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>>6. But why not just use the browser and google the directions?

>>The PSP browser is slow and hotspots aren't nearly as common in Tokyo as in say NY or SanFran--and yes, I live in Tokyo.

>>If you're frequently lost and finding a node repeatedly gets inconvenient then you'd probably own a GPS nav by now.

The number of koban (police boxes) in Tokyo rival the number of hotspots. The police boxes are there for the explicit purpose of providing directions. I've been here 3+ years and never bought a map. Businesses in Tokyo commonly have a map on their web site.

I guess this might be useful for someone, provided that already lug there PSP with them everywhere they go. But you could probably get directions are the police box just as fast as you could boot the UMD and get your location entered.]]>Feb 8th 2006 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/02/01/psp-getting-maps-of-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/01/psp-getting-maps-of-japan/
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If you're really lost you can probably find an open node.

If you're frequently lost and finding a node repeatedly gets inconvenient then you'd probably own a GPS nav by now.]]>Feb 2nd 2006 4:07PM