Samsung's new HDTV lineup boasts innovative features Although 240Hz motion enhancement for LCD TVs isn't a new idea (Sony has already implemented it in its Z4-series), Samsung is probably the only brand to have the widest range of panels with such the capability. It's 8000- and 7000-series, together with its Series 7, will offer this anti-judder function in the US and Korea. Other parts of Asia will be offered the 200Hz equivalent due to different regional broadcasting standards. A quick preview of these panels found that fast-moving action clips were smooth and fluid. What also caught our attention was a major upgrade in the TVs' networking features. Previously, users could view only live news, weather and stocks feeds onscreen, but Samsung has now roped in Yahoo! and YouTube to beef up the content. This means you can view pictures on Flickr or clips from YouTube from the comfort of your couch. To ensure smooth delivery of the information, the wireless connectivity has been upgraded to Wi-Fi N, though take note that this is available only on selected models. Luxia, world's slimmest full-HD panelsHowever, the star of the CES Samsung HDTV lineup has to be its wafer-thin Luxia-series which measures just 6.5mm thin. We were told that this is possible because of the use of LED backlighting instead of traditional cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) which contribute to a regular panel's bulk. The most noteworthy aspect would be its integrated digital TV tuner which is usually relocated in an external media receiver for most ultrathin panels.Measuring slightly over an inch in thickness, the Series 8 plasma TVs lay claim to being the world's slimmest full-HD panels. But a noteworthy aspect would be the inbuilt tuner, unlike some other brands which separate these two components. To complement the TVs, the Korean company has also announced a slew of Blu-ray players and home theater systems. The BD-P4600 and BD-P3600 are possibly the world's first Blu-ray players with wireless networking capability. Both devices have dual USB ports for connecting a Wi-Fi dongle and other USB devices. Although the new TVs may be feature-rich, Samsung has stood by its green ambition to reduce the energy consumption required by its panels. Its new LED-powered LCD screens are said to consume 40 percent less electricity than its CCFL counterparts and meet the stringent Energy Star 3.0 guidelines. Check out the next few pages for our report on Samsung's lineup for the first half of 2009. Tags: Panel, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., TV, Wireless, HDTV |
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