Panasonic to launch world’s first fully paperless fax machine (flag)

www.crunchgear.com — Yes, it’s true that people (and especially businesses) still use fax machines, even in Japan. The market seems to be big enough to make Panasonic Japan develop what’s reportedly the world’s first fax machine that enables users to both send and receive messages without ...

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Panasonic to launch first fully paperless fax machine
Tech Digest — ... I'm actually quite surprised that it's taken the human race this long to develop a machine that sends faxes without actually having to feed in paper. To send, you can type messages mobile-phone-keypad-style on the big built-in buttons, or alternatively you can send Word docs, as well as docs saved in 'other formats'. Presumably PDF will be among them. Fax messages can be read on the device's screen and, sadly, printed out if you absolutely have to. Panasonic Paperless Fax (via CrunchGear) Related posts: Scanners and Fax machine sales up 25% in UK due ...

Paperless fax machine is a good idea, in theory
DVICE Atom Feed — ... death. You can send faxes using the built-in keypad to type out your messages, or you can send saved Word documents through. It's a great idea on the surface, but not having even the option of using paper might not be that great. After all, what if you need to send a signed document? Or something you don't have on your computer? Let's just hope the entire fax machine thing just dies off entirely so we won't have to worry about such things anymore. Nikkei, Via CrunchGear

Paperless Fax Machine from Panasonic
Coolest Gadgets — ... ask yourself why paperless information can’t be sent with e-mail, especially when a Word document can be sent as an attachment. That way, changes can be made if needed, rather than a one-time only digital copy of something that is about as useful as a text message. Still, it is a step in the right direction for a technological society that needs to use less paper. Who knows if this paperless fax will catch on, but it is due to be released in Japan on January 23rd. Source ...

World's first paperless fax machine from Panasonic
Gizmo Watch — ... fax machine, the KX-PW608, allowing users to directly type fax messages on a cordless handset and then converting the digital files into fax messages. Working without the fed paper, the KX-PW608 can handle Word docs and files saved in other formats, PDF and the likes, while the machines big built-in buttons and LCD screen making it easy for typing and reading messages. The paperless fax machine will be available by the end of January, but only in Japan to begin with. Via: CrunchGear/TechDigest

Panasonic’s world first paperless fax machine
TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff — ... paper. The Panasonic’s paperless fax machine is scheduled to hit Japan in January 23 but no word to go outside of Japan. This paperless fax machine comes with a built-in keypad, which you can use to type your messages. It also allows to send documents saved in Word or other formats without having to use a PC. It also comes equipped with a big LCD screen, which allows the users to read and forward the fax messages without having to print them out on paper. via [crunchgear] Written By TechChee.com

Paperless Fax Machine
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide — ... Panasonic will launch its first fully paperless fax machine under the KX - PW 608 series in japan. It enables users to both send and receive messages without having to use paper. Featuring a built-in keypad, users will be able to type messages just like sending emails on a cell phone. The device will be available from January 23, 2009 in Japan. Stay tuned for more info. [CrunchGear] ...