Samsung Releases Their Third Set of HDTVs This Fall - Series 8 LCD
Friday, 25 July 2008
Samsung keeps the releases coming with their third set of HDTVs. Samsung Electronics America Inc. enhances its "functional art" home technology collection with the introduction of two new LCD HDTVs. The Series 8 850 and 860 LCD HDTVs feature a next generation implementation of Samsung's ToC™ (Touch of Color™) design – a new slim and narrow frame with a depth of 1.9 inches at its widest.
In addition to rose (850), Samsung now offers its innovative ToC design
in deep blue (860). The Series 8 delivers a crisp full HD 1080p picture
with up to a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and features Samsung's
latest Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™ and Ultra Clear Panel technologies for
continual rich details and lifelike color.
“Samsung’s Series 8 LCD HDTVs represent the company’s proven dedication
to offer consumers new applications and performance levels that enhance
their TV viewing experience,” said Jonas Tanenbaum, Vice President of
LCD Television Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Sporting our
latest ToC narrow bezel and slim design, the Series 8 combines
cutting-edge technology and stylish design for the home. While picture
quality is always a priority, we have also focused on connecting
consumers with their own digital content, pre-loaded digital content
from the Content Library, or online RSS feeds of the latest news,
sports and weather from USA Today via our InfoLink service.”
Slim and Narrow Bezel with a Touch of Color
Samsung continues the tradition of introducing innovative design with a
next-generation iteration of its innovative Touch of Color. For
consumers searching for a TV that is ideal for mounting near flush
against a wall, the Series 8 has a new ToC design that is half the
width of conventional flat-panel TVs at a mere 1.9 inches deep at its
widest point. The Series 8 also features minimal edging around the
screen, just enough design to appreciate the beauty of the TV when
turned off and its superior picture performance when on.
Implemented in Samsung’s Series 8 flat-panel HDTVs, ToC is an
innovative design that infuses color in the black bezel by employing
dual-injection molding technology. Since color is infused and not
painted on, no volatile organic compounds (VOC) are emitted during the
production process reducing CO2 emissions.
Ultra Clear Panel and Wide Color Enhancer 2
Taking picture clarity and crispness to a new level, Samsung's Ultra
Clear Panel is designed to improve contrast ratios and produce deep
black levels. Able to perform in any lighting condition, the Ultra
Clear Panel ensures that the TV flawlessly displays bold, bright colors
and deep, dark black tones. For vibrant and pure onscreen portrayal of
nature-perfected colors, Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology
maximizes the expanded color range used in HDTV broadcasting. By
strengthening the reds, greens, and blues, depth and intensity are
added to images that may appear weak on other displays without
over-saturation. Users can appreciate the look originally intended by
the movie director, or game developer.
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™
Designed to minimize the motion judder and image blurring that can
occur in fast-paced action scenes or sports broadcasts, Samsung's Auto
Motion Plus 120Hz™ technology estimates and inserts an extra frame
between frames to create a smoother viewing experience. The extra frame
renders images that flow more naturally, allowing even the quickest
action scenes to be presented with lifelike precision and clarity.
InfoLink™
Further positioning the HDTV as an entertainment hub in the home, the
Series 8 LCD HDTVs include the one-button, on-demand InfoLink™ RSS
service. Powered by content from USA Today, InfoLink instantly displays
news, weather, and stock information onscreen via adjustable overlays.
As the ultimate form of convenience for the always-connected consumer,
InfoLink allows users to view stock quotes from their personal
portfolio and local weather information. Connect the TV to the
Internet, and there is no need to change the channel to get a five-day
forecast of the weather.
Digital Content Connectivity and Management
The Series 8 LCD HDTVs offers a host of connection options to enjoy a
growing library of digital content. Simply plug a memory drive or
digital camera in the side-mounted USB 2.0 port, and WiseLink™ Pro
turns the television into a jukebox or photo album. The TV recognizes
not only MP3 and JPEG files but also XviD and MPEG4 videos. In
addition, it comes with a Digital Content Management feature that
allows the user to sort images based on usual parameters like time and
unusual ones like color and composition. Additionally, the Series 8
LCDs are compatible with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) for
easy connection to and content sharing with other DLNA-CERTIFIED™
products, such as a computer.
EnergyStar® Rated
Aligned with Samsung's efforts to combine technological advancement
with environmental awareness, Samsung's Series 8 LCDs feature a unique
“Energy Saving Mode” making the HDTV compliant with the latest EPA
EnergyStar® rating system. By selecting a low, medium, high, or auto
setting, the HDTV’s backlight brightness is adjusted and power
consumption is substantially decreased compared to similar 2007 models.
The Series 8 850 LCD HDTVs will be available in September in the 46”
class (45.9-inch measured diagonally) and 52.0-inch sizes (model
numbers: LN46A850 and LN52A850). The Series 8 860 LCD HDTVs, which
include an additional USB 2.0 connection and a variation on the bezel
design, will be available in similar sizes (model numbers: LN46A860 and
LN52A860) at select retailers in September.
Wireless LinkStick Accessory
For added convenience, the Samsung Wireless LinkStick allows consumers
to access the InfoLink feature on the Series 8 LCD HDTV wirelessly.
While a connection to the Internet via an appropriate modem and
wireless router is still required, consumers will no longer need to run
an Ethernet cable directly to their HDTV. The Wireless LinkStick
(WIS-08BGX/XAA) is available now at an estimated selling price of
$34.99.
Design
Series 8 850
Touch of Color™ with Rose accents
Slim & narrow bezel / 1.9-inch maximum depth
Swivel stand
Series 8 860
Touch of Color™ with Deep Blue accents
Slim & narrow bezel / 1.9-inch maximum depth
Swivel stand
Video
50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
4ms response time
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™
Ultra Clear Panel
Wide Color Enhancer 2
DNIe™ Pro (Digital Natural Imaging engine) technology
Audio
Down-firing speakers (10-watts x 2) with integrated woofer
SRS TruSurround XT™
Features
InfoLink™ RSS for one-touch, on-demand, onscreen access to news, weather and stock info
Internal flash memory with pre-loaded Content Library™
WiseLink™ Pro (USB 2.0) with MPEG4, XviD, MP3, JPEG decoders
DLNA-CERTIFIED™
Entertainment Mode
Built-in NTSC / ATSC / Clear QAM tuners
Energy Star® compliant
A/V Connections
Series 8 850
4 HDMI (HDMI-CEC) version 1.3 inputs (3 rear, 1 side)
1 side USB 2.0 port (WiseLink™ Pro)
2 component inputs (rear)
1 S-video input
Side and rear composite inputs
1 PC input
1 Headphone jack
1 Ethernet connection (for InfoLink™, and DLNA connectivity only)
Series 8 860
4 HDMI (HDMI-CEC) version 1.3 (3 rear, 1 side)
2 USB 2.0 ports (WiseLink™ Pro) (1 side, 1 rear)
2 component inputs (rear)
1 S-video input
Side and rear composite inputs
1 PC input
1 Headphone jack
1 Ethernet connection (for InfoLink™, and DLNA connectivity only)
Estimated Selling Price
Series 8 850
45.9-inch: $2,699.99
52.0-inch: $3,399.99
Series 8 860
45.9-inch: $2,799.99
52.0-inch: $3,499.99
Availability September 2008
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