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Motorola X-factor: New Xoom 2 tablet boasts more features, lower price

Motorola has upped the tech specs for the launch of its new Xoom 2 tablet, which is "faster, slimmer and lighter" than its predecessor, and has launched (on Telstra) for $120 less than the original Xoom.

Tue 21/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Demise of HP TouchPad has no public effect on tablet rivals

The demise of the HP TouchPad has not stirred any rival suppliers into a public panic, with Apple, Lenovo, Asus and Motorola all dodging the question of how this incident will affect the tablet industry. Only Acer provided some insights.

Wed 24/08/2011 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 »

JB Hi-Fi first retailer to sell new Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only tablet

JB Hi-Fi is getting the first crack at selling the new Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only tablet, with the new 32GB 10.1-inch tablet going on sale today for RRP $689.

Fri 01/07/2011 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 »

Motorola Xoom and Atrix accessories showcase

One of the key features of Motorola's Xoom and Atrix launch last week was the range of accessories that will be available for sale at retail stores. Here's a selection of what's coming to market.

Mon 09/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Accessories the star as the Motorola Atrix outshines the Xoom

Motorolarama last night featured a new tablet, the Xoom, and a new smartphone, the Atrix. Whilst neither device itself has broken new ground, Motorola's approach to the market is unique.

Fri 06/05/2011 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 »

Sony's Android tablets to be released sometime in the next 7 months

Is this what Steve Jobs when he said his rivals were "scrambling"? Sony has announced two Tablet devices, an iPad killer and a foldable dual screen model, but with a release date months away, will consumers wait?

Wed 27/04/2011 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 »

Motorola to launch the Xoom on 5 May 2011?

Invitations were sent out today for a launch event for a new Motorola product, which is set for the afternoon of 5 May 2011.

Tue 12/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Competition will test iPad 2's popularity, with 2 March launch expected

Apple is expected to reveal the iPad 2 at a press conference in California on 2 March 2011 (3 March in Australia). New competition will test exactly how popular the iPad is.

Thu 24/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / 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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Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


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Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »