We’ve just gotten confirmation from JB Hi-Fi that the retailer will no longer be taking pre-orders for, or selling, the 3G version of the PlayStation Vita and is limiting its stock to the Wi-Fi version of the console only. More »
Chances are you got bombarded with DVDs, CDs and Blu-rays for Christmas. But if you didn’t and you need something to watch on your shiny new big screen, JB Hi-Fi is offering 20 per cent off DVDs, Blu-rays and CDs between now and the end of Friday. The deal applies both online and in-store. [JB Hi-Fi]
With the recent news of one Dick Smith customer finding his “new” 1.5TB hard drive filled with pirated movies and a maximum capacity only a fraction of its advertised size, other customers and even former employees have emerged from the woodwork to reveal similar experiences with a number of popular retailers, including Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi. More »
It’s been a few months since we’ve heard anything about JB Hi-Fi’s music subscription service, but now the retailer has launched a teaser page outlining the service, as well as given an indication of starting prices. More »
JB Hi-Fi’s having one of those sale things today, starting from 9am and ending 5pm today. The news was sent out via the company’s newsletter, but it’s also painted in bright yellow and white on their website’s front page and, no doubt, advertised in-store. More »
The rapid pace of Android phone development means that Android phone prices tend to crash, and crash hard. JB Hi-Fi is listing the Acer Liquid Metal, an Android 2.2 phone with 3.6-=inch touchscreen locked to Telstra prepaid. Yes, it’s not the latest and greatest. But it is only $128. [JB Hi-Fi]
Elly was remarkably keen on the HTC Sensation, and if you are too, it’s worth noting that JB Hi-Fi’s currently running a deal where if you sign up to the Telstra $79 plan, you get a $100 JB Hi-Fi gift card. It’s even better if you’re switching from another telco; they’ll give you $200 in that case.[JB Hi-Fi]
Skepticism abounded when Kogan announced last week that it would offer free TVs if customers could find equivalent models cheaper at JB Hi-Fi or Harvey Norman. He’s proven true to his word: Gus at Lifehacker notes that at least four customers will be getting free panels, including (by the looks of it) one lucky Gizmodo commenter. More »
Over at Lifehacker, Gus has spotted that JB Hi-Fi is offering a pretty sweet deal for Canon DSLR buyers; $100 off trade-in for your old camera when buying selected Canon DSLRs. I was initially a little concerned by the “if it has a lens” tagline; most DSLR lenses, even second-hand should be worth more than $100. Reading the T&Cs, though, it says “any old camera”. Now, where did I put that box brownie? [JB HiFi via Lifehacker]
JB Hi-Fi says it will have between 6 and 8 million tracks from 100,000 artists when JB Hi-Fi NOW launches by the end of this year. The service will directly challenge Sony’s Qriocity Music Unlimited service, despite the fact that Sony is one of JB Hi-Fi’s biggest brands. More »
