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Logitec Japan introduces the LDT-1Si41, a new 1Seg Digital TV battery pack for iPhone4

Like most people around the world, the Japanese are addicted to TV, and it is not surprising that a company like logitec is working hard on launching a new 1Seg product for iPhones in Japan. With just a few weeks away from the announce[...]
Logitec Japan introduces the LDT-1Si41, a new 1Seg Digital TV battery pack for iPhone4
Logitec Japan introduces the LDT-1Si41, a new 1Seg Digital TV battery pack for iPhone4Logitec Japan introduces the LDT-1Si41, a new 1Seg Digital TV battery pack for iPhone4Logitec Japan introduces the LDT-1Si41, a new 1Seg Digital TV battery pack for iPhone4

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Panasonic new SV-ME970 1Seg TV now supports Web Surfing

Panasonic announced today in Japan the SV-ME970 Series, a new portable 7” 1Seg TV that comes with an IPX6/IPX7 (Waterproof) body but with a new and improved UI allowing you to use your SV-ME970 as a tablet for web surfing thanks to a d[...]
Panasonic new SV-ME970 1Seg TV now supports Web Surfing
Panasonic new SV-ME970 1Seg TV now supports Web Surfing

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NEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-up

NEC CASIO mobile had a little press conference this afternoon in Japan in order to talk in depth about their latest models introduces respectively during Docomo and KDDI’s event this past two days, and gave us the occasion to play with[...]
NEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-up
NEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-upNEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-upNEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-upNEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-upNEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-up

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[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C

The N-04C was NEC sexiest Android Smartphone unveiled early February in Japan, and today, after the first rumors launched by Juggly, both Docomo and NEC launch an upgrade of the Medias N-04C with the N-06C. So what’s new here? If the d[...]
[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C
[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C

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Meet the possibly new NEC Medias N-06C

The Nec Medias N-04C is the sexiest and slimmest Japanese Android Smartphone that we have the chance to come across, and it seems that it will be soon be available in Waterproof version (IPX 5/7) with the N-06C. Once again and accordin[...]
Meet the possibly new NEC Medias N-06C
Meet the possibly new NEC Medias N-06C

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[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C

We had the chance to learn about this very interesting Medias N-04C Android phone a few days ago and today, Docomo officially unveils the Medias N-04C to the Japanese public. So what can we say about this new very slim Smartphone? Firs[...]
[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C
[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C

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NEC to Release MEDIAS N-04C in Japan a new 7.7mm 4” Android Smartphone

This Week DoCoMo will release its new Phone and Smartphone collection in Japan and it seems that some Japanese people working either closed to NEC or DoCoMo could not resist to share in advance what this event will have to offer! Found[...]
NEC to Release MEDIAS N-04C in Japan a new 7.7mm 4” Android Smartphone
NEC to Release MEDIAS N-04C in Japan a new 7.7mm 4” Android Smartphone

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Panasonic new Strada Navigation system now relies on SD Cards for data.

Faster and more reliable than both CD and HDD, SD Cards are now Panasonic weapon of choice for their 2 latest Car navigation system, the CN-MW150D and CN-MW250D. With a dual SD/SDHC Card slot, Panasonic give you the possibility to easi[...]
Panasonic new Strada Navigation system now relies on SD Cards for data.
Panasonic new Strada Navigation system now relies on SD Cards for data.Panasonic new Strada Navigation system now relies on SD Cards for data.

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Zabady VD-J715B, Twinbird new Waterproof portable DVD player

And here you are another Waterproof DVD player with 1Seg TV tuner from Twinbird, not sure why this fascination for waterproof TVs & DVD player but if you like to enjoy a nice little movie or your usual soap in the comfort of your [...]
Zabady VD-J715B, Twinbird new Waterproof portable DVD player
Zabady VD-J715B, Twinbird new Waterproof portable DVD playerZabady VD-J715B, Twinbird new Waterproof portable DVD player

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[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008

Sharp AQUOS Shot is maybe the most powerful of all Camera phones introduces this morning in Japan by KDDI, with its 12.1Mpix Sensor our Phone is also capable to reach up to ISO 12800. Add to this a Wi-Fi module and you will be able to [...]
[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008
[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008[Hands-On] 12Mpix and Wi-Fi, here you are Sharp AQUOS Shot SH008

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ArecX 6 lets you record up to 6 1Seg TV programs simultaneously

Not sure who will need to record up to 6 crappy, in terms of quality, 1Seg TV programs at once, but if you are living in Japan and just want to be capable of doing just that from the comfort of your home to later watch your favorite TV[...]
ArecX 6 lets you record up to 6 1Seg TV programs simultaneously

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Panasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in Japan

PND are gaining for momentum in Japan, a country were in the past GPS were usually “glued” to your car, but for some reasons, it seems that the demand in Japan is shifting to a more easy to carry and swappable PND system rather than th[...]
Panasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in Japan
Panasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in JapanPanasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in JapanPanasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in JapanPanasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in JapanPanasonic offers 5 news Strada PND in Japan

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Softbank Panasonic 941P… Wanna play to FF IV ?

The Viera Ketai 941P, like other phone announced this morning by Softbank, also offers Softbank Wi-Fi and other VOD, Magazine (e-Book) services on top of the usual 1Seg TV tuner, Bluetooth, GPS… With a smaller body and larger screen th[...]
Softbank Panasonic 941P… Wanna play to FF IV ?
Softbank Panasonic 941P… Wanna play to FF IV ?Softbank Panasonic 941P… Wanna play to FF IV ?Softbank Panasonic 941P… Wanna play to FF IV ?

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2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan

Panasonic announced this morning in Japan 2 new 1 Seg portable TVs with the SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750. Being both Splash-Proof and Waterproof (IPX6-IPX7), only the High version SV-MC75, features 8GB of internal memory, on top of being c[...]
2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan
2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan2 New portable 1Seg TV from Panasonic Japan

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AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001

The SA001 from Kyocera has no real killer features and offers pretty much what any other phone offers nowadays with a 1Seg TV tuner, Wi-Fi WIN, GPS, radio, Bluetooth, a 3.21Mpix camera module and a 3.1” WVGA IPS panel… However, the par[...]
AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001
AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001

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Three New PND from Sanyo in Japan

Behold the new Gorilla PND from Sanyo. All available by default with 8GB of internal memory, a 1Seg TV tuner and LED backlight… Three versions means three screen sizes and option like 5.2” for the NV-SB531DT, 5.2” plus VICS for the NV-[...]
Three New PND from Sanyo in Japan
Three New PND from Sanyo in JapanThree New PND from Sanyo in JapanThree New PND from Sanyo in JapanThree New PND from Sanyo in JapanThree New PND from Sanyo in Japan

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Sony Releases a New Portable 1Seg Bravia TV

Here’s the XDV-S700, Sony’s latest Bravia 1Seg portable TV with a slim 5mm body and a total weight of only 221g, a new 5” wide screen with a WQVGA resolution, 2GB of Internal memory for recording up to 15hrs of video., FM and AM [...]
Sony Releases a New Portable 1Seg Bravia TV
Sony Releases a New Portable 1Seg Bravia TVSony Releases a New Portable 1Seg Bravia TVSony Releases a New Portable 1Seg Bravia TV

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Sanyo released a new SSD PNS, the NV-LB50DT Gorilla Lite

Each time Sanyo releases a new Gorilla GPS, I’m amazed at how much they’ve improved their GPS and PNS systems in the last two years… In the past Sanyo was the least exciting company to buy a GPS from, and today they have wi[...]
Sanyo released a new SSD PNS, the NV-LB50DT Gorilla Lite
Sanyo released a new SSD PNS, the NV-LB50DT Gorilla LiteSanyo released a new SSD PNS, the NV-LB50DT Gorilla LiteSanyo released a new SSD PNS, the NV-LB50DT Gorilla LiteSanyo released a new SSD PNS, the NV-LB50DT Gorilla Lite

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BlueDot’ New 10” Picture Frame with 1Seg Digital TV Tuner

Here’s a nice little combo, BlueDot’s BTV-1000W is an average 10” picture frame with a WSVGA resolution (1024×600), the usual memory card reader, but also a 1Seg TV tuner (to watch TV), and a AV In for plugging Audio a[...]
BlueDot’ New 10” Picture Frame with 1Seg Digital TV Tuner
BlueDot’ New 10” Picture Frame with 1Seg Digital TV TunerBlueDot’ New 10” Picture Frame with 1Seg Digital TV Tuner

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Sony Introduces Two New Portable DVD Players in Japan

Here are the DVP-FX370 and DVP-FX740DT, two new DVD player with a 7” LCD monitor (Sony forgot the LCD resolution in their press release). They play DVDs for up to 5hrs (continuous play) and support DVD video with CPRM (from a DVR). Whi[...]
Sony Introduces Two New Portable DVD Players in Japan
Sony Introduces Two New Portable DVD Players in JapanSony Introduces Two New Portable DVD Players in Japan

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Two New In-dash DVD and HDD GPS from Panasonic

Behold the CN-MW200D, a 7” Wide in dash GPS, with a 2 DIN AV system, digital TV tuner, DVD, CD and HDD, as well as its little brother the CN-MW100D, which pretty much offers the same specs but with only a 1Seg TV tuner (not digital). T[...]
Two New In-dash DVD and HDD GPS from Panasonic
Two New In-dash DVD and HDD GPS from PanasonicTwo New In-dash DVD and HDD GPS from Panasonic

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Panasonic’s New Portable 1Seg TV in Japan

The Viera SV-MC55 is Panasonic latest portable 1Seg TV with a new and improved 4.3” LCD for better visibility. It features video recording on SD and SDHC cards and has a simple photo frame function for enjoying photos sorted on a SD or[...]
Panasonic’s New Portable 1Seg TV in Japan
Panasonic’s New Portable 1Seg TV in Japan

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