Panasonic Canada 2009 Holiday Gift Guide Ideas

Whether it’s a big family purchase, an in-law gift, something to butter up the boss, or a cool tween stocking stuffer, Canadians can give a gift that gives back all year round with these High/Low ideas for everyone on the list. Staying within a budget was never so easy!

UNDER $100

RP-HJE160 – Ergofit Noise Isolating Earbuds (Green, Pink, Blue, Purple, Orange, Red, Black, White)
MSP: CAD $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

NEW BQC01AKM40 Charger Kit
MSP: CAD $59.99
*Coming soon to www.panasonic.ca / available in Fall 2009

A Perfect Gift For: Gadget Lovers, Gamers, Battery Starved Parents (with kids aged 2 – 16)

Wish List Worthy Features:

• One of the most Intuitive battery chargers on the market today!
• Will check battery charge level to determine if it’s ready to use or needs to be charged
• Adjusts charge rate according to battery condition to ensure optimum charge every time
• Microprocessor controlled charger
• Safety features include: Alkaline, Reverse Polarity and Bad Cell Detection, Auto shut off, Temperature sensors turn charger off if batteries become too hot
• Batteries can be charged up to 1200 times*
• Charge and store for up to 365 days of standby power**
• Switching to rechargeable batteries means fewer non-rechargeable in the waste stream

* IEC Standard 61951-2. Actual results may vary according to use
** IEC Standard 61951-2. Retains up to 80% capacity after 1 year in storage. Batteries stored at 20˚C

RR-US570K– Digital IC Recorder (Black)
MSP: CAD $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

UNDER $200

KX-TG7432B – Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System with 2 Handsets
MSP: CAD $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: CAD $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: CAD $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: CAD $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: CAD $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: CAD $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: CAD $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: CAD $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

UNDER $500

NEW ES-LA93K – Pro-Curve® 4-Blade Men’s Shaver
MSP: CAD $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: CAD $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

UNDER $1,000

SDR-H80 – HDD/SD Hybrid Digital Camcorder (Blue, Black, Red, Silver)
MSP: CAD $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: CAD $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 CAD $699.99 – CAD $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

  o Select from a drop down menu displaying their music, videos or podcast options

  o The VIERA on-screen music menu mimics the iPod

  o Video and podcast features provide a list of available videos or podcasts

  o 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 Disc™ Player
MSP: CAD $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: CAD $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

UNDER $1,500

HDC-HS250K – HDD/SD Hybrid Full-HD Camcorder
MSP: CAD $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: CAD $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.

UNDER $2,000

TC-P42S1 / TC-P46S1 / TC-P50S1 / TC-P54S1 / TC-P58S1 / TC-P65S1 – VIERA® Plasma S1-Series Televisions
MSP: Ranges from CAD $1,499.99 – CAD $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: CAD $1,099 for kit – includes LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH, a compact and lightweight “pancake” lens; CAD $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

HEY BIG SPENDER!

EP-MA50T – Real Pro™ Total Body Massage Chair
MSP: CAD $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: CAD $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