I hadn’t heard of this before.  Apparently its a camera that also functions as a camcorder.  You can take both at the same time.  Since they start at $420 or $600, I’m not really inclined to give either of them a try.  Has anyone used them?  Click here to read more.

by Carol Politi

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Ooooooh sooo nice! Another reason to love the Japanese, Sanyo’s new line of rechargeable batteries, Eneloop Tones. Comes with Eneloopy, their mascot measuring gauge dog with a light-up nose.

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SL2S uses 2 rechargeable Eneloop AA batteries to provide a both sides hand warming little gadget. Like all the Kairo hand warmers, the reusable aspect is the main point of the product. It is a lot better than to use those single use chemical hand warmers. 4.5 hours recharging time and can use continuously for around 3 hours in Medium warmth mode and 2 hours in Strong mode. The SL2S model also included a USB cable for you to charge via any USB devices. Small in size and ideal to put into your pocket. Available in 3 different colors, Silver, Pink and Champagne.

Here are the Specs of the KIR-SL2S
Extra smooth elegant egg type Japanese design
Surface temperature: Strong mode, around 43 degree C. Medium mode, around 39 degree C
Powered by 2 Eneloop rechargeable batteries
Use time: Medium Mode: Approx. 180 – 150 min, Strong Mode: Approx. 150 – 120 min
Recharge time: 4.5 hours by power adapter, 12 hours via USB
AC adapter (100-240V 50/60Hz)
Size 84mmx46mmx20mm
about 50g in weight
Package included: Kairo KIR-SL2S hand warmer, 100 – 240V AC adapter, USB plug adapter, USB cable, carrying case and 2 x Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries.

You can check it out at AccessoryJack.

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SL2S Two Sides Rechargeable Hand Warmer (Silver)

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SL2S Two Sides Rechargeable Hand Warmer (Pink)

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SL2S Two Sides Rechargeable Hand Warmer (Champagne)

Jack
26 November, 2009

Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder w/ 30x Optical Zoom (Yellow)

Take underwater High Definition video and still photos to a whole new level! The compact Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti WH1 has earned the highest possible IEC 60529 waterproof ratingIPX8allowing footage to be captured without worrying about the effects of water or snow. The WH1 is capable of underwater depths down to an astounding 10ft for an entire hour and delivers High Definition video, 2-megapixel digital photos, with a 30x optical zoom. The combination of waterproof HD video and 30x optical zoom allow the WH1 to go where no camera dare go before. Its compact design makes the WH1 extremely portable and easy to use. Videos, still photos and the various settings and menus can be easily accessed with the users thumb. The WH1s convenient design makes sharing videos and photos via social networking web sites, portable video devices like iPods, TVs and computers, a breeze.

Reviews from Customers

“100% TOP QUALITY MULTI-USE CAMERA”
First let me say I love toys, especially great ones.

As a previous owner of SANYO’s underwater cameras I was very happy when my new WH1 arrived. The first thing I noticed when holding the WH1, is how well it fits in your hand. It’s lightweight, and the simple controls are very well laid out. After skimming through manual, and charging the battery, I loaded it up with an SD card. I then went out to see what it can do. First off was taking still photos in various lighting conditions. Then I took several different videos in my pool. The WH1 is very simple to use, and I didn’t need to refer back to the manual for anything during my first outing with the camera.

After playing with it for about an hour, I downloaded all the pictures to my computer. The still photos were very good. I was especially surprised how well the photos were underwater. The results were very close a top stand alone digital point and shoot might take, the pictures were perfectly fine for viewing on a screen or printing at 4×6 or 8×10. I shot the test videos at 640×480, 30fps, high bit rate, using all “Auto” settings. Again the results were very good. The videos were clear and the sound was good. The camera focused well under all conditions. All in all, Sanyo has a winner here. If you love the outdoors, water, snow or rain. This is the best camera on the market hands down!

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“After every sentence say. BUT IT SHOOTS HD UNDERWATER!!!!”
“Every critisism of this camera you must follow up with the statement “but it goes underwater and shoots HD” For this amount of money your not going to do any better. Most any camcorder your going to need a tripod, and this one is no exception. The features including the talking menu and easy to navigate menus are great. The picture is good.. not great, but then again.. IT GOES UNDERWATER… The image can become shaky eventhough the zoom is quite smooth. The still pictures are worthless, but still IT GOES UNDERWATER… It is a nice color, (I got yellow) and using SD cards is the way of the future. HD 720 Video is awesome. You will need to weigh the pro of being able to shoot underwater with other factors, however, your not going to do any bettr in HD video even if it doesnt go underwater for this price. So you might as well get the one THAT you guessed it GOES UNDERWATER. If your considering any camcorder in this price range, I would recommend this, for having all the right features and underwater HD video is just unreal!! A Great deal, glad I bought it, Everyone loves it and everyone can use it. It has not only an easy mode but the settings most wanna be pro videographers want as well. I SAY put it on auto and go, however I have friends who just insist on using manual settings because it makes them feel more like a pro. Gettng the shot makes me feel like a pro and within a second of turning it on your ready to go. Did I mention the battery lasts an amazing three hours?? It is truly solid and the waterproof feature makes it a solidly built piece of equipment. I recommend this for anyone who wants something that is #1 going to last and #2 is very trendsetting nd unique. Not like the other Sanyo “gun” models, this one can sit on a table. It will also shoot pictures fast. I am glad I bought it and think it is worth beyond the price. Even if your not going underwater, shooting in the rain, water rafting or even snow, you should get this for piece of mind!

If your even considering an HD camera or a SD camera or an underwater camera or even just a yellow camera. THIS IS THE ONE TO BUY!”

“Solid contstruction, water tight even past 10 ft / the 2mp still camera is horrible/ 44MB internal storage”
+ Solidly constructed camera and my first underwater camcorder, the challenges of all underwater devices is adequately fitting rubber gaskets and seals to metal and this camera did just fine even down to 25 ft when I took out on lazy beach day.

+ The menus are well laid out to quickly reach every function category and drill down only or two levels to change anything else. This is very important when considering it is designed to be used underwater where the operators senses are afflicted and it can be challenging for most people to perform tasks underwater. Audio cues even a curt female voice is helpful underwater and out for prompts.

+ Decent flash, bright LCD for a camcorder in this price range and even two camcorder record buttons, one for the thumb the other is close to the lens and easy to click. The 45MB of internal storage isn’t advertised on the box in an age of GB+ camcorders but it surprisingly stores a decent amount of video before maxing out, so far we’ve never inserted an SD card and found the built in storage adequate.

+ Battery charges quickly and briskly, haven’t worn it down yet but also haven’t tried to really pace it out either.

– But, the 2MP still camera is rather useless, even $10 prepaid cellphones have better cameras and we can’t remember images this ugly since the turn of the century. understandably Sanyo had to include some type of still photo capacity with a digital camcorder but the poor quality does more harm than good.

The USB connector is almost a Mini B plug but Sanyo did something weird and flared out the edges to ensure you’ll only use their cable on the side of the corder, more annoying and pointless since it was nearly identical in size and pins to standard USB MiniB plugs.

We had it setup and out of the box in less than five minutes because it seems Sanyo has put effort into the layout of the controls and menus, the impressive construction never gave us concern about seepage and it held up at 20+ ft in saltwater without stress or damage.

See all detials of Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder w/ 30x Optical Zoom (Yellow)

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SE1S rechargeable battery type hand warmer is the 4th generation egg shape warmer. Based on the successful previous model, the KIR-SE1S is basically the same. The major difference is; it is can use the included USB adapter to charge with any USB devices. Also it is coming with a worldwide 100V – 240V power adapter that allows you to use it anywhere. And the charging time is considerably shortened from 5 hours previously to 3 hours by power adapter now. At last, the new model back is color matched. Well, it looks better right? Sanyo said the Kairo can be repeatedly use for about 500 times. For three hours recharge time, you can use it for up to 6 hours depending of the level of warmth selected. Yes, you can even select the warmth level from medium to strong. Available in 3 different colors, White, Pink and Yellow.

Extra smooth elegant egg type Japanese design
Surface temperature: Strong mode, around 43 degree C. Medium mode, around 39 degree C
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Use time: Medium Mode: Approx. 240 – 200 min, Strong Mode: Approx. 210 – 180 min
Recharge time: 3 hours by power adapter, 5 hours via USB
AC adapter (100-240V 50/60Hz)
Size 84mmx62mmx19mm
about 80g in weight
Package included: Kairo KIR-SE1S hand warmer, 100 – 240V AC adapter, USB plug adapter, USB cable, and a carrying case
Available in 3 different colors, White, Pink and Yellow.

You can check it out at AccessoryJack.

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SE1S Rechargeable Hand Warmer (White)

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SE1S Rechargeable Hand Warmer (Pink)

Sanyo Eneloop Kairo KIR-SE1S Rechargeable Hand Warmer (Yellow)

Jack
25 November, 2009

From Engage:

Here are some boycotters of Israel after a successful campaign to rid Sussex University Student Union’s shelves of all those mounds of Israeli produce which were there before. But what is this? The feet of our international conscience appear to be clad in Nike. Haven’t these people read Naomi Klein from back when she was good?

And here’s a plan, by the Socialist Action-owned Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to smash Israeli growers and pickers on pretext of justice for Palestinians (who probably don’t want that kind of help).

Anybody who decides to participate in this boycott should understand that they are hurting modestly-remunerated Israeli growers and pickers.

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Oh, and do you want an ethical microwave?

A further problem – the most recent issue of Ethical Consumer mag had a sunny ‘Boycott Israel Special’ news roundup, in which the only dissenting voice was a tiny expression of dismay from David Miliband. In this jolly little special, they promoted the academic, social and material boycott campaign without setting out what they hope to topple with the boycott (end Israel?), nor the ways in which they expect the boycott to effect this (clerical fascists win?), nor the endpoints for the boycott (Israel is cancelled), nor the difference between avoiding helping the settler movement on the one hand and boycotting all of Israel on the other (the difference is enormous), nor any history of the conflict (i.e. that there are two sides). I found Ethical Consumer deeply unethical, and am almost certain that they would have been promoting a boycott of Jews in 1930s Germany, simply because it was going on at the time and consumer boycotts make them happy. So I find this unsettling, as would you if you were trying to buy in such a way that you did the right thing by people, animals and the planet, and the organisation you turned to for serious input revealed some rather squalid practices of its own. To put it another way – I no longer have confidence Ethical Consumer’s judgement. Good Shopping’s write-ups are undated. Incidentally, I haven’t analysed the difference between Ethical Consumer and Good Shopping. Perhaps they split back in the day… rivalry at the top or something.

So, after toying with a Whirlpool model which cost £100 more and didn’t seem to promise any extra quality, we ended up going for a simple £64 Sanyo model.

Bonus links: Team Sweat, Nike Malaysia slave labour investigation on YouTube, Nike hooked on sweatshops, Nike FAQs, Nike sweatshop slavery in China, Global Exchange Nike campaign, E4J Nike campaign, Behind the swoosh,

Previous Naomi Klein posts: Handling complexity, Boycott Naomi.

Previous keffiyeh-clad hipster posts: Playing at revolution, Not kewl.

For Black friday next week, Walmart will slash $100 off Sanyo's 50" Plasma TV price, that now retails for $698

A CNNMoney.com report revealed some of Walmart’s amazing “doorbusters” planned for next week’s Black Friday.

TVs/Blu-ray

1. Sanyo 50-inch plasma 720p HDTV for $598;
2. Emerson 32-inch LCD 720p HDTV for $248;
3. Emerson 42-inchPlasma 720p HDTV ($448)
4. Magnavox Blu-ray player for $78;

Computers

1. eMachine laptop with a 15.6-inch LCD display, 2GB memory and 160GB hard drive for $198;
2. Hewlett-Packard laptop with a 15.6-inch display, 3GB memory and 250GB hard drive for $298;

Electronics

1. iPod Touch 8GB for $195 with a $50 iTunes gift card;
2. Tom Tom GPS for $59;

Best Buy, Target and perhaps Fry’s are going to have a hard time to beat Walmart prices. I don’t have much hope for the other “smaller” retailers like Office Depot, OfficeMax and the likes.

Moreover, Wal-Mart will match the price of any local competitor’s printed ad for an identical product.

Sanyo R227 WiFi Internet Radio (Black) Review

We don’t listen to enough radio to warrant a 0+ annual subscription fee, so when it recently came time to renew our satellite radio subscription we decided to give internet radio a try instead. We chose the Sanyo R227 after reading reviews and we’re very happy we did. It’s not the fanciest internet radio going – it (currently) can’t tap into Pandora, it has only 8 available presets (plus 8 FM presets), the menu access and remote control are slightly kludgy, its sound is just good and the manual leaves a bit to be desired – but for our purposes it’s perfect.

Out of the box the setup is fairly easy. We have it about 50 feet from our router which it accesses wirelessly, but you can also hardwire it. You’ll need to manually enter the security key for your network just once and you’re away.

Register the radio at [...] (they make the chipset) and you can create your own folders of favorite stations on the website, as well as add streams and podcasts – all for free. These then show up on the radio menu under “My Stuff”. There’s also a forum at the website which is far more helpful than the manual for sorting out any problem you might have. You can even request a station to be added to the lineup if Reciva doesn’t already have it, although this is subject to the format of its online stream. Reciva has literally thousands of internet radio stations to choose from and growing every day.

The R227 can also access sound files on your computer through Windows Shares and it has a connector on the back for your CD player, etc.

Now the niggles. It’s a bit fiddly to maneuver through the radio’s menu using the buttons on the front, especially when trying to select from the many lists of available radio stations. (This is where the Reciva.com website comes in most handy.) The remote buttons could have been thought out better. The quality of sound from the built-in speakers is sufficient but won’t make audiophiles happy; it does have a connector for external speakers but if your speakers are passive, not powered, you’ll need to add a small amp to get them working. It could also use more than 8 presets.

But considering this technology is still in its infancy, the Sanyo R227 is a great little radio and we enjoy it every day.

Sanyo R227 WiFi Internet Radio (Black) Feature

• Works wired ethernet or wireless broadband connections
• FM PLL tuning radio
• Media Player to play wirelessly from your PC
• Stereo Aux Input for portable players
• Clock and Alarm function to wake to Internet radio or FM

Sanyo R227 WiFi Internet Radio (Black) Overview

The Sanyo R227 WiFi internet radio is capable of delivering thousands of FREE internet radio stations and podcasts (sports, music, talk shows) from virtually every region of the world! As a stand-alone audio product which does not require a PC to operate or any subscription fees, the R227 provides listeners an easy way to access quality internet radio via a WiFi or broadband Ethernet connection. The R227 delivers exceptional sound performance through the use of high quality speaker drivers, dual tuned porting and matched amplifiers. Its distinctive design and styling makes it perfect complement in any home or office setting. The R227 makes it easy for sports fans, ex-patriots, and radio enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite local radio in non-local areas.

Sanyo R227 WiFi Internet Radio (Black) Specifications

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A Eneloop, braço da Sanyo para assuntos de pilhas e baterias, lançou hoje o seu novo carregador de Wiimote, o primeiro aprovado oficialmente pela Nintendo. Ele tem espaço para dois controles e suporta também o Wiimote com o Motion Plus plugado, o que torna as coisas muito mais simples.

Ele vem para substituir o modelo anterior, que tinha espaço para apenas um Wiimote e nada de Motion Plus. Uma das suas vantagens, além do visual bem Wii-like, é que ele funciona conectado a uma das portas USB do Wii; ou seja, nada de usar pilhas como muitos hoje em dia fazem – o que, ao meu ver, é uma enorme contradição.

Por enquanto ele será lançado apenas no Japão, ao preço de ¥7400, algo em torno de R$150, sem impostos. Mas logo ele deverá chegar por aqui, seja por meios oficiais ou não.

Vu sur Akihabaranews cette batterie stick de Sanyo qui répond au doux nom d’Eneloop, quel look

Малкостара новина, но все още актуална – Panasonic започва придобиването на Sanyo. Сделката ще е на стойност от 4,4 милиарда долара.

Очаква се процедурата по сливането да се сътои между 7 и 9 декември тази година. Сливането трябваше да стане факт още през 2008 година, но беше забавено докато получи одобрение на антимонополните органи на Китай, САЩ и ЕС.

Sanyo wants to build bigger lithium-ion batteries to store solar power, and EV battery maker Electrovaya targets grid storage for the Japanese market. 

Japan already has a lead over Europe and the United States when it comes to storing grid electricity – especially intermittent wind and solar power – in big batteries. Several deals announced recently seem to be set to expand it.

Take Sanyo, which last week announced a big new push into using its lithium-ion batteries to store grid power. By next year, the company expects to have Sanyo smart energy systems (SanyoSES) linking its solar panels and batteries to energy efficient refrigerators, air conditioners and lighting systems.

To get there, Sanyo will both be scaling up its development of high-capacity lithium-ion battery systems and scaling down its market to target stores, schools, and homes, as well as the factories and high-rise buildings that make up its current target markets, it said.

Sanyo was already the world’s biggest maker of lithium-ion batteries for laptops and consumer electronics. But it and other advanced battery makers are aiming their sights at storing solar and wind power, which need storage to back up their intermittent nature (see Will Solar Crash the Smart Grid?).

Japan is home to NGK Insulators, the primary manufacturer of high-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries that now make up the lion’s share of grid storage batteries now in place – many of them in Japan (see Top Ten Smart Grid: Energy Storage).

But the scaling up of production of lithium-ion batteries for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could bring down their price to compete with sodium-sulfur and other grid-sized technologies like flow batteries, analysts say. Lithium-ion battery makers A123 Systems and Altair Nanotechnologies have set their sights on the grid storage market (see Grid Energy Storage: Big Market, Tough to Tackle).

Sanyo, which is being acquired by Panasonic, also said this week that it’s providing batteries of a different flavor – nickel-metal hydride – to French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën, adding to a list of automaking partners that includes Ford, Honda and Volkswagen. Panasonic’s acquisition of Sanyo has given it inroads with electric vehicle startup Tesla Motors as well (see Panasonic Set to Make Batteries for Tesla’s Model S).

Another electric vehicle battery maker looking to grid storage in Japan is Electrovaya, which announced this week it would enter the market with Nippon Kouatsu Electric Co., a maker of distribution grid equipment.

Electrovaya is also launching its Maya-300 EV car with help from ExxonMobil’s lithium-ion battery technology (see Green Light post and The Maya 300: An Exxon-Assisted Electric Car). Toronto-based Electrovaya is also working on electric vehicle projects with Statoil Hydro in the United Kingdom, the Tata Group in India and Miljobil Grenland in Norway.

Several battery makers have been looking at reusing partly depleted vehicle batteries as grid storage devices. Nissan Motor Co. and Sumitomo Corp. said last month that they’ll establish a joint venture aimed at just that (see Wall Street Journal).

Even after they’ve gone through enough charge-and-discharge cycles to warrant their replacement in the demanding task of powering a vehicle, the lithium-ion batteries Nissan makes in a joint venture with NEC can retain up to 80 percent of their capacity, Hideaki Watanabe, general manager of Nissan’s global zero emission business unit, told the Journal.

Electronicagigant Panasonic gaat collega Sanyo overnemen, tenminste, ze hebben een bod gedaan op een meerderheidsaandeel. Hoewel de nieuw samengestelde firma op een nivaeu zou komen waar de verkoopsaantallen zouden kunnen concurreren met die van Hitachi (Momenteel de grootste electronicafabrikant van Japan.), beweert Panasonic dat het hen enkel de bedoeling is om sterker te staan op het gebied van groene energie.

If Hip Hop and R’nB lover carry on jukebox on their shoulder, can they carry this?

Japanese electronics group Panasonic says it has begun the process to take over smaller rival Sanyo…. From BBC News. Full story

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SANYO Energy (S) Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO), is pleased to announce the extension of their eneloop series to include AA-, AAA-, C- and D-sized batteries, and accompanying Universal Charger, as well as expansion of the eneloop universe products to include the ‘eneloop solar light’. The eneloop universe products is a series of products based on the eneloop concept of a lifestyle that values reusing and recycling.

SANYO is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries. India is the first country after Singapore and Japan, which will have the launch of these six new products and contribute to the global adoption of eco-friendly products and enjoy the benefits.

The eco-friendly AA-, AAA-, C- and D-sized ‘eneloop’ rechargeable batteries, Universal Charger and ‘eneloop solar light’ were developed in alignment with SANYO’s Think GAIA vision in its global effort to encourage a new lifestyle of ‘reusing instead of disposing’ as part of our everyday lives.

AA- and AAA-sized ‘eneloop’ batteries

AA – and AAA- size eneloop batteries are the flagship product from SANYO. These batteries are manufactured in Japan provide longer power supply with increased storage capacity. These batteries are also known for resistance to ‘Overheating’.

Available in various pack options like AA – 2pcs blister card, AA – 4pcs blister card,

AAA – 2pcs blister card and AAA – 4pcs blister card, these products are sold in India like hot cake.

Retailed at Rs. 450.00, Rs.730.00, Rs.390.00 and Rs.460.00 respectively, these batteries are available at JSK Marketing Pvt. Ltd., the sole distributor of Sanyo Energy Corporation in India. 

C- and D-sized ‘eneloop’ batteries

In SANYO’s continuous strive towards safe, quality and environmentally friendly products, these new batteries which are manufactured in Japan provide longer power supply with increased storage capacity. The new batteries are also equipped with an ‘Overheating prevention function’ with a built-in current protection device (a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) device) which protects against overheating and electrolyte leakage, making them a safe and reliable option for both children’s toys and commercial applications.

In line with the world-leading battery-maker’s focus on the environment, the new C- and D-sized ‘eneloop’ batteries will lead the pack in offering anti-bacterial exterior tubes for greater sanitation and cleanliness.

C- and D-sized ‘eneloop’ batteries retail at Rs.1100 and Rs.1250 respectively and are available at JSK Marketing Pvt. Ltd., the sole distributor of Sanyo Energy Corporation in India

Universal Charger

To encourage repeated usage, SANYO has introduced a versatile and sleek designed Universal Charger to simplify the recharging experience. With the ability to load a dozen ‘eneloop’ rechargeable batteries into the Universal Charger at the same time, the voltage of each battery is monitored and controlled by a built-in microcomputer to prevent overcharging.

The ‘eneloop’ Universal Charger retails at Rs.4500 and is available at JSK Marketing Pvt. Ltd. 

‘Eneloop solar light’

The ‘eneloop solar light’ taps into the natural, abundant resource of sunlight with SANYO’s proprietary high efficiency “HIT solar cell” technology which was originally developed to be used as rooftop solar panels. With the introduction ‘eneloop solar light’, SANYO aims to maximize the usability, portability and longevity of solar energy, made possible by built-in rechargeable battery.

The ‘Eneloop’ Solar Light is available at Rs.13, 500 and is also available at JSK Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

Sharing his thoughts on ‘going green’, Mr. Hiroaki Shirai, Head of Global Sales & Marketing of SANYO Mobile Energy Company said, “Despite increasing efforts of environmentally friendly practices in recent years, the well-being of the eco-system remains a concern for many. I’m proud to say that SANYO is one of the first few companies in the world that not only recognized the importance of preserving Mother Earth but spearheaded the translation of this vision into actual product offerings.”

Terms Set for Panasonic’s Sanyo Takeover: Panasonic said today it plans to make a tender offer for a majority stake in smaller rival Sanyo after negotiating with regulators for approval of a $4.45 billion deal that would transform Panasonic into a cleantech powerhouse with business in solar panels, fuel cells and rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. — Wall Street Journal

Buffett’s Big Rail Bet: “Is Warren Buffett’s $26 billion purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad a bet on 19th-century industry or the 21st-century economy? Neither, it seems—it’s the perfect hedge.” — WSJ’s Environmental Capital

Al Gore Q&A: Elizabeth Kolbert talks with Al Gore about his new book, “Our Choice,” covering the rise of Chinese environmentalism, the ongoing Congressional debate over a cap-and-trade system, and what he learned in the course of his research. — The New Yorker

Fisker Lines Up Emil Frey Group for EU Distribution: Plug-in hybrid vehicle developer Fisker Automotive, which so far has announced 45 U.S. dealership agreements and two smaller European distributorships, said this morning that it has now signed the 100-plus dealership Emil Frey Group to handle much of its European sales and service. — Edmunds Green Car Advisor

Envisioning Car 2.0: The electric car will eventually “be a kind of ultimate mobile device, produced in expanding networks for expanding networks; a piece of hardware manufactured by a burgeoning supplier grid and nested in an information grid interlacing the electrical grid. Building out these three networks will be more profitable, and a greater engine of economic growth, than building the cars themselves.” — Inc.

Canon Powershot SX120IS

Akhirnyaaaa… kesampean juga beli digicam, setelah bingang bingung milih antara mau beli Panasonic Lumix FZ18, Panasonic Lumix TZ15, Canon  Powershot D10 sama Canon Powershot SX120IS, akhirnya gw memutuskan untuk beli yang murmer aja, dengan 10x Optical zoom yaitu Canon Powershot SX120IS. Kemarin pulang kantor gw pergi ke pasar baru dianter bokap, abis mutar muter di gedung sebrang Metro Atom Plaza, kaga ada yang jual Canon SX120IS, meanwhile tadi sore temen kantor gw ada yang bilang tadi dia abis dari toko digicam langganannya anekafoto untuk beli batere dan dia liat Canon SX120IS available, disitu harganya Rp2.640.000, lebih mahal dari harga yang tertera di situs tokocamzone yang cuma Rp2.500.000. Yaah berhubung gw butuh tu digicam immediately buat konsinyering ke Lembang besok, akhirnya gw ambil deh dengan harga Rp2.615.000.

Estimasi gw sendiri untuk harga digicam, charger + 4 battery, SD Card sama case nya Rp3.190.000, tapi gw berhasil membawa pulang Canon SX120IS, Memory Card Sandisk Extreme III 4GB, Charger Sanyo yang Quick Refresh (pas nge-charge dia kosongin dulu tu batere, baru di isi ulang, karena batere AA bagusnya di charge dalam kondisi kosong), 4 Battery Sanyo 2700 MAh (2 udah include di charger nya), LCD Screen Guide & digicam case dengan total harga Rp3.178.000 beda tipiiiisss sama estimasi gw. Emang sih kameranya lebih mahal dari harga di tokocamzone, tapi harga charger, battery sama memory card di Aneka Foto lebih murah, bisa terpaut Rp30ribuan sampe Rp60ribuan dari tokocamzone, ujung2nya equal juga sih, secarrra gw juga udah dapet charger dan memory card yang lebih bagus dari estimasi gw yang semula ditambah udah pake LCD Screen Guard, hanya saja beli casenya bukan yang merk lowepro karena Canon SX120IS terlalu besar untuk stock lowepro yang tersedia, tapi hard case yang gw beli cukup elekhan walopun harganya murmer.

Tapi puwash lah dengan semua barang yang gw beli di sana. I’ll take pasar baru as one of my favorite shopping center, terutama di Metro Atom Plaza nya. Gw beli pas udah injury time tu toko mo tutup, the store supposed to be closed at 17:30.

Informasi harga di toko Aneka Foto
Canon Powershot SX120IS Rp2.615.000
Memory Card Sandisk Extreme III 4GB Rp205.000
Charger Sanyo Quick Refresh + 2 Battery 2700 MAh Rp200.000,
Battery Sanyo 2700Mah Rp48.000
Hard Case Digital Pro A Rp80.000
LCD Screen Guard Rp30.000

Pulang dengan suka hati dong gw, cuma ada yang ga ngenakin pas pulang dari pasar baru di lampu merah deket Gajah Mada Plaza, muacet abiss… bokap gw dengan lihainya nyelap nyelip diantara kendaraan2 yang padet banget, nah pas ngelewatin jalan yang geradakan motornya dibawa miring ke kiri banget, alhasil gw yang duduk nyamping dengan manis karena pake rok, melorot dan gw turun aja dari motor, tapi gw belum sempet naek, babe guwe maen jalan aja, gw udah manggil2 “Ayah! Ayah!!” gw kira bokap mau menepi, ternyata belio malah jalan terooosss… huff untung masih lampu merah, sambil mengambil langkah seribu gw coba kerjar lah tu babe guwe, yaakk… tinggal beberapa langkah lagi… and then lampunya berubah ijo, damn! Dan akhirnya saudara saudara… gw ditinggal di lampu merah itu sambil nenteng2 helm pink menatapi bokap gw yang dengan santainya pergi meninggalkan diriku yang malang ini.

Sambil ngarep belio balik jemput gw, gw celingukan mencoba mengenali daerah asing tempat gw berdiri, sambil mikir ‘duh kayanya bokap ga bakal balik untuk jemput gw deh secarrra lampu merah tempat gw berdiri jalannya satu arah, dan klo muter balik jauh + muacet pula, udah hopeless lah pokoknya’. Tiba2 babe gw nelpon juga pas belio udah sampe rumah, Gosh! Napa nyadarnya lama bener yak? He said, “kamu dimana?” sambil full kesel + ditambah lebay dikit gw jawab “sari lagi di lampu merah entah dimana nih, tadi sari jatoh dari motor eh ayah malah jalan aja bla bla bla” tapi walaupun kesel, ujung2nya gw ama bokap malah keketawaan, abiiisss lucunya kejadian itu ngalahin kekeselan kami berdua, sebenernya bokap juga jengkel karena gw ga pegangan dan ternyata daritadi belio ngobrol ngalor ngidul sendirian, pas nengok kebelakang he was kinda ‘lha? Mana anak gue?’ ujung2nya gw nek ojeg dweh pulang ke rumah. But eniwey, thanks dad udah mo nemenin

October 19, 2009

Sanyo made an announcement on launch of its new air purification system boosting the odor elimination speed by as much as three times compared to its previous model. The new model is based on Sanyo’s Virus Washer electrolyzed water technology capable of electrolyzing tap water for creating a power disinfectant effect for air purification. Sanyo has already made an announcement on August in effectiveness of its air purification technology in suppressing the H1N1 virus.

In addition to this Virus Washer technology is effective for controlling airborne viruses, bacteria and allergens such as pollen. Beside the Powerful Odor-elimination Mode, the new VW-SF10C air purification system for professional use features a Dual fresh and waste water tank resulting in saving time and energy according to the company. The Powerful Odor-elimination capability is a result of increase concentration of electrolyzed water as well as the development of the new Dual Fresh & Waste water Tank unit, which enables the recycling and re-circulation of previously discarded water from the wastewater tank. This has resulted in greater amount of odor causing substances to be absorbed by the electrolyzed water, thereby improving the odor-elimination effect. The powerful odor elimination capability was a result of combining electrolyzation control with an Automatic Saltwater Dispenser resulting in an increase in concentration of hypochlorous acid responsible for dissolving odor causing substances in the re-circulating water. In the previous model of Virus Washers VW-VF 10B it was necessary to regularly add salt to purification water tank in order to maintain a certain concentration of chloride ions in the electrolyzed water which becomes unnecessary due to introduction of Automatic Saltwater Dispenser resulting in continuous operation of air purification system. The “Off Timer” function enables users to manage the length of time that the air purification system operates when no one is in the room, thereby helping to save energy. The time can be set for 1, 2, 4, 8, or 10-hour operation. The new VW-SF10C weighs 33 Kg with no fresh and salt water added. It comes in dimension of H:790 W:580 D 297 mm. The new VW-SF10C is not exactly come cheap; the new system’s price tag is at 546,000 Yen. The release of VW-SF10C is due on November 1st, 2009 with monthly production of 2000 units.