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Panasonic has announced price increases for eight BD recorder models due to rising raw material and semiconductor costs.
Affected models include DMR-ZR1, DMR-4X1003, DMR-4X403, DMR-2X603, DMR-2X303, DMR-2X203, DMR-2W203, and DMR-2W103.
The company cites supply chain constraints and elevated procurement expenses as key drivers for the price adjustments.
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