Pioneer –  Mini compo CD player – X-SMC00BT – with 3 interchangeable front panel colors to fit your mood

What mood are you in? White? Black? Red?
Pioneer’s new slim mini component CD player – X-SMC00BT – will be out in late March. Music saved in your smart phone can be played wirelessly with it. You can enjoy music or internet radio saved in a Bluetooth compatible device wirelessly. Also, iPhone 5 and iPad mini can be connected to the USB terminal, and another iPod and iPhone can be connected to the dock. Of course, you can play a CD, FM radio and use USB memory, etc.
But the …

Maxell – “Memoret” smartphone attachment lens and “Hada more” app to take pictures and analyse your own skin

Electric beauty product devices have become amazingly popular in Japan – things like facial massagers, face steamers, etc. – to help maintain the beauty of your skin.
Now Maxell has developed a handy smartphone attachment lens, called “Memoret”, available in Japan, that you can use to take close-up high definition photos of skin to see closely its condition, texture, etc., so that you can monitor problems, etc.
Maxell is also developing a smart phone app called …

Thanko – Waterproof infrared camera/monitor for fishing – Your fishing skill needs any edge it can get!

Anybody who has done some fishing probably thought at some point: “Hmmm… Are there really any fish here?” With Thanko’s new waterproof infrared camera/monitor for fishing, you can attach the monitor to the grip of your fishing pole, scan the water and see with an actual camera if there are fish around you.
The monitor is 3.5 inches with built-in battery that allows you to use it for 2-4 hours straight. Even in murky water or dark ocean, it’s usable because of the …

Panasonic – Hardcore handheld digital movie camera for outdoor activities – WA30, WA3, DC3

Panasonic is going to release 3 new tough digital movie camera models this month.
The hardcore “WA30″ model is the new ultimate handheld camera to use to take active outdoor scene videos. It is waterproof (10m), dustproof, shockproof (1.5m), freezeproof (-10 degree Celsius) and the design is a good ergonomic one-hand style.
Its wide 2.6 inch LC display rotates 285 degrees and you can take photos/movies from any angles. Still images are 16M pixels. It can also take photos while …

Seiko – Seiko Brightz – 100 year anniversary limited edition solar atomic watch with sparkly diamonds

Seiko’s executive line “Seiko Brightz” will release Seiko’s 100 year anniversary limited edition solar atomic watch on April 26 in Japan.
Only 500 watches will be available.
It is pearl white and pink gold in color with 7 diamonds on the dial.
It comes with original stainless steel band and extra crocodile leather band.
The price is 262,500 yen (including tax).
It can be pre-ordered here.

Panasonic – HX-A100 – Handsfree wearable camera

Panasonic is releasing a hands-free wearable compact camera “HX-A100″ on May 1.
Take action videos or still images of all your activities.
The camera part and body part are 2 separate units. The camera is a light 30g and by using the attached ear hook you can take handsfree movies or photos from the direction of your eyes. The body part can be attached to your arm using the armband case.
It is compatible with Wi-Fi, so broadcast your cycling activity live through Ustream, or …

Buffalo – “31″ – Baskin-Robbins collaborated pop design iPhone 5 case

Anyone who has lived in Japan knows that the Baskin-Robbins ice cream store (known simply as “31″) is everywhere and is part of the fabric of everyday life here.
Buffalo announced that they will start selling Baskin-Robbins collaborated iPhone 5 cases in late March. There are 5 models designed with an ice cream motif.
All the models come with Baskin-Robbins’ popular flavors “Love Potion #31″ and “Popping Shower” designed home button stickers and a …

Nintendo – Japan-only Nintendo 3DS LL – “Mint x White” color and limited-edition “Tomodachi Collection Shinseikatsu” software built-in version to be released on April 18

On April 18, Nintendo will release a special Japan-only new “mint x white” color for the 3DS LL. The price will be 18,900 yen (the same price as existing colors).
On the same day, Nintendo will release a special edition 3DS LL, with “Tomodachi Collection Shinseikatsu” software built-in. The price will be 22,800 yen.

It is available for pre-order here.

Thanko – “Wriggle Tablet Stand” – Read your tablet or smartphone while lying down

Thanko’s new “Wriggle Tablet Stand” allows you to comfortably read and interact with a tablet or smartphone while lying on your back. There is no need to keep holding the tablet so your arm won’t fall asleep.
The holder is adjustable and turns 360 degrees, and you can place a maximum 195 mm size tablet within it. The arm is 75 cm and is a tiltable goose-neck type so you can adjust it to any angle that you feel comfortable with.
Not just for when you relax flat on your …

Lenovo Japan – Erazer X700 – Lenovo enters into the Japanese gaming desktop PC market with their first gaming PC

Lenovo Japan started selling their first gaming desktop PC “Erazer X700″ produced by German company Medion that Lenovo acquired in 2011. It is a recommended PC for the PC version of “Bio Hazard 6″ and “Sim City” that are going to be released on March 22.
“Erazer X700″ was designed to look like a knight’s armor in medieval times. Blue LED lights represent a connection to the future. It’s a desktop PC and accessories (keyboard, etc.) …