Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

DeepAir65's past comments

DeepAir65Jan. 15, 2010 - 10:32AM JST

Amazon US sells it for $239 and it does use wifi

Key Features

* Computer-free video phone calling anywhere there is a broadband Internet connection
* Wireless calling anywhere there is a WiFi connection
* Easy to use touch-screen interface
* Crystal clear voice and full-screen video communication
* Virus-proof and no software installations needed
* Easy to make Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls, including voice conference calls
* Receive voicemail and see your missed calls
* Make cheap calls to landlines and mobile phones around the world with Skype credit and/or subscriptions
* See who’s online, so you know who’s available to call
* Roam with your online number –anyone can reach you wherever you are in the world
* Built in language interface for 11 international languages

Posted in: Touch panel videophone for Skype

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DeepAir65Jan. 15, 2010 - 10:31AM JST

is it wifi compatible? Most skype phones here require a USB connection which would defeat the object as most PC's have built in cameras these days or much cheaper cameras you can attach through USB.

Yes you can call on Skype on your iPhone using wifi - voice only though.

Posted in: Touch panel videophone for Skype
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DeepAir65Jan. 15, 2010 - 10:15AM JST

thank goodness the baby was found and let's the hope the mother and other mothers in Japan learn from this.

Posted in: Baby girl taken from car while mother shops in Nagoya
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DeepAir65Jan. 12, 2010 - 10:34AM JST

eBook prices need to come down too - I don't understand why they charge about the same price as for a paper book when there is much less overhead. I know amazon have brought some of their prices down but I don't like their propriety format...

Posted in: E-reader boom kindles a variety of new options
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DeepAir65Jan. 08, 2010 - 11:47PM JST

it's in the travel section....

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DeepAir65Jan. 08, 2010 - 09:39AM JST

but do they do English? Or other languages for that matter.

I think the developers are missing a trick as these kind of devices are becoming much more popular abroad and the Japanese firms have a much longer history in making these devices.

Mind you they are so complicated the average one comes with manuals that put the London phone book to shame! Please make a simplified version like they do for phones for the young and old.

Posted in: Portable navigation device
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DeepAir65Jan. 08, 2010 - 09:35AM JST

To be honest I think they are both behaving like school bullies - but I guess that is the usual way when doing business with Japan, just ask the 6 Nations talks etc...

Posted in: Which side do you think looks more in the wrong following Wednesday's clash between Sea Shepherd and Japanese whalers?
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DeepAir65Dec. 27, 2009 - 01:43PM JST

Spinsters pretending it's cold when it isn't, and shivering, wrapping themselves up in blankets like they've just been winched out of the sea the instant the temperature drops below 27.

how could I forget that one! I remember one wearing a hat as well and complaining it was too cold - this was in July and I was visibly sweating in a short sleeve shirt!

Posted in: What habits by your co-workers annoy you the most at your workplace?
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DeepAir65Dec. 27, 2009 - 08:21AM JST

mobile phones in the office - why can't these people redirect their calls? I don't notice a normal desk phone going off as it is office noise but some annoying ringtone (or even a normal one for that) makes me break my concentration

Posted in: What habits by your co-workers annoy you the most at your workplace?
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DeepAir65Dec. 23, 2009 - 06:38PM JST

the 3rd reason not to buy is that the international warranties are not worth the paper they are printed on. Maybe that has changed since my experience 9 years ago.

Posted in: Buying a camera in Japan? Think again
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DeepAir65Dec. 22, 2009 - 08:05AM JST

In British English, adding 'Love' whilst addressing people at the end.

don't go down the west counrey then because it will change to "lover"...

My pet hate - "let's touch base" and in Japan when talking to officials to try and get something changed "well you're not Japanese..."

Posted in: What for you is the most annoying English word or expression?
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DeepAir65Dec. 15, 2009 - 11:16PM JST

she had custody - he abducted the boy. Are the custody rights in Japan fair? I would say not, but who does this help?

Posted in: Divorced man arrested for abducting his son in Kumamoto
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DeepAir65Dec. 15, 2009 - 09:40AM JST

he's in his 50's, a sergeant and still living in a dorm? At least not at home with his mum!!! Loser!

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DeepAir65Dec. 13, 2009 - 10:47AM JST

defending your own country is fine but that is not the question. Anyone who invades another country is declaring war but can/should that be ever justified?

I say no!

Posted in: Are there any circumstances that justify war?
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DeepAir65Dec. 11, 2009 - 10:17AM JST

oh so that's what all those women were queuing up for in Ropongi Hills yesterday..

Posted in: Depp shoots 'em up
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DeepAir65Dec. 09, 2009 - 04:58PM JST

We flew Jetstar to GC in April on one of their promotions and it was great - easily better than when we went to Cairns on Qantas...

But who is Becky? And as the first poster said - why only women?

Posted in: Jetstar celebrates 1st anniversary of Narita operations with Y8,880 fare to Australia
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DeepAir65Dec. 07, 2009 - 06:35PM JST

Isn't this a bit of the pot calling the kettle black? How much does the US do to combat climate change?

Also did they fly over here from the US? If so I hope they planted a forest somewhere....

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DeepAir65Dec. 07, 2009 - 11:17AM JST

Police say the light for the crosswalk was red at the time

jonswan - the article says that the crosswalk light was read so the pedestrian was Jay walking. I am amazed at the number of pedestrians and cyclists in this country that do not think the lights apply to them. Sadly same goes for drivers - it's a miracle there are not more deaths on the road in this country.

You hit a pedestrian where he/she shouldn't be, panic and car goes where it shouldn't. Not sure how they get him for manslaughter, tragic though it is

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DeepAir65Dec. 05, 2009 - 02:50PM JST

The only Bombay Bicycle Club I know is a great Indian restaurant in Balham

Yes a Mancunian is someone from Manchester

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DeepAir65Dec. 04, 2009 - 09:09PM JST

shan't bother as I intend to go home at the end of the month.

Posted in: Visit Japan Campaign launched