Technics today unveiled the new SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable. The new model inherits the traditional design of the same series and maintains the same operating ease, reliability and durability, while newly adding a coreless direct drive motor and other sound-enhancing technologies. It also features new DJ play functions, such as reverse playback. The SL-1200MK7 is launched as the first new standard DJ turntable in approximately nine years.

Specifications
Technology for Rotational Stability

• Coreless Direct Drive Motor
• High-Precision Motor Controller

Construction for Vibration Tolerance

• High-Dumping Turntable Platter
• Rigid Cabinet Construction
• High-Dumping Insulator

High Quality Parts

• High Sensitive Tonearm
• Detachable PHONO Terminal

Technics Definitive Design

• Inherited SL-1200 Series

Turntable Section

• Drive Method: Direct Drive
• Turntable Speeds: 33 1/3, 45rpm (with switch 78 rpm)
• Starting Torque: 0.18N･m / 1.8kg･cm (1.56 lbs-in)
• Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
• Wow and Flutter: 0.025%　W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter: Aluminum die-cast
• Diameter：332mm (13-5/64″)
• Weight：Approx. 1.8kg (4.0 lbs) (Including slipmat and slipsheet)

Tonearm Section

• Type: Universal, Static Balance
• Effective Length: 230mm (9-1/16″)
• Overhang: 15mm (19/32″)
• Tracking Error Angle:
• Within 2° 32’　(at the outer groove of 30cm(12″) record)
• Within 0° 32’　(at the inner groove of 30cm(12″) record)
• Offset Angle: 22° • Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0 – 6mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 – 4g (Direct Reading)
• Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight Range:
  [without auxiliary weight] 5.6 – 12.0g (14.3 – 20.7g (including head shell))
• Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

• Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1

General

• Power Supply: AC120 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 8W (Approx. 0.2W (Standby))
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 353mm (17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 13-29/32 inch)
• Weight: Approx. 9.6kg (Approx. 21.2lbs)
• Accessories: Turntable, Slipmat, Slipsheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Head shell, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner’s Manual

Looks pretty Cool. I like the idea of a settings the brake controls, and also having a reverse mode!

All info taken from the Technics Site.