The player shown here is a small, lightweight Solid State Panasonic SB-330 that dates to about 1968. Its plastic case measures 11 by 12 inches, including a molded carrying handle.

Panasonic has introduced the solid-state AG-HPG20 P2 Portable recorder/player with AVC-Intra recording capabilities that will be available early 2009. Supporting the 10-bit AVC-Intra codec as well as ...