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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: Make it Lady on 17/03/2008 19:55:32

Title: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: Make it Lady on 17/03/2008 19:55:32: I'm taking a trip to Japan soon and would like to know what are the best buys in Japan as far as technology is concerned. Are there things worth buying that are only available in Japan?

Can anyone help?
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 17/03/2008 23:40:21: How about a flexible phone?

http://astrochimp.com/2006/11/22/cool-new-technology-from-nec-japan/ (http://astrochimp.com/2006/11/22/cool-new-technology-from-nec-japan/)

An umbrella you can surf the web with?

http://web-japan.org/trends/science/sci071003.html (http://web-japan.org/trends/science/sci071003.html)

To help you scrub up...

http://web-japan.org/trends/science/sci061208.html (http://web-japan.org/trends/science/sci061208.html)
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: JimBob on 18/03/2008 00:12:20: I believer there is now a Blu Ray & DVD burner-reader combo now on the market on the web that they want over $1000 for. But in Japan or a duty free port it would be a lot cheaper. But drivers???
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Post by: Seany on 26/03/2008 22:23:59: Wow oh wow!!!
That flexible mobile-phone is a beauty! [:o]
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Post by: DoctorBeaver on 27/03/2008 07:57:51: Yes, Seany. You could wear it as a hair band! [:D]
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Post by: Seany on 27/03/2008 10:44:38: Are you suggesting I am a girl, Doc? [:o]
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Post by: DoctorBeaver on 27/03/2008 20:05:38: Not at all. I sometimes wear a hairband.
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Post by: Make it Lady on 27/03/2008 20:54:41: I didn't have you down as a footballer.
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: i am bored on 27/03/2008 21:20:31: Quote from: Make it Lady on 17/03/2008 19:55:32
I'm taking a trip to Japan soon and would like to know what are the best buys in Japan as far as technology is concerned. Are there things worth buying that are only available in Japan?

Can anyone help?

LUCKY!!!!!!!!!! i've always wanted to go to japan
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 27/03/2008 21:32:46: Quote from: Make it Lady on 27/03/2008 20:54:41
I didn't have you down as a footballer.

Rugby, you peasant! Proper rugby - Rugby Union!!! [:(!]
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: Seany on 27/03/2008 22:50:11: You play for the Rugby Union?? [:o]
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 28/03/2008 07:42:50: Quote from: Seany on 27/03/2008 22:50:11
You play for the Rugby Union?? [:o]

Oh dear Lord, give me strength [::)]
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Post by: Seany on 28/03/2008 23:11:22: LOL What did you mean [:P]
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Post by: DoctorBeaver on 30/03/2008 21:28:41: I used to play Rugby Union as opposed to Rugby League.
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Post by: Seany on 30/03/2008 22:10:24: What does that mean LOL
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: Make it Lady on 30/03/2008 22:18:35: I don't even think they know the difference.

Anyway Virgin Airline have just sent me a nice magazine telling me all about the best places for gadget buying. I'm so excited. I lived in Japan 21 years ago and haven't been back since.
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 31/03/2008 18:45:30: Quote from: Seany on 30/03/2008 22:10:24
What does that mean LOL

There is a sport called rugby, and there are 2 sets of rules - Rugby Union & Rugby League.
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: Seany on 31/03/2008 18:48:52: Yes I know about the sport lol..
Don't know about the differences between Union and League!
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Post by: i am bored on 16/04/2008 22:12:30: niether do i
Title: Re: What is the best new technology to buy in Japan?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 16/04/2008 22:13:39: I wouldn't expect an American to know the difference. But Seany? Where in England do you live?