Selling a computer in Japan?
I live in Japan and I want to sell my laptop computer. What would be the best method to sell it? Are there any stores that buy computers or any websites for selling electronic goods?
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Second hand shops may buy it You can advertise it on Yahoo Auction. You could place an ad in some of the gaijin magazines. The thing is that regardless you probably won't get much out of it in the first two instances. Third, who knows. But second-hand merchandise just doesn't go for as much here in Japan as it does in the U.S. Don't know about other countries.
Answer 2 :
Yodobashi and Yamada and some big stores will buy it. And there are some site like Sofmap that will buy used PC. But I'm not sure they speak English
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Im goint to japan i 2 weeks. What should i use in Tokyo?, Yens or dollars
Im goint to japan i 2 weeks. What should i use in Tokyo?, Yens or dollars?
Idont know what coin is more proper to buy a laptop,food, etc, in Tokyio Japan. What do you recommend?
Other - Society & Culture - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Allways dolars. The Yen is a worthless piece of currency. They will confuse you and take you for a rice eating japanese.
Answer 2 :
Whatever people tell you works better you might want to talk to an expert (if there's even one out there)
Answer 3 :
bux of course.what to see in japan?well see ninjas
Answer 4 :
uh...traveler's checks?
Answer 5 :
Yen, You can use dollars in McDonalds and a few other places but not everywhere. Yen on the other hand can be used anywhere. If your going to convert. Do it outside the airport (Convert a little there so you can get around, You'll probably take a bus to tokyo from the airport and then you'll have to take a taxi and many taxis won't take dollars).... That said, THis is my recommendation... Once in Tokyo, find and international Bank, like Citibank. You can use your foriegn atm card there. Withdrawl the money there, rather than bringing a bunch and converting it at a bank. The fees are higher when you convert instead of withdrawl. (Don't ask me why, seems like the same thing to me) if you're going to make a big purchase, use your credit card. It usually gives you the best exchange rate. What I like to do is Over pay my credit card so I essentially works like a debit card. And you don't get charged an fee for the currency exchange. BTW, if you live in the US... you can be taxed for Laptops and some other electronics when coming back to the U.S... and personally, I've found they aren't that much cheaper in Tokyo.
Answer 6 :
You cannot use dollars in 99.999999% of the places so definitely cash in your dollars for yen at the airport etc. You should check with your credit card company to see if it can be widely used in Japan but that would be another good way to go and to avoid the higher conversion fees at airport banks. Another cheap way to go about it is to buy traveler's checks in yen. Good luck TGW
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Idont know what coin is more proper to buy a laptop,food, etc, in Tokyio Japan. What do you recommend?
Other - Society & Culture - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Allways dolars. The Yen is a worthless piece of currency. They will confuse you and take you for a rice eating japanese.
Answer 2 :
Whatever people tell you works better you might want to talk to an expert (if there's even one out there)
Answer 3 :
bux of course.what to see in japan?well see ninjas
Answer 4 :
uh...traveler's checks?
Answer 5 :
Yen, You can use dollars in McDonalds and a few other places but not everywhere. Yen on the other hand can be used anywhere. If your going to convert. Do it outside the airport (Convert a little there so you can get around, You'll probably take a bus to tokyo from the airport and then you'll have to take a taxi and many taxis won't take dollars).... That said, THis is my recommendation... Once in Tokyo, find and international Bank, like Citibank. You can use your foriegn atm card there. Withdrawl the money there, rather than bringing a bunch and converting it at a bank. The fees are higher when you convert instead of withdrawl. (Don't ask me why, seems like the same thing to me) if you're going to make a big purchase, use your credit card. It usually gives you the best exchange rate. What I like to do is Over pay my credit card so I essentially works like a debit card. And you don't get charged an fee for the currency exchange. BTW, if you live in the US... you can be taxed for Laptops and some other electronics when coming back to the U.S... and personally, I've found they aren't that much cheaper in Tokyo.
Answer 6 :
You cannot use dollars in 99.999999% of the places so definitely cash in your dollars for yen at the airport etc. You should check with your credit card company to see if it can be widely used in Japan but that would be another good way to go and to avoid the higher conversion fees at airport banks. Another cheap way to go about it is to buy traveler's checks in yen. Good luck TGW
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Friday, December 14, 2012
what is the no. 1 laptop brand in japan
what is the no. 1 laptop brand in japan?
i hope many will answer
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
toshiba
Answer 2 :
Toshiba
Answer 3 :
might be toshiba. but you want an asus for better quality.
Answer 4 :
Sony Vaio or Toshiba. Vaio is preferred, cuz its made in japan, is cheaper amd better in quality in japan as of other countries.
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i hope many will answer
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
toshiba
Answer 2 :
Toshiba
Answer 3 :
might be toshiba. but you want an asus for better quality.
Answer 4 :
Sony Vaio or Toshiba. Vaio is preferred, cuz its made in japan, is cheaper amd better in quality in japan as of other countries.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Im going to be in Tokyo, Japan for a month. Are their electrical sockets diff. than in US
Im going to be in Tokyo, Japan for a month. Are their electrical sockets diff. than in US?
I want to bring my Laptop and phone but i can only charge them through an electrical socket.
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yes they are the same
Answer 2 :
Its the same socket. The current will be weaker though (aka dont use a USA alarm clock or something of that nature). Don't leave your laptop plugged in constantly though. I think when I did that in Japan it made my battery weaker T_T.
Answer 3 :
Yeah they are the same in pretty much ever country with electricity :)
Answer 4 :
They don't require a special plug-in, but they do charge a little bit slower. For example, in the US my iPod needs about two hours to charge. I spent a month in Japan and it needed about an hour or so more. But yeah, you will be able to charge them regularly. Like someone else said, don't leave them plugged in constantly, though - that will make your battery weaker, whether you are at your home or across the world.
Answer 5 :
Nominal voltage is slightly lower, but it doesn't have an affect on most items. I have an America alarm clock and it works fine. Ditto for my hair dryer, though it doesn't get quite as hot. My computer, bought in the U.S. from Dell, has no problem at all. All of my Christmas lights, all 5,000 of them, have no problem at all. I use a charger for all my batteries. It came from the U.S. and works fine. Basically, devices such as hair dryers that are designed to produce heat operate at lower temps, but other than that, the 15-20V difference has no effect at all
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I want to bring my Laptop and phone but i can only charge them through an electrical socket.
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yes they are the same
Answer 2 :
Its the same socket. The current will be weaker though (aka dont use a USA alarm clock or something of that nature). Don't leave your laptop plugged in constantly though. I think when I did that in Japan it made my battery weaker T_T.
Answer 3 :
Yeah they are the same in pretty much ever country with electricity :)
Answer 4 :
They don't require a special plug-in, but they do charge a little bit slower. For example, in the US my iPod needs about two hours to charge. I spent a month in Japan and it needed about an hour or so more. But yeah, you will be able to charge them regularly. Like someone else said, don't leave them plugged in constantly, though - that will make your battery weaker, whether you are at your home or across the world.
Answer 5 :
Nominal voltage is slightly lower, but it doesn't have an affect on most items. I have an America alarm clock and it works fine. Ditto for my hair dryer, though it doesn't get quite as hot. My computer, bought in the U.S. from Dell, has no problem at all. All of my Christmas lights, all 5,000 of them, have no problem at all. I use a charger for all my batteries. It came from the U.S. and works fine. Basically, devices such as hair dryers that are designed to produce heat operate at lower temps, but other than that, the 15-20V difference has no effect at all
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
I need help with getting my boyfriend a laptop before he deploys to Japan
I need help with getting my boyfriend a laptop before he deploys to Japan.?
He's in the marine corps and is leaving on May 20th. I really can't afford anything too expensive but I was wondering if there was anything I needed to know about purchasing a laptop. I really would just like to make sure he is able to connect to the internet in Japan and it has high speed and a webcam. I was looking at one on Dell that would have been about $700 and I really would not like to spend more than $800 unless it's absolutlely necessary. He will be traveling alot during the next few years, he'll be over in the middle east at some point and around Thailand also. Thanks so much to anyone who can help me! I'm definitely going to buy him one no matter what. I just need to know if there is anything inparticular I need to make sure of when buying the laptop to make sure he is able to use is. make sure he is able to use it** and he is able to connect to the internet and have a fast connection.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
why don't you try buying one off craigslist.com, ebay.com or even try going to your local best buy store. their prices are great. Im pretty sure one of those places sells laptops $200 or more. I wish you luck :)
Answer 2 :
Don't buy one. He will have to pack it and protect it while traveling. Once he gets to Japan he can use a public access computer or buy one there - much cheaper.
Answer 3 :
What a Lucky Guy~! A sturdy & solid laptop with high speed wired, wireless, bluetooth connection and a high clarity webcam as priority, should include - 56Kbps Modem - Up to 300 Mbps 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN - Bluetooth 2.1 - WIFI 802.11b/g/n - 2.0 MegaPixel Webcam Also look for a laptop with LED Display (it consumes less power meaning longer battery life, brighter, does not dim over time) and a Core i3 (its faster than AMD & core 2 duo). You should consider HP ProBook 4520s or Dell Vostro 3500, these are their business class laptops that are made to last. Both of them have aluminum chassis which are more durable than plastic and they don't look like a kids toy. Comparing the two, i would recommend HP ProBook 4520s over Dell Vostro solely for its better build quality & attention to detail. http://bit.ly/hp_probook_4520s (with bing cashback $647) To get the Bing Cashback Discount: 1) - Visit above site, to check for availability (make sure it says "Ships within 24 Hours") 2) - Sign up for cashback account https://cashbackaccount.bing.com/cashback/summary.aspx 3) - Go here http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=HP+ProBook+4520s&go=&form=QBRE&scope=cashback Click on the "cashback" word directly bellow (TigerDirect.com) 4) - Put in the same email as you created the account with & image text > click "shop and get cashback" 5) - Make your purchase as normal, after you complete your purchase you'll be able to log into your Bing account and see pending cashback which you'll be able to claim in 60 days. *note Kindly make sure you make you purchase through the same page as the Bing Cashback signup screen, so that bing can acknowledge your transaction
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He's in the marine corps and is leaving on May 20th. I really can't afford anything too expensive but I was wondering if there was anything I needed to know about purchasing a laptop. I really would just like to make sure he is able to connect to the internet in Japan and it has high speed and a webcam. I was looking at one on Dell that would have been about $700 and I really would not like to spend more than $800 unless it's absolutlely necessary. He will be traveling alot during the next few years, he'll be over in the middle east at some point and around Thailand also. Thanks so much to anyone who can help me! I'm definitely going to buy him one no matter what. I just need to know if there is anything inparticular I need to make sure of when buying the laptop to make sure he is able to use is. make sure he is able to use it** and he is able to connect to the internet and have a fast connection.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
why don't you try buying one off craigslist.com, ebay.com or even try going to your local best buy store. their prices are great. Im pretty sure one of those places sells laptops $200 or more. I wish you luck :)
Answer 2 :
Don't buy one. He will have to pack it and protect it while traveling. Once he gets to Japan he can use a public access computer or buy one there - much cheaper.
Answer 3 :
What a Lucky Guy~! A sturdy & solid laptop with high speed wired, wireless, bluetooth connection and a high clarity webcam as priority, should include - 56Kbps Modem - Up to 300 Mbps 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN - Bluetooth 2.1 - WIFI 802.11b/g/n - 2.0 MegaPixel Webcam Also look for a laptop with LED Display (it consumes less power meaning longer battery life, brighter, does not dim over time) and a Core i3 (its faster than AMD & core 2 duo). You should consider HP ProBook 4520s or Dell Vostro 3500, these are their business class laptops that are made to last. Both of them have aluminum chassis which are more durable than plastic and they don't look like a kids toy. Comparing the two, i would recommend HP ProBook 4520s over Dell Vostro solely for its better build quality & attention to detail. http://bit.ly/hp_probook_4520s (with bing cashback $647) To get the Bing Cashback Discount: 1) - Visit above site, to check for availability (make sure it says "Ships within 24 Hours") 2) - Sign up for cashback account https://cashbackaccount.bing.com/cashback/summary.aspx 3) - Go here http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=HP+ProBook+4520s&go=&form=QBRE&scope=cashback Click on the "cashback" word directly bellow (TigerDirect.com) 4) - Put in the same email as you created the account with & image text > click "shop and get cashback" 5) - Make your purchase as normal, after you complete your purchase you'll be able to log into your Bing account and see pending cashback which you'll be able to claim in 60 days. *note Kindly make sure you make you purchase through the same page as the Bing Cashback signup screen, so that bing can acknowledge your transaction
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Where can I download drivers for laptop
Where can I download drivers for laptop?
The laptop is an old one, very difficult to search for its drivers. Laptop: Fujitsu FMV MG2EA and i cant understand their site because its in japanese, and chrome could not translate all of them. its a limited edition laptop from japan. the owner is not me, she just want me reformat it but she doesn't have any drivers. i don't know where she got this, but it seems a limited edition only in japan because its in the sticker. to Bobb: i couldn't see the model.....
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
First try windows updates, they are pretty good at finding drivers. If you are still missing some, open up your hardware manager and search the internet for each individual device by model name provided in hardware manager. Good Luck.
Answer 2 :
Dude, that thing doesn't even really like exist, where did you get it? well, anyway, what exact drivers are you looking for? EDIT: that can be a hard one to find. try and see what kind of drivers she has on her pc right now. Just go to control panel- hardware and sound-device manager and see all the drivers. the only drivers you will need is probably the graphic card and bluetooth or wifi drivers. the rest will be already working like RAM, CPU,BIOS,etc.
Answer 3 :
Try http://www.fujitsu.com/uk/support/ Its in English
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The laptop is an old one, very difficult to search for its drivers. Laptop: Fujitsu FMV MG2EA and i cant understand their site because its in japanese, and chrome could not translate all of them. its a limited edition laptop from japan. the owner is not me, she just want me reformat it but she doesn't have any drivers. i don't know where she got this, but it seems a limited edition only in japan because its in the sticker. to Bobb: i couldn't see the model.....
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
First try windows updates, they are pretty good at finding drivers. If you are still missing some, open up your hardware manager and search the internet for each individual device by model name provided in hardware manager. Good Luck.
Answer 2 :
Dude, that thing doesn't even really like exist, where did you get it? well, anyway, what exact drivers are you looking for? EDIT: that can be a hard one to find. try and see what kind of drivers she has on her pc right now. Just go to control panel- hardware and sound-device manager and see all the drivers. the only drivers you will need is probably the graphic card and bluetooth or wifi drivers. the rest will be already working like RAM, CPU,BIOS,etc.
Answer 3 :
Try http://www.fujitsu.com/uk/support/ Its in English
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Where can I find drivers for a Sony Vaio PCG-6D1N
Where can I find drivers for a Sony Vaio PCG-6D1N?
I bought my laptop in Japan but lost the driver disks. The model: pcg-6d1n I tried searching all over the web but most sites are in Japanese and I can't seem to find the right drivers anywhere. All help is appreciated if you are able to point me in the right direction. Need ethernet, and video drivers. Please don't say: go to English web page and search for them because I've tried that and they will not support Japanese products.
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Turns out your notebook goes by the product name Sony VAIO VGN-S91PS. Give that a search and hope it comes up with the correct drivers
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I bought my laptop in Japan but lost the driver disks. The model: pcg-6d1n I tried searching all over the web but most sites are in Japanese and I can't seem to find the right drivers anywhere. All help is appreciated if you are able to point me in the right direction. Need ethernet, and video drivers. Please don't say: go to English web page and search for them because I've tried that and they will not support Japanese products.
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Turns out your notebook goes by the product name Sony VAIO VGN-S91PS. Give that a search and hope it comes up with the correct drivers
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Are electronics items are cheaper in JAPAN than india
Are electronics items are cheaper in JAPAN than india ?
especially digital cameras and laptops.
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
For the most part, no. Fewer electronics are being made in Japan except for higher end stuff. Much of it is now made in China, Thailand & Indonesia. Even Nikon cameras ! My Toshiba lap top was made in China. The reason for this is costs. People are paid very poorly in these third-world countries. Not sure about India, but they have to import these items as well. Although I'm sure business costs are cheaper in India than Japan.
Answer 2 :
Given the exchange rate between Yen and Rupee, we can say that everything in Japan is more expensive than those in India
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especially digital cameras and laptops.
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
For the most part, no. Fewer electronics are being made in Japan except for higher end stuff. Much of it is now made in China, Thailand & Indonesia. Even Nikon cameras ! My Toshiba lap top was made in China. The reason for this is costs. People are paid very poorly in these third-world countries. Not sure about India, but they have to import these items as well. Although I'm sure business costs are cheaper in India than Japan.
Answer 2 :
Given the exchange rate between Yen and Rupee, we can say that everything in Japan is more expensive than those in India
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Can I play Perfect world ? I live in Japan
Can I play Perfect world ? I live in Japan!?
My friends (from the states) in Japan can play the international version because they brought over laptops from the U.S with american I.P addresses so they can play but mine is a Japanese I.P address . Is there an (Official) Japanese version of the game available for people in Japan ? I take it that if there is a Japanese version I wouldnt be able to play together with my friends from the states?
Video & Online Games - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I think it doesn't matter what your IP address is. I live in the UK, and I've met lots of people worldwide that plays the game. As long as you pick the same server your friends are playing on, you can play with them. Make sure you download Perfect World INTERNATIONAL though, and not other versions of it
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My friends (from the states) in Japan can play the international version because they brought over laptops from the U.S with american I.P addresses so they can play but mine is a Japanese I.P address . Is there an (Official) Japanese version of the game available for people in Japan ? I take it that if there is a Japanese version I wouldnt be able to play together with my friends from the states?
Video & Online Games - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I think it doesn't matter what your IP address is. I live in the UK, and I've met lots of people worldwide that plays the game. As long as you pick the same server your friends are playing on, you can play with them. Make sure you download Perfect World INTERNATIONAL though, and not other versions of it
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
Can I buy mechanics from Japan and then use them in Australia
Can I buy mechanics from Japan and then use them in Australia?
I am considering buying a portable harddrive and a laptop in Japan, and I know they only take 100 volts of power while Australia devices, and powerpoints, have 220-240 volts. Now, I read somewhere that if the adapter for the device says it can take an input of '100-240 Volts' then all I need is a little thing which makes it so I can plug the adapter into the Australian wall socket. Is that the case? Is there anything else I need? Is there still a chance it will not work? If so, what do I need and how much do I have to pay to get it work? Thanks in advance.
Other - Electronics - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
<snip>Now, I read somewhere that if the adapter for the device says it can take an input of '100-240 Volts' then all I need is a little thing which makes it so I can plug the adapter into the Australian wall socket.</snip> You understood what you've read correctly. An adapter with a wide range input will work anywhere as long as you can adapt or change the plug. Don
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I am considering buying a portable harddrive and a laptop in Japan, and I know they only take 100 volts of power while Australia devices, and powerpoints, have 220-240 volts. Now, I read somewhere that if the adapter for the device says it can take an input of '100-240 Volts' then all I need is a little thing which makes it so I can plug the adapter into the Australian wall socket. Is that the case? Is there anything else I need? Is there still a chance it will not work? If so, what do I need and how much do I have to pay to get it work? Thanks in advance.
Other - Electronics - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
<snip>Now, I read somewhere that if the adapter for the device says it can take an input of '100-240 Volts' then all I need is a little thing which makes it so I can plug the adapter into the Australian wall socket.</snip> You understood what you've read correctly. An adapter with a wide range input will work anywhere as long as you can adapt or change the plug. Don
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Can I buy mechanics from Japan and then use them in Australia
Can I buy mechanics from Japan and then use them in Australia?
I am considering buying a portable harddrive and a laptop in Japan, and I know they only take 100 volts of power while Australia devices, and powerpoints, have 220-240 volts. Now, I read somewhere that if the adapter for the device says it can take an input of '100-240 Volts' then all I need is a little thing which makes it so I can plug the adapter into the Australian wall socket. Is that the case? Is there anything else I need? Is there still a chance it will not work? If so, what do I need and how much do I have to pay to get it work? Thanks in advance.
Other - Computers - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
All you need is the converter
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I am considering buying a portable harddrive and a laptop in Japan, and I know they only take 100 volts of power while Australia devices, and powerpoints, have 220-240 volts. Now, I read somewhere that if the adapter for the device says it can take an input of '100-240 Volts' then all I need is a little thing which makes it so I can plug the adapter into the Australian wall socket. Is that the case? Is there anything else I need? Is there still a chance it will not work? If so, what do I need and how much do I have to pay to get it work? Thanks in advance.
Other - Computers - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
All you need is the converter
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
What electronics would I need for Japan
What electronics would I need for Japan?
For a college student... So far I have an..., Ipod!! Digital camera!! Laptop!! Printer!! [Like one of those small ones] And then I'll buy/rent a cell phone there.. Is there anything else....??? I have a thinkers blog or something...
Japan - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
a handheld dictionary which speaks words and sentences out loud in Japanese
Answer 2 :
Depending on which country you come from, a converter so you can plug all that stuff in to the power!! More here: http://www.thejapanchannel.com/Japan-Forum/index.html
Answer 3 :
an electronic dictionary is a must! i think you will have your dictionary with you all the time, and its light and really easy to use. if youv already had the book-dictionary, i recommend you have a new electronic one
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For a college student... So far I have an..., Ipod!! Digital camera!! Laptop!! Printer!! [Like one of those small ones] And then I'll buy/rent a cell phone there.. Is there anything else....??? I have a thinkers blog or something...
Japan - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
a handheld dictionary which speaks words and sentences out loud in Japanese
Answer 2 :
Depending on which country you come from, a converter so you can plug all that stuff in to the power!! More here: http://www.thejapanchannel.com/Japan-Forum/index.html
Answer 3 :
an electronic dictionary is a must! i think you will have your dictionary with you all the time, and its light and really easy to use. if youv already had the book-dictionary, i recommend you have a new electronic one
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Ive NEC Laptop[from Japan] Model La Vie LC700J64DH, I tray to download any Windows English version but I cant
Ive NEC Laptop[from Japan] Model La Vie LC700J64DH, I tray to download any Windows English version but I cant?
the orginal software with my PC is win ME Japanese Version, I deleted the WIN ME and I try now to download any Win English version such XP, win 2000, win ME or 98 but alwys I receive an error massage, and I dont know what can I do
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
go into the bios... and set it up for english then you can load what software o/s you need to install though you may need to change the bios.. go to NEC web site and look for support click on that, and contact the service department for instructions if you have not got a english manual for the computer.you may be able to download it .
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the orginal software with my PC is win ME Japanese Version, I deleted the WIN ME and I try now to download any Win English version such XP, win 2000, win ME or 98 but alwys I receive an error massage, and I dont know what can I do
Laptops & Notebooks - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
go into the bios... and set it up for english then you can load what software o/s you need to install though you may need to change the bios.. go to NEC web site and look for support click on that, and contact the service department for instructions if you have not got a english manual for the computer.you may be able to download it .
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Do you live in Japan? please help with Toshiba Laptop Prices
Do you live in Japan? please help with Toshiba Laptop Prices.?
OK so I want to buy a Toshiba laptop. like a Satellite L675-S7048 (It is the 17.3" monitor model with i3 processor) USA Price is USD$699.99 or about NZD$945 I am in New Zealand where the same laptop sells for NZD$1450 or USD$1075 (Side note New Zealand has no import duties on electrical goods, so my best guess is it is a size of the market issue) So back to my question, my brother is going to Japan and I was wondering are the prices in Japan similar to those in USA or cheaper. because it is made there? Also would it be available there with an English keyboard? Please let me know any info if you know first hand. @ Al thanks for your answer. That USA price was straight off the Toshiba USA website. The thing with shipping is Amazon traders and Toshiba both will not ship the laptop to an out of USA postal address. That is why I am considering the Japan option with my brother traveling there.
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Prices in Japan tend to be worse than the US, even for electronics manufactured in Japan. Plus, you aren't even going to find the exact model you want in Japan as they sell laptops with Japanese OS and Japanese keyboards which will be a different model number (and probably not very useful for you). Is the $699.99 with shipping to NZ? I see them for closer to $600 in the US.
Answer 2 :
Here's a Google shopping search of Toshiba notebook computers http://www.google.co.jp/products?q=toshiba+%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF&hl=ja&aq=0r&oq=toshiba+%E3%81%AE%E3%83%BC The model number you listed does not appear to exist in Japan, since I got no results found when I plugged them in. By the way, this is what a Japanese computer keyboard looks like: http://store.aramedia.com/shopimages/products/normal/kb-japaneseblack.jpg
Answer 3 :
I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you can read japanese. because all of the programs that are built in the computer are in japanese. but back to you question, sometimes the prices are better, sometimes they are worse. but you will always find the newer electronics here before you will any where else.
Answer 4 :
You might find a model with an English OS and keyboard in a duty free shop or some specialty shop, but it isn't going to be an easy go. You should also keep in my the warranty issue. Make sure that the warranty is going to be valid in NZ, otherwise you could end up with either hefty shipping costs or an expensive paperweight.
Answer 5 :
My advice: don't do it. The OS will be in Japanese. The warranty may only be valid in Japan. Even if the warranty is international the warranty will be void if you reinstall the OS to be in English. So yeah unless you can read Japanese don't bother. Either import from the US or just pay the local price
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OK so I want to buy a Toshiba laptop. like a Satellite L675-S7048 (It is the 17.3" monitor model with i3 processor) USA Price is USD$699.99 or about NZD$945 I am in New Zealand where the same laptop sells for NZD$1450 or USD$1075 (Side note New Zealand has no import duties on electrical goods, so my best guess is it is a size of the market issue) So back to my question, my brother is going to Japan and I was wondering are the prices in Japan similar to those in USA or cheaper. because it is made there? Also would it be available there with an English keyboard? Please let me know any info if you know first hand. @ Al thanks for your answer. That USA price was straight off the Toshiba USA website. The thing with shipping is Amazon traders and Toshiba both will not ship the laptop to an out of USA postal address. That is why I am considering the Japan option with my brother traveling there.
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Prices in Japan tend to be worse than the US, even for electronics manufactured in Japan. Plus, you aren't even going to find the exact model you want in Japan as they sell laptops with Japanese OS and Japanese keyboards which will be a different model number (and probably not very useful for you). Is the $699.99 with shipping to NZ? I see them for closer to $600 in the US.
Answer 2 :
Here's a Google shopping search of Toshiba notebook computers http://www.google.co.jp/products?q=toshiba+%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%96%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF&hl=ja&aq=0r&oq=toshiba+%E3%81%AE%E3%83%BC The model number you listed does not appear to exist in Japan, since I got no results found when I plugged them in. By the way, this is what a Japanese computer keyboard looks like: http://store.aramedia.com/shopimages/products/normal/kb-japaneseblack.jpg
Answer 3 :
I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you can read japanese. because all of the programs that are built in the computer are in japanese. but back to you question, sometimes the prices are better, sometimes they are worse. but you will always find the newer electronics here before you will any where else.
Answer 4 :
You might find a model with an English OS and keyboard in a duty free shop or some specialty shop, but it isn't going to be an easy go. You should also keep in my the warranty issue. Make sure that the warranty is going to be valid in NZ, otherwise you could end up with either hefty shipping costs or an expensive paperweight.
Answer 5 :
My advice: don't do it. The OS will be in Japanese. The warranty may only be valid in Japan. Even if the warranty is international the warranty will be void if you reinstall the OS to be in English. So yeah unless you can read Japanese don't bother. Either import from the US or just pay the local price
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Japanese brand laptops
Japanese brand laptops?
Im going to a boarding school, and want to know what brands of laptops there are to buy in Japan. Websites would be helpful! Doesn't matter if it's in Japanese or English.
Japan - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
HP Toshiba GTune
Answer 2 :
Brand/company Dynabook/Toshiba Compaq/HP Japan FM/ Fujitsu ect You can look at Yahoo! Japan Shopping although it's in Japanese. http://shopping.yahoo.co.jp/category/14242/recommend
Answer 3 :
Most Japanese laptops are made in China, even the Toshiba I'm typing this on.Some Fujitsu are made in Japan though.
Answer 4 :
NEC　　　　 LaVie Panasonic Let's note Sony　　　　　VAIO Toshiba Dynabook Fujitu FMV Epson Endeavor
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Im going to a boarding school, and want to know what brands of laptops there are to buy in Japan. Websites would be helpful! Doesn't matter if it's in Japanese or English.
Japan - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
HP Toshiba GTune
Answer 2 :
Brand/company Dynabook/Toshiba Compaq/HP Japan FM/ Fujitsu ect You can look at Yahoo! Japan Shopping although it's in Japanese. http://shopping.yahoo.co.jp/category/14242/recommend
Answer 3 :
Most Japanese laptops are made in China, even the Toshiba I'm typing this on.Some Fujitsu are made in Japan though.
Answer 4 :
NEC　　　　 LaVie Panasonic Let's note Sony　　　　　VAIO Toshiba Dynabook Fujitu FMV Epson Endeavor
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Friday, September 7, 2012
I'm in Japan, how can I watch the Chargers / Steeler's game
I'm in Japan, how can I watch the Chargers / Steeler's game?
I have internet connection via laptop.
Football (American) - 10 Answers
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Answer 1 :
justin.tv, nfl is on to this website and closes down some games, but most of the time nfl games are broadcasted.
Answer 2 :
Go to watch-football-now.com. They have options. I bought it and it's ok, not great but ok. You can also buy an NFL Playoff Pass for $55 and get all playoff games except the super bowl.
Answer 3 :
NFL Sunday Ticket. lol idk you live there you should know
Answer 4 :
open your eyes.
Answer 5 :
Go to NFL.com,they should have a link on how to watch it. I lived there and they would show the games (a Sunday game on Thursday night) throughout the week, kind of sucked, I had to avoid the internet or I might have seen the score. Playoffs and SuperBowl were real time though, I thought I watched it on NHK, but that was a long time ago, so I forget.
Answer 6 :
It might be on tv there. I watched the Superbowl in Singapore when I was in the military.
Answer 7 :
have never tried it but try espn360.com..they always talk about live games.
Answer 8 :
Go to http://football.sports-tv-online.com Watch football games online.
Answer 9 :
I use http://watchmatches.com Hope it can help you.
Answer 10 :
Try this, you can watch from http://nfleague.blogspot.com/
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I have internet connection via laptop.
Football (American) - 10 Answers
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Answer 1 :
justin.tv, nfl is on to this website and closes down some games, but most of the time nfl games are broadcasted.
Answer 2 :
Go to watch-football-now.com. They have options. I bought it and it's ok, not great but ok. You can also buy an NFL Playoff Pass for $55 and get all playoff games except the super bowl.
Answer 3 :
NFL Sunday Ticket. lol idk you live there you should know
Answer 4 :
open your eyes.
Answer 5 :
Go to NFL.com,they should have a link on how to watch it. I lived there and they would show the games (a Sunday game on Thursday night) throughout the week, kind of sucked, I had to avoid the internet or I might have seen the score. Playoffs and SuperBowl were real time though, I thought I watched it on NHK, but that was a long time ago, so I forget.
Answer 6 :
It might be on tv there. I watched the Superbowl in Singapore when I was in the military.
Answer 7 :
have never tried it but try espn360.com..they always talk about live games.
Answer 8 :
Go to http://football.sports-tv-online.com Watch football games online.
Answer 9 :
I use http://watchmatches.com Hope it can help you.
Answer 10 :
Try this, you can watch from http://nfleague.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
how do you reload an english windows xp on japanese laptops? i cant understand, its all in japanese
how do you reload an english windows xp on japanese laptops? i cant understand, its all in japanese.?
how will i know the step by step guideline to reload english version of windows on japanese laptops if all guidelines are in japanese? coz im in japan now and i want to buy 1 here, unfortunately its all japanese. thank you very much for a fast answer.
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Answer 1 :
I don't have problems with this on my Mac, since I can change the language anytime I want (rotflmao). Anyway, if you want my serious opinion, your English version of Windows might not use the right format that your Japanese laptop uses (Such as the NTSC/PAL areas. For example: you can't play American tapes in British VCR's, etc.). So, you're probably out of luck unless you know a work around in this problem OR you know fluent Japanese. I hope that helps. Good luck!
Answer 2 :
i've fixed a japanese mac for a customer before , and didn't speak a word of it.. how did i do it ? i had 1 other machine beside it with english version beside it.. normally the menu layout is exactly the same. you need to install an english version of windows on it, boot off that disc, and it should appear in english, failing that you will need to do what i did with the mac.. i would advise against buying it for a number of reasons, even though it maybe cheaper. 1)worldwide warrenty - can you get support in your OWN country? 2)keyboard layout 3)some programs need additional fixes for japanese systems (one music program i use does) I would see if you can get a UK etc. spec laptop NOT a japanese spec'd one.. but thats more probable in countries like malaysia (where they make more)
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how will i know the step by step guideline to reload english version of windows on japanese laptops if all guidelines are in japanese? coz im in japan now and i want to buy 1 here, unfortunately its all japanese. thank you very much for a fast answer.
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I don't have problems with this on my Mac, since I can change the language anytime I want (rotflmao). Anyway, if you want my serious opinion, your English version of Windows might not use the right format that your Japanese laptop uses (Such as the NTSC/PAL areas. For example: you can't play American tapes in British VCR's, etc.). So, you're probably out of luck unless you know a work around in this problem OR you know fluent Japanese. I hope that helps. Good luck!
Answer 2 :
i've fixed a japanese mac for a customer before , and didn't speak a word of it.. how did i do it ? i had 1 other machine beside it with english version beside it.. normally the menu layout is exactly the same. you need to install an english version of windows on it, boot off that disc, and it should appear in english, failing that you will need to do what i did with the mac.. i would advise against buying it for a number of reasons, even though it maybe cheaper. 1)worldwide warrenty - can you get support in your OWN country? 2)keyboard layout 3)some programs need additional fixes for japanese systems (one music program i use does) I would see if you can get a UK etc. spec laptop NOT a japanese spec'd one.. but thats more probable in countries like malaysia (where they make more)
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
will laptop purchased in usa work in japan
will laptop purchased in usa work in japan?
Japan - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
y not.
Answer 2 :
Yes, it will. However, the plug must be TWO-PRONG and not the typical 3-prong that exists in the USA. I know that DELL Latitudes come with 2-prong chargers (sold in US). If you have an existing laptop (with 3-prong charger), then you can always buy a converter (sold in US and Japan).
Answer 3 :
You'll need a voltage converter. Not sure about the software though. And Japanese DVD's may not play on it.
Answer 4 :
Yes, it will work. I brought mine to Japan last year and used it for almost two months without a problem. You will definitely need a prong/plug converter because Japanese plugs usually only have openings for two straight, equally-sized prongs -- I don't think I saw any other configuration the entire time I was there, and I stayed in a modern house, several hotels, and attended classes in a modern building. You probably will NOT need a voltage adapter though. Japanese voltage is only 10 volts lower than American standard, and most laptop cables have built-in voltage converters (for reference, I don't think I ever used my voltage adapter for my laptop while I was in Ireland either, and voltage in Ireland is very different from the American standard). If you're worried, I recommend checking with the company that made your laptop and seeing if they recommend using an outside voltage adapter. Better to be safe than sorry, after all.
Answer 5 :
yes it will. You may have problems when it comes to installing software that is for a Japanese OS. For example, when I setup internet access, the configuration software was in Japanese only.
Answer 6 :
Many people seem to gave you good advices. I'm gonna add to them, some PC like IBM (Renovo) ThinkPad can be used both in the US and Japan without any outside voltage adapter, their usual AC adapter is designed to be used several countries. I think it depends on the product you bought. If you are going to buy yours from now, why don't you ask about it to the stores or the producing company of the PC
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Japan - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
y not.
Answer 2 :
Yes, it will. However, the plug must be TWO-PRONG and not the typical 3-prong that exists in the USA. I know that DELL Latitudes come with 2-prong chargers (sold in US). If you have an existing laptop (with 3-prong charger), then you can always buy a converter (sold in US and Japan).
Answer 3 :
You'll need a voltage converter. Not sure about the software though. And Japanese DVD's may not play on it.
Answer 4 :
Yes, it will work. I brought mine to Japan last year and used it for almost two months without a problem. You will definitely need a prong/plug converter because Japanese plugs usually only have openings for two straight, equally-sized prongs -- I don't think I saw any other configuration the entire time I was there, and I stayed in a modern house, several hotels, and attended classes in a modern building. You probably will NOT need a voltage adapter though. Japanese voltage is only 10 volts lower than American standard, and most laptop cables have built-in voltage converters (for reference, I don't think I ever used my voltage adapter for my laptop while I was in Ireland either, and voltage in Ireland is very different from the American standard). If you're worried, I recommend checking with the company that made your laptop and seeing if they recommend using an outside voltage adapter. Better to be safe than sorry, after all.
Answer 5 :
yes it will. You may have problems when it comes to installing software that is for a Japanese OS. For example, when I setup internet access, the configuration software was in Japanese only.
Answer 6 :
Many people seem to gave you good advices. I'm gonna add to them, some PC like IBM (Renovo) ThinkPad can be used both in the US and Japan without any outside voltage adapter, their usual AC adapter is designed to be used several countries. I think it depends on the product you bought. If you are going to buy yours from now, why don't you ask about it to the stores or the producing company of the PC
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Which is better between HP or Toshiba laptops
Which is better between HP or Toshiba laptops?
I'm about to FREAK!!! I bought a HP Pavilion dv9310us in June, and it crashed twice. I sent it in for repair once, and it's still not working. They gave me a whole new hard drive, but it won't work... it wouldn't turn on , and it couldn't be repaired, so I sent it back to the shop. So... now I have a Toshiba Satellite P205-S6337 and it's ok... I don't like the thickness of it, and it's not as "pretty" as the HP. I notice it's easier to navigate on the HP, and sometimes I get weird happenings on the Toshiba. But, HP customer service was good, for the fact that I could go online and get online chat tech support. When I called, it was India... but that's the Phone and online service. The service repair is in the States. When you return HPs, it's free if under warranty. Toshiba doesn't have online chat support, and the customer service is in Japan. They don't do FREE shipping.. it's $29 both ways. Should I keep the Toshiba or keep looking?
Laptops & Notebooks - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
keep the toshiba. In my experience, it is one of the best out there. I NEVER had any problems with any of mine.
Answer 2 :
Hi, computers are wired. Tosiba, brands are good becuase they are made from japan. To be on the safe side for the moment keep the toshiba pc and look for DELL. They have good customer service, UK support, discounts on offer, sometimes free delivery with additional free memory and upgrades, depends on what you are buying. recommended.
Answer 3 :
I use HP it works fine I know people with toshiba they work fine(the browsing thing depends on your operating system) HP does have costumer service and other services for free( I dont know about toshiba on this matter) I think you should forget how pretty it is we have been using HPs in our house for over 10 years(of course we switched computers but we always buy HP) they last a long time, but I cant say I'm satisfied with my new HP printer... it wont even print... :[
Answer 4 :
go for hp laptops. this time maybe u can look at dv5000 or dv25000 or even tx1000. i have a hp tx1000 and it roxs until now. don come to a conclusion that hp laptops suck juz bcoz urs crashed. it is juz one out of a million. i agree that hp service is good. and the imprint finish is way bttr. i guess u must go for another hp one or even compaq. compaq's quality drastically improved by merging with hp. if u r still annoyed about hp, then look out for dell. if u don mind how much u pay, go for sony vaio. they r the best in everything- quality, design, specifications, service and most of all the dual lamp lcd screen. good luck in ur selection.
Answer 5 :
You don't know enough about computers to care much what's the brand or what's exactly inside. First of all do your research online to get the approx prices of laptops you like. Then go to your local computer supermarket and play with them for a while to feel and touch the best so you avoid keyboard/noise/color/desing suprises. Then choose what is the best deal for you. Forget all that bad bad laptops from HP and excellent laptops from Toshiba, if you are unlucky all the series of your local shipment can have the same bug the others in a different state don't (same type). As you said HP has a great customer service while Toshiba doesn't. If you are lucky and get a flawless laptop, you don't need support at all. My final suggestion would be: get the one you like (design), choose what you think you need (hardware), don't worry about the brands but make sure wherever you buy it you have a replacement guarantee so if it goes wrong, they can give you a NEW laptop (won't try to fix it) or REPLACE it with a different one (even if more expensive one).
Answer 6 :
I have been in the IT world for 10 years and have found that I have had the least amount of issues with Dell machines. Not that I don't like any other vendor but any time I had an issue with a dell machine that was under warranty and they couldn't fix it they sent a new one in it's place. But the best thing you can do for yourself is to look at the reviews and ratings on any computer you want to buy
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I'm about to FREAK!!! I bought a HP Pavilion dv9310us in June, and it crashed twice. I sent it in for repair once, and it's still not working. They gave me a whole new hard drive, but it won't work... it wouldn't turn on , and it couldn't be repaired, so I sent it back to the shop. So... now I have a Toshiba Satellite P205-S6337 and it's ok... I don't like the thickness of it, and it's not as "pretty" as the HP. I notice it's easier to navigate on the HP, and sometimes I get weird happenings on the Toshiba. But, HP customer service was good, for the fact that I could go online and get online chat tech support. When I called, it was India... but that's the Phone and online service. The service repair is in the States. When you return HPs, it's free if under warranty. Toshiba doesn't have online chat support, and the customer service is in Japan. They don't do FREE shipping.. it's $29 both ways. Should I keep the Toshiba or keep looking?
Laptops & Notebooks - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
keep the toshiba. In my experience, it is one of the best out there. I NEVER had any problems with any of mine.
Answer 2 :
Hi, computers are wired. Tosiba, brands are good becuase they are made from japan. To be on the safe side for the moment keep the toshiba pc and look for DELL. They have good customer service, UK support, discounts on offer, sometimes free delivery with additional free memory and upgrades, depends on what you are buying. recommended.
Answer 3 :
I use HP it works fine I know people with toshiba they work fine(the browsing thing depends on your operating system) HP does have costumer service and other services for free( I dont know about toshiba on this matter) I think you should forget how pretty it is we have been using HPs in our house for over 10 years(of course we switched computers but we always buy HP) they last a long time, but I cant say I'm satisfied with my new HP printer... it wont even print... :[
Answer 4 :
go for hp laptops. this time maybe u can look at dv5000 or dv25000 or even tx1000. i have a hp tx1000 and it roxs until now. don come to a conclusion that hp laptops suck juz bcoz urs crashed. it is juz one out of a million. i agree that hp service is good. and the imprint finish is way bttr. i guess u must go for another hp one or even compaq. compaq's quality drastically improved by merging with hp. if u r still annoyed about hp, then look out for dell. if u don mind how much u pay, go for sony vaio. they r the best in everything- quality, design, specifications, service and most of all the dual lamp lcd screen. good luck in ur selection.
Answer 5 :
You don't know enough about computers to care much what's the brand or what's exactly inside. First of all do your research online to get the approx prices of laptops you like. Then go to your local computer supermarket and play with them for a while to feel and touch the best so you avoid keyboard/noise/color/desing suprises. Then choose what is the best deal for you. Forget all that bad bad laptops from HP and excellent laptops from Toshiba, if you are unlucky all the series of your local shipment can have the same bug the others in a different state don't (same type). As you said HP has a great customer service while Toshiba doesn't. If you are lucky and get a flawless laptop, you don't need support at all. My final suggestion would be: get the one you like (design), choose what you think you need (hardware), don't worry about the brands but make sure wherever you buy it you have a replacement guarantee so if it goes wrong, they can give you a NEW laptop (won't try to fix it) or REPLACE it with a different one (even if more expensive one).
Answer 6 :
I have been in the IT world for 10 years and have found that I have had the least amount of issues with Dell machines. Not that I don't like any other vendor but any time I had an issue with a dell machine that was under warranty and they couldn't fix it they sent a new one in it's place. But the best thing you can do for yourself is to look at the reviews and ratings on any computer you want to buy
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Going to Japan soon, would it be wise to buy a laptop from over there
Going to Japan soon, would it be wise to buy a laptop from over there?
what are the risks? well i dont know Japanese, but about the English version of the OS, do i need to pay extra or something for that? thanx
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Answer 1 :
there are no inherent risks per se, however a couple considerations: If you can find out what a typical laptop costs over there, you can check the monetary exchange rate and see if it'll cost more or less in Japan. Also, remember that the keyboard will be different. It still has all of the typical QWERTY keys, but also has additional Japanese keys, and a slightly different layout to accommodate them. Oh, almost forgot... the primary OS language will be Japanese. if you can get by with that until you or someone you know over there can help you load the US language (assuming you don't know Japanese), then you'll be fine
Answer 2 :
its going to cost more, its going to be in japanese, japanese warranty, why not just buy it in america first so you dont have to deal with crap like that get a mac
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what are the risks? well i dont know Japanese, but about the English version of the OS, do i need to pay extra or something for that? thanx
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Answer 1 :
there are no inherent risks per se, however a couple considerations: If you can find out what a typical laptop costs over there, you can check the monetary exchange rate and see if it'll cost more or less in Japan. Also, remember that the keyboard will be different. It still has all of the typical QWERTY keys, but also has additional Japanese keys, and a slightly different layout to accommodate them. Oh, almost forgot... the primary OS language will be Japanese. if you can get by with that until you or someone you know over there can help you load the US language (assuming you don't know Japanese), then you'll be fine
Answer 2 :
its going to cost more, its going to be in japanese, japanese warranty, why not just buy it in america first so you dont have to deal with crap like that get a mac
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Shipping a Computer to Japan
Shipping a Computer to Japan?
I should probably just talk to the Post Office about this, but I just thought I would ask in case someone from Japan knows... I have a mini laptop I want to send to someone in Japan as a Christmas present, but I dont know about importation taxes and all that there in Japan, the rules are different from here in the US, and I dont want to send the person a gift, and her get a bill along with it... does anyone have any information on this subject?
Japan - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
The border line to declare is Yen200,000 to Customs if pay or not pay import duty in Japan no matter if it is for commercial or personnel use so that you won't need to worry if your PC value is actually popular and correct enough as same as described under Yen200,000(converted in to about US$2,000 as of now) on the shipping invoice
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I should probably just talk to the Post Office about this, but I just thought I would ask in case someone from Japan knows... I have a mini laptop I want to send to someone in Japan as a Christmas present, but I dont know about importation taxes and all that there in Japan, the rules are different from here in the US, and I dont want to send the person a gift, and her get a bill along with it... does anyone have any information on this subject?
Japan - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
The border line to declare is Yen200,000 to Customs if pay or not pay import duty in Japan no matter if it is for commercial or personnel use so that you won't need to worry if your PC value is actually popular and correct enough as same as described under Yen200,000(converted in to about US$2,000 as of now) on the shipping invoice
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
how i can remove the bios password from my Toshiba laptop
how i can remove the bios password from my Toshiba laptop?
This is a new Toshiba laptop made in japan. first i removed the battery for bios , after i changed my bios IC but none of this two way is worked. i also searched for any software to removing the password but i didn't find. any body have idea about this?
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Answer 1 :
usually if you press f8 or f2 it comes up with a dos type screen that has some options for boot passwords
Answer 2 :
Try one of these "master passwords" first: (it's just easy) Toshiba 24Banc81 toshy99 Otherwise I think you'll have to to take it to an authorised Toshiba dealer. P
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This is a new Toshiba laptop made in japan. first i removed the battery for bios , after i changed my bios IC but none of this two way is worked. i also searched for any software to removing the password but i didn't find. any body have idea about this?
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Answer 1 :
usually if you press f8 or f2 it comes up with a dos type screen that has some options for boot passwords
Answer 2 :
Try one of these "master passwords" first: (it's just easy) Toshiba 24Banc81 toshy99 Otherwise I think you'll have to to take it to an authorised Toshiba dealer. P
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Is it worth buying eletronics when in Japan
Is it worth buying eletronics when in Japan?
I'm off to Japan in a few days (from New Zealand) for a school trip and have spending money to take. I would like to get either a Xbox 360 or Play Station 3 (have a Wii) and am interested to know if they are sold in Japan at much lower prices and whether its worth it? My teacher says you can get Apple products e.g laptops much cheaper in Japan than here in NZ (but don't really need apple stuff as I already have a laptop and ipod touch). Also would it be cheaper/easier to get an xbox 360 in Japan's duty free at the airport, or actually in-store in Japan. Will they work in N.Z and run in English?
Other - Electronics - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Well your probably are losing money because there is a huge tax fee for transferring currencies from any to another so just buy it in new Zealand and get ps3 xbox doesnt have blue ray and I personally regret buying a xbox
Answer 2 :
Don't get game consoles or video equipment there. They are incompatible with your TVs, plus you will not be able to play games, DVDs, and some Blu-Ray movies you can locally buy at home, due to region protections. The menus will be likely be Japanese, but you may have English options
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I'm off to Japan in a few days (from New Zealand) for a school trip and have spending money to take. I would like to get either a Xbox 360 or Play Station 3 (have a Wii) and am interested to know if they are sold in Japan at much lower prices and whether its worth it? My teacher says you can get Apple products e.g laptops much cheaper in Japan than here in NZ (but don't really need apple stuff as I already have a laptop and ipod touch). Also would it be cheaper/easier to get an xbox 360 in Japan's duty free at the airport, or actually in-store in Japan. Will they work in N.Z and run in English?
Other - Electronics - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Well your probably are losing money because there is a huge tax fee for transferring currencies from any to another so just buy it in new Zealand and get ps3 xbox doesnt have blue ray and I personally regret buying a xbox
Answer 2 :
Don't get game consoles or video equipment there. They are incompatible with your TVs, plus you will not be able to play games, DVDs, and some Blu-Ray movies you can locally buy at home, due to region protections. The menus will be likely be Japanese, but you may have English options
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Will an American laptop battery work on a Japanese laptop if they have the same model numbers
Will an American laptop battery work on a Japanese laptop if they have the same model numbers?
I recently bought a laptop from sonystyle Japan. It has the same model number as the laptop that is on sonystyle America. Will a battery that works for the American laptop work also for the Japanese laptop? what kind of tasks, and about how long would it take? They will work even with the difference in power from Japan to America?
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Answer 1 :
My suggestion would be to contact a company like Battery Zone and ask their customer support person. BatteryZONE Inc. (Central) P.O. Box 292 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 800.824.0558 (Toll-Free) 920.839.9705 (Local Voice) 920.839.9155 (Fax) http://www.batteryzone.com/
Answer 2 :
If it's the same model number laptop, there's no reason it shoudn't work, there is nothing about a battery that is exclusive to any one country, they're all the same. You can easily contact Sony Help and Support by phone or e-mail to be sure. By the way, the previous answers is a scam, they just want you to look at their website, ignore them, there's no free laptops
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I recently bought a laptop from sonystyle Japan. It has the same model number as the laptop that is on sonystyle America. Will a battery that works for the American laptop work also for the Japanese laptop? what kind of tasks, and about how long would it take? They will work even with the difference in power from Japan to America?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
My suggestion would be to contact a company like Battery Zone and ask their customer support person. BatteryZONE Inc. (Central) P.O. Box 292 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 800.824.0558 (Toll-Free) 920.839.9705 (Local Voice) 920.839.9155 (Fax) http://www.batteryzone.com/
Answer 2 :
If it's the same model number laptop, there's no reason it shoudn't work, there is nothing about a battery that is exclusive to any one country, they're all the same. You can easily contact Sony Help and Support by phone or e-mail to be sure. By the way, the previous answers is a scam, they just want you to look at their website, ignore them, there's no free laptops
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
can i play a dvd bought in japan in my american laptop
can i play a dvd bought in japan in my american laptop?
Laptops & Notebooks - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
why dont you try it?
Answer 2 :
I guess u can't because the type is different unless u download a special player ( i forgot the name ) on google.
Answer 3 :
yes, i did works fine. OK
Answer 4 :
If the DVD is a region 0 or region 1 it will play. If it is a region 2, yu are outta luck friend.
Answer 5 :
Yes it will work on ur laptop.but not on ur dvd player cz of region
Answer 6 :
You can't. Because there is a region code in DVD
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Answer 1 :
why dont you try it?
Answer 2 :
I guess u can't because the type is different unless u download a special player ( i forgot the name ) on google.
Answer 3 :
yes, i did works fine. OK
Answer 4 :
If the DVD is a region 0 or region 1 it will play. If it is a region 2, yu are outta luck friend.
Answer 5 :
Yes it will work on ur laptop.but not on ur dvd player cz of region
Answer 6 :
You can't. Because there is a region code in DVD
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
I have a Laptop from India which I want to run in Japan. From where I get the Adapter for power plug(Ind to JP
I have a Laptop from India which I want to run in Japan. From where I get the Adapter for power plug(Ind to JP
Please tell me from where in Japan I can get the adapter which will enable me to run my Laptop having a power cable with a three pin plug (From India) in Japan.
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Answer 1 :
The local dollar store.
Answer 2 :
Try any Electronics Stores.... Or get it from China, or Singapore on the way, as it is much more cheap in those places
Answer 3 :
check out this site, they give you a sony vaio laptop FOR FREE!! i got mine last week and it's smokin
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Please tell me from where in Japan I can get the adapter which will enable me to run my Laptop having a power cable with a three pin plug (From India) in Japan.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
The local dollar store.
Answer 2 :
Try any Electronics Stores.... Or get it from China, or Singapore on the way, as it is much more cheap in those places
Answer 3 :
check out this site, they give you a sony vaio laptop FOR FREE!! i got mine last week and it's smokin
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Which laptop in the HP Pavilion series is the best
Which laptop in the HP Pavilion series is the best?
Hey, since my head's spinning with all the laptops the HP Pavilion has, i was wondering which is the best one to buy. Also, should i buy in the Philippines? Because i heard that some laptops are cheaper in Dubai or Japan or wherever...
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
First of all, HP pavillion quality Fades very. cheap for the specifications i know, but i got a powerful one a month ago and it's starting to lag when you play a game even after turning the graghics right down. go with asus for quality
Answer 2 :
Look here for reviews
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Hey, since my head's spinning with all the laptops the HP Pavilion has, i was wondering which is the best one to buy. Also, should i buy in the Philippines? Because i heard that some laptops are cheaper in Dubai or Japan or wherever...
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
First of all, HP pavillion quality Fades very. cheap for the specifications i know, but i got a powerful one a month ago and it's starting to lag when you play a game even after turning the graghics right down. go with asus for quality
Answer 2 :
Look here for reviews
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Using outside electronics in Japan / power converters
Using outside electronics in Japan / power converters?
If I am bringing battery chargers, a laptop, a DVD player and some other electronics into Japan from China (which uses the same voltage and plug as America), should I stock up on power coverters and extension cords before hand? Or are American>Japanese power converters cheap and easy to find in Japan?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If china uses the same voltage and plug as America - no problem. I use a playstation and laptop bought in the States in Japan with no problem. However, if they have three prongs then you will need a convertor to adapt to the abundant two holes only sockets here. I bought one for my new laptop for just a few dollars at Big Camera.
Answer 2 :
China is 220V. Japan is 100V. Check (see) the AC adopters. If it says 100-240V, then no problem and nothing you need to prepare. The plug of Japan is same with the US.
Answer 3 :
Japan uses 100v ac in their homes so the lower voltage usually cause no problem but on some appliances it may cause it to run a bit slower than normal. DVD, Laptops and most AV electronics will have little to No noticeable effects... Electric shavers that do not use Battery will runn slower so be careful. Hair dryers will also operater a bit slower but not so noticeable. Akihabara will have what you need if ANYTHING. Just be careful when exporting Electronics from Japan... the Higher voltage can be bad for some items
Answer 4 :
I was there in the late 80's and we had problems with the lower voltage on our laptops and other equipment brought in form the US. Check the voltage ratings on your equipment, like the back of your laptop power supply, etc.
Answer 5 :
They usually will work, but some of the smaller electronics will not i.e. plug in alarm clocks, chargers, shavers. Everything should be ok. Just check the volt range. Also you will need quite a few 3 prong to 2 prong adapters. I never had a problem with anything I brought from the US. I bought a new cheap razor and alrm clock just to make sure though
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If I am bringing battery chargers, a laptop, a DVD player and some other electronics into Japan from China (which uses the same voltage and plug as America), should I stock up on power coverters and extension cords before hand? Or are American>Japanese power converters cheap and easy to find in Japan?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If china uses the same voltage and plug as America - no problem. I use a playstation and laptop bought in the States in Japan with no problem. However, if they have three prongs then you will need a convertor to adapt to the abundant two holes only sockets here. I bought one for my new laptop for just a few dollars at Big Camera.
Answer 2 :
China is 220V. Japan is 100V. Check (see) the AC adopters. If it says 100-240V, then no problem and nothing you need to prepare. The plug of Japan is same with the US.
Answer 3 :
Japan uses 100v ac in their homes so the lower voltage usually cause no problem but on some appliances it may cause it to run a bit slower than normal. DVD, Laptops and most AV electronics will have little to No noticeable effects... Electric shavers that do not use Battery will runn slower so be careful. Hair dryers will also operater a bit slower but not so noticeable. Akihabara will have what you need if ANYTHING. Just be careful when exporting Electronics from Japan... the Higher voltage can be bad for some items
Answer 4 :
I was there in the late 80's and we had problems with the lower voltage on our laptops and other equipment brought in form the US. Check the voltage ratings on your equipment, like the back of your laptop power supply, etc.
Answer 5 :
They usually will work, but some of the smaller electronics will not i.e. plug in alarm clocks, chargers, shavers. Everything should be ok. Just check the volt range. Also you will need quite a few 3 prong to 2 prong adapters. I never had a problem with anything I brought from the US. I bought a new cheap razor and alrm clock just to make sure though
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Have a Toshiba laptop in Japan wt Japanese OS.Can I buy recovery disk at Toshiba-USA & use it?Pl tell me how
Have a Toshiba laptop in Japan wt Japanese OS.Can I buy recovery disk at Toshiba-USA & use it?Pl tell me how?
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Answer 1 :
what I would do is contact Toshiba support they are the best ones to ash
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what I would do is contact Toshiba support they are the best ones to ash
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Monday, May 21, 2012
I live in Tokyo, Japan. How do I connect in the internet my nintendo DSi
I live in Tokyo, Japan. How do I connect in the internet my nintendo DSi?
1. I have optical fiber connection at home which has wireless too, which i use to connect my laptop's internet. 2. if i go outside or in a wifi hotspot outside, how can i connect my DSi then? pls teach me step by step. thanks
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Don't you just click on connect on the DS? Or on the game your playing look for the connect option.
Answer 2 :
You can't. The DSi can only connect to a wireless network if it's close to one. Sorry DX
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1. I have optical fiber connection at home which has wireless too, which i use to connect my laptop's internet. 2. if i go outside or in a wifi hotspot outside, how can i connect my DSi then? pls teach me step by step. thanks
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Don't you just click on connect on the DS? Or on the game your playing look for the connect option.
Answer 2 :
You can't. The DSi can only connect to a wireless network if it's close to one. Sorry DX
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Does Japan charge custom tax for computers shipped from US
Does Japan charge custom tax for computers shipped from US?
I want to ship a new laptop to from US to my sister in Japan. Aparently this is a gift, not for commercial. I'm not sure whether Japan charge custom tax on this?
Japan - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
nope, you shouldnt have to pay any taxes or what nots~♪ just label it as a gift, or even ask the post office people
Answer 2 :
Yes and No. Cos ths border line whether to be taxed or not is 10,000 yen (about US$90). If you label it as a gift, your sister may not get charged. However, the custom office also know laptop is not that cheap (maybe US$1000-2000?). You know when PSP and PS3 was placed on sale in Japan, lots of Japanese bought it and had sent to their friends in the world. Finally I read their posting that many of them (received side) were charged in Europe and US. I don't know how many % of the whole though. She can purchase English version at HP or DELL Japan. Consult them. http://welcome.hp.com/country/jp/ja/welcome.html http://www1.jp.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=jp&l=jp&s=gen
Answer 3 :
Basically you won't be charged any customs taxes on a personal item like that. Just be sure that it doesn't look like it is going to be sold here in Japan. I had a friend that had his parents ship his notebook PC to him from the states. They packed it in all the original plastic and Styrofoam and plastic bags etc. He got charged.
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I want to ship a new laptop to from US to my sister in Japan. Aparently this is a gift, not for commercial. I'm not sure whether Japan charge custom tax on this?
Japan - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
nope, you shouldnt have to pay any taxes or what nots~♪ just label it as a gift, or even ask the post office people
Answer 2 :
Yes and No. Cos ths border line whether to be taxed or not is 10,000 yen (about US$90). If you label it as a gift, your sister may not get charged. However, the custom office also know laptop is not that cheap (maybe US$1000-2000?). You know when PSP and PS3 was placed on sale in Japan, lots of Japanese bought it and had sent to their friends in the world. Finally I read their posting that many of them (received side) were charged in Europe and US. I don't know how many % of the whole though. She can purchase English version at HP or DELL Japan. Consult them. http://welcome.hp.com/country/jp/ja/welcome.html http://www1.jp.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=jp&l=jp&s=gen
Answer 3 :
Basically you won't be charged any customs taxes on a personal item like that. Just be sure that it doesn't look like it is going to be sold here in Japan. I had a friend that had his parents ship his notebook PC to him from the states. They packed it in all the original plastic and Styrofoam and plastic bags etc. He got charged.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
How can I change Japanese windows XP to English
How can I change Japanese windows XP to English?
I recently bought a laptop in Japan, and want Windows XP to display everything in english instead of Japanese. Does anyone know if there is a patch, or how I can change the language?
Other - Computers - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
try google
Answer 2 :
Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Look for Regional and Language Options. Go through that to find out how to change it to English, and which English, U.K. or U.S. or some other. If English isn't loaded, and it should be, you can make XP load the language. Then choose the one you want. Click on Apply and OK and close the control panel. Log off and back on, and your language choice should be set
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I recently bought a laptop in Japan, and want Windows XP to display everything in english instead of Japanese. Does anyone know if there is a patch, or how I can change the language?
Other - Computers - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
try google
Answer 2 :
Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Look for Regional and Language Options. Go through that to find out how to change it to English, and which English, U.K. or U.S. or some other. If English isn't loaded, and it should be, you can make XP load the language. Then choose the one you want. Click on Apply and OK and close the control panel. Log off and back on, and your language choice should be set
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
How do I get the webcam on my Light Pink Japanese Sony Vaio Laptop to work
How do I get the webcam on my Light Pink Japanese Sony Vaio Laptop to work?
I got my laptop in Japan and for the longest time, have not figured out how to get the included-webcam (it's above the screen) to work. Help, please? The webcam is built into the laptop. It's not a USB thing. And what button...?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
go to run then type msconfig and go to start up and look for your web cam program or services. check device manager. if its a usb cam check my computer. im not real good with the web cam subject, i just kinda know where to look
Answer 2 :
click the av mode Button
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I got my laptop in Japan and for the longest time, have not figured out how to get the included-webcam (it's above the screen) to work. Help, please? The webcam is built into the laptop. It's not a USB thing. And what button...?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
go to run then type msconfig and go to start up and look for your web cam program or services. check device manager. if its a usb cam check my computer. im not real good with the web cam subject, i just kinda know where to look
Answer 2 :
click the av mode Button
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
my laptop is broken...i buy in japan now i live in indonesia the language is japanese where i can fixed it
my laptop is broken...i buy in japan now i live in indonesia the language is japanese where i can fixed it..?
i already call toshiba and they said they cant because the language is japanese so i must go to japan...in indonesia when i can fixed my laptop????
Other - Computers - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Buy English OS or Vista Ultimate
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i already call toshiba and they said they cant because the language is japanese so i must go to japan...in indonesia when i can fixed my laptop????
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Buy English OS or Vista Ultimate
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
which sony laptop is better made in japan or made in china
which sony laptop is better made in japan or made in china?
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I honestly don't think it matters...
Answer 2 :
Japan still has the word quality in their vocabulary so i would buy from Japan any day.
Answer 3 :
Well, if you ask me, I think the Japanese made laptop would be better. The Japanese make better quality products that China does. Besides, I believe Sony is mainly Japan anyway. But I recommend you try to buy a Japanese one. It should be better quality. Look at it this way, the Japanese make loads of video games. Even decades ago they were making video game systems and games. And they still work
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Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I honestly don't think it matters...
Answer 2 :
Japan still has the word quality in their vocabulary so i would buy from Japan any day.
Answer 3 :
Well, if you ask me, I think the Japanese made laptop would be better. The Japanese make better quality products that China does. Besides, I believe Sony is mainly Japan anyway. But I recommend you try to buy a Japanese one. It should be better quality. Look at it this way, the Japanese make loads of video games. Even decades ago they were making video game systems and games. And they still work
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Saturday, April 7, 2012
I may to travel to Japan, should I get a laptop from there
I may to travel to Japan, should I get a laptop from there?
Japan - 8 Answers
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Answer 1 :
From a "will my laptop work there" perspective the answer is an emphatic "no!". Not only will your laptop work there, you probably won't even need a power adapter (though you may need an adapter PLUG). Most laptops come with a power converter that handles all the international voltages. If you're going to be working in Japan I suppose you might find it advantageous to have a laptop made there because of the keyboard characters and such, but I don't think that's what you're asking, right?
Answer 2 :
Your laptop will work there. Depending on where you are from, you may need an adapter. They are cheap, you can get them in Akihabara in Tokyo or your hotel can provide them. Laptop power supplies are built to work with 110 or 220V at 50 or 60Hz. Japan is 110V 60 cycles same as US. Now about purchasing one there, unless you know Japanese you are going to have a hard time using it.
Answer 3 :
No. It won't be any cheaper. And they use a different power level.
Answer 4 :
Actually Japan's voltage is only 100 (US is 110), and some electronics may not work or be damaged if you don't have a step-up converter. And if you're going to buy a laptop there, look at a place that specializes in items for foreign visitors.
Answer 5 :
If you need to handle Japanese language files then a Japanese OS is the way go. However you can buy an English OS laptop at a good price in Akihabara.
Answer 6 :
First of all where are you coming from? Not a good idea it is expensive over there better off and cheaper in China or Malaysia but check if itis the real thing as well if you are buy make sure you get warrenty on all your stuff that you buy and from and real computer dealer.good luck and have a good trip. Jay
Answer 7 :
I have bought several notebook computers during my years in Japan (both PCs and Macs), as well as having built my own desktop from parts. Here are some things I've learned: Most of the laptop manufacturers have an option for an English keyboard layout as a custom configuration. However, if you are interested in writing documents in Japanese, a Japanese keyboard is very useful, but you can always add an external Japanese USB keyboard if you really need it. None of the big makers (even Dell) offer English Windows as an option. This can be a problem because you can't change Japanese Windows to English without buying a copy of English Windows and installing it (the serial # of Japanese windows won't work on any other version). This also applies to MS Office and most other apps too; the J and E versions are not interchangeable, so you will have to buy an English version. If you go this route, make sure you get the English keyboard layout because English Windows does not include drivers for Japanese keyboards and it is a bit of a pain to set up (but not impossible). Another problem is the language of the drivers and utilities that come with the system. Things like video cards, sound cards, network cards, etc. use the same chips around the world so almost all have drivers in English, but you have to find them and install them yourself, otherwise the control panels and help files will be in Japanese. However, for printers, scanners, TV/radio/celphone devices, etc., often these products are made for use in Japan only and may only have drivers and software support in Japanese. For Macs, it is no problem either way, because OSX is universal and very easy to change the language from J<->E without reinstalling, and it supports both keyboard layouts automatically. Most Mac software has universal language options too. Power is no problem as all laptops these days use universal power adapters. You might need a plug adapter for your home country to make the plug physically fit in the socket, but you don't need a voltage converter. The only other thing is price. Some models are cheaper in Japan, others are cheaper (sometimes much cheaper) in the US. It depends on the specific model and configuration. For example, most Dell configurations are much more expensive in Japan, but with coupons and special sales I was also able to configure a machine from Dell Japan that was actually cheaper than the same thing from Dell US. Keep in mind that all prices in Japan include tax already while in the US the price is listed before tax. Also don't forget that you will legally have to pay a duty on anything you bring back to your home country (in the US it is about 3-5% for a laptop), although many people get away with sneaking things past customs. P.S.: You can buy computers with English software and keyboards pre-installed in places like Akihabara. However, they charge a large premium for this service, because it is mostly used by foreign companies in Japan or tourists who are looking for the coolest, latest models that are only sold in Japan. The premium they charge is usually more than the cost of Windows/Office because they have to buy it and make a profit off of it. You'll save money if you do it yourself.
Answer 8 :
Keyboards are Japanese keybord and the OS is Japaense OS. The fonts are Japanese fonts. You can install English softwares however, the position of the letters shift a bit. You better get the one in your country
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Japan - 8 Answers
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Answer 1 :
From a "will my laptop work there" perspective the answer is an emphatic "no!". Not only will your laptop work there, you probably won't even need a power adapter (though you may need an adapter PLUG). Most laptops come with a power converter that handles all the international voltages. If you're going to be working in Japan I suppose you might find it advantageous to have a laptop made there because of the keyboard characters and such, but I don't think that's what you're asking, right?
Answer 2 :
Your laptop will work there. Depending on where you are from, you may need an adapter. They are cheap, you can get them in Akihabara in Tokyo or your hotel can provide them. Laptop power supplies are built to work with 110 or 220V at 50 or 60Hz. Japan is 110V 60 cycles same as US. Now about purchasing one there, unless you know Japanese you are going to have a hard time using it.
Answer 3 :
No. It won't be any cheaper. And they use a different power level.
Answer 4 :
Actually Japan's voltage is only 100 (US is 110), and some electronics may not work or be damaged if you don't have a step-up converter. And if you're going to buy a laptop there, look at a place that specializes in items for foreign visitors.
Answer 5 :
If you need to handle Japanese language files then a Japanese OS is the way go. However you can buy an English OS laptop at a good price in Akihabara.
Answer 6 :
First of all where are you coming from? Not a good idea it is expensive over there better off and cheaper in China or Malaysia but check if itis the real thing as well if you are buy make sure you get warrenty on all your stuff that you buy and from and real computer dealer.good luck and have a good trip. Jay
Answer 7 :
I have bought several notebook computers during my years in Japan (both PCs and Macs), as well as having built my own desktop from parts. Here are some things I've learned: Most of the laptop manufacturers have an option for an English keyboard layout as a custom configuration. However, if you are interested in writing documents in Japanese, a Japanese keyboard is very useful, but you can always add an external Japanese USB keyboard if you really need it. None of the big makers (even Dell) offer English Windows as an option. This can be a problem because you can't change Japanese Windows to English without buying a copy of English Windows and installing it (the serial # of Japanese windows won't work on any other version). This also applies to MS Office and most other apps too; the J and E versions are not interchangeable, so you will have to buy an English version. If you go this route, make sure you get the English keyboard layout because English Windows does not include drivers for Japanese keyboards and it is a bit of a pain to set up (but not impossible). Another problem is the language of the drivers and utilities that come with the system. Things like video cards, sound cards, network cards, etc. use the same chips around the world so almost all have drivers in English, but you have to find them and install them yourself, otherwise the control panels and help files will be in Japanese. However, for printers, scanners, TV/radio/celphone devices, etc., often these products are made for use in Japan only and may only have drivers and software support in Japanese. For Macs, it is no problem either way, because OSX is universal and very easy to change the language from J<->E without reinstalling, and it supports both keyboard layouts automatically. Most Mac software has universal language options too. Power is no problem as all laptops these days use universal power adapters. You might need a plug adapter for your home country to make the plug physically fit in the socket, but you don't need a voltage converter. The only other thing is price. Some models are cheaper in Japan, others are cheaper (sometimes much cheaper) in the US. It depends on the specific model and configuration. For example, most Dell configurations are much more expensive in Japan, but with coupons and special sales I was also able to configure a machine from Dell Japan that was actually cheaper than the same thing from Dell US. Keep in mind that all prices in Japan include tax already while in the US the price is listed before tax. Also don't forget that you will legally have to pay a duty on anything you bring back to your home country (in the US it is about 3-5% for a laptop), although many people get away with sneaking things past customs. P.S.: You can buy computers with English software and keyboards pre-installed in places like Akihabara. However, they charge a large premium for this service, because it is mostly used by foreign companies in Japan or tourists who are looking for the coolest, latest models that are only sold in Japan. The premium they charge is usually more than the cost of Windows/Office because they have to buy it and make a profit off of it. You'll save money if you do it yourself.
Answer 8 :
Keyboards are Japanese keybord and the OS is Japaense OS. The fonts are Japanese fonts. You can install English softwares however, the position of the letters shift a bit. You better get the one in your country
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
how do i import laptop from japan
how do i import laptop from japan?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Switch the settings to English Get rid of the boxes and claim it’s your own personal laptop You can also call the airport and ask them Oh import , so you’re in the USA and you want them to import it back to the USA? It’s possible just pay shipping and handling..
Answer 2 :
First, you can just switch the settings to English. The question is why you would want to import a computer from Japan. You want a Japanese keyboard and OS? If so, you just have to deal with the high cost of shipping.
Answer 3 :
you'll need to find a company that is willing to export the computer to you.
Answer 4 :
Just save time, money and stress and buy a cheaper laptop from your end. Unless you understand the Japanese characters, the laptop will be pointless to you. Why do you want to go through all this hassle?
Answer 5 :
Well, it will be your average laptop with Japanese letters on some keys of the keyboards along with ordinary alphabets, and annoyingly, the positions of some letters are different, like @. In Canada sometimes laptops have these strange symbols to be French friendly, and that's kind of like it. There is this line of thought that Japan is technologically advanced and thus laptops sold over there are different from the ones sold in, say, North America. But in fact they are the same as far as the architecture and the CPU and the memory size and stuff like these are concerned. They have your ordinary Intel or AMD CPUs. The differences would the keyboard, the language of the softwares, and the fact that Japanese consumer computers have this huge set of user softwares already installed, like Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and whatnot, which you may find overkill and useless. So how do you buy a Japanese laptop? Well, as always, I refer you to Amazon Japan. They sell laptops, of course, and they ship internationally as well
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Answer 1 :
Switch the settings to English Get rid of the boxes and claim it’s your own personal laptop You can also call the airport and ask them Oh import , so you’re in the USA and you want them to import it back to the USA? It’s possible just pay shipping and handling..
Answer 2 :
First, you can just switch the settings to English. The question is why you would want to import a computer from Japan. You want a Japanese keyboard and OS? If so, you just have to deal with the high cost of shipping.
Answer 3 :
you'll need to find a company that is willing to export the computer to you.
Answer 4 :
Just save time, money and stress and buy a cheaper laptop from your end. Unless you understand the Japanese characters, the laptop will be pointless to you. Why do you want to go through all this hassle?
Answer 5 :
Well, it will be your average laptop with Japanese letters on some keys of the keyboards along with ordinary alphabets, and annoyingly, the positions of some letters are different, like @. In Canada sometimes laptops have these strange symbols to be French friendly, and that's kind of like it. There is this line of thought that Japan is technologically advanced and thus laptops sold over there are different from the ones sold in, say, North America. But in fact they are the same as far as the architecture and the CPU and the memory size and stuff like these are concerned. They have your ordinary Intel or AMD CPUs. The differences would the keyboard, the language of the softwares, and the fact that Japanese consumer computers have this huge set of user softwares already installed, like Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and whatnot, which you may find overkill and useless. So how do you buy a Japanese laptop? Well, as always, I refer you to Amazon Japan. They sell laptops, of course, and they ship internationally as well
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
charging my laptop in japan
charging my laptop in japan?
i want to bring my macbook and canon battery charger to japan... but i heard that there are only 2-prong outlets in Japan... do I need a converter from 3-prong to 2-prong? what do you suggest? :/
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
buy a universal adaptor which comes with surge protector ,it will be useful for you when you travel alot
Answer 2 :
you can buy a converter at almost any travel store. i went to Europe (greece, turkey, rome) last summer and i went to a travel store cuz i needed stuff to charge my MacBook Pro and iPhone. they have just about any prong configuration you'll need. don't worry
Answer 3 :
You can get international voltage converters at places like Walmart or Best Buy. Radio Shack might have them as well.
Answer 4 :
Is your laptop N.American or is European or some other country? If it is a N. American laptop and has three pins, all you need is a simple 3pin to 2 pin adapter. By "pin" I mean the two flat ones. As shown here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html You do not need to purchase any type of voltage converters or transformers! If you got a European model or some other model that does not use the two flat type pins then you'll need a voltage converter/transformer to step down from 220v to Japan 100v.
Answer 5 :
Carl mentioned a voltage converter, Even though you don't NEED one, they don't hurt either. And the right one will also act as a surge protector as well
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i want to bring my macbook and canon battery charger to japan... but i heard that there are only 2-prong outlets in Japan... do I need a converter from 3-prong to 2-prong? what do you suggest? :/
Japan - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
buy a universal adaptor which comes with surge protector ,it will be useful for you when you travel alot
Answer 2 :
you can buy a converter at almost any travel store. i went to Europe (greece, turkey, rome) last summer and i went to a travel store cuz i needed stuff to charge my MacBook Pro and iPhone. they have just about any prong configuration you'll need. don't worry
Answer 3 :
You can get international voltage converters at places like Walmart or Best Buy. Radio Shack might have them as well.
Answer 4 :
Is your laptop N.American or is European or some other country? If it is a N. American laptop and has three pins, all you need is a simple 3pin to 2 pin adapter. By "pin" I mean the two flat ones. As shown here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html You do not need to purchase any type of voltage converters or transformers! If you got a European model or some other model that does not use the two flat type pins then you'll need a voltage converter/transformer to step down from 220v to Japan 100v.
Answer 5 :
Carl mentioned a voltage converter, Even though you don't NEED one, they don't hurt either. And the right one will also act as a surge protector as well
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Help please.. If you had to guess, About how much would it cost to ship a Laptop from Ohio to Japan
Help please.. If you had to guess, About how much would it cost to ship a Laptop from Ohio to Japan?
Japan - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I don't know the cost, but I've heard this is a really bad idea (from all sorts of Study Abroad meetings/horror stories.) Sometimes, the laptop can cost more money than the laptop itself because of fees that ensue over shipping, but mostly from the fact that they may charge you money to retrieve the laptop. (This applies to laptops exclusively, from what I understand...) Anyway, I don't know if that helps at all, but if all possible maybe you could just take the laptop with you out of the country.
Answer 2 :
Usually with shipping and handling costs, it's much cheaper to buy the laptop in Japan (Japan has far more advanced and faster technology than the west) Costs could be anywhere from 120 - 300 but these are my own approximations
Answer 3 :
Like $60 or so. I regularly use EMS and SAL service to ship things from Japan, though it really depends on how heavy whatever it is you're trying to ship is, how fast you want it to get there, how much insurance is covered, whether or not its business related (tariff)..
Answer 4 :
90 cents an ounce, airmail...Do the math
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Answer 1 :
I don't know the cost, but I've heard this is a really bad idea (from all sorts of Study Abroad meetings/horror stories.) Sometimes, the laptop can cost more money than the laptop itself because of fees that ensue over shipping, but mostly from the fact that they may charge you money to retrieve the laptop. (This applies to laptops exclusively, from what I understand...) Anyway, I don't know if that helps at all, but if all possible maybe you could just take the laptop with you out of the country.
Answer 2 :
Usually with shipping and handling costs, it's much cheaper to buy the laptop in Japan (Japan has far more advanced and faster technology than the west) Costs could be anywhere from 120 - 300 but these are my own approximations
Answer 3 :
Like $60 or so. I regularly use EMS and SAL service to ship things from Japan, though it really depends on how heavy whatever it is you're trying to ship is, how fast you want it to get there, how much insurance is covered, whether or not its business related (tariff)..
Answer 4 :
90 cents an ounce, airmail...Do the math
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Bringing a laptop to Japan
Bringing a laptop to Japan?
So I'm heading off to Japan tomorrow and I was wondering if I should bring my Macbook Pro. Is there a danger that it could be stolen, and would it be any higher than here in the US? Can I use it with its current power adapter? Will it work with "Japanese Wi-Fi"? Thankkks much, any other comments are appreciated.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It should work and I highly doubt it'll get stolen.
Answer 2 :
Yes, it will work in Japan, no worries
Answer 3 :
The power adapter for the MBP is self-regulating. So, it will accomodate the 110v/50Hz Japanese current just fine. WiFi is an international standard, and as long as you have the WPA password, you can join a network just like you do in the west. The protocols used here are 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g and 802.11n. Also, there is FAR less chance of thievery in Japan then in the West. I am constantly amazed by the lack of theft here. Enjoy your trip
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So I'm heading off to Japan tomorrow and I was wondering if I should bring my Macbook Pro. Is there a danger that it could be stolen, and would it be any higher than here in the US? Can I use it with its current power adapter? Will it work with "Japanese Wi-Fi"? Thankkks much, any other comments are appreciated.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It should work and I highly doubt it'll get stolen.
Answer 2 :
Yes, it will work in Japan, no worries
Answer 3 :
The power adapter for the MBP is self-regulating. So, it will accomodate the 110v/50Hz Japanese current just fine. WiFi is an international standard, and as long as you have the WPA password, you can join a network just like you do in the west. The protocols used here are 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g and 802.11n. Also, there is FAR less chance of thievery in Japan then in the West. I am constantly amazed by the lack of theft here. Enjoy your trip
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
I'm going to japan in 2 weeks. What should i use in Tokyo?, Yens or dollars
I'm going to japan in 2 weeks. What should i use in Tokyo?, Yens or dollars?
I dont know what coin is more proper to buy a laptop,food, etc, in Tokyio Japan. What do you recommend?
Japan - 13 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you give a japanese person a american dollar even just one they will give u anything u want so don't convert ur money
Answer 2 :
Yens...........DUH! Go to Harajuku, it is a very good shopping district!
Answer 3 :
Yen, because it's Japan. :) Stores in Tokyo won't accept foreign currency.
Answer 4 :
Yen
Answer 5 :
Please don't expect Japan to be like some third world country where you can use dollars in a black market kind of context. This is the first world, so convert to yen. :-) (It's "YEN" by the way not "yens", e.g., 1,000 YEN.) HOWEVER, the one exception to this is Akihabara, the famous electronics store area. Here, you CAN use dollars in many of the larger stores. Akihabara is sort of a special duty-free zone within the city. (see link below) So if you like, you can keep some dollars handy if you're in the market for electronic gizmos. Keep in mind that the prices are not always so different from American prices, though sometimes you might be able to wrangle a discount or two. (Also, credit cards are welcome in large shops in Japan--but your credit card co. will likely tack on a fee for any foreign purchases.) Lastly...dude (dudette?), get out of Tokyo if you can. :-) It's like visiting New York City and thinking that you've experienced the USA. Good luck.
Answer 6 :
As others have said, Japan is an advanced country and to buy goods outside the airport you must use yen or credit cards. Japan is a safe place, generally, so it's fine to carry a large amount of cash. There's never a problem getting change. For example, if you buy a meal at McDonald's for $4 or so they smile and give you the change of 9600 yen.
Answer 7 :
Yen only. No one accepts dollars. Credit cards are ok, though.
Answer 8 :
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Answer 9 :
You should bring dollars and exchange them for Yen. Dollars aren't tipically accepted in stores and other places.
Answer 10 :
You must use yen coz nobody accept dollars when you buy things.
Answer 11 :
Yen! (when in Rome do as the Romans do)everyone has given you great advice please make sure you exchange your money before you leave and set a spending limit. shopping in tokyo you'll rarely find some awesome deal (maybe on digital cameras) but thats about it.
Answer 12 :
Yen. Carry large amounts of it on you. (Seriously) I think the average old women I see buying a loaf of bread at the local mini-mart has about 40000 yen (400 dollars) on her. You do not want to be out somewhere and run out of yen. The ONLY ATMs that you can use an American bank card at are the Citibank ones. They are few and far between. (This is not a joke, you cannot use an American bank card at 97% of Japanese ATMs. It is strange I know as I can use my American bank card in Thailand, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong with no problem but not Japan!) Bring your credit card with you everywhere as a back up. But remember that Japan is primarily a cash based economy. However, there are SOME places you can use American dollars (although I have no idea why you would want to do that). Sleazy bars outside American military bases will take American dollars. Some clubs/bars in the Roppongi district of Tokyo will take dollars. MANY hotels, restaurants, bars and so on in Okinawa will take American dollars. (This is because half of the island is occupied by the American military.) P.S. Don't come to Japan to do any serious shopping. It is cheaper to buy things in the US. For example, a jacket at the Gap in Japan is usually marked up an extra 40 dollars over the prices in the states.
Answer 13 :
Yen of course! Would you like it if a question read "I'm going to the US, should I use yen or dollars in LA?"??? There may be some stores which will accept dollars, but I have to warn you that they will do so using their own 'exchange rate' which will NOT be favourable to YOU! And please don't believe that the Japanese can in any way be 'bought' with dollars - especially a single dollar! That's downright insulting
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I dont know what coin is more proper to buy a laptop,food, etc, in Tokyio Japan. What do you recommend?
Japan - 13 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you give a japanese person a american dollar even just one they will give u anything u want so don't convert ur money
Answer 2 :
Yens...........DUH! Go to Harajuku, it is a very good shopping district!
Answer 3 :
Yen, because it's Japan. :) Stores in Tokyo won't accept foreign currency.
Answer 4 :
Yen
Answer 5 :
Please don't expect Japan to be like some third world country where you can use dollars in a black market kind of context. This is the first world, so convert to yen. :-) (It's "YEN" by the way not "yens", e.g., 1,000 YEN.) HOWEVER, the one exception to this is Akihabara, the famous electronics store area. Here, you CAN use dollars in many of the larger stores. Akihabara is sort of a special duty-free zone within the city. (see link below) So if you like, you can keep some dollars handy if you're in the market for electronic gizmos. Keep in mind that the prices are not always so different from American prices, though sometimes you might be able to wrangle a discount or two. (Also, credit cards are welcome in large shops in Japan--but your credit card co. will likely tack on a fee for any foreign purchases.) Lastly...dude (dudette?), get out of Tokyo if you can. :-) It's like visiting New York City and thinking that you've experienced the USA. Good luck.
Answer 6 :
As others have said, Japan is an advanced country and to buy goods outside the airport you must use yen or credit cards. Japan is a safe place, generally, so it's fine to carry a large amount of cash. There's never a problem getting change. For example, if you buy a meal at McDonald's for $4 or so they smile and give you the change of 9600 yen.
Answer 7 :
Yen only. No one accepts dollars. Credit cards are ok, though.
Answer 8 :
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Answer 9 :
You should bring dollars and exchange them for Yen. Dollars aren't tipically accepted in stores and other places.
Answer 10 :
You must use yen coz nobody accept dollars when you buy things.
Answer 11 :
Yen! (when in Rome do as the Romans do)everyone has given you great advice please make sure you exchange your money before you leave and set a spending limit. shopping in tokyo you'll rarely find some awesome deal (maybe on digital cameras) but thats about it.
Answer 12 :
Yen. Carry large amounts of it on you. (Seriously) I think the average old women I see buying a loaf of bread at the local mini-mart has about 40000 yen (400 dollars) on her. You do not want to be out somewhere and run out of yen. The ONLY ATMs that you can use an American bank card at are the Citibank ones. They are few and far between. (This is not a joke, you cannot use an American bank card at 97% of Japanese ATMs. It is strange I know as I can use my American bank card in Thailand, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong with no problem but not Japan!) Bring your credit card with you everywhere as a back up. But remember that Japan is primarily a cash based economy. However, there are SOME places you can use American dollars (although I have no idea why you would want to do that). Sleazy bars outside American military bases will take American dollars. Some clubs/bars in the Roppongi district of Tokyo will take dollars. MANY hotels, restaurants, bars and so on in Okinawa will take American dollars. (This is because half of the island is occupied by the American military.) P.S. Don't come to Japan to do any serious shopping. It is cheaper to buy things in the US. For example, a jacket at the Gap in Japan is usually marked up an extra 40 dollars over the prices in the states.
Answer 13 :
Yen of course! Would you like it if a question read "I'm going to the US, should I use yen or dollars in LA?"??? There may be some stores which will accept dollars, but I have to warn you that they will do so using their own 'exchange rate' which will NOT be favourable to YOU! And please don't believe that the Japanese can in any way be 'bought' with dollars - especially a single dollar! That's downright insulting
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
are i need to pay any tax if i bring a laptop to other country
are i need to pay any tax if i bring a laptop to other country ?
im from indonesia and now im visiting japan, and, i have buy a Laptop at Japan, now if im going back to Indonesia, are i need to pay anything like a tax?? or something ?
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if it is yours and you hve paper for it you dont have to pay nothing, but you must to report it and if you dont bring it back, you would have to pay
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im from indonesia and now im visiting japan, and, i have buy a Laptop at Japan, now if im going back to Indonesia, are i need to pay anything like a tax?? or something ?
Air Travel - 1 Answers
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if it is yours and you hve paper for it you dont have to pay nothing, but you must to report it and if you dont bring it back, you would have to pay
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Would it work, if i buy an electronic photoframe or a laptop in america and plug it in Japan to use?Pwr conv
Would it work, if i buy an electronic photoframe or a laptop in america and plug it in Japan to use?Pwr conv?
Other - Electronics - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Not necessary when travelling to Japan as the voltage is a little lighter than back in the States. I have several items I bought in North America that work fine here in Japan without a problem. The only thing you might need is if you're using a grounded device, most Japanese sockets only have 2 prongs. You can purchase a converter for this in Japan however. Beyond that, don't worry about it. My laptop, ipod and camera have been working fine on Japanese current. The only issue you might find is if you purchase an item in Japan and try to use it back home, you might need to get a new fuse or a reducer in that case
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Answer 1 :
Not necessary when travelling to Japan as the voltage is a little lighter than back in the States. I have several items I bought in North America that work fine here in Japan without a problem. The only thing you might need is if you're using a grounded device, most Japanese sockets only have 2 prongs. You can purchase a converter for this in Japan however. Beyond that, don't worry about it. My laptop, ipod and camera have been working fine on Japanese current. The only issue you might find is if you purchase an item in Japan and try to use it back home, you might need to get a new fuse or a reducer in that case
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
if i buy a dvd from japan online will it work in america
if i buy a dvd from japan online will it work in america?
i want to buy a concert dvd on ebay but im concerned it wont work on my laptop/dvd player/etc. thanks or your help!
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Unless you have a region free dvd player then there is a good chance that it won't play as Japan is Region 2 and USA is region 1. http://www.hometheaterinfo.com/dvd3.htm
Answer 2 :
DVDs are region encoded, which means that they can only be played in DVD players from that region. Japan is region 2 and the US is region 1, so usually you can't play movies from Japan in US DVD players. There are a few ways around this though. Some DVD players can have the region encoding hacked so that it can play all regions (search on the web to see if yours can be). Also, certain computer DVD drives allow you to switch the encoding a certain number of times. The switch is usually automatic whenever you put a different region-encoded disc in the drive. For example, if I have a region 1 drive and I put in a region 2 disc, it will switch it to region 2. But most drives only allow you to do this a couple of times, then it says on the one you ended with. I have an external DVD drive (HP) that I switched to region 2 and I just use that to watch Japanese DVDs, while using my internal DVD drive for American movies. You may also want to check with the seller, as some eBay DVDs are pirated and therefore have no region encoding
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i want to buy a concert dvd on ebay but im concerned it wont work on my laptop/dvd player/etc. thanks or your help!
Japan - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Unless you have a region free dvd player then there is a good chance that it won't play as Japan is Region 2 and USA is region 1. http://www.hometheaterinfo.com/dvd3.htm
Answer 2 :
DVDs are region encoded, which means that they can only be played in DVD players from that region. Japan is region 2 and the US is region 1, so usually you can't play movies from Japan in US DVD players. There are a few ways around this though. Some DVD players can have the region encoding hacked so that it can play all regions (search on the web to see if yours can be). Also, certain computer DVD drives allow you to switch the encoding a certain number of times. The switch is usually automatic whenever you put a different region-encoded disc in the drive. For example, if I have a region 1 drive and I put in a region 2 disc, it will switch it to region 2. But most drives only allow you to do this a couple of times, then it says on the one you ended with. I have an external DVD drive (HP) that I switched to region 2 and I just use that to watch Japanese DVDs, while using my internal DVD drive for American movies. You may also want to check with the seller, as some eBay DVDs are pirated and therefore have no region encoding
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