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Panasonic spins off Sanyo DI Solutions

Panasonic and Sanyo have only been life partners for about a year and a half now, but already the relationship has created a bundle of joy -- of a sort. Hot on the heels of some less-than-chipper financial news comes word that Panasonic is spinning off a portion of Sanyo. Sanyo DI Solutions is the name for the new creation, which will represent the company's efforts in producing OEM digital cameras -- cameras that get slapped with other manufacturers' labels before being sold as such. According to AV Watch, Panasonic's ownership had put a strain on Sanyo's fragile manufacturing partnerships, partnerships that can now bear beautiful, rebadged fruit. Sanyo DI Solutions will start with 10 million yen in capital and will go fully independent on July 1st. Hopefully it remembers to call home from time to time.


Panasonic spins off Sanyo DI Solutions, keeps the digital camera OEMs happy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>corporate splitCorporateSplitdi solutionsdigital cameraDigitalCameraDiSolutionsjapanoempanasonicsanyosanyo di solutionsSanyoDiSolutionsspinoffsplitWed, 25 Apr 2012 07:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic 2012 Q3: $9 billion loss, Sanyo writedowns, restructuring]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/panasonic-q3-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/panasonic-q3-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/panasonic-q3-2012/#comments Panasonic's released its 2012 quarterly report (its financial year runs from summer to summer) and concedes it's been as bad for them as it was for Sony and Sharp. It's blaming the Japanese Earthquake for damaging its supply chain, a strong yen for keeping prices high, plus having to write-down the costs for its acquisition of Sanyo. The company's promising to restructure (in the face of stern competition from Samsung and LG) to become a "green innovation" business as well as to streamline its operating costs. It's predicting a quarterly loss of $9.2 billion as it takes the hit for this turmoil, and it doesn't look like things will improve with an anticipated further loss of another $2 billion at the end of the (financial) year.

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Panasonic 2012 Q3: $9 billion loss, Sanyo writedowns, restructuring originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo's Mirai Sanzo robot brings the extra emotion your household craves originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo expands Eneloop battery offerings with Pro for more power, Plus for less heat originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic resurrects Sanyo's pistol-grip camcorders, trots out three new models originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What was a Japanese-only device has finally made it to the US shores. Sanyo's Eneloop Mobile Booster (aka, KBC-L2) battery supplies 5V 500mA of juice to a pair of simultaneously connected USB devices or 1,000mA to a single, more power-hungry tablet. The 5,000mAH Lithium-ion pack is baked right into the device (rechargeable Eneloop AA owners should check out Sanyo's Mobile Booster stick) and charges fully in about seven hours from an AC circuit or 14 hours from a relatively feeble USB jack. Available now for $79.99.

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Sanyo Eneloop Mobile Booster provides $79 of USB power-suck originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen a few Zoybar-based behemoths since we were hepped to the modular guitar platform way back in '08, but few have caught our fancy like Kevin Rupp's KR1. Featuring a Korg Kaossilator synth, both the Pocket Pod and a wireless transmitter from Line 6, and the beloved Sanyo Pedal Juice battery pack, this bad boy can do double duty as both your ax and your backing band. But enough of our jabber jaw -- you want to see it in action, right? Check it out after the break.

[Thanks, TK]

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KR1 DIY guitar / synth makes its debut at Castle Frightenstein originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G and Sanyo Zio signed up for Froyo next week? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous]

HTC Arrive and Kyocera Echo bow for Sprint? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo PLC-WL2503 ultra-short-throw projector does built-in interactivity a tad cheaper originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Sanyo has announced that as of the end of 2010, it had officially shipped more than 150 million rechargeable Eneloop batteries. The company now ships the batteries -- which can be recharged up to 1,500 times -- to more than 60 countries. We reviewed Sanyo's rechargeable offering alongside another battery a few months back, which you can check out if you'd like. Other than that: the full press release is after the break.

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Sanyo: we've shipped more than 150 million Eneloop rechargeable batteries originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batteriesbatterychargingenelooprechargeablebatteriesrecyclablerecyclingsanyoThu, 06 Jan 2011 11:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo Eneloop Pedal Juice battery pack preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/25/sanyo-eneloop-pedal-juice-battery-pack-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/25/sanyo-eneloop-pedal-juice-battery-pack-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/25/sanyo-eneloop-pedal-juice-battery-pack-preview/#comments It's Christmas Day, which probably means that at least one toy that you received (or gave) won't be fully functional until Monday. Why? Batteries. It's an age-old problem, that "batteries not included" thing, and it's one of the reasons we've fell so in love with Sanyo's Eneloop line. Without question, the Eneloop rechargeable AA batteries are amongst the best and most reliable that money can buy, so whenever another Eneloop product pops out, it obviously catches our eye. Sanyo's branching out pretty severely with its latest device, and being that at least 3.5 members of the Engadget staff have strummed a six-string once or twice, we had to take a closer look at the Pedal Juice when given the chance. For those that missed last month's introduction, this pedal-sized block of energy is designed to provide 9V power to six or seven effects pedals, miniature amplifiers or electric drum pads (amongst other musical doodads). So, does this thing live up to the Eneloop reputation? Find out after the break.

Gallery: Sanyo Eneloop Pedal Juice unboxing and hands-on

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Sanyo Eneloop Pedal Juice battery pack preview originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Dec 2010 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's Sanyo and PEW buyout official: subsidiaries for life originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionbusinessbuy outBuyOutpanasonicpanasonic electric worksPanasonicElectricWorkspewsanyoshare exchangeShareExchangeWed, 22 Dec 2010 10:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo Taho for Sprint will take a beating, won't deliver a beating to your wallet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/sanyo-taho-for-sprint-will-take-a-beating-wont-deliver-a-beati/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/sanyo-taho-for-sprint-will-take-a-beating-wont-deliver-a-beati/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/sanyo-taho-for-sprint-will-take-a-beating-wont-deliver-a-beati/#commentsIf you were looking for Sprint's first fully submersible handset to sell for under $100 on contract... well, you've finally found it. What you're looking at here is the Sanyo Taho, a beefed-up clamshell that offers the usual suite of environmental resistance claims that come with mil-spec 810G compliance: water, dust, shock, and extreme temperature. It packs a 2 megapixel camera, microSD expansion up to 32GB, EV-DO, GPS, Bluetooth, 256MB of internal memory, and a 2-inch QVGA display; a Defy, it's not, but it looks like it should keep you entertained just about as well as any other dumbphone. It's available today for $99.99 on a two-year deal after a $50 mail-in rebate -- follow the break for the press release.

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Sanyo Taho for Sprint will take a beating, won't deliver a beating to your wallet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clamshellflipkyoceramobileruggedsanyosprintThu, 09 Dec 2010 12:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo Pedal Juice battery pack powers your wah-wah without distortion]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/sanyo-pedal-juice-battery-pack-powers-your-wah-wah-without-disto/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/sanyo-pedal-juice-battery-pack-powers-your-wah-wah-without-disto/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/sanyo-pedal-juice-battery-pack-powers-your-wah-wah-without-disto/#commentsSanyo Pedal Juice battery pack powers your wah-wah without distortion A good roadie can be identified by two things: a wardrobe composed entirely of darks and bulging pockets full of batteries. Sanyo would like to let those tireless workers downsize to some slimmer black jeans with its new Pedal Juice battery pack, which is rocking a little Eneloop technology inside and can power a whole slew of daisy-chained devices. Charge it up for 3.5 hours and it'll provide 9V DC of output to whatever you like, powering a 10mA effects pedal for a whopping 50 hours. That's about 10 times longer than a simple 9V battery and, unlike one of those, the Pedal Juice will provide a constant 9V right up until it's dead. It even promises less electrical interference than using an AC adapter. All that for $149.99, which may sound like a lot for a battery pack, and it is, but real musicians know that success doesn't come cheap.

Gallery: Sanyo Pedal Power

Sanyo Pedal Juice battery pack powers your wah-wah without distortion originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9vbatteryenelooppedal powerPedalPowerrechargeable batteryRechargeableBatterysanyoTue, 30 Nov 2010 22:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Photos make great mementos for important moments, but a picture of your kid taking her first step or writing his first blog post isn't quite as meaningful as a full-motion video of the event in question. That's why a video recorder of some sort is a must-have, and while your average compact camera is capturing better footage than ever, sometimes you need something a little more dedicated. That's when you need a camcorder, and this year we even have a bunch of 3D models to choose from. Which ones are right for you and for your budget? Click on through to find out.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder3dv560d720paf100af105camcordercanondmx-ca100DV1DV1 HDDv1HdfeaturefeaturedfeaturesGE DV1 HDGeDv1Hdgoprohd herohd hero 960hdc-sdt750HdHeroHdHero960helmet camHelmetCamhgg2010holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010micro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsmysteriumnex-vg10panasonicq3hdredred onered one mysterium xRedOneRedOneMysteriumXsamsungsanyosonyvideo cameraVideoCameraViewsonicxxactizoomFri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo glams up Eneloop batteries for fifth anniversary]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/sanyo-glams-up-eneloop-batteries-for-fifth-anniversary/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/sanyo-glams-up-eneloop-batteries-for-fifth-anniversary/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/sanyo-glams-up-eneloop-batteries-for-fifth-anniversary/#comments How do you celebrate half a decade as the world's best loved and most efficient rechargeable battery? You throw a party, of course, which is exactly what Sanyo is doing with its Eneloop Tones Glitter limited edition set. Packs of eight technicolored AA and AAA Eneloops will go on sale in Japan on November 14, augmenting the brand's signature longevity with a dash (hell, make it a heaping) of glamorous style. For the functionalists out there seeking an excuse to jump on board, each box contains one of each color, meaning you can claim you bought them to color-code your battery management operation. Yeah, we'll believe you.

Sanyo glams up Eneloop batteries for fifth anniversary originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: NTT DoCoMo's Qi wireless charger prototype hands-on

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Qi charger prototype from Sanyo and NTT DoCoMo seeks out, ruthlessly charges stuff originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ceatecceatec 2010Ceatec2010chargereneloophands-oninductive chargingInductiveChargingjapanntt docomoNttDocomoqisanyovideoWed, 06 Oct 2010 07:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Transform pictured in Sprint document, alongside Kyocera... err, Sanyo Zio?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/samsung-transform-pictured-in-sprint-document-alongside-sanyo-z/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/samsung-transform-pictured-in-sprint-document-alongside-sanyo-z/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/samsung-transform-pictured-in-sprint-document-alongside-sanyo-z/#comments Well, dear reader, we've got a pair of minor revelations for you, assuming this picture is real. First, that mid-range Android slatephone the Kyocera Zio is headed to Sprint, with the familiar Sanyo branding. Second, and perhaps more importantly, the elusive Samsung Transform has finally shown its face. Since that mug looks just like the Epic 4G, however, you can color us a bit confused -- Sprint's the only carrier without a keyboard-less Galaxy S, so that might make sense, but then why would they call it the Transform? As far as we can tell, it hasn't been tested for WiMAX, so perhaps it's an Epic without the 4G, plus a new form factor of some sort? Odds are we'll find out soon, given the company it's keeping: that BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 got shipped off to Sprint just this last week.

Samsung Transform pictured in Sprint document, alongside Kyocera... err, Sanyo Zio? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidGalaxy SGalaxySKyoceraKyocera ZioKyoceraZiorumorrumorsSamsungSamsung TransformSamsungTransformSanyoSanyo ZioSanyoZioSprintTransformZiozio m6000ZioM6000Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo announces 2500mAh XX eneloop batteries, suitable only for devices aged 18 and over]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/sanyo-announces-2500mah-xx-eneloop-batteries-suitable-only-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/sanyo-announces-2500mah-xx-eneloop-batteries-suitable-only-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/sanyo-announces-2500mah-xx-eneloop-batteries-suitable-only-for/#commentsSanyo announces 2500mAh XX Eneloop batteries, suitable only for devices aged 18 and over Rechargeable batteries keep a lot of toxic goop out of the world's landfills, but ones that drain themselves whilst just sitting there in the drawer aren't exactly perfect themselves. Sanyo licked that problem with its eneloop cells, thanks to their low self-discharge rates, and now the company is doing even better: boosting capacity. Sanyo will soon ship the eneloop XX battery in AA size, a 2500mAh cell that offers 25 percent more oomph than its predecessors. Even more important? The black and silver logo that serves as "a further testament to Sanyo's design strength." These up-rated and macho-designed batteries start shipping in Europe in December and, while no price has yet been assigned, given the number of times Sanyo mentions "professional" in its press release (six) they probably won't be cheap.

Sanyo announces 2500mAh XX eneloop batteries, suitable only for devices aged 18 and over originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2500mahaa batteryAaBatterybatteryeneloopmahrechargeable batteryRechargeableBatterysanyoWed, 29 Sep 2010 11:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo Vero for Sprint: the headline feature is the price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sanyo-vero-for-sprint-the-headline-feature-is-the-price/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sanyo-vero-for-sprint-the-headline-feature-is-the-price/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sanyo-vero-for-sprint-the-headline-feature-is-the-price/#comments Have $10 to spend and a willingness to sign your name on a dotted line? Well, has Sprint got a deal for you: the new Vero clamshell from Sanyo swings in at an easy-to-swallow $9.99 on contract. Of course, at that price, you make certain sacrifices; it's got a mere 1.3 megapixel cam, a 2.5mm (yes, 2.5mm, not 3.5mm) headphone jack, and little else, though it does manage to pack in a few trick features like stereo Bluetooth and threaded messaging. When phones like the Pixi are being offered in the same store for free, it makes $10 sound a little pricey -- but after a couple years of bills, we imagine you'll make your money back. The Vero's available starting today.

Sanyo Vero for Sprint: the headline feature is the price originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clamshellflipmobilesanyosprintveroThu, 23 Sep 2010 21:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo debuts E1500TP point-and-shoot alongside Xacti CG21, PD1 and GH3 camcorders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sanyo-debuts-e1500tp-point-and-shoot-alongside-xacti-cg21-pd1-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sanyo-debuts-e1500tp-point-and-shoot-alongside-xacti-cg21-pd1-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/sanyo-debuts-e1500tp-point-and-shoot-alongside-xacti-cg21-pd1-a/#comments If there's a Photokina around, you can bet your bottom dollar that Sanyo will be there. Boasting a booth chock full of camcorders and pocketable cameras, we waded through to find three new Xacti camcorders (VPC-CG21, VPC-PD1 and VPC-GH3) on display alongside a simplistic new shooter, the VPC-E1500TP. Starting with the latter, this one brings just the basics in a fairly vanilla enclosure: a 14 megapixel CMOS sensor, 720p video, a 4x optical zoom, 3-inch rear touchpanel, 32MB of internal storage space, an SD / SDHC expansion slot, ISO range from 100 to 3200 and USB connectivity. Pricing and availability wasn't offered for this fellow, but we're betting it's below $150 and in stores tomorrowish.

Moving on to the camcorders, the CG21 ($149) is a typical pistol-grip machine with a 10 megapixel sensor, the ability to capture 1080i, a 10x optical zoomer and an SDXC card slot. The $199 GH3 looks more like your mother's Handycam of old, offering a similar 10 megapixel sensor, SDHC card slot, 10x optical zoom and 1080i video capture. The starlet was the $199 PD1, a Flip Video-styled camcorder with dual microphones, 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, SDXC card slot, 1080/30p recording, an integrated USB arm and a rather impressive rear LCD. The whole lot is making its way out to dealers now, so feel free to start poking and prodding if you must. Galleries are below, per usual.

Gallery: Sanyo VPC-E1500TP hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD1 camcorder hands-on at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Sanyo VPC-GH3 camcorder hands-on at Photokina 2010

Sanyo debuts E1500TP point-and-shoot alongside Xacti CG21, PD1 and GH3 camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo has announced another one of them there Xacti digicams, this time geared for the social media crowd. The VPC-GH4, like its sibling the VPC-GH2, features Full HD 1080 video recording; and unlike the aforementioned GH2, integrates YouTube, Facebook, and Picasa uploads -- as well as Twitter notifications. But at what cost? Well, the newer model sees still photos dumbed down to 10 megapixels (the precursor featured 14 megapixel stills), but then again it's set to retail at $200 -- so it's, like, $50 cheaper. Want a closer look? Want the full scoop straight from the PR itself? Can't wait until it hits store shelves later this month? All your wishes will be granted after the break. But you should probably get some better wishes.

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Sanyo launches Xacti VPC-GH4 full HD camcorder with YouTube, Facebook integration originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo waist warmer does almost irreparable damage to Eneloop's good name originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sanyo's Eneloop Stick and Mobile Boosters will juice your gadgets on the go

Sanyo's Eneloop Stick and Mobile Boosters will juice your gadgets on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cricket starts offering Android-powered Zio for $230 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcricketcricket wirelessCricketWirelessgooglekyoceraleapleap wirelessLeapWirelessmobilesanyozioThu, 26 Aug 2010 18:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Cricket launches Sanyo Zio by Kyocera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/cricket-launches-sanyo-zio-by-kyocera/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/cricket-launches-sanyo-zio-by-kyocera/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/cricket-launches-sanyo-zio-by-kyocera/#comments A new device launch never fails to warm the cockles of our hearts, and today's treat comes in the form of the Sanyo Zio by Kyocera on Cricket. We'd heard earlier this year that Cricket was prepping to launch this set in July for 'round about $300 -- and yes they missed that date but they've exchanged tardiness for better pricing, gotta love 'em, right? The Zio ships with a 1GB microSD, features a 3.4-inch touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel cam, WiFi, Bluetooth, and all that running in the land of Android 1.6. Pricing is set at $249 with a $20 online rebate thrown in and of course a bit of fine print requiring you grab the $55 a month Android plan. Sadly, the Zio is listed as backordered on the site so getting one today might be a stretch, but estimated ship date is August 26th, and what's five days between you and your new cell pal? We had a chance to play with the Zio back in March and came away feeling a little underwhelmed, so why not give it a quick read before you dive in? Follow the read link to see the rest of the goodies.

Cricket launches Sanyo Zio by Kyocera originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK 1080p pocket camcorder with 3x optical zoom originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Roman K.]

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Apple's rechargeable AA batteries are rebranded Sanyo Eneloops? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebatteryeneloopHR-3UTGnimhrechargeablesanyoteardownThu, 12 Aug 2010 05:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo's VPC-CA102YL waterproof HD camcorder, your perfect accessory for visiting Sealab 2021]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sanyos-vpc-ca102yl-waterproof-pocket-hd-camcorder-your-perfect/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sanyos-vpc-ca102yl-waterproof-pocket-hd-camcorder-your-perfect/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sanyos-vpc-ca102yl-waterproof-pocket-hd-camcorder-your-perfect/#comments Sanyo isn't breaking out the hyperbole with this water-resistant full HD pocket camcorder -- that honor went to the DMX-CA100 back in May -- but the VPC-CA102YL does boast a spec sheet as impressive as its product name. We've got 1920 x 1080 / 60i video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, 14 megapixel stills, an articulating 2.7-inch wide LCD, 12x dual range zoom on video, and 5x optical zoom on photos... and did we mention it's waterproof up to 10 feet under? Connectivity options include USB, mini HDMI for TV sets, and a SDXC card slot. Due out this month -- perfect for capturing the very last bit of Summer -- for a penny under $350. Product shots below, press release after the break. (P.S. -- 10 feet to the bottom of the ocean? Bizarro!)

Gallery: Sanyo VPC-CA102YL waterproof pocket HD camcorder

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Sanyo's VPC-CA102YL waterproof HD camcorder, your perfect accessory for visiting Sealab 2021 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ca102ca102ylcam corderCamCorderfull hdFullHdhdhd camcorderHdCamcorderpocketpocket camcorderPocketCamcordersanyovpcvpc-ca102vpc-ca102ylwaterwater proofwater resistantwater-resistantWaterProofWaterResistantThu, 05 Aug 2010 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Cricket launches BlackBerry Curve 8530, says Kyocera Zio is in the cards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/cricket-launches-blackberry-curve-8530-says-kyocera-zio-is-in-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/cricket-launches-blackberry-curve-8530-says-kyocera-zio-is-in-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/cricket-launches-blackberry-curve-8530-says-kyocera-zio-is-in-t/#comments We'd wondered what had happened to Kyocera's low-end Zio with Android after its March announce at CTIA... and lo, here it is. Cricket announced today that the phone is indeed in the pipe for 2010 -- a little later than earlier rumors that we'd see it in July -- marking just their second smartphone after their branded version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530, which ships later this week. Pricing for the Zio hasn't been announced, but the Curve 8530 will run $279.99 after discount -- pricey, yes, until you consider that you're getting that devoid of a pesky contract. Cricket's excited to trumpet that its unlimited BlackBerry plan runs just $60 a month in total, which means that voice, text, and data are all off the meter. Not bad -- but considering Cricket's positioning as a regional value brand, we'd expect no less.

Cricket launches BlackBerry Curve 8530, says Kyocera Zio is in the cards originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic to spend $9.4b on buying out Sanyo and PEW shares, posts robust quarterly profits originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010acquisitionbuyouteco-consciousenvironmentenvironmentally friendlyEnvironmentallyFriendlyexpansionfinancialsgreengrowthjapanpanasonicpanasonic electric worksPanasonicElectricWorksquarterlysanyosanyo electricSanyoElectricshare issueShareIssueThu, 29 Jul 2010 06:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 joins the 'waterproof pocket HD camcorder' crew]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/sanyo-xacti-dmx-ca100-joins-the-waterproof-pocket-hd-camcorder/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/sanyo-xacti-dmx-ca100-joins-the-waterproof-pocket-hd-camcorder/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/sanyo-xacti-dmx-ca100-joins-the-waterproof-pocket-hd-camcorder/#comments Sure, Sanyo's PR claims this camera is the "world's first waterproof full HD camera," but unfortunately for them Kodak beat them to the punch. A caveat at the bottom of the PR clarifies that this claim was merely meant for "Full HD video cameras for consumer use with optical zoom lenses," which naturally makes everything better. Plus there's no point in getting down on Sanyo, since it's essentially delivered its classic Xacti form factor and middle-of-the-road image quality in a waterproof (up to 10 feet) chassis. The DMX-CA100 will be launched at the end of June for some unnamed price, and shoots 1080p video to H.264, 14 megapixel stills, and offers a 6x optical zoom augmented by a 6x "Advanced Zoom" that crops the image sensor instead of just blowing up the pixels like a regular digital zoom.

Gallery: Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 press shots

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 joins the 'waterproof pocket HD camcorder' crew originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercamerapocket camcorderpocket video cameraPocketCamcorderPocketVideoCamerasanyosanyo xactiSanyo Xacti DMX-CA100SanyoXactiSanyoXactiDmx-ca100waterproofwaterproof camcorderwaterproof cameraWaterproofCamcorderWaterproofCameraxactiXacti DMX-CA100XactiDmx-ca100Mon, 31 May 2010 01:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Electric Daihatsu Mira goes 623 miles on a charge, but not to a showroom near you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/electric-daihatsu-mira-goes-623-miles-on-a-charge-but-not-to-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/electric-daihatsu-mira-goes-623-miles-on-a-charge-but-not-to-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/electric-daihatsu-mira-goes-623-miles-on-a-charge-but-not-to-a/#commentsElectric Daihatsu Mira goes 623 miles on a charge, but not to a showroom near you Want an electric vehicle with more than a piddly couple-hundred mile range? Apparently you have to build it yourself and follow in the footsteps of the Japan Electric Vehicle Club, which broke the Guinness World Record last weekend by driving 623.76 miles (just over 1,000km) on a single charge in its customized Daihatsu Mira. The trip took 27.5 hours traveling around what appears to be the famous Tsukuba circuit in Shimotsuma, Japan. The car was powered by 8,320 Sanyo li-ion cells, each weighing about 44 grams, for a grand total of 807lbs -- more than half the weight of a stock Mira. While we're sure Daihatsu helped with this build, it's worth noting that this is not an official project of the company, meaning the 100 mile Nissan Leaf is about as close as you're going to get to this feat for the near future.

[Photo credit: Japan Electric Vehicle Club]

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Electric Daihatsu Mira goes 623 miles on a charge, but not to a showroom near you originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batterydaihatsudaihatsu miraDaihatsuMiraelectric carelectric vehicleElectricCarElectricVehicleevjapan electric vehicle clubJapanElectricVehicleClubsanyoThu, 27 May 2010 08:09:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/#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.

NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 00:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sanyo PDG-DWL2500J 3D short-focus projector

Sanyo brings short-focus projector into the third dimension, may never look back originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Energizer, PowerGenix and Sanyo Eneloop batteries

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AA rechargeable battery shootout: Energizer, PowerGenix and Sanyo Eneloop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aabatteriesbatteryeneloopEnergizerRechargeableRechargeable batteriesRechargeable batteryRechargeableBatteriesRechargeableBatteryreviewsanyosanyo eneloopSanyoEneloopWed, 12 May 2010 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo's slinky Xacti VPC-CS1 camcorder reviewed: form trumps function]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sanyos-slinky-xacti-vpc-cs1-camcorder-reviewed-form-trumps-fun/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sanyos-slinky-xacti-vpc-cs1-camcorder-reviewed-form-trumps-fun/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/sanyos-slinky-xacti-vpc-cs1-camcorder-reviewed-form-trumps-fun/#commentsAkihabara News reviews Sanyo's slinky Xacti VPC-CS1 camcorder At CES this past January we were smitten by Sanyo's little VPC-CS1 camcorder and now, many moons later, it's coming to retail. Akihabara News has taken it for a test drive and, as you might expect from something only 29mm thin, it has some compromises. The most glaring issues appear to be related to image quality, with the review stating: "Shooting in low light will give you really crappy images." Also, it turns out the cam's touted 1920 x 1080 at 60fps mode is actually interlaced, meaning it's time for a return to scanline mountain. While 720p mode is said to be rather better looking, still shooting is said to be "simply useless." Despite all this the review has a positive conclusion, and we could see the same for users more interested in form than function. Those looking for image quality, however, will want to look at the sample videos and images on the other end of that source link below.

Sanyo's slinky Xacti VPC-CS1 camcorder reviewed: form trumps function originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720p720p camcorder720pCamcordercamcorderdmx-cs1reviewsany xacti dmx-cs1sany xacti vpc-cs1sanyosanyo xactiSanyoXactiSanyXactiDmx-cs1SanyXactiVpc-cs1xactiThu, 06 May 2010 15:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo PLV-Z4000 3LCD projector gets more colorful, cheaper]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/sanyo-plv-z4000-3lcd-projector-gets-more-colorful-cheaper/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/sanyo-plv-z4000-3lcd-projector-gets-more-colorful-cheaper/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/sanyo-plv-z4000-3lcd-projector-gets-more-colorful-cheaper/#comments The full list of specs for Sanyo's upcoming PLV-Z4000 3LCD projector are after the break, but there's not much to see if you're familiar with the PLV-Z3000 model from two years ago. An apparently upgraded "TopazReal HD" system promises to reproduce up to 216 billion color combinations, up from a mere 1.06 billion colors last time, but at its heart you'll find a 1080p24 capable, 120Hz, dual HDMI 1.3b, 1,200 lumen beamer just waiting to be dropped into a home theater. The good news is the MSRP has wound its way down significantly over the years, as it's due at the end of may for $2,495, which is about the price the Z3000 is listed for in most places these days. Those capabilities were a bit more impressive the first time around, if you're the projector type, does fit the bill for what you're looking to lay down two grand on in 2010?

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Sanyo PLV-Z4000 3LCD projector gets more colorful, cheaper originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo Juno lands on Boost Mobile, channels Sprint's SCP-2700 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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