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Wares June 2011

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TV & video: From idiot boxes to smart TVs

In the last few years, the TV market has been characterised by new technologies and low price margins. While the likes of 3D, HD and internet capabilities are now staples on new TVs, consumer awareness has been slow on the uptake. Nick Walsh finds out more.
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Austin Bros: Riversdale’s local heroes

Which retailer’s story brings together (radio) hams with honey and apiary with appliance retailing? Austin Bros of Riversdale, Southland. Merv Robertson reports.
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Servicing: You can lead a horse to water...

But you cannot make it drink. Trouble is, the horse may die because it won't drink... In part two of our exploration of today's servicing industry, Wares asks is the appliance servicing industry falling apart? And exactly how low is its supply of "new blood"?
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Putting the audio back into audio-visual

The album is dead, long live the playlist! What’s driving the audio market? The answer includes just about everything, including sound. Steve Bohling reports.
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Floorcare: Looking for positives in a flat market

Vacuum cleaners just ain’t what they used to be. Bagged or bagless? HEPA filters? Steam cleaning? As ever, product knowledge is indispensable on the shop floor. Nick Walsh clears the air around the floorcare market.