August 31st, 2012 by Elise F

Following in the footsteps of Sony yesterday, Samsung Electronics has showcased its latest products at the IFA 2012 trade show yesterday (August 30), introducing a range of new TV displays for both businesses and households. The brand unveiled the world's largest edge-LED display (ME75B), a 75-inch large format display screen targeted at businesses looking to display video content in meeting spaces and educational environments while also wanting ... Read more

August 30th, 2012 by Elise F

Sony Australia has lifted the lid on what consumers can expect to hit the market before the end of the year, including an ultra-definition TV (UDTV), wireless speakers, a 9.2 channel AV receiver and an improved personal 3D viewer. The press conference at the IFA 2012 trade show in Berlin saw the brand reveal 12 new key products, surprising many guests as well as those watching via ... Read more

August 30th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

This Father's Day, once Dad’s received his presents and gone out for his celebratory lunch or dinner, it may be time to settle in with a movie on the big-screen TV. But which movie? There are many different films that explore different aspects of fatherhood, and other topics close to the hearts of different Dads. Here are five different films that look at fatherhood in five different ways (needless ... Read more

August 29th, 2012 by Elise F

Father's Day is coming up this weekend and we know you might be struggling for some gift ideas for your Dad. The old man deserves something more than just mugs, ties or socks - but not everyone can afford to buy Dad the home theatre system he has had his eye on for a while. For those budget-conscious buyers who still want to say "I love you Dad" ... Read more

August 27th, 2012 by Elise F

No matter what code of football you follow, it was a mix of extreme highs and heartbreaking lows this past weekend. Round 24 of the NRL season featured Canberra, St George and Souths beat each of their opponents by more than 30 points, while the Sydney Swans went down to Hawthorn in a nail-biting Round 22 AFL game that saw the two teams at the top of ... Read more

August 24th, 2012 by Richie Black

Uh, confession time: they can’t really improve your sex life – well, not without a great deal of difficulty. BUT they are pretty amazing – let us tell you why: Yes, it’s another Big Brown Box back-to-basics guide – another of the "how-do-I?", "what-the?", "lemme-get-this-straight" type blogs which put the bomp into the bomp, bomp, bomp. We've recently had What are PVRs and What's the Difference Between LCD, ... Read more

August 24th, 2012 by Elise F

  Early milestones are often the most important, and today marks the third birthday of digital radio in Australia. Radio personalities from commercial networks, the ABC and SBS across the country conducted a simultaneous outdoor broadcast this morning (August 24) to celebrate the occasion. Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) chief executive officer Joan Warner believes that radio has formed a central part of the listening habits of Australians - a ... Read more

August 22nd, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Rugby League may be the real winner in a new broadcasting deal that will see the Nine Network and Fox Sports maintain their hold on the game's broadcast rights for another five years. The billion-dollar deal, which translates into over $1000 per minute of game time, will mostly maintain the broadcasting status quo, though a few changes are expected. Despite strong bids from Channels Seven and Ten, the ... Read more

August 21st, 2012 by Elise F

You've managed to find a few precious minutes to sit down in front of the TV and unwind. Except there's only one problem … there's nothing worth watching. We've all been there - you don't feel like committing to watching a DVD and you simply can't muster the energy to do anything else except to relax with some mindless viewing on your big screen TV. If you're anything like ... Read more

August 21st, 2012 by Richie Black

A TV or hi-fi system can make or break a relationship. A thumping subwoofer can be a real mood killer in a moment of intimacy, particularly if it’s, say, playing Norwegian Black Metal. And a Full High Definition TV can be enough to break off an engagement, for instance, if it happens to be playing Twilight: New Moon. Well, Big Brown Box are here to help. Here ... Read more