Sydney Smartphone Week kicks off this afternoon with HTC holding a special State of Origin themed launch event for its Desire S and Wildfire S Android smartphones. Then it’s Samsung turn with its audacious 19-hour Galaxy Quest.
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PC sales value up despite general CE decline
Personal Computer sales have bucked the trend of decreased sales values in consumer electronics over the year, according to the most recent Canon Consumer Digital Lifestyle Index, released yesterday.
Big W heater recalled due to smoke, fumes and fire risk
A Woolworths house brand heater sold through Big W stores has been recalled due to its potential fire risk.
Asus Eee Transformer – the Dock of the Keyboard
The Asus Eee Transformer will go on sale tomorrow for RRP $599 and $799. The difference in price does not refer to the tablet itself, but whether it is purchased with or without the keyboard attachment.
Thorn Group announces 40% profit increase for Radio Rentals and Rentlo
Thorn Group, the company that operates rental giants Radio Rentals and Rentlo, has today announced a profit increase of 40%.
Online retailers irrelevant, with discounting blamed for TV sales disaster
Online trading is not responsible for a loss of TV sales revenue at retail level, according to a report released today. Aggressive price discounting has led to a $353 million decline in comparative sales value over six month.
News Wrap: High speeds with Transcend, WD’s HD app, Optus’ Galaxy S II plans
Optus has opened pre-ordering of the Samsung Galaxy S II, Transcend has released two new external hard drives and WD has a new app to transfer videos to its media centre.
Focus on Samsung’s Wi-Fi and DLNA compact camera
As part of Samsung’s 2011 DI range, the Korean powerhouse has released the first compact digital camera with built-in Wi-Fi and DLNA, and a smartphone-inspired user interface.
Sony recruits Dell marketer, hits out at ‘confusing’ discounting
The man chosen as Sony’s new apex marketer has wasted no time criticising the pervasive discounting in consumer electronics. He says it’s confusing and leads to poor customers experiences.
JB Hi-Fi CEO questions Conroy’s Set-Top Box Scheme pricing
The pricing of the Federal Government’s Set-Top Box Scheme is “heavy”, according to JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart.