June
30


Now you can watch digital terrestrial television broadcast by connecting the portable Toshiba digital TV tuner SD-PDT1 to a Toshiba Portable DVD player. The tuner SD-PDT1 is compatible with the following Toshiba portable DVD players: SD-P1400, SD-P1600, SD-P1700, SD-P1800, SD-P1850, SD-P2700 and SD-P2800. The digital terrestrial TV broadcasts provide not only the high picture and sound quality of digital high definition (Hi-Vision) but also, for example, interactive programs, welfare programs that are kind to the elderly and disabled and the latest practical information for use in people’s daily lives. Operation of the tuner is possible via remote control (provided) also. The tuner doesn’t work with analog transmission. The tuner can be powered either the AC adapter or by the car adaptor of the DVD player.

The Toshiba tuner unit SD-PDT1 measure 100×60×23mm weighs 130g and will be available from July14th for approximately 14,800yen ($127). As digital terrestrial broadcasts are received by UHF antenna, the reception of sound and images is clear even on moving trains and buses etc.

Via - Toshiba Japan

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June
30


Sanrio Company Ltd and the famous Mitsukosh store have announced the sale of high-class hand made art item electric guitar in Japan. The guitar with body and head surface in sparkling black has the face of Hello Kitty with beautiful inlaying workman ship on the top. The logo of Hello Kitty is inlaid artistically on the finger board of the guitar. The guitar is hand crafted by the famous Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. So far only 2 units of the guitar are sold in USA. The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, initially named the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, was started by Leo Fender in 1946, and is one of the most widely recognized manufacturers of electric guitars, electric basses and amplifiers.

The limited edition art item (only one unit) will be available from July14th at the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi main office for 2,520,000 Yen ($21,625).

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June
29


Pegaso Corporation offers EZ-80WP, a set of waterproof bone conduction headphones which can be used even at underwater. Only 500 pieces of headphones will be available in two colors-dark grey and yellow. Rather than going through the eardrum, bone conduction headphones converts sounds into mechanical vibrations going through your skull straight to your auditory nerve and does not damage hearing by playing it too loudly. The head phones can be used in land also. The Pegaso EZ-80WP waterproof bone conduction headphones provide audio output with 30mW (70mW max), 10?±20 %( at 1 KHz) and 95dB/mW pressure response.

The limited edition earphones provide accurate sound and prevent others from hearing what you’re listening to thanks to the bone conduction technology. The phones weigh 60g and will be available from July 15th for 19,800yen ($170).

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June
28


The 7 inch portable DVD player GH-PDV720-TV from Greenhouse Corporation comes with many unique features, in addition to the MPEG-4 (DivX/XviD) playback, the player is Compatible with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/CD-R /CD-RW. The 2.5 hour lithium battery is great for watching films on the move on the 480×234 resolution 7inch TFT LCD screen. The built in TV tuner allows you to watch your favorite TV shows with ease at home or when you are on the move. You can play the player via the cigarette socket of your car. Measuring 215.0×175.0×37.3mm, DVD player GH-PDV720-TV weighs approximately 780g.Standard accessories include- Card type remote control, carrying bag, power adaptor etc.

The portable player will be available from mid July for approximately 24,780 yen($213).The portable DVD player GH-PDV720-TV from Greenhouse Corporation is one of the best budget portables around-to enjoy television and DVD anywhere.

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June
27


The Elecom Corporation AVD-SCA5G and AVD-SCRA5G3CRG series Silicone Case are for fifth generation black model iPod with 30 GB and 50 GB capacity with cord retraction function on the rear of the case. For iPod nano you have “AVD-SCRANN series” in 4 different colors to suit your iPod nano with cord retraction function on the rear of the case. The silicon case are made from high quality silicon material. The Elecom Silicone Cases are precision molded from impact absorbent Silicone to provide a thin yet durable protective skin for your iPod and iPod nano.The silicon case easily fits inside your pocket and protects from impacts, scratches, dust and dirt. You can access all ports, and controls inside the case and view your device screen inside the case. Dock connection is also possible.

Model AVD-SCA5G3BK for 30GB model measures 64× 13×105mm, weighs 18g and model AVD-SCA5G6BK for 60 GB model measures 64× 16×105mm and weighs 20g. The silicon case each is available for approximately 3,150 yen ($27) from mid July.The AVD-SCRANN series for iPod nano measures 42×16x92mm, weighs 19g and is available for approximately 2,250 yen($20) from mid July.

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June
26


The car FM transmitter “LAT-FM300U” from Logitec Corporation supports iPod Nano and iPod Mini, as well as other MP3 player with a USB connector. The transmitter is powered by the cigar lighter socket and is available in 6 different colors. You can connect 1 inch HDD as separate USB memory (up to 4GB). The transmitter is USB 2.0 complaint and uses FAT16/32 file system. In addition to MP3 format you can play WMA files also. The bit rate for MP3 is 32~320kbps and WMA - 32~300kbps. As for transmission frequency, it is possible to select from 6 frequencies - 77.0MHz, 77.4 MHz, 77.8 MHz, 88.0MHz, 88.4 MHz and 88.8 MHz. The stereo mini plug makes it possible to connect to media players like iPod etc which is charged while playing music.

With angular adjustment possible, the transmitter measures 146×40×25.5mm and weighs 75g.The Logitec FM transmitter LAT-FM300U will be available by early August for approximately 7,980 yen($68).

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