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  1. W

    Apple Smart Cover for 9.7” iPads in Japan?

    I am about to travel to Japan for a short vacation. Almost gave up completely hope to find what on subject. Then remembered Japan has at the same time a large and aging Apple customer base. And so, with surprise, after a quick search discovered Rakuten eshop appears to have stock. Anyone with...
  2. jkg4

    The Benetton Mac

    1992 Macintosh PowerBook 170 “JLPGA” special edition:  ? ?? ??‍♀️
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    iPad Japanese iPad ?

    Hello, Should I continue to be wary of a site that is offering various 2018 model iPad's (128gb) at £ 80-100 lower than well-known UK high street retailers; the caveat being that I will be (with luck!) supplied with a Japanese model that apparently produces a shutter noise when using the camera...
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    Japan. HELP! with buying Macbook Pro from Japan.

    Hi there, In the 11 of the next month, I will be in Japan for 9 days, and the idea is take an MacBook Pro from there because is much cheaper than here in Spain, So my configuration will be: CPU: intel i9. Storage: 1Tb SSD. RAM: 32 Gb of RAM, and a bundle of FinalCut Pro X etc... I prefer a...
  5. R

    Purchasing Apple Watch S4 from Japan for UK use

    Hello! Im going to be in Tokyo, Japan for two weeks at the start of October. Space Grey Aluminium 44mm (GPS model) is ¥53,680 with tax which equates to £364. In the UK the same watch is £429. A saving of £65! Would I be able to purchase the GPS only version in Japan and be able to use it in...
  6. Drakas

    Buy Apple Watch 3 (GPS only) from Japan

    Hi, I'll go to Japan this December and my intention is to buy an Apple Watch 3 (GPS version only) from a Japanese Apple Store. My question is: I live in Italy (Europe), so will be perfect compatible for my country and with my iPhone? So full support of national GPS, Wi-fi, Apple Pay and no...
  7. Drakas

    Buy iPhone 8/X from Japan

    Hi, I'll go to Japan this December and my intention is to buy an iPhone 8/X (of course X if available) from a Japanese Apple Store. My question is: I live in Italy (Europe), so iPhone 8 or X will be perfect compatible for my country? So full support of national GPS, full internet 4G...
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    iPhone 8/X in Japan

    So I'm starting to travel to Japan a lot. I want to try out the Apple Pay for the vending machines/subway systems, but my iPhone 7 wasn't compatible with the NFC they have in Japan. Apparently you need to buy an iPhone 7 in Japan in order to get Japan specific NFC capabilities. Anyone know if...
  9. ashton18

    AT&T iPhone X - Will it work with Japanese carriers?

    Hello, I'm currently living in the US but moving to Japan in February. Last year I bought the IP7+ with AT&T Next. AT&T Next shows I'm eligible for an upgrade at the moment. If I buy the new iPhone X through the AT&T Next program and pay off the phone prior to my departure, will the iPhone...
  10. smoking monkey

    Help! Buy Ipad Pro in Japan but give as present in Australia... Problematic?

    I'll explain the situation... 1. I buy an new ipad Pro in Japan 2. I take it to Australia and give it to a friend 3. Friend wants to buy Applecare in Australia to cover it. Is this possible? I've checked Apple's site regarding warranty, but it's quite vague. On the one hand it states they may...
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    iPhone 7 in Japan

    Hi Guys, I'm planning to buy iPhone in Japan first week of October. Just want to make sure, are iPhones there unlocked? Also, how is the stocks right now, is it okay? I'm planning to get the Black iPhone 7 128gb.
  12. Add-Delay

    FeliCa support: Global or Japan only?

    Asking because it wasn't 100% clear in the keynote - is the FeliCa support only in devices sold in Japan, or is it in all iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series models sold worldwide? I live in Australia (so would naturally buy my devices here), but travel to Tokyo once a year. So it would be nice to...