Here's something that you might need in Spring Break - if you're going to spend it in Japan - check out the waterproof TV by Japanese manufacturer Twinbird. Equipped with a 1Seg tuner, owners of this TV with 4-inch LCD screen won't have to worry about their TV getting wet while trying to watch shows in the poolside. If you aren't familiar with the term 1seg, it's a currently Japan-only mobile digital audio and video service currently available for mobile phones, and the PSP and Nintendo DS.

 

Priced less than US$ 300, Twinbird's waterproof 1seg tuner TV (JL-J405PW) has a nice 480X272 resolution with LED backlight. However, one can't expect to view marathons on this diminutive TV set, as the battery can run only up to an estimated four hours. It's quite enough for a poolside break, though, so it's worth a purchase if you need some portable television set to use while in the waters of Japan.