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DTN-VX003, a New PND for Japan

The DTN-VX003 is an average PND with a nice 4.1 OLED touchscreen (480×272), 4GB of internal memory, SD/SDHC slot, Digital TV 1Seg, FM radio FM transmitter, WMV/AVI and ASF video and MP3 and WMA audio support and weighting just 160[...]
DTN-VX003, a New PND for Japan
DTN-VX003, a New PND for Japan

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Another Waterproof 1Seg Digital TV from Panasonic

Here’s another 1Seg waterproof portable TV with AM/FM radio from Panasonic, the SV-ME850V. The major improvement compared to previous models is its increased contrast ratio, support of WMA, MP3 and AAC audio files directly from S[...]
Another Waterproof 1Seg Digital TV from Panasonic
Another Waterproof 1Seg Digital TV from PanasonicAnother Waterproof 1Seg Digital TV from Panasonic

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I-O Data Boosts Their SegClip 1Seg TV Tuner

Until today if you bought one of these tiny (20.5×56.8×11.5mm and 13g) USB 1Seg TV tuners, you’d face the horrible burden of having to always carry with you the proper CD driver or EXE file to install both the 1Seg USB [...]
I-O Data Boosts Their SegClip 1Seg TV Tuner

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Two New Panasonic 1Seg and Waterproof Viera Portable TVs Launched in Japan

Back in June 2008, Panasonic introduced the SV-ME75, a 1Seg waterproof TV. Today Panasonic refreshed things up a bit with not one, but two models, the SV-ME750 and SV-ME700. If technically both models are similar, only the SV-ME750 rec[...]
Two New Panasonic 1Seg and Waterproof Viera Portable TVs Launched in Japan
Two New Panasonic 1Seg and Waterproof Viera Portable TVs Launched in Japan

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MoveOn NVG-M1: The 11.95mm thick PNS from Japan

It’s been a while since we’ve talked about a Japanese PNS (Portable Navigation System)… Let’s correct this with the MoveOn NVG-M1… This isn’t the slimmest PNS in Japan, but with its 11.95mm thickness it’s [...]
MoveOn NVG-M1:  The 11.95mm thick PNS from Japan
MoveOn NVG-M1:  The 11.95mm thick PNS from JapanMoveOn NVG-M1:  The 11.95mm thick PNS from Japan

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DP-1001DW, The Frst All In One Digital Frame?

What’s an already powerful digital frame that handles pictures, plays MP3s (for slideshow)s, plays movies missing??? No, this ain’t no coffee machine, even though it would have been a good idea… A TV tuner maybe? Yep you na[...]
DP-1001DW, The Frst All In One Digital Frame?

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Get a New “Brain” from Sharp

Here’s a new “Brain,” better known as the PW-TC980, Sharp’s new compact digital dictionary. It features a nice 5” HVGA touchscreen (color), a 1Seg TV tuner, and “handwriting” PAD that allows you to write Kanji for definitio[...]
Get a New “Brain” from Sharp
Get a New “Brain” from SharpGet a New “Brain” from Sharp

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New 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal Memory

Buffalo Japan today released the DH-KONE8G/U2DS 1Seg 8GB USB memory key. What’s interesting here? This 1Seg TV / radio tuner works on both PC and Mac (starting from OSX 10.4), and can record up to 40h of TV on its 8GB of internal memor[...]
New 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal Memory
New 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal MemoryNew 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal MemoryNew 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal MemoryNew 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal MemoryNew 1Seg USB Key TV Tuner with 8 GB of Internal Memory

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SV-ME75, Waterproof 1Seg Viera TV Now Available in Gold

Japanese people love taking baths, it’s part of their culture and I admit that I enjoy them too! (Onsen… Yeah!!!) With this in mind it’s no surprise many Japanese, mainly women, spend a lot of time in the bathtub (about an [...]
SV-ME75, Waterproof 1Seg Viera TV Now Available in Gold
SV-ME75, Waterproof 1Seg Viera TV Now Available in Gold

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Sanyo Introduces a New PNS with 4GB SSD, the NV-BD600DT

On October 21st, Sanyo will released the NV-BD600DT, a portable navigation system equipped with 4GB of SSD. It features a 5.8’’ LCD Touch Screen, 4GB of SSD, 1Seg TV tuner, built-In FM transmitter, built-in speakers (1 Watt), SD card s[...]
Sanyo Introduces a New PNS with 4GB SSD, the NV-BD600DT

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Take Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your Bathroom

I am not talking about your average Bravia here, don’t expect a 100”+ PDP or LCD panel, but rather a more portable device, the XDV-W600. It features a 4” LCD panel, 23 hours of battery lifespan (both internal battery + AA batteri[...]
Take Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your Bathroom
Take Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your BathroomTake Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your BathroomTake Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your BathroomTake Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your BathroomTake Your Bravia TV Along Anywhere, Even to Your Bathroom

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New Hello Kitty 1Seg Portable TV from Sanrio

Sanrio Japan released a new Hello Kitty 1seg tuner, simply a portable 1Seg TV decorated with the famous Kitty face. It features a 2.4″ LCD screen in QVGA resolution (320×240) and built-in speaker (0.3Watts). It’s available n[...]
New Hello Kitty 1Seg Portable TV from Sanrio

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Pink NW-A910 Series Walkman from Sony, Available Now!

Released in Japan last November, the NW-A910 Series Walkman features a 1Seg TV tuner and 2.4” LCD. It’s now available in Pink with either 4GB or 8GB of memory. If you’d like to share what you’re listening to or watchi[...]
Pink NW-A910 Series Walkman from Sony, Available Now!
Pink NW-A910 Series Walkman from Sony, Available Now!Pink NW-A910 Series Walkman from Sony, Available Now!Pink NW-A910 Series Walkman from Sony, Available Now!Pink NW-A910 Series Walkman from Sony, Available Now!

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DoCoMo Raku Raku Phone Premium, for “Lazy SMS Style”

Last Friday DoCoMo released a new Raku Ralu phone (2G and 3G) featuring a speech to text function for writing email or SMS, the Fujitsu F884i. Simply press a button on your handset, talk clearly into your mouthpiece, and the Raku Raku [...]
DoCoMo Raku Raku Phone Premium, for “Lazy SMS Style”

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TV and Memory: A New All in One from Buffalo

Looking for a 4GB memory card that can also be used for watching TV? Behold the DH-KONE4G/U2DS, the latest 1Seg TV tuner USB dongle from Buffalo. It also includes 4GB of internal memory which gives you the ability of recording up to 20[...]
TV and Memory:  A New All in One from Buffalo
TV and Memory:  A New All in One from BuffaloTV and Memory:  A New All in One from BuffaloTV and Memory:  A New All in One from BuffaloTV and Memory:  A New All in One from BuffaloTV and Memory:  A New All in One from Buffalo

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Softbank 922SH Unpacking

In January we talked about the new Softbank 922SH, a Nokia Communicator lookalike mobile phone… Last week the 922SH was released in Japan and Softbank nicely sent us one to test. While you’ll have to wait a little bit longe[...]
Softbank 922SH Unpacking
Softbank 922SH UnpackingSoftbank 922SH UnpackingSoftbank 922SH UnpackingSoftbank 922SH UnpackingSoftbank 922SH Unpacking

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A New Waterproof 1Seg TV from Twinbird

For less than 200€ you’ll be able to get yourself the latest waterproof TV (JL-J405PW) with a 1Seg tuner and a nice 4” screen with a 480×272 resolution and LED backlight. Has something like four hours of continuous playtime.[...]
A New Waterproof 1Seg TV from Twinbird
A New Waterproof 1Seg TV from TwinbirdA New Waterproof 1Seg TV from TwinbirdA New Waterproof 1Seg TV from Twinbird

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3 New Portable DVD Players from Toshiba

While we’re waiting for an official announcement from Toshiba regarding the HD-DVD, Toshiba’s PR team is doing it’s best to divert our attention to another matter, like these 3 new portable DVD players. The SD-P91DT w[...]
3 New Portable DVD Players from Toshiba
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Toshiba Upgrades Its Gigabeat V Series with the V81

Available in Japan for less than a year now, the Gigabeat V will see, thanks to the V81, its internal memory increase from 4GB to 8GB. This new version also features a SDHC card slot which allows you to move recorder TV/video programs [...]
Toshiba Upgrades Its Gigabeat V Series with the V81
Toshiba Upgrades Its Gigabeat V Series with the V81Toshiba Upgrades Its Gigabeat V Series with the V81

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Sony’s XDV-G200 and XDV-D500, Your New Pocket TV

While many manufacturers work hard building devices with endless functions, it’s always intrigued us geeks to see a company like Sony create a simple product with just two main functions like radio and mobile TV. The Sony XDV-G20[...]
Sony’s XDV-G200 and XDV-D500, Your New Pocket TV
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Softbank FullFace 2, Don’t Call Me iPHONE!

While the rest of the world is nagging us with the iPHONE, we in Japan had to do something quick to fill our iPHONE void. Once again, thank you Softbank for the Full Face 2, aka 921 SH. When its keyboard is hidden by its screen, a slid[...]
Softbank FullFace 2, Don’t Call Me iPHONE!
Softbank FullFace 2, Don’t Call Me iPHONE!Softbank FullFace 2, Don’t Call Me iPHONE!Softbank FullFace 2, Don’t Call Me iPHONE!Softbank FullFace 2, Don’t Call Me iPHONE!

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Softbank 922SH: The Japanese Vision of the Nokia Communicator

For most of you guys not living here, Japanese phones look cool and are in a way… yes they’re cool, but they almost ALL look the same (I personally drool over the iPHONE…but no 3G version yet, damn you Steve Jobs!). 8[...]
Softbank 922SH:  The Japanese Vision of the Nokia Communicator
Softbank 922SH:  The Japanese Vision of the Nokia CommunicatorSoftbank 922SH:  The Japanese Vision of the Nokia CommunicatorSoftbank 922SH:  The Japanese Vision of the Nokia CommunicatorSoftbank 922SH:  The Japanese Vision of the Nokia CommunicatorSoftbank 922SH:  The Japanese Vision of the Nokia Communicator

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