'Catering for everybody': Pricing and availability on Samsung's new TV range
While the focus over recent days has been on Samsung's new $40,000 UHD TV, the brand's 2013 home entertainment line-up has plenty to offer regular consumers. Current takes a look at the range and the new features on offer.
Mon 22/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Alright stop. Wiggle Time! Sony launches VOD & new winter products
July has been busy for Sony, with the launch of Wiggle Time! internet TV, Video on Demand powered by Qriocity, and a host of new products for staying entertained in the winter months.
Fri 08/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »LG releases 3D Blu-ray player
LG has released a 3D Blu-ray disc player to enhance the illusion of depth and perception in Blu-ray format, ideally through LG 3D TVs.
Thu 12/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Pioneer unveils Blu-ray home theatre line up
Pioneer Australia has unveiled two new Blu-ray home theatre systems which are slated for a July release. Both include 1080p HD video playback and a range of connectivity options.
Thu 01/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Pioneer leading the way in AV receivers
Pioneer will release four new AV receivers in July offering a solution for any consumer. Starting at just $499, the range offers features like HDMI 1.4 for 3D, Bluetooth audio streaming and automatic calibration.
Wed 30/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Marketing and sales reshuffle at Panasonic
Panasonic Australia has just announced two major appointments to its marketing and sales team. These appointments will be effective as of 1 April 2010.
Mon 01/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp expands presence in LED TV market
Sharp Australia announced this morning that it will expand its current AQUOS LED backlit LED TV range with an addition of three new models. One will include an integrated Blu-ray player.
Thu 25/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic giving away Blu-ray players and movie rentals
Panasonic Australia has just announced its latest consumer promotion where it will give away a bonus Blu-ray player and six months movie rental to consumers who buy any Panasonic Viera Full HD Plasma TV.
Fri 12/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New addition to the marketing team at Quickflix
Quickflix Limited, Australia's leading online DVD rental and movie subscription company, has just announced the appointment of its new chief marketing officer.
Mon 01/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Quickflix to launch iPhone app; subscriber base grows
Australia's leading online DVD and movie subscription company, Quickflix, has once again boosted its subscriber base as consumers turn their back on traditional video stores. The company also hinted at the future release of an iPhone app.
Wed 20/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »The promotions just keep going at Sony
First Sony was giving away 15,000 PS3 consoles when you bought a Bravia, then they added another 10,000 units, and now due to the overwhelming demand a free Blu-ray player and movie pack is up for grabs.
Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung entices consumers to go Blu this Christmas
Samsung Electronics Australia has just announced a new consumer promotion for the Christmas period where it is offering cashbacks on its 2009 Blu-ray home theatre range.
Tue 03/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Quickflix ramps up its subscriber base
Quickflix Limited, Australia's leading online DVD rental and movie subscription company, has just announced impressive results for the three month period leading up to 30 September 2009, with a 11 per cent growth in its paying subscribers.
Fri 09/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony confidently backing Blu-ray
This morning Sony Australia introduced a new range of Blu-ray technology and is confident that the company's strong involvement in the medium is paying off.
Wed 12/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Blu-ray won't drive growth until 2010
A global media analyst company has outlined that despite a lot of interest in the medium, Blu-ray is not expected to drive sales in the video category until well into 2010.
Tue 16/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony opens first Blu-ray production plant in Australia
Sony Australia has just announced the opening of its new multi-million DADC Blu-ray Disc plant in Huntingwood, New South Wales. The plant represents the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Thu 11/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »LG Offers Complete Blu-ray Entertainment Experience
LG Electronics Australia (LG) sets a new standard in the audio visual industry with the launch of its first Blu-ray home theatre system, completing the Blu-ray home entertainment experience.
Mon 01/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Online DVD rental company expands with digital download service
The ASX yesterday released information that the online DVD rental company, QuickFlix, will launch a digital movie download service, as well as a new partnership with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group Australia.
Fri 15/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Has Blu-ray finally become mainstream?
According to recent point-of-sale tracking data from a leading market research company, Blu-ray disc technology is fast moving towards mainstream acceptance with dramatic increases in unit sales and consumer awareness.
Fri 08/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Together At Last. LG Blu-Ray Disc Player & YouTube.
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New, premium Blu-ray player, BD370, bringing increased network functions including BD Live, high-speed online streaming and full HD picture quality direct to consumer's living rooms. Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Essential deliver high bit-rate audio so
Thu 02/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »El Cheapo Blu-ray player could spark price erosion
In a worrying sign that the price erosion of Blu-ray players has escalated, JB Hi-Fi's latest catalogue is listing a no-name player for under $300. Will the result be successful upselling or a slashing of prices (and margins).
Fri 14/11/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Blu-ray now a Samsung loss leader, but is Sony set to benefit?
Samsung has today reinforced the notion that Blu-ray players are a loss leader, announcing that it will give them away with selected pre-Christmas LCDs and plasmas. Samsung will sell the TVs, but will Sony make the profits?
Fri 24/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony tells retailers "get behind us" this Christmas
Sony Australia has urged retailers to get behind the manufacturers retail marketing strategy in the lead-up to the Christmas retail season. Sony's marketing manager explains why retailers are set to benefit.
Thu 09/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony continues advertising spending in shaky economic climate
As the major world economies seem to be teetering on the edge of a recession, and the Australian dollar has been savaged, Sony Australia is continuing underterred with its plans to advertise Blu-ray.
Tue 07/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony shows off 200Hz LCD and world's smallest Blu-ray notebook
Sony has unveiled the much anticipated 200Hz LCD to the local media - and announced it will in stores before Christmas. Also, there's the world's smallest Blu-ray notebook and news on Sony's future plans.
Tue 23/09/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp unleashes 22 new TVs, long-play Blu-ray recorders
Sharp released 22 new Aquos televisions and three new Blu-ray recorders with hard discs up to 1 TB in Japan yesterday, with all bar their bottom two models full HD.
Tue 20/05/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba Australia “quite surprised” by Warner defection to Blu-ray
Toshiba Australia has said it was “quite surprised by Warner Bros.' decision to abandon HD DVD in favour of Blu-ray”.
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