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10-21-2005, 11:58 AM
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Friends: 0 |  A few weeks ago someone posted a article from Japan that shoed a VERY nice watch that acted like a SKS FOB. When I showed it to the wife she said if I could find that, it would make a perfect christmas present for me. I have searched everywhere and cannot find any more info on it. Has anyone here seen or heard more than that original posting on it? I think that would be the ultimate carkey  |
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Friends: 41 | I fear it may have been lost in the crash.  Anyone save that link? Aerometer didn't see the thread and he's our best bet for getting these things here in the US. |
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Friends: 0 | Gotta love Google: http://www.i4u.com/article4292.html Translated toyota page in japanese (I'm not sure if this link will work): http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e.../nt05_0911.html If that link doesn't work, just enter http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/05/Sep/nt05_0911.html into google and click "translate this page" to the right of the result. |
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Friends: 0 | That would be awesome. I hope they make it. Even better if they can make a nice chronometer watch or how about a solor or kinetic watch. Then you will not have to worry about the batteries running out. The one in their ad looks OK but oh well. It is about $380. |
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Friends: 1 | Thanks Evan for bringing this to my attention. I have just emailed my contact in Japan to see if he can get this or not. But I think the only way to see if this is programmable to use w/ our SKS is to try one out. I will ask my local dealership too. Keep informing me of these cool toys please. Edward aREOmeter (not aEROmeter) |
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"The optical generation of electricity by the electric battery exchange unnecessary solar cell" Actually means "Solar powered, making the replacement of batteries unnecessary" If the dealer can program the car to recognize the watch (or vice versa) I'd get one. | |
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Friends: 0 | I believe the solar power is only for the movement. The fob part still needs a battery. The line you quoted is under the heading: Clock Function. Item 5 under smart key function states: (5) Power source: Lithium electric battery (electric battery life: 1 - 2 years) and the like |
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10-31-2005, 01:31 PM
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Friends: 0 | Anybody hear more on this? The release said it would be for sale October 4 in Japan. Anyone know if this is now available? Nate |
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