Samsung Prepare For The Future With New TV Set
Samsung have revealed their second product in the space of a week, after the South Korean electronics giant took to the stage at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2012 event in Las Vegas (USA) to display a new Smart TV set that they claim is ‘future-proof’.
The idea of the set is that consumers will buy it once, and then instead of purchasing a new TV when better features are out, simply replace the ‘system-on-chip’ in a slot in the back of their Samsung set, with the company claiming that they will release new ‘features and functionality’ chips every year.
The smart-TV portion of their set is to be produced by Google, with the Google TV software the operating system for the connected features, continuing the partnership between the two companies.
The company claimed that the set could bring about: ”…a new era of entertainment by placing TV at the centre of the home ecosystem and breaking down boundaries between connected devices.”
Other features planned for the set include HD cameras and microphones to allow for voice and motion-control of the product (seemingly beating Apple’s plans for a similar system), whilst showing off their new ‘post-minimalist design’ of an ‘ultra-slim’ TV set.
Robert King, consumer electronics head at Samsung UK & Ireland, said of the new set: “The TV is the heart of our homes and is the central device that connects our family at the end of a long day. For Samsung, this means providing the future of Smart TV now through new TVs that recognise and respond to you, connect your family in and out of the home, and offer amazing new content options personalised to your lifestyle and needs. Our research shows that consumer interest in Smart TV is at 81% so to extend the new TV experience and equip families with future technologies, Samsung has created the ability to scale up your TV each year, ensuring the best ‘new TV’ experience for years to come.”
In other news, Samsung claim to be close to reaching a milestone of 20 million global TV app downloads (of over 1,400 different apps), with the number on track to be passed by the end of the month. The apps are notable for the dual-core processors in Samsung’s smart TV products that allow it to play an app and TV footage simultaneously.
Other reveals from Samsung so far at CES 2012 also include a 55-inch ‘Super OLED’ TV resolution, which offers a more vivid picture whilst combined with their new ‘ultra-thin’ sets. With three days of activity still to come from this year’s CES, will Samsung have any more big announcements up their sleeve, or will another company take the limelight?
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