Japan's National Diet Library is moving into the digital age, with the help of bookstore operator Kinokuniya and Dai Nippon Printing. Dai Nippon is responsible for scanning the books and they will be offered for free on Kinokumiya's online bookstore. The project will start out with 13 works which will include Heiji Monogatari, a war epic composed in the 13th century, Kappa, … [Read more...] about Japan’s National Diet Library Will Offer Books Online
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z Launched
The Xperia Tablet Z is the newest addition to Sony’s tablet line-up. The tablet is a step above the Xperia Tablet S that the company had launched during fall season, 2012. Just a few months down the line, what we have with the Xperia Tablet Z is a slightly bigger and a lot better device. At its core lies a 1.5 Ghz quad core Snapdragon S4 chip, which together with a 2 GB RAM … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Tablet Z Launched
Recent Poll Shows eReader and eBook Footprint in Japan
Goo Research has compiled a new report that gives an indication on how e-readers and ebooks are doing in Japan. Between the 2nd and 5th of July 2012, 1,078 members of the Goo Research online monitor group completed a private internet-based questionnaire. 52.8% of the sample were male, 16.7% in their teens, 17.4% in their twenties, 21.6% in their thirties, 16.1% in their … [Read more...] about Recent Poll Shows eReader and eBook Footprint in Japan
Japan Making Ready for Digital Reading Explosion
Japan is looking ahead to the launch of four separate e-reader devices in the coming months, notably one from Amazon and one from Kobo. The Amazon.jp site snuck in a Kindle page only a few days ago, and Kobo announced that its device and some 30,000 Japanese titles will be available this Thursday. Additionally, Toppan and Sony are both working on soon-to-be-released products or … [Read more...] about Japan Making Ready for Digital Reading Explosion
EdenTab 7 Tablet with MIUI Debuts in Japan
Hackers who are on the lookout for custom ROMs find the MIUI as the best OS. It is, in reality, a customized version of Google Android. The customization gives a new home screen design, as well as some applications that one does not find in the standard Google Android versions. Up until now, the MIUI has only been seen powering a smartphone, though now the EdenTab 7 runs … [Read more...] about EdenTab 7 Tablet with MIUI Debuts in Japan
Amazon Set to Launch Kindle Touch in Japan in April
The e-book reader market in Japan may be poised for a major shakeup now that Amazon is all set to introduce its Kindle Touch 3G e-reader there in April. Price of the Kindle e-reader would be 20,000 yen, which converts into $258. That's quite a bit on the higher side considering the same is available in the US market for just $150. However, the price is still lower when it comes … [Read more...] about Amazon Set to Launch Kindle Touch in Japan in April
Toshiba Launches 10 Inch Dynabook Windows Tablet
Those in the enterprise sector are in for one more tablet option, in the form of the Toshiba Dynabook WT301/D tablet. Running Windows 7 Professional, the Dynabook comes with a 10.1 inch display having a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The tablet is powered by the Intel Atom processor and boasts of a 2 GB RAM, while a 64 GB solid state disk takes care of storage … [Read more...] about Toshiba Launches 10 Inch Dynabook Windows Tablet
3G versions of Sony Tablet S and Tablet P for October 28 release in Japan
The Sony Tablet S and Tablet P is all set to hit streets from the 28th of October in all its 3G glory though that's going to happen exclusively in Japan before anywhere else. This was announced by NTT DoCoMo which will be the official carrier for the Sony tablets. Interestingly, the Japanese carrier had earlier pegged the launch schedule of the 3G version of the two Sony … [Read more...] about 3G versions of Sony Tablet S and Tablet P for October 28 release in Japan
Sharp Brings Curtains Down on Its Galapagos 5.5 and 10.8 Inch Tablets
Its only the fittest that survive while lesser products get kicked out of the game. That's a simple rule of nature and the latest to find itself at the receiving end of this is the Sharp Galapagos 5.5 inch and 10.8 inch tablet PCs. This shouldn't come as a surprise, though, as its not the first time a tablet has been herded off to the chopping block and it surely won't be the … [Read more...] about Sharp Brings Curtains Down on Its Galapagos 5.5 and 10.8 Inch Tablets
New 7 Inch Galapagos Tablet for Just $1 in Japan
How about a tablet that costs just $1? Well, those in Japan are fortunate enough to be able to go home with the new 7 inch Sharp Galapagos by doling out that much of money, which comes to about 100 Yen. However, and unfortunately, that's not as simple as is being made out as buyers will be required to subscribe to data services from EMOBILE to avail of the huge subsidy. The … [Read more...] about New 7 Inch Galapagos Tablet for Just $1 in Japan
Fujitsu waterproof tablet – Arrows Tab set for end Sept launch
Fujitsu has hit upon a novel idea of making a mark at the immensely competitive tablet market -- making the tablet water tight. Maybe its not the first time we are coming across a waterproof tablet but there is no wrong in having another. Welcome the Arrows Tab that is designed to withstand an occasional splash or some rain. The tablet will be launched towards end September … [Read more...] about Fujitsu waterproof tablet – Arrows Tab set for end Sept launch
Panasonic Raboo UT-PB1 e-Reader Debuts in Japan
The Panasonic e-reader that was first introduced at the e-Book Expo in Tokyo just two weeks ago has now hit the streets as the Raboo UT-PB1. The name is a bit weird for an e-book reader, but that shouldn't be an issue. The Raboo UT-PB1 will be restricted to Japanese shores, at least until the foreseeable future. Any one with 34,800 Yen (roughly $440) will be able to walk out … [Read more...] about Panasonic Raboo UT-PB1 e-Reader Debuts in Japan
Panasonic readying tablet/e-reader for launch in Japan
Japanese consumers will soon have one more tablet / e-reader hybrid device to choose from. Domestic consumer electronic giant Panasonic is working on such a device for a possible release as early as sometime next month itself. Also, a unique aspect with the Panasonic offering is that the company is adopting an approach similar to that of its domestic compatriot Sharp in that … [Read more...] about Panasonic readying tablet/e-reader for launch in Japan
Tablet PC’s Affected by Component Shortages
The entire global supply chain of tablet computers is to be disrupted due to a shortage of vital internal components. This is primarily due to the earthquake in Japan last month where strategic components are manufactured. Digitimes is claiming that the shortage is so prevalent that many North American tech companies are cutting back on tablet orders due to the … [Read more...] about Tablet PC’s Affected by Component Shortages