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Computer Dogs
TIP: These are computerized toy dogs
Why are these popular as home pets?
 

Music and Computers Combined
Pictured is a computer and stereo system.
Compare the size to normal computers
 

Coloured Washing Machines
Washing machines in japan come in all colours.
Compare the colour, size and type?
 

Global Positioning Satellites
These items tell you where you are.
How futuristic are these?
 

Home Theatre
Most homes have a wide screen TV.
Have you seen these in your country?
 

Tiny Laptops
Laptops come in all sizes in japan.
Compare the size of this one.
 

Computer Robots
These robots are the latest toys.
Compare these to computer toys in Australia.
 

Palm Pilots everywhere
Most electrical stores have lots of products.
Is there this much choice in Australia?
 

Mini DVD Player
Many electrical items are tiny
Compare the size of this DVD player
 

Mobile Phone Displays
Pictured is a mobile phone store.
Compare this to an Australian store.

Using Palm pilots on the train
Lots of Japanese have palm pilots
Are these common in Australia?

Taking photos with a mobile phone
Picture and Video phones are very popular.
Is this technology available in Australia?

Additional Resources: Japanese Technology

Mobile Media - Japan http://mobilemediajapan.com/
New Mobile Phones http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Jan2003/4659.htm
Robot Dogs http://www.infosatellite.com/news/2001/10/a171001robot_dogs.html
Gadget Geek's from Japan http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/4229566.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp
Japan's latest inventions http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2002-11-18-bonus-japan_x.htm
Japan Toys http://www.btimes.co.za/98/1115/survey/survey03.htm
Japanese Gadgets http://soli.inav.net/~ceicher/pages/gadgets2.html
Car Navigation http://soli.inav.net/~ceicher/pages/gps1.html
Picture Mail http://soli.inav.net/~ceicher/pages/newgoods.html
New Products http://soli.inav.net/~ceicher/pages/stuff.html

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