> >As for wireless, that's a good question. I'm virtually certain that Japan
> >uses the same 802.11b/g standard as the U.S. so you should be fine with a
> >card that you buy here, but I'd be curious if someone has any different
> >advice since I'm going to be heading there in the fall with my own home
> >wireless network in tow as well.


Yes, Japan uses the same 802.11a/b/g standard as the rest of the world.
Computer stuff is quite interchangeable these days.  Not like it used to be
back in the late 80's when proprietary NEC PC's were king.

DougH