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Panasonic Prototype TVs Show It’s Cool To Be Thin And Cheap

Alongside the Blu-ray recorder and new TV range that Panasonic unveiled the other day were a couple of prototype TVs that showcase the upcoming technologies in their future plasma screens.

The first example was their “World’s Thinnest” plasma, a 50-inch monster which measured in at 24.7mm thick and weighed just 22kg. Although we’re pretty sure the title of world’s thinnest actually goes to Pioneer, having a TV measure in at less than half the thickness of the current range - and at a fraction of the weight - will give consumers a whole new range of mounting options.

Alongside the Blu-ray recorder and new TV range that Panasonic unveiled the other day were a couple of prototype TVs that showcase the upcoming technologies in their future plasma screens.

The first example was their "World's Thinnest" plasma, a 50-inch monster which measured in at 24.7mm thick and weighed just 22kg. Although we're pretty sure the title of world's thinnest actually goes to Pioneer, having a TV measure in at less than half the thickness of the current range - and at a fraction of the weight - will give consumers a whole new range of mounting options.

Video: Telstra’s Hologram Demonstration

Here’s a video of the hologram technology Telstra showed off the other day. While Dr Hugh Bradlow doesn’t have the same kind of appeal as say a Prince Charles, Richard Branson or a Bill Gates, it’s still fairly convincing to watch.

There’s a fair amount of fluff in there, but stick with it until the 1:58 minute mark where you’ll see the Emperor Sol using the hologram tech to announce his battlestation is fully operational tell us Telstra’s goals in showcasing the new technology.

Maybe it’s just me, but I do think a black hoodie would suit him…

[Telstra YouTube Video]

Here's a video of the hologram technology Telstra showed off the other day. While Dr Hugh Bradlow doesn't have the same kind of appeal as say a Prince Charles, Richard Branson or a Bill Gates, it's still fairly convincing to watch.

There's a fair amount of fluff in there, but stick with it until the 1:58 minute mark where you'll see the Emperor Sol using the hologram tech to announce his battlestation is fully operational tell us Telstra's goals in showcasing the new technology.

Maybe it's just me, but I do think a black hoodie would suit him...

[Telstra YouTube Video]

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