Panasonic has unveiled its first range of full high definition plasmas which includes Australia’s first 58-inch plasma, which the company hopes will give it a competitive edge as the big screen plasma market continues to expand.
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F&P revenue up 16.8 per cent with record sales of $1.4b
At a shareholder meeting in Auckland today, Fisher & Paykel announced that their record appliances sales of over $1.29 billion were the driving force behind the company’s $1.4 billion in revenues, which was up 16.8 percent over last year.
Nokia issues product advisory on 46 million phone batteries
Nokia has issued a global product advisory for around 46 million mobile phone batteries after the company has received around 100 reports of the affected battery overheating while charging.
HP claims first quad-core processor in a consumer PC
Hewlett-Packard (HP) today announced the launch of the HP Pavilion Media Center M8190 PC and the HP Pavilion A6160A Home PC, which it claims is the computer industry’s first consumer desktop PCs with Intel Core 2 Quad processors.
Sunbeam unveils new award-winning appliances
Sunbeam officially unveiled their Christmas and summer range to media at Doltone House in Prymont this morning with over 40 new products on show, including the award winning Ceramic Collection, Nutrihair System mousturising hairdryers, irons and BBQ’s.
Sunbeam dishes up a Father’s Day ‘Free Feed’
To celebrate Father’s Day, Sunbeam is supporting stockists of its gas barbecue and beer range with their ‘Free Feed’ promotion. Throughout August and September, any customer who purchases an eligible product can then redeem a $60 grocery voucher.
Cloud over Xbox 360 hides silver lining
Microsoft’s recent US fourth quarter earnings report for its Xbox 360 console and its 61 per cent drop in console shipments prompted media reports of plummeting sales and continued misfortune, however local GfK data paints a different picture.
Haier Australia drops Victorian agency
Haier Australia, the domestic subsidiary of the Chinese whitegoods manufacturer, has ceased their Victorian distribution agreement with the JH Distribution Pty Ltd agency and will represent the brand themselves in Victoria.
Sunbeam says USA recall will not affect local market
Sunbeam Australia has distanced itself from a recall of 300 Sunbeam Over-the-Range microwave ovens in the USA, stating the Australian business has little connection to Sunbeam in the USA and no connection to the microwaves in question.
Westinghouse to launch a new compact fridge range
Westinghouse today announced an August release of six new compact top mounted fridge models ranging from 200 to 340 litres, with multiple storage configurations, a choice of classic white or pacific silver finish and a RRP price range from $619 to $1009.