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Sharp Show Two New 70″ LED TV’s

David Richards January 6, 2011 No Comments

The Aquos Quattron LE732 and LE935 are based on Sharp’s tenth-generation LCD panels which incorporate the new 4 colour RGBY Quattron technology that delivers what Sharp describes as a superior…

Dick Smith Announces Marketing & Buying Restructure

David Richards December 17, 2010 No Comments

Dick Smith has announced a restructure of their marketing operations. Annette Karantoni formely from Woolworths has been appointed head of buying and marketing, replacing Brent Allan. Karantoni has been promoted…

Western Digital Tries To Buy Seagate Despite Size Difference

David Richards December 5, 2010 No Comments

One of the main reasons that the deal fell was speculation that Western Digital would have faced antitrust obstacles and may have resulted in management departures. Insiders claim that Western…

Philips Shipping iPad Type Touchscreen Despite Shut Up Shop Notice

David Richards November 23, 2010 No Comments

It appears to be business as usual for the Philips Pronto Division, after the European Company shipped samples of their new in-wall touchscreen, the TSW9500 to Qualifi their Australian distributor…

EXCLUSIVE:Philips Kill Off Pronto Remote Business But Forgot To Tell Distributors

David Richards October 31, 2010 No Comments

As of yesterday Qualifi had not been told that the Philips remote control business was being shut down effective immediately due to competition from new tablets, Apple iPhones and Android…

Sanyo Brand Set To Disappear Next Year

David Richards October 24, 2010 No Comments

Panasonic claim that by unifying all its products under the Panasonic brand the company is aiming to strengthen the brands value. In Australia the move will see the Panasonic brand…

Logitech Harmony Remotes $300 More Expensive Than Same US Model

David Richards October 5, 2010 No Comments

See original story here. The move comes as vendors like Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and LG start to give away free, applications that allow consumers to control a multitude of home…

Harmony Remotes Replaced By Free Phone & Tablet Remotes

David Richards October 5, 2010 No Comments

Already devices like the Harmony remote are starting to look old hat and expensive at up to $500, as vendors such as Foxtel, Samsung, LG and Sony deliver new applications…

Footy Clubs Sue For $11M Over Dodgy Plasma Deal

David Richards September 27, 2010 No Comments

Rugby League and RSL Clubs across Australia who claim that they were duped into installing domestic plasma screens on the basis that the cost of the screens could be recovered…

Yale Teams Up With Control4 To Launch New Security Locks

David Richards September 26, 2010 No Comments

Control4 has teamed up with Yale locks to deliver a new security system for the home. Revealed at the 2010 CEDIA Expo in the USA the new Yale offering includes…