The Gist: Onkyo is gearing up for the introduction of the 'KB-1' keyboard and 'KB-1W' keyboard and mouse sets later this month. It probably seems a bit odd for Onkyo, who primarily deals in audio/video components, to be coming
out with such products. But that's where the fun comes in, because these...

Proficiency with a guitar and attraction of women appear to have a positive correlation in many social situations, so any tool to catalyze the reaction is met with open arms. Teac is launching the 'MP-GT1' MP3 player in their 'TASCAM' brand later this month...

The Gist: Toshiba is getting ready to release the first HD DVD recorder that fits inside of your PC: the "SD-H903A." It's unlikely that you'll actually see the drive actually marketed towards consumers by Toshiba, because you'll probably see it packaged as a product by Buffalo, I/O Data, or another OEM customer.

Cyber Gadget deals primarily in video game accessories, but they have just announced a slightly interesting new product called the "USB FM Transmitter." You're probably familiar with the concept of an FM transmitter, but just in case, here it is again: audio signals are broadcasted over FM frequencies.

The Gist: For car audio fans this week comes Kenwood's "KSC-SS10" satellite speakers. They're already available in Japan for around 25,000 yen per pair.

Name: Thanko Gold Bullion Hub - Category: PC peripheral - Price: 5,980 yen. The Gist: Fool your friends and family for just a few seconds with Thanko's new "Gold Bullion Hub." ...

Name: Epson Endeavor ST100 - Category: Desktop PC - Price: 50,400 yen. The Gist: The Epson Endeavor ST100 isn't much bigger than the Thanko Gold Bullion Hub. In fact, it's almost the same weight. Measuring 75 x 185 x 195mm ...

Name: Sharp Papyrus PW-TC900 - Category: Electronic dictionary - Price: Open Price; estimated around 50,000 yen - The Gist: It looks like even electronic dictionaries are falling victim to convergence...

The Gist: At 1.5 grams apiece, you probably won't even remember you're carrying one of Sony's latest "Pocket Bit Mini" USB memory devices. And they aren't much larger than the USB port itself.

With most traditional Japanese housing offering no centralized heating, or even "proper" insulation, it's no mystery why any foreigners accustomed to such luxuries feel cold during their first winters in Japan.

he "S10" from iRiver Japan is what the company calls "Memorial Stamp-sized." It is officially positioned as a wearable portable audio player, and it includes a set of earphones integrated with the neck strap.

Office supply company Kokuyo has announced a new version of their memoribo," what they are calling an "Electronic Word Card."