[Gibraltar]

Supposedly there is the International version for tourists which has the language options, but not sure where you can get those except the Sony Store.

The tourist version is available at Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara. There is a section of the shop containing only tourist models, just ask a staff person where to go. They also offer tab free and an additional discount for using a foreign credit card.

Alternatively you can buy the Japanese model and use the hack mentioned in this thread to add multi language capability.

 

[Toolman]

Supposedly there is the International version for tourists which has the language options, but not sure where you can get those except the Sony Store.

Should be able to get them from Bic or Yodobashi

 

[pietcux]

Ouch that is more than the US price for a new unopened piece. Unfortunately as US dealers, we can't sell out of the US territory or risk losing our Sony dealer authorization and the buyer loses the factory warranty.

Please note that the price includes 19% VAT. So the net price should be comparable.

 

[Sleepow]

Should be able to get them from Bic or Yodobashi

Thanks.
This international version would no be volume capped, right?

 

[Toolman]

 

Should be able to get them from Bic or Yodobashi

Thanks.
This international version would no be volume capped, right?

Nope...those are only for European (EU) market. Are you a resident in Japan? because Sony's gears can often be had at much cheaper prices outside of Japan

 

[Sleepow]

Nope...those are only for European (EU) market. Are you a resident in Japan? because Sony's gears can often be had at much cheaper prices outside of Japan

Yes, I am resident in Japan

 

[proedros]

waiting for amazon to sell some refurbished WM-1A for 700 euros

now that seems like a steal

 

[Bina]

waiting for amazon to sell some refurbished WM-1A for 700 euros


now that seems like a steal

That happens sometimes? Because I would jump for that immediately

 

[proedros]

That happens sometimes? Because I would jump for that immediately

 
there were some for sale at 620 pounds , maybe less (i don't remember exactly if they were 600- pounds)

 

[nc8000]

there were some for sale at 620 pounds , maybe less (i don't remember exactly if they were 600- pounds)

£680 is the lowest I've seen

 

[proedros]

£680 is the lowest I've seen

 
i remember the 680 but it was even lower previously , 620-650
 
maybe they shall emerge again at such pricing 

 

[strojo]

Received my brand new WM1A (official US version) from TSAVJason yesterday.  Burning that bad boy in now.
 
Now I just have to decide on a slip case for it...not interested in that flapper case I've seen poking around.

 

[Sleepow]

I have a probably stupid question.
Assuming one believes in burn in, what should be done except listening to the device? After a while it will also have 100s of hours. Or should burn in be continuous?

 

[kms108]

I have a probably stupid question.
Assuming one believes in burn in, what should be done except listening to the device? After a while it will also have 100s of hours. Or should burn in be continuous?

My personal opinion is to use it normally and let it burn slowly, force burning continuously can wear out the battery. You will get to the stage when the capacitors will mature.

 

[kms108]

 

Supposedly there is the International version for tourists which has the language options, but not sure where you can get those except the Sony Store.

The tourist version is available at Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara. There is a section of the shop containing only tourist models, just ask a staff person where to go. They also offer tab free and an additional discount for using a foreign credit card.

Alternatively you can buy the Japanese model and use the hack mentioned in this thread to add multi language capability.

I prefer BIC camera or there sister company, apart from the regular tax free, BIC camera allow download from their facebook a extra 7% discount coupon, and previously you can use the tokyo metro 1-3 day pass for 6-7% discount on top of the tax free, I hope they still have this on, can someone confirm this, I used this to get my ZX 2.