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  • Japanese Tape Dispenser Cuts Tape To Desired Length

    John Biggs

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    Friday, August 17th, 2012
    T-EM50-Tape

    If you were told you could listen to the radio at a reasonable level in your cubicle and that you were going to be allowed to keep your stapler, this is probably the tape dispenser for you. The T-EM50 by Kokuyo will spit out tape at pre-determined lengths again and again, ensuring a perfect piece of tape every time.

    Why would you need this? I suppose if you want to save tape or need a specific length for closing envelopes. Otherwise, this kind of absolute precision seems like a bit of office overkill. However, considering some Japanese ballpoint pens cost $57, it’s clear that the land of the rising sun is definitely serious about their supplies.

    The T-EM50 costs about $200 and will be available in September.

    via Press Release via Akiba