Toshiba: "Confusion with Windows 8" slowed adoption of touch technology
The managing director of Toshiba has blamed "confusion" over Windows 8 for a slow uptake of touch-enabled Windows devices, adding that heavy discounting of older products didn't help the new technology's cause.
Thu 09/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba shines light on premium Ultrabook space with Kira range
Toshiba is citing a plateau in notebook sales as one of the key reasons it is pushing into the premium computing space with the new Kira range of Ultrabooks - products that the brand says will offer a "new level in luxury computing".
Wed 08/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba signs sponsorship deal with Sydney Swans
Toshiba has today announced that it has signed on as the Official Consumer Electronics Partner to the Sydney Swans AFL team, in time for their first game since winning the premiership at the end of last year.
Thu 28/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry sponsors hungry for action as NRL season kicks off
It's hard to believe it's been 158 days since the Melbourne Storm saluted in the 2012 NRL Grand Final. Tonight at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, the 2013 campaign will begin with the Sydney Roosters hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Thu 07/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba channels Dick Tracy with prototype OLED computer watch
Toshiba has today unveiled a prototype of its new Computer Graphic Watch: an OLED screen on a traditional watch wristband that can be paired with a smartphone.
Wed 09/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »More consumers switching to laptops, but Apple still the favourite
More than half of Australian consumers who have recently bought a computer from retail have made the switch to a laptop, and Apple is still ranking the favourite amongst the brands according to new research from Canstar Blue.
Tue 04/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »All the electronics Christmas promotions sorted by brand
Check out what promotions are being run this Christmas to lure consumers into stores and part with their cash. This page sorts all the promotions by brand - there's Sony, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Breville, Kambrook, Sunbeam and heaps more!
Mon 03/12/2012 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 »New products, features and retailer training: Toshiba talks Windows 8
As retailers and suppliers prepare for the arrival of Windows 8 next month, Toshiba talks about its expectations for the new operating system, inclunding new product launches and what the OS will bring to the world of consumer electronics.
Tue 25/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba's pop-up experience centre gets a gold-medal winning touch
Toshiba is taking to Sydney's Martin Place this week with a pop-up experience centre targeted at spruiking the brand to consumers and to promote its successful partnership with gold medal-winning Olympic cyclist Anna Meares.
Tue 25/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »At Harvey Norman online, exclusivity comes cheap
Exclusivity comes in many forms: the money-can't-buy experience, the one-of-a-kind product and the six-figure sports car with extra zoom-zoom. But at Harvey Norman, we can all afford our own slice of exclusivity...
Mon 24/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »3D is a fad but Toshiba is a winner: Canstar TV ratings
New research from Canstar Blue has found that two thirds of consumers think 3D TV is a fad, while almost half of Australian consumers have 3 or more TVs in their house. In terms of brand rankings, there were also a few surprises...
Tue 18/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Pioneer pioneering new meta heights with song about listening to music
UnderCurrent loves a good company song! And this one by Pioneer to promote its new speaker range is just as impressive as the, erm, speakers that the song is about...
Thu 06/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »From $17,000 to $1,000: A Decade Of Plasma
The average cost of a plasma TV in 2003 was $10,156. Back then, plasma TVs ranked fifth on the list of Top Digital Product Categories. Plasma TVs is now number four on that list, though the average sales price has dropped 90 per cent to $1,030.
Tue 22/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba ups the ante with sci-fi inspired ambient dance anthem
Today's instalment of company songs is even better than Panasonic's and Samsung's: Japanese company Toshiba don't just have a company song, it has a company film.
Thu 10/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »DHL to start TV and PC recycling in Canberra from 15 May 2012
DHL Supply Chain Australia is the first of the three approved E-Waste recyclers to announce a start-date and location for the collection of obsolete TVs and PC hardware, with Canberra the first Australian city to be serviced.
Mon 30/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba joins recycling revolution, partners with ANZRP
Toshiba Australia is the latest company to affirm its commitment to the environment, signing up with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform for the collection and disposal of e-waste.
Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba launches new tablet for the non iPad fanboys
In a week that has been dominated by anticipation of the new Apple iPad hitting stores, Toshiba has announced the arrival of a new tablet for more grown-up, business-focused fanboys.
Thu 15/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »GIGA 5 Brings Barista Quality Home.
Established Swiss brand JURA creates a new product in the super premium segment.
Mon 20/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bricks and mortar retailers innovating with online video customer service
One of the biggest hurdles retailers need to overcome when designing an online portal for their bricks and mortar stores is maintaining the same level of customer service on a website as they do in a store. Two companies are doing this well.
Fri 03/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »WD targeting Ultrabook and MacBook Air users with Passport hard drives
With the new Ultrabook phase of notebook computers comes a new problem: storage. Although the Ultrabooks released thus far all have impressive performance specifications, the one feature that has diminished is memory size.
Thu 17/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »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 »Samsung has the happiest consumers, Hisense the best warranty
UPDATED: Samsung TV customers are the most satisfied, with all the major brands also scoring highly in Canstar Blue's customer satisfaction survey results, released this week.
Tue 13/09/2011 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 »AMD computer processors offer 'supercomputer-like performance'
The processor manufacturer AMD has appealed to graphics-hungry technophiles this week, launching a new range of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) for notebooks, netbooks and PCs.
Fri 29/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Lenovo masters art of similarity with IdeaPad K1 tablet, coming soon
The new Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet, coming later this year, is similar but slightly different to the many, many other Android tablets on the market.
Wed 20/07/2011 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 »Harvey Norman gets first crack at Toshiba's new designer PC
Toshiba has today announced the launch of its first ever All-In-One PC, with Harvey Norman receiving the exclusive distribution for the white model of this unit.
Mon 16/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba expands its retail consumer Satellite notebook range
Toshiba has today released seven new models in its Satellite range of retail consumer notebooks. Features of the new models include USB 3.0 and improved battery life.
Mon 09/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Apple and Toshiba announce new products
Apple has updated the iMac with next generation quad-core processors for delivering up to 70 per cent faster speed, while Toshiba has launched a new 'thin and light' range of business notebooks.
Wed 04/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba to grow 3D range in 2011, glasses-free panel in production
Toshiba will be gradually expanding its 3D TV range throughout 2011, with the Japanese supplier looking to grow its 3D story from a simple two product portfolio up to a more considerable, more connected range.
Mon 28/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Crims force staff to assist in $200,000 Toshiba notebook heist
Police are on the hunt for three men after the armed robbery of 170 Toshiba notebooks. The theft occurred at an industrial warehouse, with the suspected criminals forcing three employees at the site to assist them in the robbery.
Mon 28/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »$250,000 of Toshiba computers and laptops stolen
100 Toshiba laptops and computers have been stolen from a Sydney warehouse. Police are looking for a black Mercedes sedan and a dark coloured Subaru wagon that were last seen leaving the scene of the crime.
Fri 18/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony, Nikon and Panasonic discuss earthquake's effect on tech supply
The extent of damage and closures to Japanese consumer electronics' facilities in the wake of last week's natural disasters is varied with Sharp revealing the least amount of difficulties so far and Nikon and Sony reporting widespread issues.
Wed 16/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Grundig's new Trio microsystems and Toshiba's new camcorder
Grundig and Toshiba have released new products into the retail space today, with the former introducing its new Trio DAB microsystems and the latter unveiling a new Camileo Full HD camcorder.
Mon 31/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Intel dodges questions, shuts down Q&A, launches great processor
Intel Australia was last night on the defensive, with local GM Philip Cronin and visiting Intel VP Mooley Eden first dodging questions and then shutting down a press conference after a number of scything questions surrounding Intel's new Insider product.
Wed 19/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Intel and friends to launch 2011 PC generation tomorrow
Intel will tomorrow be conducting the launch of its 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family. Also there will be Sony, Samsung, HP, Dell, Acer, Asus and more.
Mon 17/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba's TV triple treat for the Christmas Tree
Toshiba isn't letting the Big Four suppliers deliver all the Christmas cheer: it's announced its own set of gift with purchase offers for TV sales through December. And they're quite attractive too.
Mon 15/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba and GE release virtually identical products, with $100 price gap
Two brands release remarkably similar products on the same day, but with a $100 price difference.
Thu 07/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »A lesson in how to sell 3D, direct from Japan (with images)
One of the major problems with 3D in Australia is that it's proven difficult to demonstrate to consumers in-store. Whilst in Japan this week, Current.com.au was showed just how it could be done. And done well.
Tue 07/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »More expensive TVs: how the best of the rest compare
Earlier this week, we analysed the most expensive TVs from the Big 4 suppliers. Today, we look at the premium models from four leading Tier 2 suppliers. If the Big 4 are all about premium products, this group is all about value for money.
Fri 23/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba unveils 24 new notebooks
Toshiba Australia has released details for its new line up of notebook computers, which encompasses 24 models across three ranges.
Fri 12/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba launches Cell TV
In what will no doubt be regarded as a classic marketing pun, Toshiba has demonstrated its strength in the PC and display market with the launch of the Cell TV, which actually features a Sony brain. WATCH VIDEO FROM CES.
Thu 07/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Want $30 for every Toshiba notebook you sell?
Toshiba Australia has just announced its latest promotion giving resellers a chance to earn $30 for every notebook sold. With a range of 25 brand new models on the market, the company says there has never been a better time to sell a Toshiba.
Fri 18/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »With the war lost, Toshiba finally releases a Blu-ray player
Just on 18 months after conceding defeat in the high definition format war, Toshiba has today officially reinforced HD-DVD's defeat, launching its first Blu-ray player.
Mon 07/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba's response to Windows 7 is 21
With the news that Windows 7 was launched worldwide last Thursday in Sydney, Australia, came the response from Toshiba; 21 notebooks, all running Windows 7.
Mon 26/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Toshiba extends cash back promotion
Toshiba has extended its current cash back promotion on selected models in its LCD range. Customers who purchase an panel before the end of October can redeem up to $300 back from the supplier.
Wed 01/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Notebook sales smash desktop PC sales in Australia
GfK data backs up a Toshiba Information GM's comments earlier this week that the desktop PC is dead — since June last year, notebook PC unit sales volume increased by 38 per cent while desktop PC unit sales went backwards by four per cent.
Fri 25/07/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony MD calls Blu-ray win a victory for consumers
Sony Australia's managing director, Carl Rose, today said that the news of Toshiba's decision to concede defeat in the HD DVD vs Blu-ray format war means less confusion for consumers.
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