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Polaroid Kicks Off HSN Partnership With Polaroid Hour

July 5th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer, Distribution Channel, Product Categories

Polaroid announced last Friday a partnership with HSN that brings some of its newest products to the DRTV network during a "Polaroid Hour" show. The first such shows took place on Sunday, July 4, from 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET. Onetime HSN tech expert Katie Linendoll represents Polaroid as an expert guest during the programs. Details about the products on offer appear after the jump in the full HSN press release. For background on Linendoll, you may want to give a read to this myGloss.com interview. More »

Tags: HSN Inc., HSNI, Katie Linendoll, Polaroid, Polaroid Hour

Manufacturers Hope Internect Connectivity Will Goose Clock Radio Sales

June 10th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, Product Categories

A Sony representative opines about the value of the bedside real estate its Dream Machine, model 8FC-59 commanded in the years after its 1968 release. But clock radios fell from favor in the 80s and 90s — only to get a boost from MP3/iPod player connectivity. Now manufacturers hope that internet-capable clock radios will boost sales yet again. The Chumby, DreamScreen and Dash are three of the offerings from major manufacturers in recent years that enable the Facebook-obcessed to check for status updates the moment they wake up. Of course, there is a threat to this clock radio renaissance — the smartphone. The New York Times Jun. 9, 2010

Tags: Clock radio, smartphone

QVC Buyers Pay $72 Premium for First Purchase of New Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbooks

February 27th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer, Suppliers

The price of the exclusive QVC offer was $559, while a model with the same configuration became available on the Dell website just a week later for $487. That’s a 15% premium for customers buying a new but decidedly entry-level PC. So, were the QVC shoppers willing “early adapters” or naïve dupes? PC World Feb. 26, 2009

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Dell to Launch New netbook PC — First on QVC, then on Dell.com

February 20th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer, Suppliers

Computer maker Dell will begin accepting “pre-orders” for its new Inspiron Mini 10 netbook through QVC about a week before Dell starts taking advance orders on its own Web site. Here’s why according to a Dell spokesmann, “”Because netbooks are a new PC category, particularly with non-technical, mainstream consumers, a conversational, demonstration-centered experience like a QVC [TV] spotlight segment is an ideal venue to inform, engage, and excite.” Say it on, brother… Betanews Feb. 19, 2009

Tags: Dell, Mini 10 notebook, Notebook, QVC

Honeywell Brand HDTVs to Debut on HSN

February 5th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer

Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

SOYO Inc. has signed an agreement with HSN to debut Honeywell brand HDTVs. On Saturday February 7th, HSN will feature the Honeywell Altura(tm) ML Series High-Definition LCD HDTVs in 32 and 42 inch sizes.” Soyo Group, Inc. Press Release on Marketwatch.com Feb. 4, 2009

Tags: HDTV, Honeywell, HSN, Soyo Inc.