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1 year ago ::
Feb 18, 2011 - 1:03PM
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Has anyone heard anymore about the Panasonic Tablets that are supposed to be coming out this year. They were previewed at the CES in January but I haven't seen any dates or information about when they might be available. From what I've seen they are supposed to be Android based and are designed to work with the HD Viera TV's. I am assuming that they will also be able to access Android web based games and programs. I would hope that since they interact with the Viera TV's that this might make the televisions even more interactive with the internet. They are supposed to be available in 4, 6 and 10 inch versions. Here is one link that I found that reviews it but I would love to hear if anyone has actually seen or touched one. For some reason I wasn't able to attach the link but it was at www.letsgodigital.org
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1 year ago ::
Feb 18, 2011 - 1:12PM
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Found this press release if anyone is interested: Panasonic Develops VIERA Tablet for Cloud Services
Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation has developed a new smart terminal called the VIERA Tablet to enable easy access to a variety of cloud services in conjunction with its VIERA digital televisions. The VIERA Tablet, which will be put in the global market within this year, marks Panasonic's first step toward cloud-based services including video streaming and e-books. Prototypes of the new tablet will be exhibited at the 2011 International CES (2011 CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 6 to 9.
The VIERA Tablet is a tablet-type terminal with a small touch screen LCD display. The new tablet is designed to provide creative functions and easy operability in conjunction with VIERA digital televisions to deliver new value that cannot be offered through Internet televisions alone. The tablet will create a whole new viewing style. Its intuitive navigation interface makes it easy for the user to use cloud services. The tablet can also work as a sub-screen for displaying images and information related to the images shown on the connected television.
The VIERA Tablet will come in various models with different screen sizes from four to ten inches to offer the optimum graphical user interface (GUI) with visibility and operability suitable for various services and content. These portable devices feature a slim and lightweight design, long hours of operation and shock resistant construction, incorporating Panasonic's know-how in hardware design and development that has been accumulated over the years.
Building upon the technologies developed for the VIERA Tablet, Panasonic will work to launch its cloud service business as early as possible - with an eye to forming alliances with major companies in various industries, - to offer the services that will be fun and easy to enjoy.
At 2011 CES, Panasonic will introduce its concept of entertainment via the VIERA Tablet to bring about, including the following:
(1) Enjoy IPTV services such as VIERA Connect* online video-on-demand and interactive services
(2) Use it intuitively as a "visual remote control" to operate TV including switching channels
(3) View sports scenes from different angles as a sub-screen
(4) Communicate via social network services (SNS) while watching TV
(5) Enjoy the advantage of e-commerce, ordering suggested items related to the TV contents by shopping online on the tablet
*VIERA Connect: IPTV service in VIERA televisions that offers a variety of contents and services easily accessible with the TV remote.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 18, 2011 - 2:49PM
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I saw these at CES (picture below, with my greedy fingers reaching for one), and am very excited about the possibilities. Several review sites call it a glorified remote control, but I believe it is much more sophisticated than that. 
I am going to assume these tablets have the full functionality of other Android-based tablets, but in addition have some great interaction with Viera TVs. The article mentions alternative angles for sports scenes, but to me the great feature is that you can watch stuff that's on TV on that tablet! So imagine you're in the kitchen cooking, you can have a small screen with your recorded TV content playing! The possibilities are exciting!
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1 year ago ::
Feb 18, 2011 - 7:04PM
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Looks like a neat little toy....Oh the possibilities!
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1 year ago ::
Feb 18, 2011 - 11:26PM
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Looks and sounds pretty cool, would love to know what the pricing would be like for the various sizes.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 19, 2011 - 7:45PM
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I'm jealous Sebastian-you were at CES! I agree with you they seem to be playing up the interaction with the TV's, after all that would be what makes them different from all the other tablets. Still for it to be really cool it will have to be able to access programs through the Android platform. A device that interacts with your TV (special angles, TV interaction, maybe even the ability to take your show with you in case of a bathroom break) but can function as a portable entertainment device and internet access. I'm looking forward to hearing more about it. I didn't see any dates for release, it just said this year. No price points were mentioned in any of the articles I saw either.
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