capability to sequentially charge 4 controllers from a single AC adapter. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:52:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Battery Details

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Sanyo Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Battery Details Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo supplies the battery for the Ford Escape Hybrid car and just published a detailed article describing their efforts for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) batteries.

SANYO Electric started the development of HEV battery systems already back in 1997 and has been suppling it to Ford since 2004. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo says to double rechargeable Battery Output

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Sanyo says to double rechargeable Battery Output Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sanyo Electric said on Thursday it plans to double annual production of AA and AAA size rechargeable batteries as more consumers choose the economical and environmentally friendly option.
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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo PLC-XP200L 4LCD Projector unveiled

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Sanyo PLC-XP200L 4LCD Projector unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo unleashes the first projector with their new 4LCD engine: Sanyo PLC-XP200L.

The portable Sanyo PLC-XP200L delivers an 7,000 lumens brightness and 2,200:1 contrast ratio.

The additional Color Control Device in the 4LCD optical engine allows the PLC-XP200L to automatically control the amount of yellow light in the image, producing higher luminosity with improved color accuracy and clarity. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:22:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo PDG-DSU 20E Projector Review

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Sanyo PDG-DSU 20E Projector Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review InsideHW reviews the Sanyo PDG-DSU 20E Projector.

Quote from the review: "This time we have tested projector Sanyo PDG-DSU 20E. First thing you'll notice is white "i-Pod" color and nice squarish exterior that perfectly fits design concept. White color has a great advantage when it comes to dust because it is much easier to spot dust on grey or black colored surfaces. Read more

Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1010 unveiled

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Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1010 unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review SANYO announced today the Full HD Xacti digital movie camera Xacti DMX-HD1010.

Features of the new Sanyo Xacti digital camcorder include full HD (1920x1080px) recording, up to 300fps, digital image stabilizer, up to ISO 3200 sensitivity, 1.6x optical zoom, 4MP effective CMOS resolution, Face chaser, in camera video editing, up to 32GB SDHC card support and 2.7 inch screen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 05:36:04 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Volkswagen, Sanyo to develop Lithium-ion Batteries

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Volkswagen, Sanyo to develop Lithium-ion Batteries Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
By Chang-Ran Kim and Noriyuki Hirata

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sanyo Electric Co and Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday they would jointly develop lithium-ion batteries, joining an intensifying race to provide the key component for the next generation of hybrid cars.
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Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 03:43:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo buys LCDs from Sharp, eyes Appliance Tie-up

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Sanyo buys LCDs from Sharp, eyes Appliance Tie-up Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sanyo Electric Co said on Friday it has started buying liquid crystal display (LCD) panels from Sharp Corp for use in its flat TVs sold in North America and the two firms are considering joint development of kitchen appliances.
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Posted on Fri, 23 May 2008 05:01:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo LP-XC55 and LP-XC50 portable Projectors

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Sanyo LP-XC55 and LP-XC50 portable Projectors Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announces the LP-XC55 (3,100 lumens) and the LP-XC50 (2,600 lumens), two new portable projectors that adopt Sanyo's Active Maintenance Filter (AMF) system, allowing easy filter changes.

The new Sanyo projectors are also equipped with a sturdy and durable Security Bar, allowing thick security wires up to 11 millimeters, raising the level of security for small, portable projectors. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

VW, Sanyo to develop Lithium-ion Battery: Paper

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VW, Sanyo to develop Lithium-ion Battery: Paper Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review
TOKYO (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen and Japan's Sanyo Electric Co will jointly develop a lithium-ion battery to be used in hybrid and electric cars, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Sunday.
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Posted on Sun, 11 May 2008 00:25:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo denies Merger Talks with Matsushita

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Sanyo denies Merger Talks with Matsushita Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo issued a statement denying media reports of a possibly merger with Matsushita.

The information picked up by Reuters is from the Japanese Yomiuri newspaper. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8

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New Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo unveils a new Xacti digital camcorder with the DMX-CA8.

The Sanyo Xacti CA8 is waterproof, has 8MP resolution and the Sanyo "Face Chaser" function now also for video.
With Face Chaser the CA8 can chase up to 6 faces during movie filming. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Announces a Pair of Super Bright Projectors

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Sanyo Announces a Pair of Super Bright Projectors Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announced the introduction of a pair of new projectors today called the PLC-XT20/L and PLC-XT30L. The projectors are billed as super bright and are aimed at the business and education markets. The ET30L boasts a brightness of 4200 ANSI Lumens and a 1300:1 contrast ratio.

The screen resolution for the printer is 1400 x 1050. The XT21 has a brightness of 4000 lumens and a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. The contrast ratio for it is 1000:1. Inputs include D-Sub, DVI-D, component and composite via BNC, RCA composite, and S-video. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:52:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint reveals Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 Push-to-Talk Phones

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Sprint reveals Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 Push-to-Talk Phones Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sprint announced today the upcoming launch of two new Nextel Direct Connect devices, the Sanyo Pro-200 and the Sanyo Pro-700.

Powered by Qualcomm's QChat technology, these new Nextel Direct Connect devices operate on the Rev. A portions of the Sprint Mobile Broadband network (except in Puerto Rico).

Sporting an attractive, slim clamshell form factor, the Pro-200 by Sanyo delivers instant Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services and key functionalities including Bluetooth, messaging capabilities and mobile email. This device will be available for as low as $49.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Announces PLC-XW60 Projector

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Sanyo Announces PLC-XW60 Projector Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announced a new projector today called the PLC-XW60. Sanyo calls the projector the industries smallest and lightest XGA LCD projector. The XW60 weighs only 3.6 pound and is small enough to be carried in one hand.

The projector measures in at 10.4-inches W x 2.176-inches H x 7.40-inches D. Sanyo used new lighter optical components for the projector allowing it to reduce the lamp size by 39% and a new reflector design for a 44% lighter lens. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:46:23 CDT | by Shane McGlaun