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Panasonic SC-HC40 is what every single Slim Stereo should be like

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [28/5/2010 - 02:59] - 0 - Review Audio Systems

Back in February Panasonic released a new Slim Stereo, the SC-HC40. It not only offers a clean and sleek design but also the possibility to get full control of your iPod touch or iPhone without cables or any other clutters. Now, severa[...]

Panasonic SC-HC40 is what every single Slim Stereo should be like

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[Review] Fujitsu F-04B, a brilliant hardware running on an “Under-whelming” OS

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/5/2010 - 03:34] - 4 - Review Phones

Introduced first as a prototype at CEATEC 2008, then later announced in November 2009 to be finally launched in Japan early April 2010, the Fujitsu F-04B is the best Japanese phone so far… However, this claim comes with a big fat aster[...]

[Review] Fujitsu F-04B, a brilliant hardware running on an “Under-whelming” OS

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[Review] Sanyo Xacti DMX-CS1

By Akihabara News Team - [6/5/2010 - 02:10] - 1 - Review Cameras

Sanyo is now a well-known company, especially for their huge line-up of Xacti HD camcorders… A series that’s also known for their pistol-shaped camera. And since the first Xacti model, the Japanese manufacturer worked hard to improve e[...]

[Review] EMOCION AL-DP100V 5.1 headphones from Alla Japan

By Akihabara News Team - [5/5/2010 - 11:49] - 0 - Review Audio Systems

Two months ago, ALLA, a Japan-based company, introduced new 5.1 surround sound headsets with the Emocion AL-DP100V. Coming at an affordable price, this new series should provide you a real 5.1ch experience, at least according to the AL[...]

[Review] EMOCION AL-DP100V 5.1 headphones from Alla Japan

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[Review] Sigma lenses, are they really worth your time and money? Well, the answer is YES!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/5/2010 - 02:35] - 11 - Review Cameras

As you know we at Akihabara News are not professional photographers and in fact we are still wondering what it means being a professional photographer. Well sure there are some people whose daily job is to shoot photos for a living but[...]

[Review] Sigma lenses, are they really worth your time and money? Well, the answer is YES!

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[Review] BenQ E2420HD Full HD LCD Monitor

By Akihabara News Team - [4/5/2010 - 11:15] - 0 - Review Displays

In the world of LCD Full HD monitors, consumers have seen many changes, both in terms of price, in terms of features, or even in terms of design. In 2009, major manufacturers even started to produce new kinds of monitors capable of dis[...]

[Review] BenQ E2420HD Full HD LCD Monitor

[Quick-Review] Yuento Talking Clock… Just because you’re too lazy to learn to read time

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/5/2010 - 01:42] - 0 - Review Toy

Initially designed for Japanese kids to be able to know time, the Yuento Talking Clock does exactly what its name suggests. Hidden in a cute little shape with a “clown nose”-like button, the Yuento Talking clock will tell you the time [...]

[Quick-Review] Yuento Talking Clock… Just because you’re too lazy to learn to read time

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[Review] Canon 1D Mark IV

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/4/2010 - 01:45] - 6 - Review Cameras

Being a major player in the photography world forces you, for the better or worse, to keep-up working hard in order to improve your already spectacular products… And like Nikon, Canon decided that it was time to offer to its high-end c[...]

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[Review] Panasonic Let’s Note S9

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [30/3/2010 - 04:43] - 4 - Review Laptops

Expensive, the Panasonic Let’s Note also known as ToughtBooks laptops are among the most impressive PCs available on the market. Dedicated for those of you who fancy performance, durability and strength rather than Style, the Let’s Not[...]

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[Review] Dell Vostro V13 Core 2 Solo

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/3/2010 - 05:26] - 1 - Review Laptops

Adamo laptops are among the sexiest machine available on Dell Catalog, but like every high-end goods, price is an obstacle difficult to overcome for most of us… And when Dell decided to offer a Cheap Adamo, the Vostro V13, we decided t[...]

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[Review] Kohjinsha Dual Screen DZ Notebook.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/3/2010 - 10:13] - 1 - Review Laptops

We first stumbled upon this Dual Screen Notebook back in 2009 during the last CEATEC, and were pretty impressed by its dual 10.1” screen but always wondered how a notebook with an AMD Athlon NEO MV-40 Notebook clocked at 1.6GHz with on[...]

[Review] Kohjinsha Dual Screen DZ Notebook.

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[Review] X-TUBE USB DTS… The Quick Review

By Akihabara News Team - [8/3/2010 - 03:16] - 1 - Review Audio Systems

Two weeks ago we introduced the latest X-Tube DTS Surround Sensation (the AS301DTS), a nice USB device letting you enjoy DTS surround audio on your notebook… To be honest with you, before receiving this device, we were skeptical…[...]

[Review] X-TUBE USB DTS… The Quick Review

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[Review] Nikon D3s, mastering low light shots in style

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [23/2/2010 - 03:12] - 16 - Review Cameras

Been taught by a pretty good photographer that using Flash with your camera was just not the most elegant way to get great shots, I had to really master well my camera to get the best picture possible even in the worst conditions. And [...]

[Review] Nikon D3s, mastering low light shots in style

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[Review] Acer Gemstone AS8940G-BR101

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/2/2010 - 12:14] - 0 - Review Laptops

It’s been a while since I did not test a Powerful and Gaming oriented PC like Acer’s latest Gemstone AS8940G-BR101, but that was really a pleasant surprise and despite some minor stuff this new i7 monster desktop replacemen[...]

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[Review] EFO Wireless Keyboard… Cheap, simple, but works like hell!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/2/2010 - 08:38] - 10 - Review Peripherals

You know what sucks? Well, when you find out that your fancy HTPC wireless Mouse & Keyboard combo that just cost you 149 USD is basically put to shame by your average Chinese no name one, and for 100 bucks cheaper too! Yep EFO’s w[...]

[Review] EFO Wireless Keyboard… Cheap, simple, but works like hell!

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[Review] Ricoh GXR, a Great Idea with Impressive results

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/2/2010 - 12:20] - 2 - Review Cameras

In the world of Cameras there are many names/ brands available on the market but if you ask around, the names Canon & amp and Nikon may often come if it is for serious photography. Yes, for sure Canon and Nikon offer some amazing [...]

[Review] Ricoh GXR, a Great Idea with Impressive results

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[Review] Sony Vaio X Series… God this notebook is sexy!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/1/2010 - 04:44] - 2 - Review Laptops

Being an editor at Akihabara News means that you have to play with a lot of different toys every single day and get used to having the latest goodies on your desk… Well I know, I know, we have quite a nice life here in our Japanese HQ,[...]

[Review] Sony Vaio X Series… God this notebook is sexy!

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[Review] Buffalo Digital Photo Frame PF-50WG/BK

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/1/2010 - 02:51] - 1 - Review Displays

I’ve been writing about Digital Photo frame since quite sometimes now but never had the chance to review one, until today… Yep I finally took the time to ask Buffalo Japan to send me over a review unit of their latest model in order to[...]

[Review] Buffalo Digital Photo Frame PF-50WG/BK

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[Review] Kenwood MG-F500 Series, Back to the Basic

By Akihabara News Team - [18/12/2009 - 05:19] - 1 - Review DAP - PMP

These recent years, the Digital Audio Player Market has greatly evolved… And you have to admit, it’s now rare to find an Audio Player without any LCD or OLED Screen, Multitouch, Video Mode, TV Tuner, Internet, Phone, Coffee Machine, an[...]

[Review] Kenwood MG-F500 Series, Back to the Basic

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[Review] Netwalker, Sharp’s 2009 Zaurus.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/12/2009 - 02:52] - 7 - Review Laptops

A long long time ago, well actually several years ago, Sharp had produced an amazing compact PDA running Linux, the Zaurus… Only sold in Japan and to a few geeks, the Zaurus did not change much and quickly became obsolete and then disc[...]

[Review] Netwalker, Sharp’s 2009 Zaurus.

[Review] OpenBlock S600, a powerful server in the palm of your hand

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [16/12/2009 - 05:39] - 1 - Review Networking

Developed, built and sold by Plat’Home, Japanese leader in Linux Servers since 1993, our almighty OpenBlockS600 is their latest ultra compact yet powerful server made for everything Linux Server. Specifications – CPU AMCC PowerPC[...]

[Review] OpenBlock S600, a powerful server in the palm of your hand

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[Review] Yamaha YSP-5100, the Quick Review

By Akihabara News Team - [11/12/2009 - 05:12] - 0 - Review Speakers

First of all we would like to underline that we’ve just tested the new YSP-5100 in an hour only, and it will be difficult for us to express you our definite impression. So don’t expect this to be a full review, but rather t[...]