The mobile phone market is in need of a new sub-category, with releases such as today’s Huawei Ideos X1 so far below rival handsets they surely can’t all be considered ‘smartphones’.
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Telstra HTC Sensation news not sensational for rival dance partner Vodafone
India and New Zealand might have beaten Australia to the punch, but the HTC Sensation is coming, with Telstra this morning announcing it will be the exclusive carrier of the Android smartphone from next month.
Bizarre launch of Pioneer home theatre highlights new channel strategy
In keeping with its greater push into retail chains and the reduction of its presence in the specialist channel, Pioneer has launched an entry level home theatre speaker system in the Blue Mountains today.
Yamaha issues speaker systems recall
The ACCC has announced a recall of a range of powered amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers and DTX monitor systems from Yamaha Music Australia.
Pioneer to cut back specialist channel, increase Apple presence with AirPlay
Pioneer is in the process of adjusting its distribution strategy, with sales through specialist retailers expected to be cut by one-third as sales through retail chains and Apple stores to increase. New products include a range of AirPlay receivers.
PMA goes Gaga for Polaroid, Rosy for JVC
JVC and Polaroid were all smiles today at Hagemeyer’s PMA stand: they’ve got new products across image printing and camcorders, plus an expected star appearance tomorrow.
GE Whiz! General Imaging uses PMA for worldwide debut of camera range
Amid the crowds of shutterbugs and exhibition stands at PMA, and competing for attention with a swathe of newly-released cameras, American camera brand GE was holding a launch of its own.
Forget Apple, it’s Nikon that’s obsessed with the I-word
Nikon’s focus at PMA this year is its users, many of whom transcend the basic the level of consumers to reach true acolyte status. All of this is wrapped up in the I AM masterbrand.
Canon PMAmazes with dedicated World of EOS stand
Canon Australia has two distinct stands at PMA 2011: one for its products and one for its World of EOS DSLR brand. We spoke to the EOS team, picking up some details for the upcoming Photo5 competition.
UPDATED: Panasonic uses PMA to launch G3 and GF3, plus four new camcorders
UPDATED WITH IMAGES: Panasonic Australia has used the 2011 PMA conference to launch two new compact system cameras and four new mini-camcorders.