PC & Tablets

On July 1st, the POCKAM P11, an 11-inch Android 16 tablet featuring Gemini AI, is available at a 50% discount and with 5x Rakuten points at the Rakuten "DOOGEE store," bringing the effective price down to approximately 16,000 JPY. This limited-time offer provides a significant opportunity to acquire a high-performance tablet.

Back Market Japan has announced a sharp increase in sales of refurbished iPads and MacBooks after Apple's widespread price revision for these products in Japan on June 25, 2026. Comparing sales from June 26-28 to the previous week, overall iPad sales rose by 87%, and MacBook sales by 152%. Notably, the iPad (2024 model) saw a 400% increase, and the MacBook (M4 series) a 180% increase.

Lexar, a global manufacturer of memory and storage solutions, announced the establishment of Lexar Japan Co., Limited, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Japanese market. This strategic move aims to strengthen customer support, after-sales services, and partnerships within Japan.

Hamada Electric Co., Ltd., as an authorized distributor, has commenced the first in-store sales in Japan of MAXBY's PCIe 4.0 compatible M.2 SSD "MAX7200-1TB." The company ensures a stable supply with ample domestic stock.

LivelyLife Co., Ltd. has introduced a new series of reinforced glass films for iPads, designed to meet the increasingly diverse needs of users across all generations. From protecting children's eyes and preventing screen damage in the GIGA School era to enabling precise drawing and color reproduction for professional creators, this series offers tailored solutions for every iPad user.

MSY Inc.'s GRAPHT brand introduces 'THE SHOOTER – Gaming Monitor 27"', a new QD-Mini LED monitor designed for FPS players. It features a 27-inch screen, 320Hz refresh rate, and the innovative 'MPCS TECH' blur reduction function, available from June 26, 2026.

The new LZF ZPad1A tablet, featuring an 8.8-inch 2.5K 90Hz display, Unisoc T7300 processor, and Android 16, is now available on Rakuten. For a limited time until June 30th, customers can purchase it at a special launch price of 23,999 yen (approximately 30% off the regular price) and receive a complimentary case by submitting a review.

CHUWI has announced the official pre-order availability of its new AI-powered laptop, the "UniBook." Featuring an Intel® Core™ 3 304 (Wildcat Lake) processor, the UniBook supports local AI processing, boasts a vibrant 14-inch 16:10 display, and offers extensive connectivity, all within a lightweight 1.2kg chassis. A special World Cup campaign is also underway, offering discounts of up to 8,000 yen.

Acer has announced the release of new Predator Helios gaming notebooks, including the Predator Helios 18 AI and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, available from June 24, 2026.

ASUS Japan has announced the release of the ProArt Display OLED PA27UCDMR, a 26.5-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor designed for professional creators. This display features a 240Hz refresh rate, ΔE＜1 color accuracy, support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, along with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for enhanced connectivity.