Tag Archives: smart tv
Samsung Smart TVs Dominate 2012 Plans
Samsung recently unveiled details on its line of 2012 TVs, which includes 43 LCD models and 16 plasmas and a stack of Samsung Smart TV sets.
Samsung said its goal in 2012 was to “redefine what a TV can be,” according to Joe Stinziano, Samsung senior VP of home entertainment (US). To fulfill that, the new products include features such as a dual-core CPU to enable faster task-switching and app launching; integrated digital cameras for video chat and smart TV features; voice and gesture control; a new touch-pad remote; and a new integrated web browser.
I was invited to check out some of the new models last week (and sworn to secrecy until this week). In particular I spent time with the top-of-the-line Samsung ES8000 LED TV. This model includes both gesture and voice control features, plus a newly designed Smart Hub interface (for Internet content), a new remote option and some picture improvements.
Smart-Aleck TVs
On the smart TV front, Samsung is paying extra attention to social connections, and that means more than just Facebook and Twitter. Samsung says social services are the third-most popular feature on its smart TVs, and the new interface includes better integration of social networking.
A new Family Story app is sort of a Facebook for the TV owner’s family – it’s a cloud-based networking app for up to 20 members of a family and is available through Samsung smart TVs, Blu-ray players, HTiBs and tablets. Some of the features of Family Story include photo sharing, memos, calendars and reminders. Visually, it’s more attractive than Facebook and looks like it was made from the ground up for a large screen.
A Fitness app works with the TV’s embedded camera and an optional Wi-Fi scale to lead users through exercise routines. Using the camera, you can add your picture to some of the onscreen videos to workout alongside the trainer. Yes, I think this is weird too.
The most innovative aspects of the new TVs are the smart control features. Face recognition allows you to easily log into your use profile for things like social networks or premium streaming content.
While some models will now come with a cool new touchpad remote (and an optional full keyboard), the real control innovations are in voice and gesture. Gesture control involves waving and pointing to do basic things like adjust volume or more advanced things like navigate web pages. The voice control features allow you to change channels, select inputs or adjust the volume.
If you use a receiver to control your volume or a cable box to change the channels, an included IR flasher will send the voice signal (converted to IR) to the necessary box to perform the action. Both voice and gesture are not replacements for a handheld remote, but they’re nice additions and might come in handy when your remote is out of reach or stuffed under a cushion. Voice didn’t always work well on the model I tried, but that was not a full production unit and didn’t have the system’s final firmware. Unfortunately, you can’t customize it to respond to things like, “Hey TV, shut up.”
Picture Tweaks
Smart features are fun, but picture quality is the first thing people look for in a new TV. Samsung’s 2012 LED models include micro dimming contrast enhancement on more models this year (available on a few 2011 models). An updated version of the feature (Micro Dimming Pro) adds color and detail enhancement and finally the top version (Micro Dimming Ultimate) adds more dimming areas and optimizes the LED backlight and video signal in real time for each dimmable zone.
The top line ES8000 LED features an ultra slim bezel and new “U” shaped stand.
A new EH line of LED TVs, less expensive than the ES models, also sports a slim bezel, and many include smart TV features and built-in Wi-Fi.
Plasma TVs also have had some tweaks. All models have the Real Black Filter, though the higher-end models (E6500 to E8000 series) move up to the new Real Black Pro, which has improved the ambient light filtering capabilities of the panel for better contrast.
Dual-core processors, available in the ES7000 to ES8000 models and the E8000 plasma models, improve the TVs’ performance when toggling between online apps.
All of Samsung’s 2012 plasma and LED TVs will be full-steam ahead 3D.
Below is a rundown of the new TV models, pricing and availability:
Series/Size/Price/Availability
ES8000 65 $5,099.99 – TBA
ES8000 60 $4,399.99 – March 2012
ES8000 55 $3,749.99 – March 2012
ES8000 46 $2,999.99 – March 2012
ES7500 60 $3,999.99 – March 2012
ES7500 55 $3,379.99 – March 2012
ES7500 50 $2,929.99 – March 2012
ES7500 46 $2,599.99 – March 2012
ES7100 60 $3,799.99 – TBA
ES7100 55 $3,149.99 – May 2012
ES7100 46 $2,399.99 – May 2012
ES6600 60 $3,379.99 – TBA
ES6600 55 $2,719.99 – March 2012
ES6600 46 $1,929.99 – March 2012
ES6500 65 $3,899.99 – TBA
ES6500 60 $3,179.99 – March 2012
ES6500 55 $2,519.99 – March 2012
ES6500 50 $2,079.99 – May 2012
ES6500 46 $1,729.99 – March 2012
ES6500 40 $1,499.99 – March 2012
ES6500 32 $999.99 – TBA
ES6100 60 $2,899.99 – April 2012
ES6100 55 $2,199.99 – March 2012
ES6100 50 $1,729.99 – June 2012
ES6100 46 $1,399.99 – March 2012
ES6100 40 $1,199.99 – March 2012
EH6000 65 $2,649.99 – TBA
EH6000 60 $2,099.99 – February 2012
EH6000 55 $1,549.99 – February 2012
EH6000 50 $1,249.99 – June 2012
EH6000 46 $1,079.99 – February 2012
EH6000 40 $849.99 – February 2012
EH5300 50 $1,199.99 – June 2012
EH5300 46 $1,019.99 – March 2012
EH5300 40 $799.99 – March 2012
EH5300 32 $579.99 – March 2012
EH5000 50 $1,149.99 – June 2012
EH5000 46 $979.99 – February 2012
EH5000 40 $749.99 – February 2012
EH5000 37 $649.99 – February 2012
EH5000 32 $549.99 – February 2012
EH4000 32 $419.99 – February 2012
EH4000 26 $329.99 – February 2012
Check out the Current Samsung Smart TV sets that are available – click HERE
Topic:-
Samsung Smart TV
Article source: http://www.ce-pro.com/article/samsung_smart_tvs_dominate_2012_plans/
Smart TV From Samsung
Smart TV Samsung
Samsung are set to bring a whole new level of competition to the high end television market with their LED 6300 series Smart TV Samsung. Very highly respected amongst consumers and technophiles alike due the the quality of the products which they produce, and this Samsung LED TV is up there with the best and…incorporates the new Smart TV features. I just had to get out there and have a proper look!
I knew Samsung were going to be showing these Beauties off at CEDIA in London (June 2011) and my Buddy Brad has invited me over, but this couldn’t wait!
The most impressive feature of this product is that it is a Smart TV. This is amazing new technology that’s causing a stir in the industry, and for good reason as all the major brands jump on the Samrt TV bandwagon.
Quite simply it allows users to access the internet using an integrated web browser, which enables web browsing and social media communication. Dedicated apps can also be downloaded from Samsung apps to watch movies, sports, music video, and much more.
These can all be watched in true high definition at 1080p on a fifty-five inch screen. This TV has “Clear Motion Rate 240″ and a stunning five million to one dynamic contrast ratio to produce crystal clear LED images. This really is inceeidble detail! The Clear Motion Rate is Samsung’s new standard for measuring the ability of their televisions to display fast moving images crisply and cleanly. It’s a more accurate measure than the “old” panel refresh rate which it now replaces. Instead, the Clear Motion Rate incorporates the panel refresh rate along with the image processor and the back light technology to give a truer rating of the imaging capability of the TV.
Smart TV
In other words, the picture is the best quality Samsung have ever delieverd, and it shows! The picture quality the Samsung UN55D6300SF is very
Excellent Features and Content on a Samsung Smart TV
impressive indeed, and is made even better by Samsung’s Wide Colour Enhancer Plus. This produces unbelievably vivid colors, but in a way which is beautifully subtle rather than the garish color some sets produce. The overall viewing experience is further improved by the Ultra Clear Panel technology which is incorporated into this Samsung LED TV. This pretty much gets rid of glare and reflection by absorbing any ambient light in a room. The result will be a more vivid picture, with deeper blacks, pure colors and amazing contrast.
Samsung Smart TV
This television includes a further very clever piece of technology which not only enhances the viewing experience, but also conserves energy. Samsung’s Eco Light Sensor constantly measures the light intensity within a room, and will alter the brightness of the picture accordingly. If the room is well lit, therefore, the picture brightness will be slightly reduced and the television will use less power.
This Samsung Smart TV has an impressive range of connectivity, allowing a wide range of devices to be connected to it. It has four HDMI ports, which should be enough for all needs and also has three USB 2.0 ports which can be used to connect devices to view videos and photos, and to play music, using Samsung’s ConnectShare Movie service. Further ports include two for component input, two for composite input, one PC input, one PC audio input, one audio output, and one optical digital audio output. In short all connectivity needs are covered!
Get Smart TV
The Samsung UN55D6300 is a very impressive television with superior picture quality. What really makes this such a very desirable piece of technology, however, is the Smart TV features. The interactive functionality of this TV means that it can be used for a wide variety of entertainment purposes, from watching programmes and movies, to browsing the internet, to playing games and listening to music. As such, it becomes a complete entertainment hub for all the family.
Just one thing to be aware of…you do need the Smart Box to use the keyboard to make the absolute best of the Samrt TV features.
I can only see more development of Smart TV to come from not only samsung but all the TV manufacturers…it’s an exciting time in the world of LED TV!
Topic:-
-
Smart TV Samsung
-
Samsung Smart TV
-
Smart TV
