Philips TVs back on sale from an unlikely source: Kogan
Philips TVs are back on sale in Australia; and from an unlikely source - the Kogan online store. This is the first time a third party TV brand has been sold by the rogue online retailer.
Tue 30/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »'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 »Samsung promises "white glove" service with Ultra HD rollout
After the launch of Samsung's new TV line-up, Current sat down with the brand's director of AV to talk about what the range offered and to find out why its Ultra HD program will be "the best thing that this industry has seen".
Fri 19/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung gets Sneaky at launch event for 2013 TV range (image gallery)
Check out the blue lighting and expensive TVs that dominated The Star in Sydney for the gala launch of Samsung's 2013 TV range in our single webpage image gallery.
Thu 18/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic targeting dumb TV users with easy Smart TV features
With almost 70 per cent of Australian households still using 'dumb' TVs, Panasonic has focused its 2013 AV range on providing consumers with better Smart TV options and a range of new connected features.
Tue 19/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »In pictures: Samsung's 2013 TV and AV line-up
What products are set to hit retail stores in 2013 and what will consumers be choosing when they buy TV and home theatre products this year? Current takes a look at what Samsung has on offer before it arrives in Australia...
Thu 07/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »'The BMW of TVs': Samsung UHD TV coming mid-year with new Smarts
Samsung hopes to bring unleash a bit of "wow factor" with the launch of its new Ultra HD TV, set to go on sale locally in "late June, early July". The brand is also launching a new Smart interface, with something special just for Australians.
Wed 06/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp finally releases its long-awaited 90-inch TV: it's $21,000!
After months of tempting Australia with the impending launch of its 'spectacularge' 90-inch TV, the Sharp Corporation of Australia today released its televisual behemoth onto the market.
Mon 21/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung unveils massive Ultra HD TVs, OLED, LED and new Smart Hub
Samsung Electronics today unveiled two new Ultra HD TVs, including a monster 110-inch model, a new 55-inch OLED TV, and a new range of Smart LED TVs. All of Samsung's new Smart TVs will run the new Smart Hub interface.
Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp expanding Igzo into TVs, more Quattron and big screens in 2013
Sharp Corporation will continue to lead the television manufacturing industry in 2013 with an all-LED line-up of high-end, big screen Quattron models, according to Sharp USA president John Herrington.
Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »New TV brand Viano launches two new 3D LED models
TV brand Viano has two new models coming to Australia in mid-December: 47- and 55-inch Full HD LED LCD 3D models with four pairs of glasses included in the box.
Mon 03/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony explains $25,000 price for 84-inch Ultra HD TV, closed distribution and 4K
Sony Australia today downplayed its first-to-market status in Ultra HD TVs, claiming it is more important to have the right product rather than being first on the shelves. Sony also discussed its distribution and why it is sticking with "4K".
Mon 05/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony's 4K TV costs a cool $25K, only available at Sony Centres
Sony has announced local pricing and availability for its new ultra high definition 4K TV. The panel will cost $24,999 ($9,000 more than LG's Ultra HD TV) and will only be available at Sony Centres in 5 cities.
Mon 05/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »TCL announces deal with Harvey Norman, expanding retail presence by 40%
Chinese brand TCL Electronics Australia has announced a new agreement that will see its TVs stocked in 180 Harvey Norman, Domayne and Joyce Mayne stores nationally, increasing the brand's retail presence by 40 per cent.
Mon 05/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Beyond the mother glass: TV technology at TCL Part 2
In part two of this special feature, Current.com.au speaks to TCL's global head of sales about its new production facilities and the changing face of Chinese manufacturing.
Tue 16/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Beyond the mother glass: TV technology at TCL Part 1
In part one of this special feature, Current.com.au speaks exclusively to the global head of sales for TCL about the big players in TV manufacturing and how the brand is innovating to bring customers what they want.
Mon 15/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »LG recharging its tech image with launch of $16,000 UD TV via select channel
LG is back to its best - making a huge splash with an enormous TV: Australia's first 84-inch Ultra Definition 3D Smart LCD LED panel. So premium is this model that only 30 handpicked retailers will get to sell it.
Wed 10/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung explains unique strategy of super high-end TV panels
Samsung's biggest and most expensive television, the 75-inch ES9000 (RRP $9,499) is now in stores. Unlike the broad merchandising used for the majority of Samsung's TVs, this model has a specificially designed strategy.
Mon 17/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Aussie TV market in good shape claims Samsung at launch of enormous TV
The Australian flat panel TV market is actually performing well and average sales prices are steady, claimed Samsung at the launch last night of its biggest ever TV. Not everyone agrees with this view, however.
Wed 15/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »LG spruiks 3D TVs with new cash back promo
LG has announced a cash back offer to promote its 2012 AV and TV line-up, giving the consumers the opportunity to get up to $300 cash back when they purchase selected combinations of products from the range.
Thu 05/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp embiggens its vocabulary with cromulent TV promotion
After a while, all advertisements start to sound the same. But Sharp shouldn't be too worried about that, thanks to a new series of TV commercials that tear up the Roget's and invent some new words for "big".
Mon 02/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »"Bigger is better": Big-screen LED TVs prove to be a growth category
The biggest trend in LED TVs this year is larger screen sizes, and many brands are going bigger - including Sharp, which is set to launch a 90-inch model in coming months. So what do retailers think of the new trend?
Fri 08/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Intel backs Ultrabook innovation to prevent PC margin doom similar to TVs
Constant innovation in the notebook PC category will prevent price erosion and value decline, ensuring this segment does not replicate the catastrophe that has beset flat panel TVs over the last decade, according to Intel's local GM.
Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Hisense bolsters TV line-up with extensive 2012 launch campaign
Hisense is on the front foot with its 2012 TV line-up, bringing consumers 17 new and 4 existing models, with a strong focus on 3D and Smart TV technology and bigger screen sizes. We take a look at the full range...
Wed 02/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bravia bravado: Sony's new HX850 TV is 'the one to beat in 2012'
Sony Australia has announced the arrival of the newest model in its Bravia TV line-up, with MD Carl Rose bullishly declaring that it is the "TV to beat" this year.
Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung unveils new LED TV range, with a promise to consumers
Samsung unveiled the new additions to its Smart TV line-up in Sydney overnight, using the event to announce a departure from LCD, a focus on "four pillars" of strength, and a unique value-add to bring education to consumers.
Wed 18/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic launches 23 new TVs: passive 3D, BigPond Movies & Quickflix
Panasonic Australia today unveiled its 2012 range of plasma and LED LCD TVs, with 23 models across both technologies. Features of selected products include active and passive 3D, improved internet connectivity and a greater focus on design.
Wed 11/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Pangoo now Pan-gone after THTF Australia closes down
THTF Australia Pty Ltd, the local importers of the Pangoo brand of flat panel TVs, has withdrawn from the Australian market due to lack of profitability.
Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Size matters as TCL unveils enormous TV, boasts at Korea and Japan
If the old TV mantra is true, and bigger is better, than TCL has suddenly become the best. Overnight, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled the 'China Star', the largest LCD TV in the world.
Fri 09/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung launches Super OLED TV, outlines Smart roadmap
Samsung has used CES to announce a "giant leap forward for the TV industry" with the launch of a new Super OLED flat panel. The company also outlined three new points of focus for its Smart TV range in 2012.
Tue 10/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »A car in every garage, a TV in every room - Sharp launches Edge TV range
Sharp has announced the launch of the new Edge LED LCD 835X television range, targeted at Australian families looking to add an additional TV set to their home.
Tue 01/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Hitachi is back in the Australian TV market through new distribution agreement
Hitachi TVs are back in the Australian marketplace under a new distribution agreement with Tempo Australia. There are four new models in the range: we have all the details.
Tue 11/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Crouch, touch, engage, watch: Toshiba launches TVs for Rugby World Cup
Toshiba has today launched a new series of 13 LCD and LED TVs, kitted out with a range of technologies including face recognition software and 3D viewing.
Fri 26/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »House brand TVs destroying margins, 3D and IPTV growing in popularity
The uptake of private label, or 'house brand', flat panel TVs is destroying average sales prices and margins, but the growing popularity of new features is beginning to offset these losses.
Thu 21/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »TCL launches local promotion in line with global Transformers partnership
TCL Electronics, the TV brand best known for its partnership with leading sporting events, in now working with Paramount Pictures in association with the highly anticipated film Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
Wed 08/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung to release TVs with internet browsers, more 3D and Smart models
Samsung will next week begin the next TV revolution, releasing panels that not only have internet connectivity for widgets and apps, but also an open internet browser for consumers to surf the web.
Wed 30/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »High inventory of LCD TVs restricting production plans
A report released by Californian research company DisplaySearch has revealed concerns over a backlog of LCD TV inventory for brands, causing what the report refers to as "restrained production plans" for the first months of 2011.
Fri 21/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Kogan launches Australia's 'cheapest' TVs
While some retailers are being crucified via the social mediascape (think Retail Coalition), others such as online trader Kogan, are using email, Facebook, Twitter and blogs as research tools to access and evaluate the consumer market.
Thu 20/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips launches new television range in Australia
Philips has announced today it will launch a new range of televisions into the Australian market including LED models, its first 3D TV and the world's only cinema-format 21:9 TV.
Tue 21/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »TCL prepares for long term LCD TV investment (video)
With a $US3.6 billion factory in Shenzen almost ready to create 14 million LCD TVs a year, TCL has outlined a long term strategy within the Australian market, including a new 65-inch 3D LED television.
Mon 06/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New sporting partnerships at TEAC
TEAC Australia recently announced that it has signed partnerships with two of Australia's elite athletes: Darren Lockyer from the Brisbane Broncos and Mark Winterbottom from Ford Performance Racing.
Fri 25/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »TEAC embraces both the old and the new with latest product range
Current.com.au last night visited TEAC's Sydney offices for a personal tour of the company's new range of products and was shown a mix of traditional and new ranges for the company.
Tue 08/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic balances out TV offering with new LED and LCD ranges
Amidst the hullabaloo surrounding Panasonic's new 3D TV launch was an interesting side story: the Japanese supplier also announced its first range of LED LCD TVs and its largest ever LCD range.
Wed 28/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung joins Pana and LG with embedded Skype for TV
It was revealed at CES that Panasonic and LG formed a partnership with Skype to embed its services in a range of their HD TV panels. Samsung has now also jumped on board with its new LED 7000 and 8000 series televisions.
Fri 26/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung extends free LCD promotion
Samsung Australia has announced that it is extending its Christmas promotion, where consumers receive a bonus 26-inch LCD television when they purchase selected Samsung LED TVs.
Fri 15/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung 3D TVs to be launched from mid-April in Australia
Mark Leathan, head of consumer electronics marketing at Samsung Electronics Australia, has told Current.com.au that the new 3D TVs unveiled at CES will be available in Australia from mid-April.
Thu 14/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung remote control could upstage flagship TV at CES
The new flagship television from Samsung could be upstaged by its remote control which is itself a television and has the ability to stream the same content as the television or independently show a different channel for bored viewers.
Fri 08/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung unveils 3D television strategy at CES 2010
Samsung has announced it will launch an entire suite of 3D products, which the company referred to as a 3D ecosystem. New releases include a superthin 3D LED TV. Plasma and LCD will also be represented.
Thu 07/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »LG expands LED TV range
LG Electronics Australia has just announced the release of its latest 'Full LED' LCD TV in Australia. The 55-inch panel has been released due to increased consumer demand of LED technology.
Wed 16/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung and Sony go head to head at IFA 2009
Samsung and Sony competed with each other as usual at IFA 2009, with the two most impressive stands at the event, but it was not television where the most unlikely battleground was fought.
Mon 07/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung 'New Species' LED TVs are going green
Samsung Electronics Australia has announced that its 'New Species' LED TVs are some of the most energy efficient models in the market, with some panels achieving a 6-star rating.
Mon 01/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung reveals LED, a 'new species' of television
Samsung Electronics Australia has just announced a new addition to its television line-up with the next step in the flat panel evolution; LED. Samsung has called it a 'new species' of television.
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