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Let’s Visit Tokyo - Okachimachi

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:36:00 GMT

Stuck between Akihabara and Ueno Station, I discovered Okachimachi a long time ago thanks to Sanyo Japan. Yep in order to visit Sanyo HQ you will have to stop at Okachimachi Station and pass by one of the most interesting place to visit in Tokyo.

Okachimachi is another popular place of Tokyo, where everyday Japanese people lives and do their shopping in tiny little shops place all along the railway and just beneath it. Most people (tourist) makes the same mistake by just walking down the street, and ignore that many shops are hidden under the railway, so if you happen to visit this place don't forget about these shops.

While this shopping area is mainly targeted to Japanese with its vegetables, fruits, fish and meat stores, there are however quite a lot of tiny fashion stores where you will find many US branded clothes and even some "Military" goods ranging from the Jungle boost (Mine are getting old by the way) to the leather jacket...

Messy, crowded and a tiny bit dirty, Okachimachi is worth your time if you happen to visit either Ueno or Akihabara !

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Asian Babe Fight of the Week...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:52:20 GMT

Hi everyone, here's another fight between two gorgeous ladies, but first let’s check last week's winner. With 2687 participants, the winner is the cute little babe on the left with 70% of the votes, Yuko Ogura (JP).

Today we have two new contenders… Akina Aoshima (JP - 22 Years Old - 160cm) on the left, and Choi Byeol Yee (KR - 25 - 172 cm) on the right.

Which of these beautiful babes won your heart this weekend?

Thanks again to F.B for his selection.

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New member of the Bamboo family, meet Comic Pen & Touch by Wacom

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:05:00 GMT

Bamboo Comic Pen & Touch, the CTH-461/S1, has the body and pen in common with the Bamboo Fun Small (CTH-461/S0), however, since it is meant for illustration and comics/manga creations, it comes equipped with five dedicated softwares: ・Pixia Edition (Windows) ・Illust Studio Mini（Windows) ・Comic Studio Mini（Windows) ・Corel Painter Essentials 4（Windows/Macintosh) ・Pencil LITE (Windows) .

It will be available starting from December 2nd, however, it is possible to purchase even before that date on Wacom’s online store.

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New 2.5” SDD-HDD SATA RAID Removable Rack, Century Japan

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Century Japan Corp. just introduced their new Removable Rack, the CERS25R-BK, featuring 3.5” bay for 2.5 “ SDD/HDD (x2). Equipped with RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1(Mirroring) and Standard functions as well as SATA 2.6 1.5 Mbps/3.0 Mbps data interface, it can also support Supports Windows 7 (33bit/64bit). The convenient thing is the mode switch key that allows you to switch among RAID 0, RAID 1 and Standard modes. Finally, it measures (H)25mm x (W)101mm x (D)150 mm and weighs around 220 gr.

It is scheduled to be available in the beginning of December.

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Kouziro's new BTO Desktop PC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:03:00 GMT

Kouziro announced three new BTO Desktop PC available on the Japanese market with: the AS-P Series, GA Series, and AS-G Series….
AS-P Series:
This a Slim PC measuring 95×420×345mm, and featuring an Intel Core i5-750 (2.66GHz), 4GB of RAM, an Intel P55 Express Chipset, a GeForce 8400GS GPU, 750GB of HDD, 8USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA port, DVI-I port and a DVD SuperMulti. Lastly, it comes with a 21.5’’ LCD Screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 and will cost 99800 yens or 755€.
GA Series:
This desktop PC is equipped with an Intel Core i7-860 (2.80GHz) CPU, 4GB of Memory, an Intel P55 Express chipset, a GeForce 9600GT GPU, 750GB of HDD, a DVD SuperMulti Drive as well as a 21.5’’ LCD Screen with a Full HD Resolution, 8 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA port. Available for 129980 Yens, or 980€.
AS-G Series:
The last one is a Core 2 Duo E7500 (2.80GHz) powered Desktop PC, with 4GB of RAM, an Intel G41 Express chipset, 500GB of HDD, a DVD SuperMulti Drive, a 21.5’’ LCD Full HD screen and cost 69800 yens, or 525€.

All of these PC run on Windows 7 Home Premium....

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XC Mini GP7A-HD: New Barebone PC by AOpen

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:00 GMT

The XC Mini GP7A-HD is the latest Aopen’s Barebone PC which will available around the middle of December.
This new Nvidia ION based kit supports an Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo Penryn (Socket P with a 667/800/1066Mhz FSB). Available in BTO, you will have the possibility to install up to 4GB of RAM (1066MHz) in it, a 2.5” SATA HDD or SATA SSD, has 6 USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, an eSATA port, a DVD SuperMulti, HDMI and D-Sub output…
Lastly, the GP7A-HD is compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7

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New Multi-Touch Screen Desktop PC, Gateway One ZX 4800-41

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:40:00 GMT

Acer Japan has just announced the new member of the Gateway ZX series desk top PCs, Gateway One ZX 4800-41. Coming in a (H)421mm x (W)80mm x (D)515mm dimension and weighing 8 kg, it features 20-inch 1600 x 900 (HD) Multi-Touch Screen, Intel Celeron T3000 Processor, Mobile Intel GL- 40 Express Chipset, 4GB (2 × 2GB)800MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 750GB SATA (7200rpm) HDD, 3rd. generation Dolby Home Theater…Besides, it supports Windows 7 Home Premium.

It is scheduled to be available starting from November 27, 2009 and at around 100.000 yen, or 755€
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Princeton to release another 8X optical zoom for iPhone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Princeton Japan just introduced “new” gadget compatible with iPhone 3G/3Gs, the iZoom, but in fact not really new since it does already exist... As you guessed, this is a lens providing an optical zoom of 8x. It comes with a case in order to install the lens on the iPhone. Of course, this lens allows the user to manage the focus manually.
Available at the beginning of December.

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Asus' EeeTop PC ET2002T available next week in Japan

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

Asus announced the availability date of their latest All-in-one PC, the Eee Top ET2002T. According to the press release, this Desktop PC will be released on November 28th with a price of 79,800 yen, or 600€.
As a reminder, this all-in-one PC features a 20inch LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1,600x900, an Intel Atom 330 (1.6GHz) CPU, an Nvidia Ion Chipset, 2GB of Memory, 320GB of HDD, WIfi b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, card reader, HDMi input, Webcamera and run on Windows 7 Home Premium.

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Mitsubishi Full HD LCD TV available on market

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:43:00 GMT

The new energy-saving Full HD LCD TV, the LCD-40MXW300 by Mitsubishi Electric Company will be available on market in Japan starting from tomorrow (November 21, 2009).

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Alien has been turned in to USB device!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:16:00 GMT

Geekstuff4U.com just added on their catalog the latest USB Gadget made by Cube Japan: the USB Alien With illuminated Tongue.
Every Alien’s fans know that that Alien hide a mouth in his mouth, and used it to destroy his enemies… And to be most realistic as possible, this new gadget will pop out its tongue randomly, and that’s it…

Interested? This USB Alien is now available for pre-order on GeekStuff4U’s catalog

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B&W’s Face lifted CM-1 Bookshelf speaker also available in Japan

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:15:00 GMT

Marantz Japan announced they got the right to resell latest Bowers & Wilkins’ Wonder, the CM-1 Bookshelf / stand mount loudspeaker in white version.
Introduced earlier this month, this now very popular speakers don't change regarding the specs. This “new” version will be available on Japanese market at the end of this month at a retail price of 134,000 Yens, or 1000€ (Pair)
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Audio Technica to release new amplifier for iPod: the AT-PHA30i

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Audio-Technica announced earlier this week the availability of its latest iPod amplifier, the AT-PHA30i.
Scheduled to be released on December 18th, this nice gadget will boost the output power to 20mW (32 Ω).
Just plug the device on iPod connector, and plug your earphones on the PHA30i, and get a powerful sound. Powered by the iPod battery, you will be able to control your iPod thanks to its built-in remote control (Play, Stop, Volume, etc…).
Compatible with Ipod Nano, iPod Touch 2G, iPod Classic, it provides a frequency response of 20Hz-20,000Hz, and a signal noise Ratio of 95dB…

Nice device, but what about the Battery life span since the device is powered by iPod battery... Fortunately some manufacturer, like Sanyo made nice device like the Eneloop Mobile booster!...

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[InterBEE 09]New pictures of Sony's PMW-350K

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:36:00 GMT

Sony is also displaying their latest Shoulder Mount Camcorder at the International BEE, the XDCAM EX PMW-350. Introduced a couple months ago, this new camera dedicated for a professional use, features three 2/3 inch-type Exmor™ full HD CMOS sensors, as well as a HD-SDI, an HDMI out, a DVCAM Recording option, and a 3.5inch LCD Monitor.
Regarding recording format, the PMW-350K can shoot in MPEG-2 Long GOP HQ, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP, MPEG-2 MP@H14 SD mode on a 32GB SxS memory card. PMW-350K model offers customers a lens package, equipped with an HD lens with 16x zoom and a standard 2/3-inch bayonet lens interface

Available January 10th for a price 2.31 million yen, or €.17,000

Dimensions (W x H x D): 124 x 269 x 332 mm (5 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches)
Mass: 3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz) (body)...

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Creative Alarm Clocks from Banpresto

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT

Coming in two versions, boxing geekstuff4u.com and wrestling geekstuff4u.com , the ring or gong of these alarm clocks will ring unless you wake up and hit the clock by the end of the counting down of the broadcaster has been finished.

Probably the idea behind is “Don’t be defeated by TIME”, or “Prove you can beat the TIME”…or better “Start the day with a VICTORY”…

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