I may to travel to Japan, should I get a laptop from there?
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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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