Senator Conroy defends digital TV set-top box scheme
Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister responsible for the roll out of digital television, has confirmed "indicative average costs" for the government's set-top box installation scheme, defending reported cost blowouts.
Fri 17/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Out with the old, in with the digital: Regional QLD switches off analogue TV
Regional Queensland officially joined the digital era this week, as the Minister responsible for the roll out of digital television, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced the switch-off of old analogue television signals.
Thu 08/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Talking Set Top Box to assist vision-impaired with switch to digital TV
Bush Australia has released a new Talking Set Top Box that has been developed to assist elderly and vision-impaired Australians as they make the switch to digital television.
Fri 23/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »TEAC releases set-top box and DVD player combo unit
TEAC has today released a new combined Digital High Definition Set Top Box and DVD Player, designed as an all-in-one unit that lets users record and play back live TV, as well as watch traditional DVDs.
Tue 05/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi CEO questions Conroy's Set-Top Box Scheme pricing
The pricing of the Federal Government's Set-Top Box Scheme is "heavy", according to JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart.
Mon 23/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy points to low complaint rate to defend Set-Top Box scheme
Senator Stephen Conroy is once again heralding the success of the Federal Government's Household Assistant Scheme, despite recent criticisms from retailers.
Fri 20/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy releases set top box fact sheet in bid to silence all his critics
The Minister responsible for the set top box handout, Senator Stephen Conroy, has today released a set of "Facts" to support the $350 average cost, concerns regarding the safety of the operation and the installation process.
Fri 13/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Swan's STB solution supported by Sony, labelled waste of money by Kogan
The free set top box for seniors plan has been lambasted by Ruslan Kogan, who says it's costing far too much money. Supporting Australians' right to HD pictures is Sony, who has called on the whole industry to do more.
Tue 10/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Grundig announces two new digital set top boxes
As regional and metropolitan Australia continues to roll out digital television Grundig has announced a high end set top box with a Blu-Ray player, and an entry level mini set top box to complete the 2011 range.
Mon 07/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Regional Victoria is on track for digital switchover: Senator Conroy
The take up of digital TV in Victoria almost doubled in 2010 from 2009 resulting in over 80 per cent of households in the area now ready for the 5 May switchover. So, which capital city has a lot more set top boxes or digital ready TVs to buy?
Fri 04/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Three day countdown till mandatory parental locks on set top boxes
From 4 February 2011 set top boxes sold by retailers in Australia must offer a parental lock feature as determined by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Tue 01/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Bush releases set top box for under $100
Bush Australia has released two new HD set top boxes to join its already extensive combination digital radio range in preparation for the regional Victoria and Queensland switch off in 2011.
Mon 13/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »ACMA wants more parental control but suppliers don't agree
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is planning on introducing mandatory parental locks for all digital TV receivers. One supplier has stated that this would not be a feature he would promote to the market.
Wed 24/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Panel TVs and set top boxes drive CE revenue
According to the latest GfK TEMAX report for Q4 2009, sales of flat panel TVs and set top boxes were up considerably compared to 2008. This has been reasoned on strong promotional activity in the lead up to Christmas.
Tue 16/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumers warned about digital TV scam
Fair Trading Minister, Virginia Judge, has sent a warning out to consumers to be on the lookout for door-to-door traders claiming to represent the government and selling digital television set top boxes.
Fri 05/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »1-10 11-15
