UNIQUE QWERTY TV REMOTE AND WIRELESS CHARGER LEAD SAMSUNG'S LINEUP OF ACCESSORIES IN THE HOME

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced details and availability of its innovative new accessories line, which enhances access to 3D and Smart TV for a superior home entertainment experience. The new line is packed with the latest advancements in Samsung Smart TV^TM and 3D.

Samsung’s 2011 award-wining TV accessories line features two CES 2011 Innovations Design and Engineering award winners (marked with asterisks).Key products include:

- Wireless-N router and wireless LAN adapter that make setting up a home network hassle-free

- Dual-sided, multi-directional QWERTY TV Remote for easy access to content on your TV

- High-definition TV camera that transforms a television into a large screen video phone 

- Four styles of innovative 3D active glasses, including a light-weight, prescription-ready model*

- Stylish wireless charger for 3D active glasses*

- Easy to install ultra-slim wall mounts 

“As home entertainment becomes more interactive, we’ve had to evaluate how to enhance and control the TV experience,” said John Revie, senior vice president of Home Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. “The accessories line demonstrates our commitment to an outstanding home entertainment experience through amazingly designed and expertly engineered products.”

                 

Smart Solutions for Easy Connectivity

More than ever, when searching for movies and updating their social media status, consumers need an easy way to access and interact with the TV. Samsung introduced a new QWERTY TV Remote with an LCD screen that puts control and functionality into the hands of the user. The multidirectional QWERTY TV Remote connects wirelessly with a Samsung Smart TV and features a full physical QWERTY keyboard. When one side of the remote is being used, Samsung’s intuitive features automatically disable the keys on the other side so consumers never need to worry about accidentally hitting any buttons. The QWERTY TV Remote is included with every premium model, including the LED D8000 and D7000 Series and Plasma D8000 Series. It is compatible with LED series D6300 and up (sold separately).

As the TV becomes the media hub for the home, easy connectivity is increasingly critical. Samsung’s new wireless CY-SWR1100 router makes it easy to set up and connect devices to a home network. The simultaneous N dual-band router features two new Samsung technologies that ensure a quick, hassle-free setup:

Plug & Access technology, which enables connectivity by simply plugging the USB adaptor (sold separately) into a Samsung Smart TV to create instant Wi-Fi access to the Internet.

One Foot Connection, which establishes a Wi-Fi connection between Samsung 2011 TVs and other compatible devices. During the initial set-up, users simply need to place the router within one foot of these devices to establish a connection. Afterwards, the CY-SWR1100 can be moved to any part of the home while still maintaining this connection.

The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter, the WISO9ABGN, supports a range of wireless standards. It offers easy access to a variety of content and services via Samsung Apps, and unobtrusively connects Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players via Wi-Fi to the Internet. It also connects Samsung TVs to multimedia devices such as PCs, cameras, Blu-ray players, mobile phones and more.

Samsung improved the quality of widescreen video calls from the comfort of your living room with the introduction of a new Smart TV camera, the CY-STC1100, which is Skype compatible. This camera is designed to work in all lighting conditions and wherever users are seated in relation to the TV. With no headset or additional webcam required, this camera features a built-in HD sensor (720p at 30 fps) and advanced HD video encoding. It also has an auto focus feature to keep the subject from appearing blurry (even when shifting positions) and four high-fidelity microphones to capture voices up to 13 feet away regardless of ambient noise.

Installing the Samsung Smart TV camera is simple. Users plug the USB cable into the TV and attach the TV camera to the back of the set using the camera’s magnets. The CY-STC1100’s slim design, at slightly more than a half an inch thick, blends well with even the thinnest Samsung TVs. A flexible camera neck wraps around the top of the TV, allowing the user to easily adjust the lens position and identify the ideal position.

Experience Immersive 3D at Its Best

3D remains a key pillar of Samsung’s TV strategy. Four new models of 3D active glasses make it easier and more comfortable to watch 3D at home:  

SSG-3700CR: Prescription-ready ultra-light, rechargeable 3D active glasses

SSG-3300GR: Rechargeable 3D active glasses

SSG-3300CR: Compact, rechargeable and prescription-ready 3D active glasses, ideal for kids

SSG-3100GR: Replaceable battery-operated 3D glasses

Samsung completely redesigned its 3D active glasses to offer superior picture quality, comfort and an attractive design. The Samsung SSG-3700CR is the world’s lightest pair of active 3D glasses, weighing about one ounce. Ergonomically designed with flexible ‘legs’ and nose pad, the SSG-3700CR delivers a comfortable experience for everyone. The ‘legs’ can fit over regular glasses and consumers can choose to clip on customized prescription lens so that they can comfortably enjoy crisp, life-like 3D imagery. Similar to clip-on shades for standard eyeglasses, prescription lenses can be prescribed by a regular optometrist and easily added to the SSG-3700CR. The new 2011 3D active glasses are compatible only with 2011 3D TVs.

Beyond comfort, Samsung’s new 3D active glasses were reengineered to deliver superior image quality. Samsung also reduced the LCD response time to improve the contrast ratio and generate more vivid pictures with less cross-talk (ghosting) and viewing fatigue. The glasses automatically turn on when worn and power off when motion or touch is not detected by the embedded sensors. Additionally, the SSG-3700CR, SSG-3300GR and SSG-3300CR have an indicator on the side of the glasses that informs users of approximate battery life.

New this year, Samsung introduced a wireless charger, the CY-SWC1000A, capable of charging up to four rechargeable 3D active glasses at once. The charger is an elegant, glossy black cylinder that resembles a classic men’s top hat. An LED light softly blinks to show that recharging is in progress. The CY- SWC1000A is highly efficient at transferring electric energy to devices on the surface of the charger and offers the same length of usage (up to 45 hours) as if the glasses were charged via the USB cable.

To further ensure delivery of a premium 3D experience in the home, Samsung introduced four HDMI cables that optimize 3D picture quality and exceed the quality standard for signal transmission. The HDMI cables come in four distinct designs: slim, swivel, basic and premium. At price points ranging from $59.99 to $149.99, Samsung’s HDMI cables encounter fewer signal errors than conventional HDMI cables.

TV Installation Made Easy

As part of its commitment to design innovation, Samsung introduced a line of ultra-slim wall mounts that make it easy to beautifully display Samsung TVs. The airtight wall mounting hangs the TV less than 0.8-inches from the wall and amplifies the slimness of a Samsung’s LED TV. Despite its slim fit, it can securely hold up to 440lbs, ensuring that the TV is installed securely on any wall. The ultra-slim wall mount can be quickly and easily installed in less than twenty minutes from start to finish, thereby saving consumers time and money on installation.

SAMSUNG MAKES HOME 3D EXPERIENCE MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced new promotions that will make the 3D experience in the home more affordable than ever for consumers. . Beginning April 24, Samsung will provide two pairs of 3D active glasses for its entire 3D TV lineup at no additional cost with the purchase of any Samsung 3D LED TV or 3D Plasma TV.

Also beginning May 1, 2011, Samsung’s 2011 3D active glasses (SSG-3100GB) will be available at retail for under $50.

With the new promotions and price reductions, 3D TV customers can now outfit a family of four with 3D active glasses for under $100. The SSG-3100GB model does not require charging and will provide up to 70 hours of use from the included replaceable battery.

Customers purchasing the D7000 and above 3D LED TVs or the D6500 and above 3D Plasma TVs will continue to receive Samsung’s 3D Starter Kit (SSG-3100M). The kit includes two pairs of 3D active glasses, promotional versions of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.'s (Nasdaq: DWA) complete Shrek collection on 3D Blu-ray and a voucher for Megamind 3D on Blu-ray. Customers already receiving this starter kit with a step-up TV model will not be eligible for the new promotion.

Samsung’s 3D Active technology delivers a no-compromise 3D experience. Unlike other approaches to 3D, Active 3D Technology delivers 2x the resolution for an immersive, Full HD image (1080p picture for each eye), a wider viewing angle and no black lines interfering with the picture.

“We are excited to make it even more affordable for the entire family to enjoy Samsung’s lifelike 3D experience,” said John Revie, senior vice president of Home Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. “Reaching new audiences with the wonder of Samsung’s Full HD 3D is key to driving continued adoption of 3D in the home.”

Samsung Announces NX Series Camera Firmware Upgrade

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced firmware upgrades for two products within Samsung’s NX compact system camera range – the NX100 and NX10. The upgrade will give a unified user experience for the full NX range and provide enhanced features for existing customers.

 

Following the availability of the innovative i-Function lens feature on both models, the latest upgrades are set to make the cameras even more convenient for the photographer to use, bringing added value to Samsung’s NX range customers and putting the perfect picture at their fingertips.

Users of the NX100 and NX10 cameras can now benefit from the availability of the Panorama Shot in Scene Mode, using the camera’s wide angle lens to capture even more within their landscape images.

 

In addition, when using the 50-200mm lens with the cameras, they will now be able to benefit from Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) which can be easily selected by using the menu system on the camera’s screen – resulting in hassle-free, crisp and clear images. .

 

The firmware upgrade also includes an improved Movie Auto-Focus, using the very latest algorithms from camcorder technology for improving the steadiness of video recording when moving from subject to subject.

It also incorporates an enhanced Contrast Auto-Focus, to deliver clearer low contrast shots, even in low light conditions. The firmware upgrade also makes these functions faster and quieter than ever, giving photographers the ability to take noise-free, professional-looking still images and movies with ease.

 

In addition, through the upgraded firmware, the NX100 and NX10 now provide the i-Function setting help guide via the camera’s display, as available on the recent NX11 model. The feature helps users take impressive shots more easily by guiding users with explanations on different functions of the i-Function lens.

 

The upgrades will be available from April 18, 2011 for all NX100 and NX10 customers to download at www.samsung.com.

 

“We continually look for ways to improve the photography experience, to make it more fun and add value for our customers. The latest upgrade is reflective of this,” said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. “Users of the NX system already benefit from key features such as compact portability of the devices, and innovations like the i-Function lens. Through ongoing developments, we hope to offer even more to enable photographers of all levels to get the best results and professional-looking pictures every time. We look forward to announcing a number of additional developments in the future to make the NX range even easier for our customers to use.”

Vodafone offers Galaxy Tab 10.1 exclusively in the UK

Vodafone UK have posted on their official Twitter account news of an upcoming launch for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in their network. This means that for now they will be the only operator to offer it in the UK.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 made its first steps in the mobile world just two days ago and we already have news for upcoming availability. Seems Samsung will push this bad boy strong into the tablet war.
Vodafone's Twitter stream promises "more info soon!", so we'll have to wait.

Samsung Claims 10 Million Galaxy S Phones Sold

Samsung Electronics said that Galaxy S, the company's showpiece Android-based smartphone, has crossed the 10 million-sold threshold seven months after it launched. The milestone puts Samsung among the vanguard manufacturers backing Google's white-hot Android platform, which is itself now the No 2 mobile OS in the world behind Symbian, according to analysts.


According to Samsung, 4 million Galaxy S units have been sold in North America, with 2.5 million sold in Europe and 2 million sold in Asia.

"The Galaxy S is the result of our 22-year heritage in the mobile industry," said JK Shin, President and Head, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, in a statement. "It is the realization of our concept of 'the Smart Life'— we wanted to make users' lives more convenient, more exciting and more integrated. Today's milestone shows that we have succeeded: 10 million Galaxy S users around the world are living the Smart Life."

Shin added that Samsung is selling more than 1.4 million Galaxy S devices per month.

Galaxy S was first introduced by Samsung at CTIA Las Vegas in March 2010, and strong word-of-mouth, solid reviews and customer embrace of Android devices propelled it to a spot among the coolest smartphones of 2010.

Galaxy S was released on all four of the major U.S. carriers last year, under different names, such as Sprint's Epic 4G and Verizon's Fascinate. Though each version has slightly different features, each includes a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1Ghz processor, 5MP camera, 2GB of storage and support for Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi.

Samsung's strength with the Android platform should come into sharper focus in 2011, as its Samsung Galaxy Tab—an Android-based rival to Apple's mighty iPad—looks to gain traction among tablet customers. Samsung has not released initial sales figures for the Galaxy Tab, which launched in November.

Samsung hit a pretty big milestone, announcing that it has sold 10 million Android OS Galaxy S smartphones since its launch in June 2010. That equals to about one device sold every two seconds.
According to Samsung, North America leads the Galaxy S sales chart with 4 million sales, followed by Europe at 2.5 million and Asia with 2 million sales.
"The Galaxy S is the result of our 22 year heritage in the mobile industry. It is the realization of our concept of 'the Smart Life' - we wanted to makes users' lives more convenient, more exciting, and more integrated", said JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung. Today's milestone shows that we have succeeded: 10 million Galaxy S users around the world are living the Smart Life."