March 5th, 2013 by Richie Black

Bob Marley – can you think of a cooler icon in musical history? Yeah yeah. You may accuse us of being hipsters making a token gesture slightly less lame than hanging a poster of Che Guevara on the wall. Hey, we’re the first to admit we are geeks with about as much street-cred as David Stratton. But, seriously, can you think of anyone else with the spiritual essence of ... Read more

February 1st, 2013 by Richie Black

It’s fair to say everyone loves an extension. I know I do. Well, it gives you more time doesn't it? And on that subject, here's some good news: the Big Brown Box New Year Sale has been extended until Monday 4th February! That gives you four more days to get more bang for your buck. Fortunately we won’t lengthen this blog with double entendres. We want to cut ... Read more

January 15th, 2013 by Richie Black

TV screen resolution emerged as one area in particular of the 2013 CES that kicked major ass ... ... with an amazing slew of “4K Ultra HD” TVs from the leading manufacturers dazzling the punters who attended this premier electronics event. But beyond the razzle-dazzle – what’s actually the future of screen resolution, particularly in Australia? Well, Big Brown Box had a chance to experience 4K first-hand – via ... Read more

December 26th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

With the dust starting to settle in the wake of the festive season, it’s time for all of us to look inward and assess how it all went. While traditional wisdom tells us that it’s better to give than to receive, how many of us still felt the sting of disappointment regarding the contents of our Santa sack this year? But I wanted that PVR... That said, maybe you’ve ... Read more

December 18th, 2012 by Richie Black

Boxee is a delicious, if foul-smelling specialty cheese that is traditionally served with red wine and a selection of German cured meats, often as a means to treat digestive problems … Sorry - we kid, we kid. Actually Boxee is essentially a media-streaming device. We're going to highlight it today - because we've currently got a promo going on where we're giving away these puppies for free. ... Read more

November 16th, 2012 by Richie Black

Sshhhhh. Hey dude. Yeah, you. Wanna know something? Here’s a salient truth – there’s no point in waiting for the Boxing Day sale this year… There’s some great deals out there right now. Why? First: Big Brown Box has got a sale on. Second: several brands are running promos simultaneously. That means: it’s a double whammy, people. It's a golden opportunity to cash in!! And the plusses of buying ... Read more

October 12th, 2012 by Richie Black

We want to remind you of a coupla promos Samsung are running at the moment: particularly that tidy little Bonus Foxtel on Internet TV campaign, which ends this coming Monday 15th October. For the uninitiated, this is the one where you get a Free 3 Month “Get Started” and “Sports Pack” on Foxtel with the purchase of selected TVs. It’s a fairly neat way to ride the ... Read more

August 13th, 2012 by Elise F

It was a mix of serious runners, those decked out in crazy costumes and walkers at the back of the pack who took to the streets of Sydney yesterday as part of the annual City2Surf race. Despite the chilly morning and looming rain clouds, the world's largest run attracted an 85,000 strong crowd yesterday (August 12). The 14 km track saw runners race from Hyde Park, up New ... Read more

August 7th, 2012 by Elise F

Just when some sports fans around the country had given up hope of seeing Australia seal another win, sailing superstar Tom Slingsby has claimed the top spot in the Men's Laser class. The 27-year-old claimed victory in the early hours of this morning (local time), easily beating Cypriot rival Pavlos Kontides and Sweden's Rasmus Myrgren for gold. Hailing from NSW's Central Coast, Slingsby redeemed himself after finishing in ... Read more

August 3rd, 2012 by Richie Black

You might be watching a lot of sport at the moment. More than you normally would. In fact, you may be in the grip of sporting fever so intense, you’re incapable of sleep. And your endless cheering, barracking, and deafening TV volume in the dead of night has seen you relegated to the poolroom, granny flat … or, um, cellar. You may well need a second TV to ... Read more