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This is quite an interesting product, but there are a few inaccuracies in the translation, like it records in WMA, not WAV and the 'English' version is actually a collection of English-learning radio shows (i.e. no US version is likely):

http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/2007/02/olympus_radio_server_can_doubl.php
Says here that it's 50,000 yen and that it runs Windows Mobile 5.0:

http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/2007/02/clarion_car_satnav_designed_to.php
Bear -- it's a good point you make, although NHK definitely doesn't have that technology ready yet. It's still just in testing, as you can see at the end of this story:

http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/2006/10/ceatec_higher_than_high_hd_tv.php
The show is fun but troubled by patchy acting in places, most notably from Hiro and his sidekick. Their Japanese is awful (not that it really matters to anyone who doesn't understand it anyway) and the "Japan" sets are clearly not in Japan, looking more like pretty hastily put together backlots. It would help credibility if, for example, there were real street signs instead of the generic "Ramen," "Restaurant" etc written above each store. No biggie but it is an oversight in an otherwise good show.
There's a video of Sony's new Blu-Ray machine on show in Tokyo this week over here:

http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/
No offence, but Huston is one weird-looking guy. Check out his facial twitch on the video here at a smart phone launch event:

http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/2006/07/dwt_tv_wzero3es_live_and_direc.php
It may be functionally not so unusual but it appears to be based on Linux and can be tinkered with:

http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/2006/07/bluedot_pmp_runs_linux_loves.php
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I've found myself using my PC for a lot of conversations lately, and I'm also considering recording a podcast to share with anyone who will listen. There are tons of USB headset / microphones out there, and I'm hoping someone has some solid recommendations based on experience. I'll consider both headsets and standalone mics, by the way, but I'd like to keep the bill under $100 if possible. Help!"
 

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