Am going to Osaka today, and just checked in, they've given me another extra day there, so extended shopping is possible, instead of the next day departure. I myself am headed to Yodobashi Camera (www.yodobashi.com) for my stuff, and to check out any new electronics there.

If anyone's interested on anything Apple-related, or otherwise, PM me back, dont post them here. Big Brother's watching.

One of the things I'm looking for is this:-



, made by Rockridge, a Japanese manufacturer.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 4 2008, 05:11 PM

happy shopping string

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Added on September 1, 2008, 2:19 pmwow, like an imac, how much is it?

This post has been edited by rx330: Sep 1 2008, 02:19 PM

manufacturer different?

how much the price?

are u buying for us too?

Looks cool ^^

That is a nice looking stand, imagine if you place that beside your iMac.

Or this perhaps:-

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Added on September 1, 2008, 3:11 pmThe iClooly for iPhone 3G is priced at USD47.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 1 2008, 03:11 PM

wat the hell is itat?

Sony Rolly. Works in tandem with the Bluetooth Sony Walkman I've just bought two weeks back, where I can stream the songs from the Sony Walkman, via Bluetooth, to the Rolly.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 1 2008, 03:47 PM

ohh, the rolly is out?
i think i saw this on demo last pc fair march 2008 on sony booth, not for sale tat time

Interesting, but Yodabashi's online pricing isn't as cheap as the camera stores in NYC or Amazon surprisingly. I guess I'll pass this time around.

Thanks spring, enjoy your Osaka trip!

You mean J&R and B&H Photo? Oh man, you wouldnt know how much I wrestled with my want/need and the rational part of my brain, NOT to splurge like crazy while I was in Park Row (J&R) and Ninth Avenue (B&H).

Thanks, I will make sure I will. This time, it is more of a relaxing trip, rather than a shopping like crazy trip.

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Added on September 1, 2008, 4:24 pmYup, they've been out for a while in Japan. Only been recently cleared by the FCC for the American distribution, but still not on store shelves there.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 1 2008, 04:24 PM

Yes, I think B&H and Adorama has better choices and service than J&R, I never liked J&R unless it's for electronics and even then they tend to be overpriced sometimes. But I enjoy going to B&H, been a customer since the early 1990s.

Now the last time I was in Japan though it looked as if you need to haggle to get the best prices. And if you don't speak Japanese you're kinda out of luck...



This post has been edited by tishaban: Sep 1 2008, 05:16 PM

Not until the "Big Boys" relinquish it to us again. The 747 guys have taken it back, because load has increased. Wait until winter pattern starts, then we may get it back. Pretty much spoiled they are, easy summer season, they get. Crazy winter season, with snowstorms and blizzard, then give it to us.

You know how I yearn for another NTC experience, bro. The city truly does NEVER sleep. I miss Times Square and Rockefeller Center.

The haggling part is correct if you shop in DenDen Town/Nipponbashi in Osaka, or Akiba/Akihabara in Tokyo, where shops are competing with each other to attract customers. If a single-store "ultra-mart" like Yodobashi, the price are relatively fixed. See how lah, I may drop by DenDen if I have time, but Yodobashi is so much more easier on the foot for me, it is all in one place. DenDen stretches for miles!

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Added on September 1, 2008, 5:23 pmBut seriously, if anyone got anything to look for in Japan, Apple-related or otherwise, this is your chance. The iClooly, I'll most definitely try and get for myself.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 1 2008, 05:23 PM

any reccomendations

Tarak boss. I'm there also look-see look-see only. See if the Rolly will entice me enough to buy or not.

*looking in to magic crystal ball....

String sure buy rolly

Er.. is there an English website for www.yodobashi.com?! I got into the Yapanese site :(

Sorry Tink dear, it is all in Yapon. I was lucky last time to even get one of their attendants to speak a little bit of Engrish.

But Yaponese toilets are super awesome. Bidet and lush streams of water jet caressing your bottom, like silk. Even have control panel for their toilets!

@stringfellow,
AhHh... I guess it's a good thing - I definitely don't have the dough to spend on accessories this month.... :(

bro erms if there's more accessories there do post (if u hv the time and pricing as well after convert) hehe
who knows more would be interest hehe

p/s tinkerbell here for u

Sure will do. I got two days there, so the first day can already window-shop, the second day is decision day.

ah well... i wanted some kind of stand, so i can put the phone on the table horizontally, for viewing...

can't understand the Japanese-language site.
stringfellow, help?

I believe all apple related things in japan not so cheap. Only airsoft and rc item la yg best.

thanks heaps bro.. im so jealous my ceo using belkin's car modulater for his 32G ipod touch he said around RM2k
prolly in japan a bit more cheaper? like RM200?
or anyone knows how much belkin car modulator for ipod/iphone cost?

Konnichiwa, posting from Yodobashi Camera Umeda.

Corvinux, your iPhone headphones are with me, Softbank version. Same as Apple but with the Japanese writings. After conversion is RM110.

Anybody want the iClooly for iPhone 3G or iPod Touch, I have it right infront of me. Y4980. If no interested post until 4pm KL time/ 5pm Osaka, I'm just buying for myself and my bro.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 2 2008, 03:08 PM

*my magic crystal is right

Fortunately for you, and unfortunately for my wallet.

Black Sony Rolly, with black cradle and black carrying case.

Gonna drop by the Walkman section to get the cradle for Sony Walkman Bluetooth I'm using now.

Also gonna drop by the videogames section and grab myself a copy of MGS Bande Dessinee i've been delaying to get. I wonder if I should get Afrika for PS3 or not.

kekekke, biasa lar tu... too bad dunno wat to buy...
*save on wallet

OT: u ala recip my email?

What email boss? @me.com or Gmail?

me.com lar...

stringfellow, anymore Apple related gadgets to recommend or you are getting?

This post has been edited by mikelee: Sep 2 2008, 03:26 PM

Edit: Sudan dapat rx330 bro. UGEmail too.

35 minutes until I'm heading out of Yodabashi, gonna buka puasa in HEP Five.

wow..... 'live' shopping here !
Enjoy your trips there....

Don't forget BUKA PUASA lor while shopping.... hahahhaah

bro...any in ear with mic headphones for i3g?

I can only think of accessories since they are not affected by language. There a lots of choices from Belkib and Switcheasy, the rest are China brand generics. I could get the dock for iPhone 3G here. Iclooly is definitely cool and in getting one. My initial plan of getting the Sharp Willcom D4 is cancelled after reports of poor battery life. Y113000 only , drop from Y148000 previously. I was also looking for iPhone speaker dock but there are none in the market here.

29 minutes left.

ok, i await the push...
i set the thing to fetch for email and push for calenders and contact, seem to work tat way for me, wats ur setting btw?
can get notes to work for me though

SUPER OT for me

btw, happy buka puasa

V-Moda Vibe Duo, but that ran our of stock. No pricetag. I'm selling mine though, you want?

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Added on September 2, 2008, 3:38 pmSet them all to "Push" which is the default setting btw.

Don't have to worry about booking tables at HEP Five, Yapon not fasting leh.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 2 2008, 03:38 PM

how is da sound quality?
bagus ka? berapa u offer?
any branded good quality cases?

im interested in the icooly as well, but how it connects to my mac?
but if tumpang u buy, troublesome or not? bro me in jaybee...

i set all to push but doesnt work

This post has been edited by rx330: Sep 2 2008, 03:41 PM

http://www.v-moda.com/collection/modaphones/vibe%20duo.aspx

is this one string?

@rx, if string get 4 u, i can bring bac 2 johor 4 u...
im in kluang...

harmeet, kluang? im in jaybee
now u in kl?

kl, lusa la i rasa...
hari ni kat kluang...
string, mind looking for CapsuleNeo™
For iPhone 3G...hows da feel of it...cantik ka?
i've got my eyes on them

ic, see how string cakap lar
he missing liao

he wud be bac la..
saw smting eye catching kot...
string....neo ada tak?

Very good for in-ear buds. I'm moving up to Bose QC3 so it's now just sitting in Its own pouch. Remember, this one answers calls too.

As for cases, I can only personally recommend the iClooly. The rest are either available in KL or not available at all. I don't see any Contour cases here.

how much for ur vibe?
iclooly is a stand or a case?
thr is no capsule neo?

so how? my iclooly ala?

iCooly is awesome. True, I doubt you can find it here in Msia. Sadly its only compatible for iPhone 3G and iPod Touch.

sting, hw much da icooly?

I don't think Japan will be having the SwitchEasy Capsule Neo so fast, cause it was just launched less than a couple days ago. But if they do, I would like to get one as well.

abt 47 usd....

u oder apa rx?

duno, itchy to get the iclooly as well, but dun wanna trouble string, cos he in kl im in jaybee

check out here for iCooly.
http://www.toysgadget.com/icooly-iphone-3g...nd/mobile-phone
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=2096


This post has been edited by friends: Sep 2 2008, 04:07 PM

2day his last day free or tomolo aso he goin shopping?

i assume String bro is on his 1st day 2day.... as he mentioned


This post has been edited by friends: Sep 2 2008, 04:12 PM

so he can still buy 2molo la...
good...
string...if can, look for capsule neo for me...
and i wud like 2 hear hw much u offer 4 ur vibe...tempting la

that was my guessing only Harmeet.
Better let String bro to confirm that....

my assumption is :
1st - Depart & Arrive JP
2nd - Free for shopping
3rd - Free for shopping
4th - Depart JP

No Switcheasy other than for the iPod Touch, my mistake there.

Sorry late reply, I was testing out the Sony Rolly, make sure it works. Testing in their lounge area, a few seriously cute and white, smooth skinned Japanese hotties were crowding around my table to look at the Rolly. Looks like I found my chick magnet, me not handsome enough, just spin out the Rolly enough.

Rx330, if you want the iClooly , I can get one for you. You will have to handle the method if getting it COD to you though. To charge the iPhone while inside iClooly, slot the cable through the slit onbthe stand and slip it under the holding metal below your iPhone. Cable still visible but not messy to me.

The salespersons here already raising their voices , signalling that they are intensifying their sales pitch. I had better go find a place to eat.

Rx, how?

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Added on September 2, 2008, 4:21 pmI may not be able to be here again tomorrow. They are again revising my day of stay here to one day only, so I may have to fly back tomorrow.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 2 2008, 04:21 PM

hmm..then may hv 2 order it frm usa laa...
thx string...

sigh.... how to COD, only thing i can bank in to you upfront nia
argghhhh, why im not in kl

You can always travel to KL to meet up with String, then hand him over your money + collect your new toys mar.
u from which side of M'sia ?

jaybee.......

whoa.. i will surely have a look at this when i get back home later..

no choice lar then..... u are at the SOUTHEST.... i'm from the NORTH (not the NORHTEST yet)
if u really keen to get the things.... sure u need to find a way.

nothing comes on hand easily, rite ?

yeah, no choice... string always got offer... its the delivery part tats the probelm, i dun mind banking him the luit though

if the iclooly is available in US, then shudnt be a problem for me

if i can be of any help...let me noe rx

OMG, I just realised the Sony Rolly costs USD$399.99

armeet u wan help me kolek from strign and post to me ar?

i dun mind tat...
did he buy da stuff 4 u?

he is nowhere to be found
no fate then

@String



Can i tumpang one from you?

I want one for my 1st Gen iphone... how much is it anyway?

hope string get what i asked him to.... Japanesse Hotties!!
so bro when can i see u to get the "packaged"

@ Fighteden


PM stringfellow instead as he has specifically requested prospective buyers to do so.


better be careful than safe as this thread has already been flagged.

This shit is cool .. >.<
I WANT ONE !!

too late maybe i assume....
as String bro said he will leave JP today....

u can try out your luck by PM him, if he is still available in JP or shopping around.
good luck then.

Is the iPhone in Japan unlock or locked? How much? Thanks

daym string , u get to travel so everywhere.. what are u working as lol

iPhone 3G in JP is definitely LOCKED.... and very EXPENSIVE.

Sorry guys I'm in the country already.

With me it is simple. My sig will tell you where I'm bound for next. If that city holds the items you want to get, gimme a holler via PM. It would be very much helpful if you can also do a little research on your own on where to get the item, so I don't have to waste time to go search for it.

As for the iClooly, I only got one fir myself. Looks great disguising itself as an iMac! to Fighteden and Rx330, I wish I could stay longer at Yodobashi, but it's already approaching buka puasa time.

As for the rest who PM, I wish I had more time there to look for your items. Keep an eye out on my sig for my next trip.

Damage to wallet: 1 x SEP-BT10 Sony Rolly Black, 1 x Black Sony Rolly cradle, 1 x Black Sony Rolly pouch, 1 x Sony Walkman cradle, 1 x iPhone headset for Corvinux, 1 x iClooly.

Maybe I'll do a simple review of the Sony Rolly before I close this thread. The Rolly on has 1GB but I'm planning to use it as a Bluetooth speaker and also its dancing capabililty. You can stream audio via BT to the Rolly and watch it dance itself own merry way! This is definitely going onto my living room table, great conversation piece.

string offers the best proxy service for gadget and techie stuff in LYN. word.

That's very generous of you. I shall keep a watch out on your sig space next time.
Do snap some pics of iCooly and Rolly.

thanks bro..appreciate your help..hope the headset wont damage my wallet as well
and the Japanesse Hotties? tak muat bag ka?

Japanese hotties can only look-see. The closest I got to them is when I was testing out the Rolly.

The crowd at HEP Five and Navio, are the stuck-up kinds, not unlike the crowd in Harajuku or Shinjuku in Tokyo. Sorry lah, I dont subscribe to their spiky hairs, and weird fashion sense.

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Added on September 3, 2008, 6:28 pm

A quick peek at my new baby, Sony Rolly.

The NWZ-A829 Sony Walkman Bluetooth is streaming its 16GB content to the Rolly, while the Rolly have its arms open to project the sound. Putting it in speaker mode now, not wanting it to dance off the table!

Anybody in the vicinity of KL Sentral, come join me buka puasa here. Either Kenny Rogers or Secret Recipe.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Sep 3 2008, 06:28 PM

What is dat sony rolly thinggy aaaaa? Portable speaker ker?

The Sony Rolly is a combination of a robot, portable speaker and MP3 player. It plays its own music inside its internal memory, it also plays music streams from Bluetooth-capable devices such as your laptop, Bluetooth-enabled MP3 players (NWZ-A820 line of Sony's own Walkman for example, or the new lineup from Samsung), and from your Bluetooth enabled cellphones!

In addition to that, it also "dances" to the rhythm of the songs it is playing! The "arms" will flap in and our, and rotates, while the two roller wheels allows it to move around, based on the rhythm of the songs too. You can either let it "dance" based on it own rhythm analyzer, or program its motion-control from the bundled software.

Youtube "Sony Rolly" and watch it dance!

@stringfellow,
Does err shopping list include designer bags too? Or is it limited only to gadgets? *grins* I think perhaps I should spoil meself and get meself a nice expensive handbag! I need to look a little more female when I go out there!!!!!!! *grrrRrr*

Sure, if I can find it. Actually, you missed a good opportunity to get LV, I was in Paris last week, remember? I got a Frankfurt coming up in the second week this month, but their summer sales are over, so the price would escalate back to its normal level.



I got the very same demo songs and motion-stages as inside that Youtube clip. Make my little Rolly very hyperactive!

@stringfellow,
Damn... when would Coach or one of those 'cheaper' brands be having their sales?! I'll keep U updated when I get all necessary information *grins*

PS: I don't believe in paying LOTS of $ for a non-leather bag so LV is definitely OUT! *grins* [oK... I just can't afford it - more like, I don't want to afford it.... I rather want that Rolex!!!!!!!!!]

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Sep 3 2008, 11:31 PM

Usually when approaching the end of summer, they would be trying to clear stock.

Rolex? You see my watch in that pic I took with Rolly also you'll know I'm not a fan at all of any Rolexes, Tag Heuer, or expensive watches. I am what others would call the epitome of geekiness, my most-wanted watch would be the one stuffed with gadgetries, not jewels or 24-karat gold.

@stringfellow,
Yes .. I def know who the gadget fella is ! *grins* Yeah a friend's aunt just bought damn cheap stuff off Coach - too bad I missed the Summer sale.. perhaps I should start saving $ now and start planning for '09 Summer Sales!!!!

oK.. I better not go OT otherwise be in trouble with u know who!

that is amazing product by SONY !
String bro sure hyperactive now with the robotic Speakers+MP3 Player

Coach, you'd best wait till we get back our NYC, it is cheaper there.

I think it's safe to close this thread since that Youtube basically sums up what you can do with the Rolly. Currently listening to it dance to the Halo Live Instrumental album. Very......errrr.....mellow?

hMm... I wonder if it reminds anyone of Wall-E?! *grins*

PS : I haven't watched it YET!!!!

@tink
U should watch it ... i would smile everytime i think about wall-e and the opening animation by pixar. The movie's strength is more to the emotion displayed than dialogs.

@string
Hmmm ... a good stuff to pass time while waiting for the time to buka puasa.

LOL, more like a time-waster. I'm current trying my hands on the motion-stage program , see if I can program any exciting dance moves for the little bugger.

I agree on Wall*E. It is the most heart-warming silent/gesture-based movie I have ever seen, and packed with messages too, which we should heed, else we



Spoilered for the sake of Tink who have not watched the movie.

wall-e rocks alright!