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lamps
Sanyo Eneloop Lamp Charges Wirelessly, Doubles as a Flashlight
Fueled by the original rechargeable batteries from 2005, Sanyo's consistently strange eneloop (on-a-loop) line keeps on growing: next up is the eneloop Lamp, a vaselike, wirelessly chargeable table lamp that turns into a flashlight when picked up. More »
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projectors
Sanyo LP-WXU700 Projector Utilizes Draft N Wi-Fi, FIRST!!
The Sanyo LP-WXU700 is the first projector on the market to integrate the no-longer-so-new 802.11 Wi-Fi. And it's happy to work in offices and home theaters alike. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by misterwho — according to my twitter feed, I'm still alive.: At least he didn't say "will it bend?" or "does it play tic-tac-toe." more » | Other threads
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bicycles
Sanyo CY-SPG226 Battery-Assists Your Lazy Butt For Up To 85km
Sanyo's Eneloop label, known for Wii charging stations and batteries, is taking cycling for a spin with the CY-SPG226 battery-assisted bicycle. Don't let the 85km range fool you though—there's still pedaling to be done. More » -
retromodo
Sanyo's Human Washing Machine From 1970
Back in 1970, Sanyo envisioned a future where manual bathing was obsolete and head-washing was (apparently) optional. At the World Expo in Osaka, Sanyo unveiled their plan in the form of the Ultrasonic Bath. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Anonymoose: pretty gross. i don't think it's technically possible not to piss when bathing, so this thing will just circulate your... 15 Responses | Other threads
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camcorders
New Sanyo HD Camcorders Comes In Three Flavors: Super-Cheap 1080p, Waterproof And Compact
Sanyo makes pretty good compact digicamcorders for the money, and their new three-pronged line-up packs a lot of good stuff for very little $$. More » -
internet radio
Sanyo R227 Internet Radio, Perfect Use for the Neighbor's Wi-Fi
The Sanyo R227 isn't an entirely new product, but it's new to us in the US. A Wi-Fi-based radio, the R227 allows users to scan for internet music just like they would FM.
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projectors
Sanyo LP-XTC50 Projector Uses Lamp Switching Powers to Last 6000 Hours
In case you need a projector for your business, or just want the biggest, awesomest home theater on the block, Sanyo's new offering is a pretty good bet. The LP-XTC50 uses dual lamps, which gives you a pretty impressive 6,000 hours in alternate lamp mode, and up to 3,000 hours in regular single-lamp mode. It has also updated its brightness settings, at 5,000 ANSI lumens, and offers a hi-def resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Other features include horizontal and vertical lens shift, keystone correction, workable projection at any 360-degree angle and 10 auto-switching filters. This monster of a projection machine will be available on Jan. 9, 2009 for roughly $10,730. [Sanyo via Crunchgear] -
pansonic
Panasonic Buys Up Sanyo, Makes Japan's Biggest Electronics Co
It's been tentative for a while, but the Nikkei is reporting that Panasonic and Sanyo have come to an agreement, and Pansonic's buying up Sanyo. The actual act should be completed by April next year, and will result in one mega-corporation with revenues over ¥11.2 trillion (around $110 billion)—sounds like enough money to build quite a few mega-robots, or at least several mega-TVs. As part of what will be Japan's biggest electronics company, Sanyo won't be disappearing as a brand though, and Panasonic apparently intends to retain most of Sanyo's employees. [Bloomberg]
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By Kit EatonComment by Giz Has Lost It: So many companys to merge together, so little time. I'm reminded of "Demolition Man" where all restaurants were Taco Bell. 2 Responses | Other threads
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vehicles
R/C License Plate Covers Are a Tempting But Unwise Purchase
All of us have considered it at one time or another. What if we just didn't have a license plate? The cops could spot us speeding, we'd ditch out on a side street and then we'd drive the same car to work the next day without a hitch (or tasering). It was a fun daydream, but now with these RF License Plate Covers, we can live that dream. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Bailen: Im pretty sure that whatever offense you are committing, the penalty is going to look like nothing compared to the... 4 Responses | Other threads
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home furnishings
Sanyo ALBO Digital Picture Frame is Handsome, Like George Jetson
Sanyo knows that some of us are still upset that the futuristic fictional universe of The Jetsons doesn't look like it'll come to pass, so they've thrown us a bone: a Wi-Fi digital picture frame that looks like it came straight out of Jane Jetson's foyer. The innards are pretty unexciting , with Windows CE and 256mb of onboard memory to complement a fairly standard set of picture frame capabilities, including a wide range of storage support, Picasa downloads and limited audio playback. The frame more than makes up for being a technological bore by looking completely amazing, in a retro-futurist kind of way. More » -
blu-ray
Sanyo's New High-Power Blu-ray Laser Will Burn 100GB Discs at 12x, Someday
Even though the blank media companies have been touting 200GB Blu-ray discs for years, mostly as part of the psy-ops war against HD-DVD, the largest discs today's players and burners can handle are dual-layer 50GB blanks that burn at up to 8x. A new 450 mw blue laser diode unveiled by Sanyo, however, will enable players to read and burn four-layer 100GB discs at up to 12x speeds. Actual drives with the new laser are still probably a year or two away. [Computerworld] -
gps
Sanyo Updates EasyStreet GPS: NVM-4370 has 7 Million Interest-Points Preloaded
It's been a while since we talked about Sanyo's GPS systems, and it's not exactly a huge name in the game, but Sanyo's kept working away and now has the NVM-4370. It's a 4.3-inch screen GPS with Bluetooth, text-to-speech, all the usual media player functions and an FM transmitter to broadcast audio through your car stereo. So far so good, but it also comes preloaded with seven million points of interest to help you when navigating, and its maps cover the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. It's also got a hookup point that accepts reversing-view cameras. Not bad for $300. [Navigadget] -
sanyo
Sanyo Xacti E2 Arrives Just in Time for Summer to End
Sanyo is finally gracing the US with the second generation of their respected waterproof Xacti line, the Xacti E2. Capturing either 8MP stills or 640x480 AVC/H.264 video, the 9.1-ounce Xacti E2 can fit up to 8 hours of footage on an 8GB SD/SDHC card (so that's 1GB/hr). Unfortunately, the Xacti E2 is only waterproof to depths of 5 feet. Available now for $400, we dug up some test footage for those of you who like watching a couple of dudes swimming: More » -
sprint
Sprint's New Flip Phones: Sanyo Katana Eclipse and Motorola RAZR VE20
As revealed in that leaked Sprint roadmap from last month, Sanyo's Katana Eclipse and the RAZR VE20 become real phones today. The Eclipse is replacing the DLX, and it's headlinegimmickfeature is that the sides light up, rave style. And the VE20 is an, um, RAZR, but slightly less loathsome than usual. More »
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batteries
Sanyo Eneloop Batteries Go Cs and Ds
Sanyo's just expanded their lineup of rechargeable batteries to include Cs and Ds, two sizes Jesus can't wait to get his hands on. They're rated as being rechargeable up to 1000 times, which is quite a few sessions of whatever it is you're doing with C and D batteries. There's also a new charger for these, and all of the above will be released September 12. Stock up on a few for the inevitable zombie invasion. [Sanyo]
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camcorders
Sanyo Kits Out the Xacti Range With New DMX-HD800 HD Camcorder
Sanyo's HD700 Xacti was the then smallest 720p camcorder in the world, and we liked it. Time's moved on and Sanyo has a new Xacti, the HD800, and it's apparently a great leap in video quality. The new cam has an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor, and shoots 720p video at 30fps in MPEG4 format. It's also got "three-dimensional noise reduction" for improved image sharpness, can track up to 12 faces in the scene for optimum image settings, a 5x optical zoom and can shoot down to a minimum of 3 lux. The SDHC-recording cam comes this time in whacky 70s-esque color schemes, and is available August 22nd in Japan at first, for around $460. Press release below. More » -
wii
Sanyo Brings Wireless Eneloop Charging to the Wiimote
It's been a while since we've shown you anything with Sanyo's Eneloop label, but this new product bearing the wireless charging tech will sound like good news for Wiimote users fed up of awkward battery/charging solutions. Sanyo have teamed up with Nintendo to make the Eneloop Wiimote charger: and it's contactless. You simply replace the standard Wiimote back, drop it into the stand (which even accommodates silicon covers) when you're done playing, and it'll refill the batteries in 220 minutes. The stands can daisy chain off one power brick, so up to four Wiimotes can get juice at the same time. But there's a problem: apparently it's Japan only for now. Though I can't imagine it'll always be: it's just way too useful. [Akihabaranews] -
sanyo
LP-XP200L from Sanyo is World's First Four-LCD Optical Engine Projector
With its four LCDs, the LP-XP200L is bigger, brighter and more colorful, claims maker Sanyo. With brightness of 7,000 lumens, a Color Control Device to perk up colors, as well as a built-in Active Maintenance Filter system, the projector will be on sale in Japan from September 24, for a mahoosive $17,500, but curious buggers over here can see it at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas, which is scheduled for June 18 to 20. Specs are below. More »
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cameras
Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Camcorder does 1080i, Face Recognition and 300FPS Slow Motion
Casio's excellent EX-F1 slow motion digital camera has a bit of competition in Sanyo's Xacti HD1010 camcorder. The 1080i HD cam does face detection for up to 12 people at once, and 300 frame per second slow motion as well as seven frame per second still shooting. YES! IIIIII saaaaaaaaiiiiiiidddd SLOOOOO MOTIOOOOON! More » -
camcorders
DXG-569V HD: HD Camcorder For $169
You probably remember DXG's insanely cheap DXG-566V HD camcorder, the $150 answer to Sanyo's Xacti line. Well, DXG maybe didn't think the 566 was enough of a copycat: The company has totally revamped the 720p/30fps camcorder with a "sexy vertical design" to look a lot more like the Xacti. The low price is retained: the all-new DXG-569V HD only costs $170, while Xactis still cost anywhere from $260 up to $700. The DXG also only comes in silver or black, a small price to pay... literally. Specs and availability after the jump. More » -
digital
Problem: Waterproof Rugged Cameras Are Too Easy to Lose!
Rugged and waterproof cameras are great, but they've got a lot of improving to do in general design before they'll be good in the outdoors. I mean, someone just keep me from losing these things. More »
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By Brian LamComment by YardanTiger: Problem solved! The Surf Camera case will fit all the Pentax & Olympus waterproof cameras keeping it out of your way... more » | Other threads
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camcorder
Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 Waterproof Camcorder has 8 Megapixels
Sanyo's new Xacti isn't much of a change over the previous version: mainly a new 8 megapixel CMOS sensor (versus the previous 6) and a "face chaser" mode. This maintains exposure and focus settings on people you're videoing or snapping. There's a new underwater shooting mode too, which corrects for blue-color light effects, and seems sensible for a cam that can be taken down to five feet underwater for an hour. The rest of the camera remains the same, including the case and 5x optical zoom. Next time give us a waterproof HD version, eh Sanyo? Available in Japan at first, mid-May, for around $490. [Akihabaranews and Impress] -
projector
Sanyo's Big and Bright 4200 Lumen T-Series Projectors
Sanyo has launched two new 4200 ANSI lumen projectors that pack enough punch to throw a screen up just about anywhere, regardless of whether the lights are on or not. The PLC-ET30L will give you 1400 x 1050 resolution, while the more affordable PLC-XT21/L produces 1024 x 768. Aside from the resolutions, both models seem identical in other respects and both models let you go big, in fact, huge; that is as long as you consider 300" diagonal big, so you better set aside a comparatively hefty budget for your screen. More »
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By Chris MagorComment by Mandatory_Field: @OMG! Ponies!: @Chris Magor: Damn. Ok, what if the projector was hooked up to a camera hidden in the same... more » | Other threads
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ultra-portable projector
Sanyo Claims XGA LCD Projector World's Smallest and Lightest
This is the PLC-XW60, the world's smallest and lightest XGA LCD projector—according to its maker, Sanyo. Weighing in at just 3.6 pounds, the projector can beam a 1024 x 768-resolution, 100-inch image on a wall just nine to 11 feet away and is aimed at teachers and travellers. Find out what else the compact little blighter can do below. More » -
digital cameras
Sanyo Xacti CG9 Digital Camera Goes 9.1MP, "Chases" Faces
Sanyo's Xacti CG9 Camera/Camcorder thingy is an update to their more affordable line. It captures stills at 9.1MP, and unlike the higher end Xactis focused on HD video, this one is not much so. (They don't even specify res but the preceding CG6 is rated at "DVD quality.") More » -
question of the day
Question of the Day: Which of These Companies Makes the Best Gadgets?
We all have our favorite gadgets, and you may even be partial to the offerings from a particular company because they have a track record of delivering quality goods. Obviously there are a ton of choices out there, but for the sake of argument we have narrowed it down to the the kind of businesses that have their hand in everything. Of course we are talking about companies like Sony, LG, Samsung, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and Sanyo. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by theboyfrombrasil: i really love samsung products. hands down. more » | Other threads
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cellphones
Kyocera Picking Up Sanyo's Mobile Leftovers
Thrilling Monday morning news: Crappy phonemaker Kyocera is acquiring crappy phonemaker Sanyo's mobile business for $3.7 billion. Kyocera will keep pumping out Sanyo-branded products, so Katana fans needn't weep into the night. [Press Release] -
eyes on
Sanyo PLC-XL50, Ultra Short Throw Projector
Sanyo's PLC-XL50 is an ultra short throw LCD projector we've been waiting to see in the flesh for some time. Why? It can create an 80-inch image from just three inches away. That's insane, and seeing the effect in person with six projectors running in tandem, some on the floor and some on the wall, really is something striking. And not worrying about a blinding light shining into your eyes is certainly convenient. Now Sanyo just needs to fit these XL50s into our pockets and we'll be all set. More » -
eyes on
Sanyo PLC-XF47, 'World's Brightest' LCD Projector
Two things you should know about the Sanyo PLC-XF47: More » -
sanyo
Sanyo Teams Up With NS-ELEX for World's First Earphone Microphone
An earphone microphone, aimed at people who work in loud environments—construction, law enforcement, showbiz reporters at a Michael Jackson trial— has been developed by Sanyo. In conjunction with NS-ELEX, the Japanese electronics giant has come up with two versions: a wired version; and a more expensive one that uses Bluetooth technology. Find out how the device, which could be fitted to cellphones, works below, alongside a gallery. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by Zandr: What were the original Jabras if not "earphone microphones"? more » | Other threads
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black friday
Amazon Announces Hot Black Friday Camera & Photo Deals
Eager to get in on the Black Friday madness, Amazon's Camera and Photo department tipped us off to its special deals for Black Friday. For instance, we've never seen that Sanyo Xacti 720p HD camcorder (pictured above) for $399.99. Good deal., because it's usually around $530. Follow the jump for camcorders, still cameras and accessories. More » -
sanyo
Sanyo Brings out Waterproof Portable TV, a Companion for the Xacti
The LVT-WD40 is a waterproof portable TV that Sanyo claims is the perfect bedfellow for its waterproof Xactic camcorder. Widescreen, and with 480x272 resolution, it will cost 50,000 ($450) when it comes out in Japan on Wednesday. File this one under "chocolate teapot," I think. [Impress] -
robots
Sanyo Inspection Bot Hunts For Gremlins In Crawlspaces
It may look like it was built for battle, but Sanyo's new inspection robot goes into crawlspaces to check out foundations, to make sure the building doesn't collapse because of structural-integrity issues like cracks or sinking. The robot uses image processing, collision avoidance and what Sanyo simply calls "the robot technology," and can rummage around for 140 minutes on its lithium-ion battery. It will cost under $9,000, but only in Japan for now. No word yet on the turret-mounted automatic machine gun option. [Sanyo via Akihabara News]
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yack
Sanyo's New Diply Talk Recorder Listens VERY Well
Sanyo has just announced a new model in their Diply Talk recorder line (the ICR-PS390RM) that happens to be the world's highest capacity voice recorder. Because while 8GB may be standard fare for MP3 players, it's a big deal in the MP3 recorder industry. At lowest quality, users can record up to 1,000 hours of audio before deleting (though the highest quality, stereo settings just offer 12 hours). The best feature, however, may be the ability to partition and PIN-password-protect half of the drive, preventing nosy spouses from getting all the hot corporate info from your last board meeting. [product via impress]
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biggest and best
$100k Home Theater is Only 720p
"Dude, I just spent $100,000 on the most kick ass home theater." More » -
cellphones
Ridiculously Stripped-Down Sanyo Phone Runs On 1 AA Battery
Designed to look like some kind of oversized battery, this crazy phone actually runs on just one small AA. There are some tradeoffs: it's voice only, so no 3G or SMS; also, there's no camera or MP3 player, or even a damn screen to look at. Just those weird little buttons. You get five hours of talktime, then you toss the battery—or charge it up. (We're guessing this is a not-so-subtle attempt by Sanyo to promote its rechargeable NiMH Eneloop batteries.) Sorry all you budding ascetics out there, this sucker is Japan only. [Crave] -
cellphones
Sanyo, longtime supplier of Sprint's wilder phones, has reached a "basic agreement" to sell its phone division to Kyocera, creating the not-too-intimidating seventh largest handset maker. [Reuters UK] -
ifa2007
Hands-On with the Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1000
Today we got our hands on Sanyo's Xacti HD. The world's first 1080p camcorder is more than cute—seemed like just the right weight to me, and its two-button design is simple to use. It felt cool and fast, but the experience was not perfect. Bonus gallery of me doing silly things with its form factor. More » -
sanyo
Sanyo's Xacti DMX-HD1000 is Full HD Video Cam, Silver and Gorgeous
Sanyo has done wonders with its new Xacti HD camcorder. As well as being silver, sleek and rather beautiful, the DMX-HD1000 will give you almost an hour and a half of HD-quality footage with an 8GB SDHC card. Full specs and a gallery after the jump. More »
sanyo
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