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Toshiba's new 7-inch tablet compromises on nothing (except 3G)

Toshiba has today announced the impending release of a new 7-inch Android tablet, called the Toshiba Tablet (AT1S0). It's described by Toshiba as a "no-compromise" solution.

Thu 29/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Amazon steals thunder from Apple & brings Kindle Fire to the people

Amazon released the newest product in its Kindle line-up in America overnight, a touch-screen tablet known as the Kindle Fire. The Fire will join a refreshed Kindle e-reader and the new Kindle Touch.

Thu 29/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

"Paper-less classrooms" one step closer with Iconia Tab textbooks

Acer Computer Australia is set to boost sales of its Iconia Tab with the announcement of partnership with textbook publisher Pearson Australia, allowing students and teachers to access e-books on the device.

Thu 22/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Take 10.1 and call me in the morning: Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 10.1

Following the success of the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone (which just passed the 5 million global sales milestone), Samsung is launching the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 next week.

Mon 01/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

A star tablet for enterprise: the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550

Fujitsu PC has today announced the launch of the Stylistic Q550 tablet. With advanced security features designed for enterprise use, Fujitsu claims it is "the world's first executive class slate PC".

Thu 07/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Huawei unveils MediaPad, talking to retailers and telcos for local release

Huawei overnight launched its new MediaPad tablet device at a conference in Singapore. Billed as the world's first 7-inch Android 3.2 tablet device, the MediaPad is a combination HSPA and Wi-Fi device

Tue 21/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Toshiba the latest Paranoid Android to hit the $579 tablet price

UPDATED WITH MORE SPECS: Toshiba will be launching its Tablet, powered by Honeycomb, by the end of June for RRP $579. This is exactly the same price as the 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook, the 16GB Wi-Fi only iPad 2 and the Acer Iconia A500.

Thu 09/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Motorola (and Telstra?) to launch the Xoom tablet tonight

The guns about to fire in the next battle in the ongoing tablet war. Tonight, the Motorola Xoom will be launched, with the telco partner Telstra expected to be there.

Thu 05/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Acer, Dymocks and EMI seal tablet partnership

Less than three months since giant bookstores Borders and Angus and Robertson announced bankruptcy, Acer, Dymocks and EMI Australasia have announced a new partnership to provide book and music content to the latest Acer Iconia Tab.

Tue 03/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Motorola Xoom tablet launching in May on the Telstra Next G network

The Xoom has been described by Motorola as "powerful and fundamentally different than anything else on the market", it also won CNET's 'best of show' award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year in Las Vegas.

Tue 19/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Meet the ultimate Apple fanboy: he's waiting 50 hours to buy iPad 2

There is nothing derogatory about the term 'fan boy' says Alex Lee, the man you who is prepared to wait in line for 50 hours to be the first person in Australia to purchase an iPad 2.

Thu 24/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v exclusive to Vodafone, price on par with iPad 2

In addition to announcing that the high-spec device will be in stores from mid-April and available exclusively to Vodafone customers for a limited time, Samsung has publicised a new tablet to its lineup.

Wed 23/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Tablet ownership tipped to triple this year

A new report today has revealed the state of the online market saying that mobile internet penetration has reached 50 per cent and will gather momentum due to the expected proliferation of tablet devices.

Tue 15/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

LG announces 3D Android Honeycomb powered tablet

The LG G-Slate was announced in the USA today marking the second time this week LG has publicised a major product to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress on 14 February 2011 in Barcelona.

Thu 03/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Virgin on top

With more smartphones and tablets due to enter the Australian market in the fourth quarter it pays to know which mobile carriers are satisfying consumers, and why.

Mon 20/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Tab preview as price speculation grows (video)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is tipped to be a genuine iPad contender, depending on whether it hits a competitive price point, or not.

Thu 09/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Tab: the real iPad killer?

Samsung this morning offered a sneak peak at the Galaxy Tab on Australian shores, hours after its unveiling at IFA in Berlin.

Fri 03/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Belkin quick off the mark to release iPad sleeves

We only just received news about the Apple iPad last week and it's not slated for local release until late March, but Belkin has already come out and launched a new range of protective sleeves for the new tablet device.

Wed 03/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

The wait is over. Apple unveils iPad

Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Apple products ever has finally been unveiled. Apple's iPad looks a lot like an oversized iPhone, but it is actually a touchscreen tablet computer that can be used for a huge variety of applications.

Thu 28/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

New tablet PC unveiled by HP

HP has just announced Australian release details for its latest range of notebook and desktop PCs. One of the most notable in the line-up is the TouchSmart tm2 touch screen tablet PC.

Fri 22/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony launches Dash wireless internet tablet

It looks like a clock radio or digital photo frame on steroids but it is actually Sony's new Dash - a sophisticated wireless internet device that is more like a personalised seven-inch touch screen tablet.

Fri 08/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

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KitchenAid and SodaStream partner in US for new product launch

Australian retailers may soon be filling their shelves with a new kind of KitchenAid with news that the US appliance brand is set to partner with SodaStream to develop a new "home carbonation" product for the American market.

Wed 19/06/2013 10:43:34 / Read More »

Partners & Battlers: Inside story on Nespresso, De'Longhi, Breville & Krups

After five years of clean air, De'Longhi has a new rival in the Nespresso machine business: Breville. It's hard to believe that only seven years ago, Nespresso was nascent and Krups and Magimix were its machine mates.

Tue 18/06/2013 02:00:31 / Read More »

Vintec appoints Debney Distributors as agent for SA and NT

Specialty wine cabinet brand Vintec Australia has announced a new distribution arrangement for South Australia and the Northern Territory, confirming that Debney Distributors will be acting as the company's agent for the two regions.

Tue 18/06/2013 01:56:15 / Read More »

Kmart recalls Homemaker Health Grill; fifth recall in four months

Kmart Australia has today recalled a health grill it was selling under its Homemaker brand. This is Kmart's fifth electrical product recall of 2013, and the fourth under its Homemaker house brand.

Mon 17/06/2013 05:19:43 / Read More »

Whirlpool restructure to affect 50 of the 62 staffmembers employed

A major restructure of Whirlpool Oceania's local business is set to affect as many as 50 of the company's 62-strong staff across Australia, the company's national sales manager has today confirmed.

Mon 17/06/2013 12:29:06 / Read More »

Samsung rolling out store-in-store concepts with Dick Smith

Samsung Electronics Australia is joining forces with Dick Smith Electroncs to showcase its technology products, such as its Galaxy smartphones, tablets and cameras, in a single-brand retail environment.

Mon 17/06/2013 11:52:50 / Read More »
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Sony announces pricing and availability for new Ultra HD 4K TVs

Sony Australia has announced local pricing and availability of its two new Ultra high definition TVs today, billing itself as "the first TV manufacturer to bring 55-inch and 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs to Australia".

Tue 11/06/2013 03:12:37 / Read More »

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Smeg unveils the Linear Smart Oven with S-Logic LED touchscreen

Having already unveiled Australia's fastest dishwasher, Smeg has today launched its first Smart Oven, cementing its position as an appliance technology pioneer.

Wed 12/06/2013 10:06:28 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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KitchenAid and SodaStream partner in US for new product launch

Australian retailers may soon be filling their shelves with a new kind of KitchenAid with news that the US appliance brand is set to partner with SodaStream to develop a new "home carbonation" product for the American market.

Wed 19/06/2013 10:43:34 / Read More »

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Warmer weather a warning for retailers as seasonal slows

The Bureau of Meteorology says we can expect warmer than average days over Australia's north, south and west coasts this winter. While that's not great for seasonal appliance sales, one retailer says there are other factors at play.

Wed 12/06/2013 01:17:11 / Read More »

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The Great Debate: Front Loaders vs Top Loaders

One of the major questions that retailers are asked when a customer comes into the whitegoods department looking for a washing machine is, Front Loader or Top Loader? We ask two industry experts for their thoughts...

Thu 06/06/2013 12:57:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

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Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

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Cream of appliance industry gathers for a winning time at Winning Appliances

Winning Appliances officially opened its flagship showroom in Redfern, Sydney last week. Current.com.au was there to capture all of the action as the who's who of the Australian appliance industry gathered to celebrate.

Thu 01/01/1970 10:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances embraces a new era of retail after exceptional year

Winning Group CEO John Winning has used the launch of his new appliance showroom to send a message to his competitors: we are entering a phase of "new retail" that is not based on either online or offline retailing.

Fri 14/06/2013 12:01:57 / Read More »

New Winning Appliances Redfern showroom "best in the world"

Winning Appliances opened the doors on its newest showroom in the Sydney suburb of Redfern last night. With exhibition-style fit outs and 20 brands spread across two levels, industry leaders have labelled it as one of the best in the world.

Fri 14/06/2013 10:33:28 / Read More »

Winning Appliances CEO speech to open new flagship showroom

David Crane, CEO of Winning Appliances, thanked his retail partners for making the new flagship showroom one of the best appliance stores in the world.

Fri 14/06/2013 11:52:28 / Read More »