Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. will launch two models of “eneloop” series, which are adaptive to Apple's devices, on October 21.
One of the models is the eneloop mobile booster (KBC-L2BS), which can charge up not only Apple's iPhone and iPod but also iPad and NTT DoCoMo's smartphone Xperia (SO-01B), will be generally sold for ¥6,000.
The other of the models is the eneloop stick booster (KBC-D1BS), which can charge up iPhone, iPod, and Xperia (SO-01B), but not iPad, will be generally sold for ¥3,000.
Mon September 06, 2010
New eneloop can charge iPhone as well as iPad (2) -- Two models at different prices
Sun September 05, 2010
Toshiba to launch an iPad-like tablet PC (1) -- Flash does matter
You must have ever thought that the Apple's iPad could be Flash-enabled.
Toshiba Corp. announced on September 2 that it will release a Flash-compatible Android-based tablet PC in Europe in October 2010.
Its tablet PC “FOLIO 100” has a 10.1-inch multitouch-sensitive screen, which is bigger than the 9.1-inch one of the iPad.
The FOLIO 100 will have a price tag of 329 Euro or more.
Toshiba has yet to announce when it will hit Japan's market.
Fri September 03, 2010
New eneloop can charge iPhone as well as iPad (1) -- One of the models is for iPad
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. took the wraps off its new rechargeable batteries, or the latest “eneloop” series on August 31.
The series consist of two models including eneloop mobile booster (KBC-L2BS) and eneloop stick booster (KBC-D1BS).
The eneloop mobile booster can charge up not only Apple's iPhone and iPod but also iPad and NTT DoCoMo's smartphone Xperia (SO-01B).
The eneloop stick booster can charge up iPhone, iPod, and Xperia (SO-01B), but not iPad.
Fri August 27, 2010
NTT East to open a showroom of optically connected home
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (NTT EAST) will open a showroom where visitors can experience a life in a home that connects to its optical network on August 26 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
The showroom Hikari (Optics) HOUSE is admission free.
NTT EAST says it aims to response to consumer demands that they would like to experience its services brought through FTTH in a real environment by using the showroom.
Tue August 24, 2010
Elecom's Bluetooth-connected keyboard for iPhone/iPod/iPad (2) -- Key pitch and numeric keypad do matter
Elecom's two keyboards, TK-FBP014EWH and TK-FBP013EWH, which can be connected to iPhone/iPod/iPad via Bluetooth 2.0, both cost ¥8,400.
Specifically, they can be connected to Apple's iPhone 4, iPad; and in addition, iPhone 3G S and third-generation iPod touch that are based on iOS 4.
The TK-FBP014EWH has 99 keys and a numeric keypad, features a 19 mm key pitch, measures 389.5 x 130.8 x 25 mm, and can switch over between English and Japanese language entry.
The TK-FBP013EWH has 82 keys and no numeric keypad, features a 15.6 mm key pitch, and measures 221.2 x 99 x 20.8 mm, and can switch over between English and Japanese language entry.
Both of them can connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices including PCs, Macs, and game consoles like PlayStation 3.
As for PC, the OS needs to be Windows XP (SP2 or SP3), Vista (SP1 or SP2), or 7.
As for Mac, the OS needs to be Mac OS X (10.5 through 10.5.8 or 10.6).
Mon August 23, 2010
Fujifilm to bring an enhanced 3-D camcorder (2) -- Two optical lenses
Fujifilm Corporation's 3-D camcorder FinePix REAL 3D W3 that will be launched on September 4 is equipped with two 8x zoom optical lens.
The two lenses enable the FinePix REAL 3D W3 to record different 10-million-pixel videos from each other.
The two recorded videos are synthesized to show as a 3-D video on the 3.5-inch LCD screen on the rear panel.
The 3-D video can be viewed without any special glasses.
The FinePix REAL 3D W3 measures 124 x 65.9 x 27.8 mm and weighs 250 grams.
Sat August 21, 2010
Elecom's Bluetooth-connected keyboard for iPhone/iPod/iPad (1) -- Two types available
Have you long wanted a keyboard with which you can enter text in Japanese for your iPhone, iPod, or iPod?
Elecom Co., Ltd. released two types of Bluetooth-connected keyboard suitable for iPhone/iPod/iPad on August 17.
They will hit the market at the end of August.
