Getting digital TV just got easier...

We're pleased to announce the Australian Government's Digital TV Switchover Taskforce has approved hot.com.au as an Online Retail Advisor. This allows us to better help people make the switch to digital television before the decommissioning of analogue television signals, set to occur by 31 December 2013. As part of this, we are progressively adding Digital TV labels to help you find approved Digital TV equipment throughout the website. You can now also contact us via our online form for advice from our Government approved Digital Advisor. View our Digital TV capable products or have a look at the official government website, DigitalReady.gov.au, for more information about the switchover.

X-Rite Eye One Special - $200 off RRP!

EOFYS-mania has gripped retailers across the country, and our staff here at hot.com.au are as shamelessly susceptible as every other store out there.

The calibration department's contribution to this tax-time tomfoolery is a crazy special on the X-Rite Eye-One Display 2 monitor calibrator. Not satisfied with already having the best price in Australia, the Hot team are slashing the price down to $289 - that's a mind-boggling $200 below retail.



A project of Pantone / GretagMacbeth and X-Rite, the EyeOne Display 2 is the bee's knees of monitor calibrators. Get serious colour accuracy on screen quickly and easily. The i1 Display 2 offers and easy solution for professional calibration and profiling of all types of monitors: LCD, CRTs and laptops.

Product Features:

- Swiss-engineered i1 Display colorimeter
- i1Match Software with Easy Mode monitor profiling
- Before and After calibration comparison
- Customizable recalibration auto-reminders
- Push Button calibration for leading industry displays
- Removable light head for ambient measurements
- i1 Share software for creating, evaluating and communicating colour
- Interactive training modules and Digital Pantone Library

Don't mess around because the special must end June 30th!

Projectors Update - June 2010

Get yourself ready for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Imagine watching the games live on a huge screen in your own home! Well you can do that now in full high definition thanks to Epson's range of home theatre projectors. Also, if you purchase either the Epson TW-3500 or Epson TW-4500 home theatre projector, not only will you be the envy of all your friends, but you will receive a Toshiba Blu Ray DVD player valued at $299 absolutely free! Now that’s a score for anyone! This promotion runs until the end of July.

Home Cinema Projectors

The Epson TW3500 is currently priced to clear at under $2500. We also have an unbeatable deal on the TW4500 priced at under $3700 AND you get a free projector screen while stocks last! As we mentioned above, you also get a free Toshiba Blu-Ray player via redemption from Epson until the end of July on both popular models. These are great World Cup projector deals – so get in quick!

Data Projectors

Speaking of Epson specials, they’ve got another redemption promotion running on the excellent Epson W8 data projector which packs a powerful 2,500 lumen lamp. Purchase a new EB-W8 projector and you can claim a bonus 80" portable screen valued at $199 from Epson Australia.



We've also been selling quite a few of the feature-packed Sanyo PLC XU116 projector we featured last month. A whopping 4,500 lumens in a portable projector with features like XGA resolution, a small size, lightweight and it comes standard with a carry bag.

Projector Screens

hot.com.au are lucky to be one of only two Australian retailers carrying the Lonhorn Lumiere Projector Screen range. These are high-end cinema screens using micro ripple fabric, velour trim and a quality alloy extrusion. We’ve got the popular Longhorn Lumiere 100" Projector Screen for a mere $699 – saving you 46% off the recommended retail pricing for this premium screen.

Looking for more great deals? Have a look at our entire range... Projectors at great prices!

Buy Genuine HP toner and be rewarded!

Giving away televisions, golf clubs and luggage used to be limited to the realm of TV quiz shows - but with HP's latest glitzy promotion, Choose Your Toner Reward, you can be rewarded for buying genuine HP toner from reputable Australian retailers.

During the promotional period (3 May until 31 July, 2010), when you buy 5, 10 or 20 specially marked Original HP Toner Cartridges you can redeem your tax invoice for your choice of 30 products.

Purchase 5 eligible Original HP Toners and choose one (1) of the following rewards:

• 12 month subscription to Madison magazine valued at $79.95;
• Greater Union Screen Saver 10 pack valued at $130;
• Panasonic DVD player (DVD-S33-K) valued at $139;
• Ikon Sandwich Press (BSG450) valued at $99.95;
• Sports Pack containing assorted sports equipment (Backpack and 3 balls) valued at $139;
• 12 month subscription to Australian PC User valued at $89.95;
• Breville Electric Kettle (BTA820) valued at $149.95;
• Breville Toaster (BKE820) valued at $149.95;
• Sony/Paramount DVD pack (various titles) valued at $120 or
• Mini Filofax (ALE-025385) valued at $99.95.

Purchase 10 eligible Original HP Toners and choose one (1) of the following rewards:

• Panasonic 32L Microwave (NN-ST669W) valued at $299;
• Panasonic Digital Camera (DMC-FH20) valued at $349;
• Weber Travel BBQ (Q100) valued at $299;
• Navman (MY50T) valued at $289;
• Breville Cafe Venizia (BES250) valued at $229.95;
• LG Blu Ray player (LG BD560) valued at $299;
• Panasonic Cordless Phone and Answering Machine (KX-TG8323ALB) valued at $249.95;
• Nintendo DSi Console (ANDSICONB) valued at $249;
• Wilson Tour 2 racquet (2 racquets with Balls and Bag) valued at $250 or
• Gasmate Patio Heater (PH2060) valued at $299.

Purchase 20 eligible Original HP Toners and choose one (1) of the following rewards:

• Playstation 3 250GB (AP3CONS250) valued at $599;
• 22” LG LED LCD TV (LG 22LE5310) valued at $699;
• Panasonic Camcorder (HDS-SD-60-K) valued at $799;
• Wilson Golf Club set (Draw RX Steel) valued at $599;
• Mens Brief Tote valued at $699;
• Panasonic Home Theatre system (SCPT-980) valued at $929;
• Bosch Vacuum (BSG81266AU) valued at $589;
• Samonsite Luggage Set (SAM70654L, SAM7066L, SAM7072) valued at $897;
• Kestrel Tent + 4 sleeping bags (7042, 54152x4) valued at $599 or
• Scanpan Cookware set (26035) valued at $629.

Get in quick, this HP promotion ends soon and purchases must be made before July 31st!

Popular HP toners available at Hot

• HP 12A Black Toner
• HP 15X Black Toner
• HP 35A Black Toner
• HP 36A Black Toner
• HP CB540A Black Toner
• HP 42A Black Toner
• HP Q3960A Black Toner
• HP Q6000A Black Toner
• HP Q7560A Black Toner

Redemption Details
1. Visit the HP website to register your details or login if you are an existing member
2. Complete the online claim form and print a copy of the confirmation page
3. Get your Hot tax invoice (photocopy or original that was sent with your order)
4. Send tax invoice(s) and claim confirmation to the following address:

CHOOSE YOUR TONER REWARD
Locked Bag 3020
Crows Nest, NSW 1585

Once your claim has been received and verified, please allow HP up to seventy-five (75) days from the date of submitting an entry form, in order for it to be validated and processed to receive your reward.

Please keep a record of your tracking number and include this on all correspondence relating to this promotion. For questions about the promotion, please contact HP on 1300 477 748 or hppromotions@crossmark.com.au

Full details, terms and conditions are available from HP Australia. Promotions Hotline are available on 1300 477 748. This offer is run independent of hot.com.au.

Eligible HP toner supplies
C4092A, C4096A, C4127X, C7115A, C7115X, C8543X, C9720A, C9721A, C9722A, C9723A, C9730A, C9731A, C9732A, C9733A, CB390A, CB435A, CB436A, CB540A, CB541A, CB542A, CB543A, CC364A, CC364X, CC530A, CC531A, CC532A, CC533A, Q1338A, Q2610A, Q2612A, Q2612AD, Q2613A, Q3960A, Q3961A, Q3962A, Q3963A, Q5942A, Q5942X, Q5945A, Q5949A, Q5949X, Q5950A, Q5951A, Q5952A, Q5953A, Q6000A, Q6001A, Q6002A, Q6003A, Q6470A, Q6471A, Q6472A, Q6473A, Q6511A, Q7516A, Q7551A, Q7551X, Q7553A, Q7553X, Q7560A, Q7581A, Q7582A, Q7583A, CE505A.

Centurion METALLIC photo papers now on Hot!

Hot.com.au are pleased to announce the arrival of Chromajet Centurion METALLIC photo papers to our site! This brand new photographic media provides a unique metallic finish, and is compatible with all inkjet printers. No special ink or equipment is needed!



Chromajet Centurion Metallic is available in 'High Gloss' and 'Bright White' finishes. The High Gloss media is a warm, satin style finish which brings colours to life, and is especially striking with gold and bronze hues.

The Bright White paper provides a blue iridescence that transforms greys into shining silver and produces a cold and steely finish.

Check them out here:

Centurion METALLIC High Gloss A4 25 Sheets

Centurion METALLIC High Gloss A3 25 Sheets

Centurion METALLIC High Gloss A3+ 25 Sheets


Centurion METALLIC Bright White A4 25 Sheets

Centurion METALLIC Bright White A3 25 Sheets

Centurion METALLIC Bright White A3+ 25 Sheets

See our whole range of metallic paper

From the manufacturer: Chromajet Centurion Metallic premium inkjet media are Australia’s first ever papers with a metallic surface finish, that are designed for use in an inkjet printer. The finish is similar to silver halide metallic photo papers, and offers exceptional image clarity, and brilliant colour reproduction with a high-gloss metallic finish. Chromajet Centurion Metallic papers are compatible with any inkjet printer and require no special inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect.

Overseas the photo industry is already abuzz with talk about the metallic inkjet media. At the USA PMA2010 Trade Show and Exhibition in February, it was twice selected as Hot Pick of the show

Olympus Digital Camera Specials - June 2010

We've got some great specials on Olympus Digital SLR cameras this month, starting off with the fantastic E620. The world's smallest and lightest image-stabilized digital SLR. Packing a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic III+ processor, getting superb quality photos has never been easier. It manages to include in-body Image Stabilization in a lightweight 475g body. We’ve got two popular models available – the Olympus E-620 Single Lens Kit (with a 14-42mm lens) and the Olympus E620 Twin Lens Kit (with both a EZ-1442 14-42mm lens and a EZ-4015-2 40-150mm lens). Both cameras are at our lowest ever prices.






But that's not the only Olympus special we've got great savings on, the Olympus Pen E-P1 Twin Lens Kit is a great little performer. The E-P1 is a still photo, video and audio recorder in one. It is the world's smallest 12.3-mexapixel with interchangeable lenses camera and yet it has all the sophisticated features of a fully-fledged professional digital camera.



View our entire camera range or read the rest of the June 2010 Technology Update.

Scanners Update - June 2010

A great new ultra-portable scanner from Canon and even more Microtek scanner price cuts! View our entire flatbed, barcode and document scanner range.



Microtek are selling their affordable A3 Document scanner, the super-fast Microtek FileScan 1600XL for $990.00 for a limited time only. You are saving over $500.00. You don't need to thousands of dollars if you are not scanning in transparencies (have a look at the Microtek 9800XL if you are). Save your money and get the fastest scanner that we have ever seen in this price range! It speeds through scanning documents, photos, blueprints and whatever else you throw at it! As you'll see from our review video, at 200 dpi the Microtek FileScan 1600XL is able to process a colorful A3-format document in less than 3 seconds letting you easily scan oversized originals contact sheets large pieces of art and mechanical blueprints which dramatically increases your productivities with a reasonable price.

Bundled with the newly improved ScanWizard DI program, the FileScan 1600XL offers you full document scanning tools, onscreen proofing, and a full host of features and image adjustment controls. With up to 800dpi optical resolution the FileScan 1600XL ensures that your scans will catch all the details and color fidelity presented in the originals. Also equipped with a Hi-Speed USB ( USB 2.0 ) interface the FileScan 1600XL gives effortless plug-and-play connectivity.



Canon as recently released a little portable document scanner and it is a little beauty. At under $500, the Canon P150 is ideal for Business trips and meetings away from the office where is important to have scanner equipment handy. The P150 is a portable scanner that can be folded down to just 42 x 282 x 98mm. Despite its remarkably small size, the Canon P-150 is a fully-functional duplex sheet-fed document scanner, capable of batch scanning up to 20 sheets at a time with a speed of 15ppm. The Canon P150 has a rear paper feed unclips and hinges up and out from the scanner's brick-link folded state. Guides fold out from the tray itself to support paper of any height and width up to A4. The main body of the scanner also hinges open to allow access to the feed roller and separation pad, which ensure the seamless feeding of scanned documents. These are consumable parts. You'll be prompted to replace the roller after 100,000 sheets have been scanned and the separation pad is good for 10,000 pages.

View our entire scanner range at hot.com.au!

And don't forget to read the rest of our June 2010 technology update for the latest information on printers, projectors, digital cameras, computers and other tech news!

Printer Updates - June 2010

New Canon ImagePrograf range printers, a surge of activity around the Canon Pixma PRO 9500 MkII and your last chance to get 15% cash back on new Fuji Xerox printers.

Laser printers

Now is your last chance to save on Fuji Xerox colour laser printers with their end of financial year offers! June is the final month that Xerox are offering 15% cashback on colour laser and solid ink printers, so get in quick! You claim your cashback via redemption based on printer purchase price (including GST) and including any accessories and extended warranty purchased with the printer - with a maximum redemption of $500 cashback per printer. Eligible printers for this promotion are as follows: DocuPrint 2065, Phaser 3100MFP / X, DocuPrint 3055, Phaser 3435DN, DocuPrint 340A, Phaser 4510,DocuPrint C1190FS, Phaser 5550, DocuPrint C2120, Phaser 6360, DocuPrint C2200, Phaser 8560, DocuPrint C2255, Phaser 8560MFP, DocuPrint C3055DX, WorkCentre 3210, DocuPrint C3290FS, WorkCentre 3220, DocuPrint C3300 and WorkCentre 4250.

The Xerox C2255 is our top selling A3 colour laser machine. It isn't the cheapest in terms of initial purchase price, but it comes with the most value out of any A3 colour laser printer under $5,000.00. Why? Because the Xerox C2255 comes standard with full toners in the box and a duplex unit. When comparing our two most popular A3 colour laser printers, the Xerox C3055DX and the Xerox C2255. The reason why you would choose one over the other is the volume that you intend to do, and what quality you are after. In terms of quality the Xerox C2255 is a better printer and is much cheaper in terms of running costs.

The Xerox DPC3055DX while selling for $1990.00 INC GST, comes with what is called "start up" toners. Typically they are 2000 page yield toners. An Additional set of toners retails for around $1000 , and these toners are rated at 6000 page yield. So to get the same amount of toner in this machine as you do in the C2255 you would have to purchase 2 extra sets of toners! i.e. An extra $2000, which brings the printer up to $3990.00 INC GST!!!

The Xerox C2255 while selling for $3659.00 INC GST ($3159.00 INC GST after 15% cash back), comes with full toners in the box (15,000 page black toner & 12,000 page colour toners) An additional set of toners is about $1200. Not only does the Xerox C2255 work out cheaper when compare toner you also get a much better unit in terms of printer quality, speed and ongoing running costs. Along with the $500 cash you get from Xerox and the duplex unit there isn’t anything that gives you as much value then the Fuji Xerox DocuPrint C2255.

The most popular high end home / business printer is the Fuji Xerox DocuPrint C3300DX. Hot is currently selling the unit for $1190.00 INC GST with 1.25GB of RAM. ($1012.00 INC GST after 15% cash back), The Xerox C3300DX has superb quality and impressive performance for busy enterprises. Fast, super high-quality colour output, network ready and loaded with features (duplex, low running costs and high duty cycle) The Xerox C3300DX with make your office run smoother with 30 ppm colour and mono output. In terms of running costs you can purchase a set of toners (6K black and 4K Colour) for only $495. At 20% coverage (5% of each colour) you are only paying 12 cents per copy!

View our entire laser printer range.

Inkjet Photo Printers

For users in the A3+ market, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 has been the leader of the pack for quite some time now, and with good reason thanks to its unbeatable print quality – especially in greyscale prints. Here at hot.com.au however, we are starting to notice a slight momentum shift towards the Canon Pixma PRO 9500 MkII. The Pro9500 Mark II uses pigment-based inks for all 10 colours, giving users a ginormous colour gamut and excellent longevity. The Pro 9500 Mark II features FINE print-head technology that allows precise placement of microscopic ink droplets - combined with a high resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi, FINE produces photo quality which are sharp and grain free. The Pro 9500 Mark II an excellent printing solution for users who demand archival quality photos up to A3+ in black and white or colour – and a worthy challenger to the Epson 2880.

We've also got some of the best prices in Australia on popular multifunction printers that won't break the bank to get new inks. We've got the excellent Canon Pixma MX860 which can scan, print, copy and fax under $190!

Interested? You can browse our entire inkjet photo printer range.

Specialist Printers

Already well established as the leaders in wide-format printing, Canon have upped the ante with the release of the new range of 12 colour ImagePrograf printers. The 24”/610mm Canon ImagePrograf IPF6300 takes over from the much-loved Canon IPF6100, adding a wider colour gamut to existing features such as in-built colour calibration and advanced nozzle-cloggage detection systems. The Canon ImagePrograf IPF6350 adds an 80gb hard disk for increased productivity.

Canon Australia have also launched the new Canon ImagePrograf IPF8300 , which looks set to become the choice of professional graphic arts studios requiring 44" output.

Until 31 July, Canon Australia are giving away a bonus warranty extension with any ImagePrograf large format printer. Enjoy peace of mind with a 3 year total warranty when you purchase any Canon IPF printer, including the new IPF6300, IPF6350 and IPF8300, as well as the popular Canon IPF510, IPF5100 and IPF6100.

The Epson Stylus Pro Photo 3880 continued to perform well last month, a trend which we expect to continue for some time. The Epson 3880 offers superb quality photographic prints and much better economy than most desktop printers thanks to its 80ml cartridges (and the 3880 is one of the rare printers to ship with full-capacity cartridges in the box!). Selling below $2K, this printer is perfect for users stepping into the wide-format market.

You can also view our entire specialist printer range.