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Panasonic Launches New DMCGX1
When the Micro Four Thirds cameras first appeared, Panasonic and Olympus stood at the forefront of this emerging technology. As the years passed more manufacturers entered the Micro Four Thirds arena adding new technological advances. Even with all of the competition in the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) field, Panasonic’s initial entry the DMCGF1, endeared itself to many Micro Four Thirds users. With the release of the DMCGX1 this February it appears that we have a true heir to Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds throne.
Etta James passes away at the age of 73
We at J&R are saddened at the passing of incomparable Blues, R&B, Soul artist, Etta James after a long battle with leukemia. Ms. James was the winner of four Grammys, seventeen Blues Music Awards, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (2001), Grammy Hall of Fame (1999,2008), and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993). Described as having a ‘voice that could not be defined’, she was best known for her rendition of the classic ballad “At Last” (1961) for which she earned her 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame entrance. Ms. James is survived by her husband Artis Mills and her sons Donto and Sametto. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Six New Blu-ray Players Announced By Panasonic
It seemed liked the main focus at this year’s CES was the new Television technology. Panasonic hasn’t forgotten one the key forms of entertainment usually attached that brand new Television, the Blu-ray Player. At CES 2012 Panasonic unveiled 6 new Blu-ray Players, 4 of which are FULL HD 3D. Now in this brave new world of streaming media why should you get excited about this? Because playing Blu-ray Discs is the least of what these players do.
