1080p comes early for Samsung

Philip Wong | Oct 30, 2006

Just when you thought Samsung was done releasing new flat panels for its already extensive 2006 lineup, the company surprised market observers today with its new flagship Mosel N7 and F7 LCD TVs. Available from 32 to 52 inches in screen sizes, both series are potential stunners with a combination of black glossy frames and unobtrusive bar speakers. Aesthetics aside, the TVs are also loaded with dual HDMIs and come standard with integrated multislot card readers and USB ports for multimedia capability.

The higher-end F7 is also future-proofed with a 1,920 x 1,080-pixel panel for lossless video playback compatible with the next-generation Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. This ultra-high resolution is coupled with a revealing 6,000:1 contrast ratio and wide 178-degree viewing angle for optimal visual performance, rivaling those delivered by the award-winning Sony Bravia X-series.

The Samsung N7-series is now available from S$2,999 (US$2,171.77) to S$6,999 (US$5,068.43), while its full-HD counterpart will follow in November. Pricing for the latter was not available at press time.