Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2008 - Samsung’s new Series 8 Full HD LCD TVs bring design and superior media solutions to new heights.
For the Series 8 TVs (40, 46, and 52 inches), Samsung incorporates its stunning new crystal design that has been so well received by consumers in 2008. The key upgrade is a startling 50% reduction in thickness, producing a slim and narrow bezel measuring just 44.4mm.
Together with a new and distinctive inlaid red pattern, the result is an artful frame with an optimal blend of minimalism, elegance and craftsmanship that speaks of the highest technological elements inside.
Yoon Boo-keun, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display Division,
expressed confidence that Series 8 TVs will do well in the market.
“The new series 8 TVs offer an even more sophisticated crystal design with an inlaid pattern as well as genuine stylishness, made possible by a slim design and bezel,” Mr. Yoon said.
The new TVs also respond to Samsungs believe in environmental responsibility. The development of the new crystal design entailed a new dual injection molding process that combines the frame production and coloring processes into one step. The result is not only a refined new material that holds the essence of crystal, but also a significant reduction of stress on the environment.
Series 8 TVs usher in a new era of connectiveness with technology designed to enrich consumer lifestyles and experiences.advanced media solution features that go beyond what is currently available in the marketplace position Series 8 right at the heart of home entertainment.
Media solution encapsulates four key elements: InfoLive, WISELINK Pro, DLNA, and Content Library. The innovative InfoLive feature provides constant connection with a special real-time RSS viewer for news, weather and stock information that rests tastefully overtop the current channel or input signal.
And WISELINK Pro allows users to utilize a fast USB 2.0 connection to quickly and conveniently browse and view their own content, such as pictures (jpeg), video (mpeg), and music (mp3).
Samsung also made sure the TVs are DLNA-enabled so that, with special software installed on their home PC, users can enjoy simultaneous viewing of downloaded or streamed content on multiple TVs throughout the house.
Finally, the built-in Content Library includes a range of family entertainment with the unit’s flash memory, such as an art gallery and programming for games, fitness and childrens entertainment.
Series 8 TVs maintain the highest standards for picture quality that consumers have come to expect from the brand. Samsung’s top-line Full HD 100Hz Motion Plus technology has been installed to minimize motion blur on fast moving scenes, while the Ultra Clear Panel enhances that top-line quality further with truer blacks and tremendous contrast ratios.
The new simplified user interface is even easier to use than before and is ideal for accessing and managing content from external memory, particularly with the unit’s newly designed wheel key remote control that allows users to quickly jog through the Smart Content Manager or access frequently watched channels. Series 8 TVs also ship with a second, pebble-shaped remote that not only adds a touch of convenience but also style and décor to the room.
An extra HDMI hookup (1 side, 3 rear) has been added, enabling connection to all high definition peripheral devices, such as game consoles, home theater systems, and Blu-ray disc players, with access to those connections now made even easier by the slimmed down models.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Samsung Announces Series 7 LCD TV
Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2008 - With its new Series 7 Full HD LCD and Plasma TVs, Samsung Electronics offers its most compelling window yet into the future of TV technology. This new premium lineup shares the same material and crystal design innovation of series 6 while setting a new standard for Media Solution and multimedia home entertainment.
Series 7 is filled with the type of innovative features and advancements required by the industry’s most tech-savvy consumers who enjoy a range of self-created or downloaded multimedia content as well as Media Solution with HD peripheral devices.
Recognizing that TVs are no longer just for viewing broadcasts, Samsung has installed Media Solution features such as the USB connection, through which users can instantly enjoy their photos, downloaded content, and User Created Contents. Also, the Content Library organizes a variety of stored information and games, while the innovative InfoLive feature brings informative content feeds to the TV, enabling users to quickly scroll through news, weather and stock quotes in real time (available in some countries).
InfoLive has been made possible by a partnership between Samsung and Yahoo! wherein Yahoo! shall deliver informative content feeds from select content providers to the television via Samsung’s InfoLive service. The InfoLive service shall provide news, weather and finance information to select Samsung TVs. Samsung plans to provide its InfoLive service on Series 7 TVs in select countries in Europe, Canada, Australia and Singapore by the end of 2008.
With the TVs’ upgraded WiseLink Pro feature, users can take advantage of a fast USB 2.0 connection to quickly and easily watch video content downloaded from the internet. And DLNA certification allows for complete wireless or hardwired sharing between all of the AV and IT devices in your house, such as mobile phones, PCs, and printers.
The hallmark of the Series 7 is its ease of use and connectivity. All the units in the series come installed with Samsung’s Smart Content Management and new User Interface, which allow viewers to rapidly shuffle between content loaded into the unit’s built-in flash memory.
All models in the series surpass the high standards for HDTV picture quality that consumers have come to expect from Samsung, utilizing Samsung’s most recent technological innovations to pump out full 1920*1080p resolution with incredibly precise pictures and deep contrasts.
The three PDP models (50, 58, 63 inches) in Series 7 are outfitted with Real 100 Hz technology to significantly reduce blur in fast moving images. They also feature Samsung’s revolutionary Ultra Bright Filter 2, which provides startling dynamic contrasts ratios of 1,000,000:1 to produce deeper blacks and richer colors.
In the LCD range (40, 46, and 52 inches), the new Ultra Clear Panel works to reduce glare and reflection in even the brightest rooms, further helping the unit to render even the most minute detail with accuracy. The Series 7 also rolls out with the company’s new Wide Color Enhancer 2 which reprocesses reds, blues and greens to produce the most natural and vibrant colors available.
Gamers and movie lovers will value the wider frequency of sound provided by the Series 7’s new Down Firing Speakers and separate subwoofer. Sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the unit’s Sports Mode. With the click of a button, the picture and sound can be optimized for watching action on the field.
In addition to the great pictures, the Media solution features in the Series 7 TVs mark a paradigm shift in the industry away from ordinary and simple TVs to fill the ever-growing consumer demand for multifunctional entertainment units that gather and utilize all the technology of the household.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Series 7 is filled with the type of innovative features and advancements required by the industry’s most tech-savvy consumers who enjoy a range of self-created or downloaded multimedia content as well as Media Solution with HD peripheral devices.
Recognizing that TVs are no longer just for viewing broadcasts, Samsung has installed Media Solution features such as the USB connection, through which users can instantly enjoy their photos, downloaded content, and User Created Contents. Also, the Content Library organizes a variety of stored information and games, while the innovative InfoLive feature brings informative content feeds to the TV, enabling users to quickly scroll through news, weather and stock quotes in real time (available in some countries).
InfoLive has been made possible by a partnership between Samsung and Yahoo! wherein Yahoo! shall deliver informative content feeds from select content providers to the television via Samsung’s InfoLive service. The InfoLive service shall provide news, weather and finance information to select Samsung TVs. Samsung plans to provide its InfoLive service on Series 7 TVs in select countries in Europe, Canada, Australia and Singapore by the end of 2008.
With the TVs’ upgraded WiseLink Pro feature, users can take advantage of a fast USB 2.0 connection to quickly and easily watch video content downloaded from the internet. And DLNA certification allows for complete wireless or hardwired sharing between all of the AV and IT devices in your house, such as mobile phones, PCs, and printers.
The hallmark of the Series 7 is its ease of use and connectivity. All the units in the series come installed with Samsung’s Smart Content Management and new User Interface, which allow viewers to rapidly shuffle between content loaded into the unit’s built-in flash memory.
All models in the series surpass the high standards for HDTV picture quality that consumers have come to expect from Samsung, utilizing Samsung’s most recent technological innovations to pump out full 1920*1080p resolution with incredibly precise pictures and deep contrasts.
The three PDP models (50, 58, 63 inches) in Series 7 are outfitted with Real 100 Hz technology to significantly reduce blur in fast moving images. They also feature Samsung’s revolutionary Ultra Bright Filter 2, which provides startling dynamic contrasts ratios of 1,000,000:1 to produce deeper blacks and richer colors.
In the LCD range (40, 46, and 52 inches), the new Ultra Clear Panel works to reduce glare and reflection in even the brightest rooms, further helping the unit to render even the most minute detail with accuracy. The Series 7 also rolls out with the company’s new Wide Color Enhancer 2 which reprocesses reds, blues and greens to produce the most natural and vibrant colors available.
Gamers and movie lovers will value the wider frequency of sound provided by the Series 7’s new Down Firing Speakers and separate subwoofer. Sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the unit’s Sports Mode. With the click of a button, the picture and sound can be optimized for watching action on the field.
In addition to the great pictures, the Media solution features in the Series 7 TVs mark a paradigm shift in the industry away from ordinary and simple TVs to fill the ever-growing consumer demand for multifunctional entertainment units that gather and utilize all the technology of the household.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sanyo Announces PLV-Z60 HD Projector
CHATSWORTH, CA. -- August 28, 2008 -- SANYO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors introduces the PLV-Z60, a 720p LCD projector that features SANYO's innovative 3D color management system, a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1, an installation-friendly lens shifting function, and many of other features representing a step forward in price performance for a home theater projector.
The bright PLV-Z60 is equipped with three wide 16:9 HD LCD panels that produce a 1280 x 720 pixels (2.76 million) image. A 12-bit digital processing IC provides video decoding, scaling and gamma curve generation and coupled with the projector's 10000:1 contrast ratio, the PLV-Z60 delivers exceptional picture quality with deep, rich back levels and beautifully saturated colors, even when ambient light is present.
To facilitate ease of installation and operation, the PLV-Z60 is outfitted with SANYO's advanced lens shifting function and a 2x optical zoom, which allows projection of a 100" image from only 9.8 to 20 feet away. The side panel adjustments move the lens vertically and horizontally to project a geometrically accurate and undistorted picture. Fine-tuning of image settings including hue, gamma curve and color levels, enables compensation for specific conditions in any environment. The Advanced Mode provides a range of adjustments to further customize the PLV-Z60's image, such as lens iris adjustment, black level expansion, contrast enhancement, outlines compensation, and RGB offset. For protection of the lens, the PLV-Z60 was equipped with a motor-operated sliding shutter that opens and closes the shutter via the remote control.
A full compliment of input terminals is provided, including two HDMI connections, two sets of component video inputs, along with composite and S-video connections to ensure maximum flexibility with all types of components. The D-Sub 15 input is provided for direct connection of a PC.
The PLV-Z60 is equipped with a redesigned internal cooling structure that minimizes fan noise to 22dB in economy mode, promoting greater enjoyment during quiet passages of a film or TV show.
This is critical because a 1200 lumen projector could generate a tremendous amount of heat. At this level of brightness, the fan is ‘on’ most of the time and the noise can be extremely loud and disruptive, especially in smaller home theaters where the projector and the audience are in close proximity.
“The PLV-Z60 offers a high performance, extremely cost-effective solution for high definition projection,” states Mark Holt, Vice President and General Manager for SANYO’s Presentation Technologies Division. “The flexibility of installation, the quite fan, and simplicity in user adjustable operations makes the PLV-Z60 an excellent choice for setting up a home theater.”
PLV-Z60 Specifications
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 (vivid mode)
Brightness: 1200 ANSI lumens
Video Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, D-sub 15pin, Composite (RCA), S-Video
Control Ports: Mini DIN 8-pin (RS232)
Dimensions: 15 (W) x 5 (H) x 12 (D) inches
Weight: 11lbs.
The PLV-Z60 will be available in September ‘08 for an MSRP of $1,295.00.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in providing solutions for the environment, energy and for lifestyle applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA'. SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics and HD televisions. For more information on SANYO's complete line of projectors please call 888-495-3452 or visit http://www.sanyoPROJECTORS.com.
The bright PLV-Z60 is equipped with three wide 16:9 HD LCD panels that produce a 1280 x 720 pixels (2.76 million) image. A 12-bit digital processing IC provides video decoding, scaling and gamma curve generation and coupled with the projector's 10000:1 contrast ratio, the PLV-Z60 delivers exceptional picture quality with deep, rich back levels and beautifully saturated colors, even when ambient light is present.
To facilitate ease of installation and operation, the PLV-Z60 is outfitted with SANYO's advanced lens shifting function and a 2x optical zoom, which allows projection of a 100" image from only 9.8 to 20 feet away. The side panel adjustments move the lens vertically and horizontally to project a geometrically accurate and undistorted picture. Fine-tuning of image settings including hue, gamma curve and color levels, enables compensation for specific conditions in any environment. The Advanced Mode provides a range of adjustments to further customize the PLV-Z60's image, such as lens iris adjustment, black level expansion, contrast enhancement, outlines compensation, and RGB offset. For protection of the lens, the PLV-Z60 was equipped with a motor-operated sliding shutter that opens and closes the shutter via the remote control.
A full compliment of input terminals is provided, including two HDMI connections, two sets of component video inputs, along with composite and S-video connections to ensure maximum flexibility with all types of components. The D-Sub 15 input is provided for direct connection of a PC.
The PLV-Z60 is equipped with a redesigned internal cooling structure that minimizes fan noise to 22dB in economy mode, promoting greater enjoyment during quiet passages of a film or TV show.
This is critical because a 1200 lumen projector could generate a tremendous amount of heat. At this level of brightness, the fan is ‘on’ most of the time and the noise can be extremely loud and disruptive, especially in smaller home theaters where the projector and the audience are in close proximity.
“The PLV-Z60 offers a high performance, extremely cost-effective solution for high definition projection,” states Mark Holt, Vice President and General Manager for SANYO’s Presentation Technologies Division. “The flexibility of installation, the quite fan, and simplicity in user adjustable operations makes the PLV-Z60 an excellent choice for setting up a home theater.”
PLV-Z60 Specifications
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 (vivid mode)
Brightness: 1200 ANSI lumens
Video Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, D-sub 15pin, Composite (RCA), S-Video
Control Ports: Mini DIN 8-pin (RS232)
Dimensions: 15 (W) x 5 (H) x 12 (D) inches
Weight: 11lbs.
The PLV-Z60 will be available in September ‘08 for an MSRP of $1,295.00.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in providing solutions for the environment, energy and for lifestyle applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA'. SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics and HD televisions. For more information on SANYO's complete line of projectors please call 888-495-3452 or visit http://www.sanyoPROJECTORS.com.
Samsung Introduces NV100HD, NV9, L310W, L201, and S1070 Digital Cameras
Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2008 – Samsung Camera today introduced five new compact models including NV 100HD at 2008 IFA, Germany. The flagship of the new line up excels with a sleek body design and features 14.7 megapixels - so far highest resolution in compact camera - 28 mm wide angle lens, 3” hVGA LCD, and HD connectivity.
Another remarkable feature is the innovative touch panel user interface, Smart Touch 2.0 for an intuitive as well as quick field adjustment. Samsung Camera also introduced Perfect Portrait System, a set of face detection functions for an impressive portrait capturing without failure.
NV100HD – The Ultimate HD Experience
Thanks to the resolution of 14.7 megapixels and a 28mm wide-angle Schneider lens with focal length and 3.6x optical zoom, the NV100HD garanties sharp, clear and detailed images with every shot. Being at present the most sophisticated point-and-shoot digital camera in the Samsung portfolio, the NV100HD continues the success of it's predecessor, the NV24HD, with high-definition 720p video function and Dual Image Stabilization.
The NV100HD scores with it's all metal building and silver finish. A red highlight adds to the camera’s elegance, providing a modern flare to the impressive design. Although compact, a 3 inch touch-screen hVGA (460K pixels) LCD with Samsung’s Smart Touch 2.0 technology dominates the back of the camera, giving the user convenient access the camera’s dynamic features and advanced controls – all by a gentle touch of his finger. This does not only enhance the user's experience but provides for a much more appealing design.
NV9 – Built for Mobility, Designed for Style
Samsung’s NV9 is an ultra compact, 10.2 megapixel digital camera featuring a large 2.7 inch LCD, internal 5x optical zoom and Dual Image Stabilization. The NV9 offers a variety of latest multimedia gadgets like personal media player, MP3 and text viewer for perfect entertainment.
The NV9 has a metal body measuring 95x59.9x21.3mm and incorporating a unique design element – the “Mini Dashboard”. Small gauges next to the power button display remaining battery life and memory capacity making it easy for the user to survey.. Enhanced sensitivity of the NV9’s CCD sensor and Dual Image Stabilization guarantee images in low-light situations, especially when the use of a flash is not desired.
Users also benefit from a comprehensive suite of automatic controls designed to help them capture better images, portraits and group shots of family and friends in particular. The NV9’s Face Detection Technology makes it easy taking snapshots of one's family and friends, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically focuses and exposures for perfect composition and image quality. Furthermore, Smile Shot technology detects changes in the expression of the subject and automatically takes a photo while Blink Detection ensures that the subject’s eyes are open – which is often difficult to distinguish on an LCD screen.
L310W – Never Miss a Smiling Face
The ideal camera for intermediate users, the L310W offers features that normally come along with high-end and more expensive digital cameras, thus an impressive resolution of 13.6 megapixels, Dual Image Stabilization, 2.7 inch LCD, and a 3.6x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens that significantly improves the user’s ability to photograph the desired scenery.
Different from standard 35mm lenses the L310W’s 28mm wide-angle lens permits the user to explore his creativity. Users can easily leverage the increased viewing angle of the L310W’s wide-angle lens, especially when shooting landscapes or groups of family and friends.
The L310W offers further user-friendly features, including 11 scene modes, Auto Red Eye Fix and MPEG-4 video recording, Beauty Shot, Self Portrait, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot technology, enhancing the digital imaging experience.
The L310W also offers Function Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera’s menu, helping the user determine which setting matches best his scenario. The camera’s Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component of the camera. Photo Help Guide offers a guided tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips instructing on how to obtain excellent results.
L201 – Style Slimmed to Perfection
The Samsung L201 is an ultra-slim, compact point-and-shoot digital camera featuring a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.7-inch intelligent LCD that automatically brightens or dims with the exposure to light.
For added versatility, the new L201 features Face Detection, Self Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization technology. Face Detection Technology makes it easy taking snapshots of one's family and friends, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically focuses and exposures for perfect composition and image quality. The unique Self Portrait mode makes it easy to take a self portrait: When in Self Portrait mode, the L201 automatically detects the user’s face, adjusts focus and exposure, and will only shoot a photo if the subject is centred within a given frame. Samsung’s improved Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) further helps the user capture blur-free images.
With 11 scene modes the camera enables to capture the most superb image. In addition, the L201 features Function Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera’s menu, helping the user determine which setting matches best his scenario. The camera’s Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component of the camera. Photo Help Guide offers a guided tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips instructing on how to obtain excellent results.
S1070 – Capture Memories, Everyday
S1070 is a well-featured compact camera with a premium quality 10.2 mega-pixel image sensor. Coupled with a 3x optical zoom lens and intelligent 2.7” LCD screen, the S1070 offers everything the hardware demanding photographer could require, with intuitive ease-of-use and special features like Digital Image Stabilization, that helps compensating unwanted camera movement and subject blur - so pictures are always in sharp focus.
The S1070 also features Samsung’s Intelligent Face Detection Technology detecting the subject’s face and automatically adjusting auto focus and auto exposure to ensure an ideal composition and perfect image quality for portraits.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Another remarkable feature is the innovative touch panel user interface, Smart Touch 2.0 for an intuitive as well as quick field adjustment. Samsung Camera also introduced Perfect Portrait System, a set of face detection functions for an impressive portrait capturing without failure.
NV100HD – The Ultimate HD Experience
Thanks to the resolution of 14.7 megapixels and a 28mm wide-angle Schneider lens with focal length and 3.6x optical zoom, the NV100HD garanties sharp, clear and detailed images with every shot. Being at present the most sophisticated point-and-shoot digital camera in the Samsung portfolio, the NV100HD continues the success of it's predecessor, the NV24HD, with high-definition 720p video function and Dual Image Stabilization.
The NV100HD scores with it's all metal building and silver finish. A red highlight adds to the camera’s elegance, providing a modern flare to the impressive design. Although compact, a 3 inch touch-screen hVGA (460K pixels) LCD with Samsung’s Smart Touch 2.0 technology dominates the back of the camera, giving the user convenient access the camera’s dynamic features and advanced controls – all by a gentle touch of his finger. This does not only enhance the user's experience but provides for a much more appealing design.
NV9 – Built for Mobility, Designed for Style
Samsung’s NV9 is an ultra compact, 10.2 megapixel digital camera featuring a large 2.7 inch LCD, internal 5x optical zoom and Dual Image Stabilization. The NV9 offers a variety of latest multimedia gadgets like personal media player, MP3 and text viewer for perfect entertainment.
The NV9 has a metal body measuring 95x59.9x21.3mm and incorporating a unique design element – the “Mini Dashboard”. Small gauges next to the power button display remaining battery life and memory capacity making it easy for the user to survey.. Enhanced sensitivity of the NV9’s CCD sensor and Dual Image Stabilization guarantee images in low-light situations, especially when the use of a flash is not desired.
Users also benefit from a comprehensive suite of automatic controls designed to help them capture better images, portraits and group shots of family and friends in particular. The NV9’s Face Detection Technology makes it easy taking snapshots of one's family and friends, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically focuses and exposures for perfect composition and image quality. Furthermore, Smile Shot technology detects changes in the expression of the subject and automatically takes a photo while Blink Detection ensures that the subject’s eyes are open – which is often difficult to distinguish on an LCD screen.
L310W – Never Miss a Smiling Face
The ideal camera for intermediate users, the L310W offers features that normally come along with high-end and more expensive digital cameras, thus an impressive resolution of 13.6 megapixels, Dual Image Stabilization, 2.7 inch LCD, and a 3.6x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens that significantly improves the user’s ability to photograph the desired scenery.
Different from standard 35mm lenses the L310W’s 28mm wide-angle lens permits the user to explore his creativity. Users can easily leverage the increased viewing angle of the L310W’s wide-angle lens, especially when shooting landscapes or groups of family and friends.
The L310W offers further user-friendly features, including 11 scene modes, Auto Red Eye Fix and MPEG-4 video recording, Beauty Shot, Self Portrait, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot technology, enhancing the digital imaging experience.
The L310W also offers Function Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera’s menu, helping the user determine which setting matches best his scenario. The camera’s Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component of the camera. Photo Help Guide offers a guided tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips instructing on how to obtain excellent results.
L201 – Style Slimmed to Perfection
The Samsung L201 is an ultra-slim, compact point-and-shoot digital camera featuring a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.7-inch intelligent LCD that automatically brightens or dims with the exposure to light.
For added versatility, the new L201 features Face Detection, Self Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization technology. Face Detection Technology makes it easy taking snapshots of one's family and friends, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically focuses and exposures for perfect composition and image quality. The unique Self Portrait mode makes it easy to take a self portrait: When in Self Portrait mode, the L201 automatically detects the user’s face, adjusts focus and exposure, and will only shoot a photo if the subject is centred within a given frame. Samsung’s improved Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) further helps the user capture blur-free images.
With 11 scene modes the camera enables to capture the most superb image. In addition, the L201 features Function Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when scrolling through the camera’s menu, helping the user determine which setting matches best his scenario. The camera’s Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component of the camera. Photo Help Guide offers a guided tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips instructing on how to obtain excellent results.
S1070 – Capture Memories, Everyday
S1070 is a well-featured compact camera with a premium quality 10.2 mega-pixel image sensor. Coupled with a 3x optical zoom lens and intelligent 2.7” LCD screen, the S1070 offers everything the hardware demanding photographer could require, with intuitive ease-of-use and special features like Digital Image Stabilization, that helps compensating unwanted camera movement and subject blur - so pictures are always in sharp focus.
The S1070 also features Samsung’s Intelligent Face Detection Technology detecting the subject’s face and automatically adjusting auto focus and auto exposure to ensure an ideal composition and perfect image quality for portraits.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Samsung Announces X360 Laptop
Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2008 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader in consumer electronics and world leader in IT technology, today lifted the lid on the most innovative addition to its ever expanding notebook range – the ultra-lightweight Samsung X360. Capable of meeting the extreme performance and connectivity needs of the new aristocrats of the mobile world, the X360 sets a completely new standard in mobile computing – offering a comprehensive set of features unlike anything of its kind on the market.
Even though it is the lightest notebook in its 13.3 inch class, weighing a miniscule 1.27 kg*,
the Samsung X360 incorporates all of the extensive functionality demanded by ultra mobile and results-driven professionals. Unlike the claims of some other “light” notebooks, the X360 is fully featured without compromise, including 3 USB ports, a built-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection, a 34mm express card slot and VGA output. For fast and easy transfer of documents, images, video or music it incorporates a highly flexible 7 in 1 memory card reader, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR* (Enhanced Data Rate) and super-fast 802.11n wireless technology. It also boasts an integrated digital motion camera, so it’s easy to stay in touch with colleagues or friends using video-conferencing or live messaging. But there is more, for business and home office users the X360 incorporates a 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection and support for Samsung P-Dock, docking station – which simplifies cabling and provides a ‘single click’ connection and easy access to a wide variety of ports..
“The X360 pushes back the boundaries of form and function to deliver real style with substance,” said HS Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division. “It offers a tremendous reduction in size and weight but without compromising on functionality, so users have everything they need for life on the move,” Mr. Kim added.
The X360 will be available from September this year in European countries including UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy, and also in Russia, China and Hong Kong.
For non stop productivity on the move, the X360 incorporates a removable 6 cell battery that enables up to 10 hours continuous use – making all day mobile computing a practical reality. Its efficient power consumption is supported by the use of Intel® Centrino® 2 Ultra Low Voltage processor technology and an innovative 13.3” WXGA (1280x800) LED screen, whose backlight technology consumes significantly less power but delivers around 33 percent improved brightness over a traditional LCD screen, so it is easier to work in a range of conditions. And with security at a premium, it even has a secure biometric fingerprint and trusted platform module authentication system to ensure that your data is always fully protected.
With its captivating craftsmanship, the X360’s Protect-O-Edge casing is built using durable magnesium alloy to provide amazing strength and superior reliability coupled with enhanced ergonomics and premium styling. And, wherever possible, Samsung uses its own components from memory, batteries and screens. This focus on manufacturing excellence means Samsung mobile computers have one of the best reliability records in the industry, lowering the total cost ownership.
The X360 also features the option of an ultra-fast and reliable 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD)*, which significantly enhances performance compared to a typical hard disk drive (HDD), with a boot time that is 25-50 percent faster and data access times that are 300 percent faster (53 MB/s) for reading and 150 percent faster (28 MB/s) for writing. With no moving parts SSDs also weigh less, uses significantly less power and are less prone to errors and damage - in fact, the X360 is equipped to withstand twice the impact of the hard-drive-enabled model. So, the notebook will perform faster and last even longer.
Finally, the X360 features an amazing Samsung innovation - Silver Nano Technology. By sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard your system will remain “bacteria free” for even longer.
FEATURES:
World class mobile performance
Featuring state of the art Intel® Centrino® 2 Ultra Low Voltage processor technology, which delivers unrivalled performance, energy efficiency and connectivity too keep you working longer. The X360 comes with the all new 45 nano-meter sized Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, which literally puts the power of two processors into one, so you can open up all of your favourite applications with no compromise on performance.
Sharper display
Its 13.3” wide display provides up to 30% more viewing area than traditional screens and allows you to enjoy photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and therefore increasing productivity. Using LED technology also means that the screen is thinner, up to 33% brightness, and uses much less power than traditional LCD screen. Even the durability of the system is better, because there are fewer breakable parts.
Light Weight and Durable
Despite being ultra lightweight and slim at just 1.27kg, the X360 is built to last. It’s durable Protect-o-Edge© casing provides amazing strength and superior reliability. As a result, the X360 is more than capable of withstanding the inevitable hardships of life on the move, which all translates into a measurably lower Total Cost of Ownership.
Simple data sharing
Incorporating a 7 in 1 memory card reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC plus, xD) and 3 x USB ports, it lets you to seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or PDA straight to the notebook. Alternatively you can use the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR* (Enhanced Data Rate) capability to quickly connect to other Bluetooth devices at speeds that are 3x faster than previous generations.
Wireless World
Featuring the super fast 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, delivering up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of previous-generation technologies.*
*Based on Factory specification
Your connection to the Digital World
For the ultimate in viewing experiences simply connect it to your HD monitor, Television (HDTV) or home theatre system using the X360’s built-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection, which allows 100% transmission of visual and audio digital signals, and experience richer colours, beautiful rendering and perfect image and sound reproduction.
Smile, you are on camera*
Featuring an integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera, it offers a simple way to keep in touch with friends or family, using video-conferencing or live messaging.
Optimised graphics, premium experience
Featuring the new Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 graphics core, which dynamically allocates system memory to provide incredible visual quality, faster graphics performance and flexible display options.
Revolutionary Battery Life
The battery life is vastly improved. It can deliver battery powered performance of up to 6-10 hours based on usage scenario. The longer battery life is guaranteed by the LED display and the flash-based SSD which require less power to run.
Huge 128GB Solid State drive
Its Solid State Drive (SSD) has a boot time that is 25-50 percent faster than systems that employ a traditional, rotational hard disk drive (HDD). Overall system performance is also significantly enhanced, as the SSD is capable of reading 300 times faster (53 MB/s) and writes 150 percent faster (28 MB/s) than typical HDDs, and the seek time (the amount of time required to find information in the system memory) is also greatly reduced. Having no moving parts means that power consumption is reduced dramatically, extending battery life, and it is capable of withstanding much greater impacts, so there is no loss of data.
Bacteria free
By sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard your system will remain “bacteria free” – for even longer.
Total security
For complete peace of mind, the X360 incorporates a secure biometric fingerprint authentication system and a trusted platform module, so your valuable information will always remain safe from prying eyes - and you may never need to remember another password!
Fast docking
Is compatible with Samsung’s P-Dock docking station, which simplifies cabling and provides a ‘single click’ connection and easy access to a wide variety of ports, including Serial, 5 x USB, LAN, HDMI, SIO, e-SATA and DVI (Digital Video Interface) to deliver outstanding digital image quality on large displays and projectors.
ECO friendly
Samsung’s own certification mark (ECO), which guarantees ECO-friendly features, including removal of hazardous substances and material, optimised energy efficiency and effective material usage for a more environmentally friendly product.
Warranty, On Time, On Us
All this is backed up with the peace of mind that your notebook is protected by Samsung’s class leading warranty service. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your notebook, the Samsung International warranty infrastructure will provide you with a fast track collection repair and return service for your notebook in order to minimise disruption and get you back working as quickly as possible.
Even though it is the lightest notebook in its 13.3 inch class, weighing a miniscule 1.27 kg*,
the Samsung X360 incorporates all of the extensive functionality demanded by ultra mobile and results-driven professionals. Unlike the claims of some other “light” notebooks, the X360 is fully featured without compromise, including 3 USB ports, a built-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection, a 34mm express card slot and VGA output. For fast and easy transfer of documents, images, video or music it incorporates a highly flexible 7 in 1 memory card reader, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR* (Enhanced Data Rate) and super-fast 802.11n wireless technology. It also boasts an integrated digital motion camera, so it’s easy to stay in touch with colleagues or friends using video-conferencing or live messaging. But there is more, for business and home office users the X360 incorporates a 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection and support for Samsung P-Dock, docking station – which simplifies cabling and provides a ‘single click’ connection and easy access to a wide variety of ports..
“The X360 pushes back the boundaries of form and function to deliver real style with substance,” said HS Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division. “It offers a tremendous reduction in size and weight but without compromising on functionality, so users have everything they need for life on the move,” Mr. Kim added.
The X360 will be available from September this year in European countries including UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy, and also in Russia, China and Hong Kong.
For non stop productivity on the move, the X360 incorporates a removable 6 cell battery that enables up to 10 hours continuous use – making all day mobile computing a practical reality. Its efficient power consumption is supported by the use of Intel® Centrino® 2 Ultra Low Voltage processor technology and an innovative 13.3” WXGA (1280x800) LED screen, whose backlight technology consumes significantly less power but delivers around 33 percent improved brightness over a traditional LCD screen, so it is easier to work in a range of conditions. And with security at a premium, it even has a secure biometric fingerprint and trusted platform module authentication system to ensure that your data is always fully protected.
With its captivating craftsmanship, the X360’s Protect-O-Edge casing is built using durable magnesium alloy to provide amazing strength and superior reliability coupled with enhanced ergonomics and premium styling. And, wherever possible, Samsung uses its own components from memory, batteries and screens. This focus on manufacturing excellence means Samsung mobile computers have one of the best reliability records in the industry, lowering the total cost ownership.
The X360 also features the option of an ultra-fast and reliable 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD)*, which significantly enhances performance compared to a typical hard disk drive (HDD), with a boot time that is 25-50 percent faster and data access times that are 300 percent faster (53 MB/s) for reading and 150 percent faster (28 MB/s) for writing. With no moving parts SSDs also weigh less, uses significantly less power and are less prone to errors and damage - in fact, the X360 is equipped to withstand twice the impact of the hard-drive-enabled model. So, the notebook will perform faster and last even longer.
Finally, the X360 features an amazing Samsung innovation - Silver Nano Technology. By sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard your system will remain “bacteria free” for even longer.
FEATURES:
World class mobile performance
Featuring state of the art Intel® Centrino® 2 Ultra Low Voltage processor technology, which delivers unrivalled performance, energy efficiency and connectivity too keep you working longer. The X360 comes with the all new 45 nano-meter sized Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, which literally puts the power of two processors into one, so you can open up all of your favourite applications with no compromise on performance.
Sharper display
Its 13.3” wide display provides up to 30% more viewing area than traditional screens and allows you to enjoy photo-like image quality, greater viewing angles and better text legibility, reducing eye strain and therefore increasing productivity. Using LED technology also means that the screen is thinner, up to 33% brightness, and uses much less power than traditional LCD screen. Even the durability of the system is better, because there are fewer breakable parts.
Light Weight and Durable
Despite being ultra lightweight and slim at just 1.27kg, the X360 is built to last. It’s durable Protect-o-Edge© casing provides amazing strength and superior reliability. As a result, the X360 is more than capable of withstanding the inevitable hardships of life on the move, which all translates into a measurably lower Total Cost of Ownership.
Simple data sharing
Incorporating a 7 in 1 memory card reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC plus, xD) and 3 x USB ports, it lets you to seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or PDA straight to the notebook. Alternatively you can use the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR* (Enhanced Data Rate) capability to quickly connect to other Bluetooth devices at speeds that are 3x faster than previous generations.
Wireless World
Featuring the super fast 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, delivering up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of previous-generation technologies.*
*Based on Factory specification
Your connection to the Digital World
For the ultimate in viewing experiences simply connect it to your HD monitor, Television (HDTV) or home theatre system using the X360’s built-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection, which allows 100% transmission of visual and audio digital signals, and experience richer colours, beautiful rendering and perfect image and sound reproduction.
Smile, you are on camera*
Featuring an integrated 1.3 mega pixel digital motion camera, it offers a simple way to keep in touch with friends or family, using video-conferencing or live messaging.
Optimised graphics, premium experience
Featuring the new Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 graphics core, which dynamically allocates system memory to provide incredible visual quality, faster graphics performance and flexible display options.
Revolutionary Battery Life
The battery life is vastly improved. It can deliver battery powered performance of up to 6-10 hours based on usage scenario. The longer battery life is guaranteed by the LED display and the flash-based SSD which require less power to run.
Huge 128GB Solid State drive
Its Solid State Drive (SSD) has a boot time that is 25-50 percent faster than systems that employ a traditional, rotational hard disk drive (HDD). Overall system performance is also significantly enhanced, as the SSD is capable of reading 300 times faster (53 MB/s) and writes 150 percent faster (28 MB/s) than typical HDDs, and the seek time (the amount of time required to find information in the system memory) is also greatly reduced. Having no moving parts means that power consumption is reduced dramatically, extending battery life, and it is capable of withstanding much greater impacts, so there is no loss of data.
Bacteria free
By sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard your system will remain “bacteria free” – for even longer.
Total security
For complete peace of mind, the X360 incorporates a secure biometric fingerprint authentication system and a trusted platform module, so your valuable information will always remain safe from prying eyes - and you may never need to remember another password!
Fast docking
Is compatible with Samsung’s P-Dock docking station, which simplifies cabling and provides a ‘single click’ connection and easy access to a wide variety of ports, including Serial, 5 x USB, LAN, HDMI, SIO, e-SATA and DVI (Digital Video Interface) to deliver outstanding digital image quality on large displays and projectors.
ECO friendly
Samsung’s own certification mark (ECO), which guarantees ECO-friendly features, including removal of hazardous substances and material, optimised energy efficiency and effective material usage for a more environmentally friendly product.
Warranty, On Time, On Us
All this is backed up with the peace of mind that your notebook is protected by Samsung’s class leading warranty service. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your notebook, the Samsung International warranty infrastructure will provide you with a fast track collection repair and return service for your notebook in order to minimise disruption and get you back working as quickly as possible.
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