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  • 21 August 2008

    Panasonic launches the Panasonic Remote to share the passion of the Olympic Games online

    Australian sporting fans who are deskbound during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games can still keep in touch with the action thanks to the Panasonic Remote, a widget created by Panasonic.

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  • 6 August 2008

    Channel 7 creates High Definition "window" on Sunrise set with 103-inch plasma panel

    Channel 7's flagship Sunrise breakfast show has a new look, with a Panasonic 103-inch Plasma providing a high-definition backdrop behind hosts Kochie and Mel.

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  • 30 July 2008

    Panasonic sets new standards in technology at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

    Panasonic is setting new standards in technology at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, with the total equipment being delivered to all 37 venues in Beijing and the other six cities holding Olympic events the largest-ever - 1.7 times greater in scale than the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

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  • 7 July 2008

    Panasonic and Yahoo!7's Fanatic hops off to Beijing

    Panasonic and Yahoo!7 are pleased to announce and congratulate the winner of the Fanatic competition, Wayde Chiesa of Townsville, whose video entry saw him commentating on the toad races at Magnetic Island.

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  • 1 July 2008

    Panasonic launches new Olympic website

    Panasonic Australia has unveiled a new website dedicated to Panasonic's Olympic sponsorship, allowing consumers and business partners to find information and updates on Panasonic Australia's Olympic program - www.panasonic.com.au/olympics

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  • 28 May 2008

    Four of Australia's Top Athletes Spearhead Panasonic Marketing Campaign

    Panasonic has today announced the Olympians that will be the face of its advertising campaign on Channel 7 during the Olympic Games. Track and Field athletes Matt Shirvington, Tamsyn Lewis, and swimming stars Bronte Barratt and Ky Hurst will be appearing in ads and short vignettes when the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is broadcast in Australia.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic goes for gold with Swim2Win promotion. Panasonic offers consumers the chance to share in over $3 million
    worth of prizes

    Panasonic has today announced its interactive ‘Swim2Win’ promotion to celebrate the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. With a total prize pool of over $3 million, Swim2Win is the company's largest and most exciting promotion ever.

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  • 30 July 2008

    Panasonic broadcast cameras capture the Games for High Definition viewing in Australian homes

    Panasonic has ensured that across the world and around Australia, viewers of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games TV broadcast will not miss a stride, stroke, or jump of the Games - with every moment captured entirely in High Definition - a first for the Olympic Games

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  • 30 July 2008

    Giant Panasonic ASTROVISION screens put Olympic-goers in the picture at Games Venues

    Spectators at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will not miss a second of the action with around 1,291 square metres of giant Panasonic ASTROVISION large screen display systems at Olympic venues throughout the Games.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic set to launch Australia's first Blu-ray Disc Recorder™ for the living room

    Leading the way in innovation in Full High Definition (FHD) technology, Panasonic Australia breaks new ground with the release of the DMRBW500, the first stand-alone Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder to be launched in Australia, and the first to be launched by Panasonic outside of Japan.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic introduces recordable Blu-ray Disc™ Media

    Panasonic will release recordable Blu-ray (BD) Discs™ in the Australian market simultaneously with the launch of the DMR-BW500, Australia's first Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder for the living room.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic to release 14-strong 2008 line-up of VIERA Plasma and LCD TVs

    Panasonic is set to launch its strongest-ever line-up of VIERA Plasma and LCD TVs in 2008.

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  • 28 May 2008

    VIERA Plasma 2008: Outstanding picture quality and connectivity

    Panasonic's 2008 VIERA Plasma line-up of nine new models includes the PZ850 and PZ800 Series of Full High Definition (FHD) TVs, and the PX80 and PX8 Series of High Definition (HD) TVs.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic releases industry-leading VIERA LCD range

    Panasonic has released its biggest LCD TV line-up yet, with five new models including the LZD850 and LZD800 Series of Full High Definition (FHD) 1080p TVs and the LXD80 Series of High Definition TVs.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic creates a big sound with new Mini Hi-Fi Systems

    Panasonic Australia has launched two Mini Hi-Fi Systems – SC-AK770 and SC-AK270 – each featuring a large speaker system for high-power sound with heavy bass to offer users a powerful audio experience.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic launches sleek new SC-EN38 CD micro system

    It's easy to listen to digital music from your iPod using the sleek black Panasonic SC-EN38 CD micro system.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic releases slim new DVD Home Theatre systems

    Panasonic's latest DVD Home Theatre lineup offers advanced features including built-in iPod dock; wireless capability; and optical input for easy connection of a flat panel TV, set-top box or gaming system..

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic introduces two new portable DVD players

    Panasonic Australia has expanded its range of portable DVD players with the introduction of two new models - the DVD-LS86 and DVD-LS83 - designed so passengers can enjoy entertainment when travelling by road, on the train or on a plane; or for convenient at-home viewing.

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  • 28 May 2008

    New Panasonic DVD Recorder range includes Australia's first DVD Recorder with Twin HD Tuner

    Panasonic, the market leader in DVD Recorder in Australia, is releasing a new line-up of DVD Recordersi for 2008, including Australia's first DVD Recorder with Twin High Definition (HD) Tuner, setting the standard in performance and design.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic previews next-generation Plasma displays at 2008 Home Entertainment launch in Sydney

    Panasonic, the leader in Plasma TV manufacturing, has developed new 'double efficiency' technology which will form the basis for nextgeneration Plasma TVs.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic's first Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theatre System offers studio-master-quality sound for the ultimate cinematic experience

    Panasonic Australia, a leader in Home Theatre Systems, today announced the upcoming release of its first Blu-ray Disc Home Theatre System, the SCBT105.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic introduces new DVD Micro Hi-Fi system

    Enjoy movies with high-quality picture and sound with the new SC-PM86D DVD Micro Hi-Fi System.

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  • 28 May 2008

    Panasonic launches new CD Micro Hi-Fi systems

    Panasonic's new range of CD Micro Hi-Fi systems offers users style, quality and versatility in a compact micro unit.

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