Samsung launches networked and Armani TVsSamsung was probably the first manufacturer to introduce Integrated Digital TVs into Asia. And now, it's about to score another major coup with a slew of Web-enabled and networked HDTVs. Unveiled at a media event today in Singapore, the Korean chaebol's Series 7, 8 and 9 LCD TVs may very well be the only few panels outside of Japan which are capable of streaming live news feeds and multimedia content. The product launch also marks the arrival of its Samsung Armani TV as well as the Series 680s.
Another major innovation that rides on its WiseLink-Pro capability and integrated network port is the panel's Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compatibility. On top of playing back MP3, JPEG and MPEG-4 videos through USB, you could further stream these files right off your home network from a PC running its proprietary software. In fact, the company will be bundling a free USB wireless adapter for its Singapore customers. This allows hassle-free network connectivity for all the above-mentioned content-rich functions. Furthermore, the Series 6, 7, 8 and 9 have common features such as a built-in digital (DVB-T) TV tuner and MPEG-4 decoder to receive HD broadcasts, four 1080p24-ready HDMI inputs, 100Hz Motion Plus frame rate-doubling engine and its Touch of Colour design. To further differentiate between the models, the Series 8 is Samsung's latest entry into the superslim league with a sleek 44.5mm-thick bezel, while its LED-backlit Series 9 claims a staggering 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast. High-fashion globetrotters should also check out the Samsung Armani TV, a premium 100Hz TV that incorporates Armani-inspired design elements. While the latter is open to interpretation, it does come with a wooden shell, unique pebble-shaped secondary remote and a clutter-free mirror front that reinforces its illuminated Armani and Samsung logos. If that's not good enough to whet your appetite, you'll even have a special four-mode backlit power switch to customize the motifs' lighting. |
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iolo003 says...
I'm done with Samsung, been fooled already and will never be fool again by buying another product from them. Do I need to mention that our 29 inches television, refrigerator, and E250 mobile device brooked with only 3 months of use? Is that coincidence or its just us.
Sep 10, 2008 17:56
I'm done with Samsung, been fooled already and will never be fool again by buying another product from them. Do I need to mention that our 29 inches television, refrigerator, and E250 mobile device brooked with only 3 months of use? Is that coincidence or its just us.
Sep 10, 2008 17:56
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