Our friends at Panasonic were kind enough to send over their top suggestions for this holiday season.
RP-HJE160 – Ergofit Noise Isolating Earbuds (Green, Pink, Blue, Purple, Orange, Red, Black, White)
MSP: $29.99
A Perfect Gift For: Dorm Bound Students, Transit Commuters, High-Tech Tweens
Wish List Worthy Features:
- ErgoFit design and soft ear caps for ultimate comfort (S, M, L sizes)
- Compact design fits just about anywhere
- Virtual cavity technology (creates high quality sound performance)
- Powerful sound with Neodymium magnet
- Copper Clad Aluminum Wire (C.C.A.W.) and Tangle-free cord slider
RR-US570K– Digital IC Recorder (Black)
MSP: $99.99
A Perfect Gift For: Busy moms, University students, Gadget-loving Grandma and Grandpa
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Record up to 287 hours, 30 minutes – perfect for grocery list reminders, homework assignments and to-do lists*
- Built-in zoom microphone** (record focused on target with less surrounding noise – perfect for classrooms!)
- Speaker with high volume
- Stereo recording (up to 143 hours, 40 minutes in SLP mode)
- USB PC link and MP3 recording and playback
* In MONO SLP mode (1GB). GB means one million bytes. Usable capacity will be less
** Zoom microphone is operated on monaural recording
KX-TG7432B – Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System with 2 Handsets
MSP: $129.99
A Perfect Gift For: Business Owners, Large/Expanding Families, Chatty Teens
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Talking call display, alarm clock and battery alert
- 16-Minute all digital answering system PLUS Choice mail multiple message list
- Call Block, Night Mode, Clock & Alarm
- Energy Star® qualified
- 2.1″ White LCD Display
- Expandable up to 6 handsets
NEW RP-SDW – GOLD Series SDHC Memory Cards with Class 10 Speed
MSP: $149.99 (16 GB)
A Perfect Gift For: Shutter Bugs, Amateur Film Makers, Family Movie Buffs
Wish List Worthy Features:
- The world’s first memory cards to adopt new speed class
- Continuously record (write) large amounts without missing any shots or writing stops
- Meets requirements of high resolution, consecutive and large HD video shooting
- Writing speed range of 10MB – 22MB per second for large volume data
- High-speed data transfer from card to PC (approximately 40% faster compared Class 4)
- Five models available: RP-SDW04G (4GB), RP-SDW04G (4GB 2 Pack) / RP-SDW08G (8GB) / RP-SDW16G (16GB) / RP-SDW32G (32GB)
NC-HU301 – 3.0 L Energy Saving Thermo Pot
MSP: $179.99
A Perfect Gift For: Tree Huggers, Tea Lovers, Busy Moms
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Perfect for getting instant oats ready in the morning!
- Healthy tea mode
- Energy efficient design / Rotating body (360º) / LCD display
- Charcoal coated, easy-to-clean, non-stick interior
- Cordless electric pump
- 4-Level dispensing with red floating water level indicator
- Four keep warm temperature selections and overheating protection
DMC-FS6 – LUMIX® Digital Still Camera (Black, Red, Pink, Blue)
MSP: $169.99
A Perfect Gift For: Nieces and Nephews, Fashionistas and Recessionistas
Wish List Worthy Features:
- A great first camera for tweens or a companion for the girl-on-the-go this camera is packed with features everyone on the list will love
- 8.1 megapixel / 4x optical zoom / Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens
- 2.5″ Intelligent LCD (230K pixels)
- Intelligent Auto Mode (MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO control, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector), VGA movie mode with audio, Venus engine IV image processor
UNDER $300
NNSD698S – Genius® Inverter® Stainless Steel Microwave Oven
MSP: $249.99
A Perfect Gift For: Young Couple, College/University Student, Grandma
Wish List Worthy Features:
- 1.2 cu. ft. / 1200 Watts
- Genius Sensor Reheat/Genius Sensor Cook (9 step)/Inverter® Turbo Defrost
- New digital dial and Child Safety Lock
- Optional Stainless Steel Trim Kit Available
NEW DMC-ZR1R – LUMIX® Compact, Super Slim Digital Camera (Red)
MSP: $349.99
A Perfect Gift For: Olympic Games memento collectors, Cutting Edge Gadget Seekers, Mom/Dad-On-The-Go
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Bright red limited edition model features Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem (also available in blue and black)
- Catch every shooting opportunity with this truly pocketable, extremely powerful camera
- World’s First 0.3mm Thin Aspherical Lens offers super-slim design
- Powerful, 25mm Ultra-Wide-Angle
- 8x optical zoom / LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens – also zooms in video recording
- 12.1-megapixel resolution
- Ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF) and high-speed start-up (in less than one second)
- 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD
- Powerful battery life with the highly energy-efficient image processing LSI – Venus Engine V – which takes approximately 330 pictures from a single charge
- Intelligent Auto Mode: POWER O.I.S. Hand-Shake Compensation, Face Recognition
- PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 software included (view, edit and archive photos and videos)
SC-HC3 – Micro Stereo System with iPod Dock
MSP: $299.99
A Perfect Gift For: Design Aficionado, Music Lover, iPod Gadgeteer
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Looks good, sounds amazing!
- Amplifier – total output power of 40W (RMS), 4 Preset EQ + Flat
- CD player – multi-CD play function; MP3 playback; MP3 function: ID3 Tag, Album skip, CD-R/RW playback, MASH 1-bit D/A conversion system
- Motorized power sliding door (2-way) for iPod and CD
- Digital synthesizer tuner, preset memory, Auto tuning and fluorescent display
- 6.5cm full range bamboo cone speaker and 2 Passive radiators for a robust bass
- Integrated universal dock for iPod (playback and recharge)
- Energy Star® qualified
DMP-BD60 – Blu-ray Disc™ Player
MSP: $299.99
A Perfect Gift For: Home Theatre Enthusiasts, Hardcore Movie Lovers
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Incredible images, breathtaking lossless audio and stunning surround sound
- Filmmaker’s Vision – PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus; High precision 4:4:4; P4HD; 1080/24p playback (Blu-ray disc and DVD)
- Dynamic and Pure Sound – Built-in Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS™-HD and DTS-Master Audio Essential; 96kHz Surround Remaster for BD, DVD, CD and MP3
- Networking and Connectivity – VIERA Link™, VIERA CAST™; Compatible with BD-Live™ and BONUSVIEW™; Ethernet Terminal for BD-Live™; SD card slot supports AVCHD, MPEG2 & JPEG (HD); USB input supports MP3, JPEG (HD)
- ECO Friendly – Auto power stand-by, Stand-by power save, ENERGY STAR® qualified
NEW ES-LA93K – Pro-Curve® 4-Blade Men’s Shaver
MSP: $399.99
A Perfect Gift For: The Man Who Has Everything, The Man Who Needs Pampering
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Vertically Vibrating Shaving Head squeezes out hidden whiskers for a closer shave
- Multi Flexible Active Head keeps close contact even under the chin
- Equipped with world’s fastest* linear motor to provide quick shaving with no reduction in power even when shaving dense whiskers
- Includes fully automatic charger / cleaner (LA93) that automatically charges, cleans, and dries the shaver·
*As of March 17, 2009 for electric shavers with internal blade reciprocating at approx. 14,000 strokes / min. (Panasonic research)
NEW DMC-FZ35 – LUMIX® with New POWER O.I.S. and HD Motion Zoom Video Capture
MSP: $499.99
A Perfect Gift For: New and Advanced Photographers, New Parents, Avid Travellers
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Looks and functions like a point-and-shoot camera but with advanced features that include HD video recording – a hybrid that shoots high-quality still and motion images
- AVCHD Lite, HD video recording; 27mm wide-angle; 18x optical zoom LEICA DC lens
- Power to shoot HD videos (including motion zoom to take advantage of the 18x zoom)
- Dedicated Video Record Button, making it a true hybrid – capturing both still and motion images – providing smooth operation in either mode
- Creative Movie Mode allows user to set the shutter speed and aperture manually to make even more impressive movies
- Ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF)
- Intelligent Auto Mode: Power OIS and Face Recognition
- Manual controls and raw image capture make this camera ideal for photographers who want the most from their camera
SDR-H80 – HDD/SD Hybrid Digital Camcorder (Blue, Black, Red, Silver)
MSP: $499.99
A Perfect Gift For: Casual Videographer (Sports, Family Gatherings, Holiday Recitals)
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Upgrade from a tape or DVD based camcorder with this hybrid digital with 70x Optical zoom, 60GB HDD (hard disk drive) and 2.7” Widescreen LCD
- Intelligent auto mode (Intelligent scene selector, Face detection, Advanced O.I.S.)
- One-touch DVD copy
- VideoCam Suite 2.0 editing software included
- Battery life: 13 hour, 50 minutes
SDR-SW21 – Compact SD/SDHC Digital Camcorder (Orange, Silver, Green)
MSP: $549.99
A Perfect Gift For: The Outdoorsman, Backpacker, Snowboarders, Mountain Bikers
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Slim build, funky colours, functional attributes and key features make this a hit for those on the go and looking to capture every moment
- Waterproof up to 2.0 m / Shockproof up to 1.2 m / Dustproof
- 10x Optical zoom and 2.7” Widescreen LCD
- 0.6 sec quick start
TC-L26X1/TC-L32 X1/TC-L37X1 – VIERA® LCD X1 HDTVs and iPod® Playback Entertainment System
MSP: Ranges from $699.99 – $999.99 depending on size
A Perfect Gift For: Empty Nesters, New Media Enthusiasts
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Welcome to a whole new visual era with these LCD displays designed to deliver exhilarating, true-to-life colour, enhanced sound and advanced networking capabilities
- Available in three screen sizes 26-inch, 32-inch, 37-inch
- VIERA Image Viewer™ with SD Memory Card slot and Game Mode
- iPod Entertainment System
- Select from a drop down menu displaying their music, videos or podcast options
- The VIERA on-screen music menu mimics the iPod
- Video and podcast features provide a list of available videos or podcasts
- iPod Entertainment Kit is equipped with a full suite of entertainment features
- HDMI inputs (26” has 2 HDMI Inputs; 32” and 37” have 3 HDMI Inputs)
- VIERA Link™; VIERA Link button offers simplified, single remote operation of connected Panasonic products
- A contrast ratio of 12,000:1 and Panasonic’s IPS LCD Panel
- ENERGY STAR™® qualified
DMP-B15 – Portable Blu-ray DiscTM Player
MSP: $999.99
A Perfect Gift For: Business Travellers, High Tech Gadget Trendsetters, Blu-ray movie enthusiasts on the go
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Designed to provide the ultimate HD Blu-ray experience you’d expect at home for those on the go, this first-of-its-kind player delivers the highest level image quality available VIERA CAST™ internet accessibility
- BD Live functionality
- HDMI output and PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory
- SD card reader
- Movie (AVCHD, MPEG2) and JPEG (HD) view with SD memory card slot
- The UniPhier® processor lowers power consumption and enables a compact design
TC-L32G1 – VIERA® LCD G Series 32” HD LCD Television
MSP: $999.99
A Perfect Gift For: The Discerning HD Aficionado Looking to Make a Bold Statement
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Enhanced features, brighter panel, deeper blacks and Panasonic’s unique IPS Alpha LCD Panel make this award winning TV stand out from the crowd
- 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 3
- Motion Focus Technology
- X.V. Colour
- Intelligent Scene Controller
- 20,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio
- VIERA Image Viewer™ (JPEG); VIERA Link™
- HDMI input (x3) and PC input
- ENERGY STAR™® qualified
HDC-HS250K – HDD/SD Hybrid Full-HD Camcorder
MSP: $1,199.99
A Perfect Gift For: Zoomers, The Family Videographer, New Parents
Wish List Worthy Features:
- Get professional video performance in a compact, affordable camera
- Record to 120GB HDD or SD/SDHC memory cards / USB Host function
- 2.7” Touch panel LCD
- Full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution at 24fps
- 3MOS Camera system
- HD Advanced colour pure engine
- Leica Dicomar lens / 12x Optical zoom
- Intelligent Auto Mode (Advanced O.I.S., Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector & Contrast Control, AE/AF tracking)
- 5.1ch Surround sound with zoom MIC
- Includes HD Writer 3.0 software
NEW SC-BTX70 – Blu-ray Disc™ Cinema System
MSP: $1,299.99
A Perfect Gift For: Style Conscious High-Tech Gear Seekers
Wish List Worthy Features:
- The one family gift that everyone will love this year is this slim and stylish Blu-ray Disc cinema system which features dynamic picture, sound, ease of use, and is even easy on the environment!
- The SC-BTX70 is a slim 2.1-channel Blu-ray Disc™ home cinema system with a completely new and unique vertical slim design
- Universal Dock allows iPod to be stored inside the main unit even when it is connected
- PHL Chroma Processor Plus; High Precision 4:4:4 provide cinema quality
- VIERA CAST™; BD-Live; SD memory card slot, VIERA Link™
- UniPhier® LSI integrates all video signal processing circuits onto a single chip to reduce power consumption and number of components.
MSP: Ranges from $1,499.99 – $4,999.99 depending on size
A Perfect Gift For: The Entire Family
Wish List Worthy Features:
- This plasma strikes a balance between price and performance with deep black levels, excellent picture quality and an environmentally friendly footprint
- Available in six screen sizes 42-inch, 46-inch, 50-inch, 54-inch, 58-inch, 65-inch
- Neo PDP technology for a brighter panel and double luminance efficiency
- 600 Hz Sub-Field Drive for outstanding image clarity; Full-Time 1080-line moving picture
- VIERA Image Viewer so dad can check out pictures of the family
- Infinite Black panel with a dynamic contrast ratio of over 2,000,000:1
- Game Mode
- ENERGY STAR™® qualified
NEW DMC-GF1 – LUMIX® G Micro System Camera
MSP: $1,099 for kit – includes LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH, a compact and lightweight “pancake” lens; $849.99 (body only)
A Perfect Gift For: Photography lovers in search of a high-performance, light-weight, compact camera
Wish List Worthy Features:
- World’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash*
- Elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras
- Professional, amateur and beginner photographers will be stunned by the range of creative possibilities this true hybrid camera provides with easy-to-use level imaging and HD video recording
- New modes allow users to blur background and foreground of HD video and images – something typically only possible with expensive professional cameras
- My Color mode includes seven preset effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette and Custom, allowing users to manually set colour, brightness and saturation levels
- Micro Four Thirds Camera System allows additional lenses to be used
- High resolution 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD includes features to help improve visibility in all light environments – from sunny outdoors to low-light interior settings
- Camera body can be used with any Micro-four thirds lenses as well as with Leica “M” and Leica “R” lenses when using an adapter
* As of September 2, 2009
EP-MA50T – Real Pro™ Total Body Massage Chair
MSP: $5,999.99
A Perfect Gift For: Spa Owners and Aestheticians, Luxury Seekers, Back Sufferers
Wish List Worthy Features:
- “JUNETSU” (a Panasonic exclusive) ultra fine kneading
- Soothing grasp and closed fist massage for neck and shoulders
- Pre-programmed massages – Swedish, Deep, Shiatsu – and speed variation
- Hip lifting and twisting function
- Acupoint stimulation (approx. 350) and reflexology for feet
- Body scan technology
- 170° auto recline
- High quality synthetic leather
- Endorsed by the ACA*
* Panasonic is the first company to be endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association for massage chairs
TC-P54Z1 – VIERA® Z series, 54” 1080p Full-HD Plasma
MSP: $6,999.99
A Perfect Gift For: Those Seeking The Ultimate In Plasma Technology, Design And Style
Wish List Worthy Features:
- The flagship VIERA plasma with a revolutionary one inch thin panel design and Wireless HD connectivity to deliver the ultimate sleek, uncluttered HDTV viewing experience
- Ultra-thin 1″ slim design is without equal and makes a bold statement
- WirelessHD™ 1080p technology
- THX® Certified Display
- NeoPDP technology
- Infinite Black; Deep Colour™; x.v. Colour
- VIERA CAST™, VIERA Image Viewer™ and VIERA Link™
- HDMI input (x4), PC Input
- BBE® ViVA HD3D™ Sound
- Mercury and lead free panel, long life panel and ENERGY STAR® qualified
