31 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung ATIV One 7 Curved All-In-One PC Announced

Industry’s first curved All-In-One offers Full HD display, smart connectivity and advanced sound features Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the launch of the ATIV One 7 Curved, the industry’s first curved All-In-One PC, offering users a truly immersive experience. The 27-inch curved, Full HD display brings content to life with vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, drawing users in from nearly anywhere in the room. The product is enhanced by impressive multimedia capabilities, as well as smart connectivity and powerful performance. The ATIV One 7 Curved will be on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Samsung’s booth, 11906 in Central Hall, from January 6-9, 2015. “The arched display of the ATIV One 7, along with top-of-the-line […]

30 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung WAM7500/6500 and Expanded Curved Soundbars to Debut at CES 2015

The speakers fill entire rooms with sound and stylishly blend in with any home decor Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announced a range of new audio products to be launched at 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including the WAM7500/6500 and an expanded lineup of Curved Soundbars. WAM7500/6500 is a new concept for Samsung providing a rich-bodied sound experience no matter where you are in relation to the product. Unlike conventional speakers that project sound in a single direction, the WAM7500/6500 fills entire rooms with sound. This breakthrough in approach to audio came through the utilization of proprietary ‘Ring Radiator’ technology which allows sound to flow in a 360-degree radius, with the perfect balance between treble and bass. “We know how […]

8 December 201418 April 2015StorageBy Olin Coles

Samsung SSD 850 EVO Solid State Drive Review

Powered by their own 32-layer 3D V-NAND technology, the Samsung SSD 850 EVO replaces the 840 EVO solid state drive and delivers up to twice the density and write speed of traditional 20nm planar NAND flash components. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 500GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO against the fastest solid state drives available.

8 December 20148 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung 3-bit V-NAND SSD Unleashed with 850 EVO

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today launched the 850 EVO, the latest addition to its branded solid state drive (SSD) line-up. Based on Samsung’s 3-bit 3D Vertical NAND (V-NAND) technology, the 850 EVO SSD provides a significant boost in performance and endurance as compared to its predecessor, making it ideal for use in mainstream PCs. With the slogan of â€œa new caliber of performance & endurance,â€ the new drive will be globally launched in a total of 53 countries in the United States, Europe and Asian markets later this month.

13 November 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition Mobile Virtual Reality Introduced

First Smartphone-Powered Virtual Reality Experience Available Early Dec. in U.S. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) today announced Samsung Gear™ VR Innovator Edition will be available in the U.S. early December. Gear VR Innovator Edition, powered by Oculus, delivers a fully immersive virtual reality experience on the Galaxy Note 4, creating an entirely new mobile category. “Samsung is excited to launch our first virtual reality experience, Gear VR Innovator Edition. We are looking forward to working with developers and partners on building amazing, accessible Virtual Reality experiences that help bring the immersion of VR mainstream over the coming months and years,” said Nick DiCarlo, Vice President and General Manager of Immersive Products and Virtual Reality. “Samsung is pleased to be joining […]

31 October 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Gear S Wearable Smart Device Announced

Gear S Delivers a Connected Experience to Consumers’ Wrists Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) announced today that the Samsung Gear S™ will be available in the U.S. beginning next Friday, November 7. Samsung’s next-generation wearable extends the smartphone experience to users’ wrists through connectivity and convenience. “Samsung continues to shape the wearable category with advanced technology and new experiences,” said Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters. “A growing developer ecosystem will further expand the capabilities of the Gear S with fitness tracking services like Nike+ Running and on-wrist turn-by-turn navigation from HERE and more.” The Gear S features a beautiful 2-inch curved Super AMOLED® display and standalone carrier network connectivity1, giving […]

23 October 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung and Barnes & Noble Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK Tablet Debuts

First Full-Featured Android Tablet Optimized for Readers Now Available with 10.1-Inch Display to Enjoy NOOK®’s Expansive Content Collection Biggest NOOK Ever Launches at a Special Introductory Price of $299.99; Includes More than $200 in Free Popular NOOK Content Samsung Electronics America and NOOK Media, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), today announced the introduction of the 10.1-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK, a new large-screen version of the popular tablet that combines Samsung’s leading technology and NOOK’s extraordinary content and reading experience. This new big-screen co-branded tablet offers the best of both worlds: a full-featured Android tablet that’s optimized for reading and entertainment. With tools for everyday use and an amazing collection of HD entertainment, customers can connect […]

23 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Smartphone Released October 17

Samsung delivers 4th generation Note series and continues to define the large screen smartphone category Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) announced that the Galaxy Note® 4 will be available in the U.S. beginning October 17, and pre-orders have already begun. Bringing new experiences and focusing on what matters to consumers and business users, the next-generation device is the most advanced large-screen smartphone yet. “Samsung created the large screen smartphone category with the Galaxy Note and are on our fourth generation, a category others are just entering,” said Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters. “The Galaxy Note 4 delivers a refined Note experience, and the latest technology that consumers want in their […]

3 September 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Shape M3 Compact Shape Wireless Speaker Released

New Audio Products Complement and Enhance the Home Entertainment Experience for Consumers Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the availability of the Shape M3 (WAM350) speaker, the latest addition to Shape Wireless Audio-Multiroom ecosystem of products and the new HW-H7500 Curved Soundbar, the world’s first TV-Matching Curved Soundbar uniquely designed to seamlessly complement Samsung’s 55 and 65-inch Curved UHD TVs. Both products deliver superb sound quality for any listening environment. “With a passion to elevate entertainment experiences for consumers, we continue to lead the industry in key audio segments and deliver innovative premium products designed to create the best audio and home theater entertainment experiences,” said Joe Stinziano, Executive Vice […]

21 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Barnes & Noble Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK Tablet Introduced

First Full-Featured Android Tablet Optimized for Readers Combines Complete Tablet Experience With Expansive Collection of Reading and Entertainment Content A Great Value at Just $179 After Instant Rebate; Includes More than $200 in Free Popular NOOK Content Samsung Electronics America and NOOK Media, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), today announced the introduction of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK®, a 7-inch tablet combining Samsung’s leading technology and NOOK’s extraordinary content and reading experience. This new co-branded tablet offers the best of both worlds: the first-ever full-featured Android tablet optimized for reading. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK is now available in more than 660 Barnes & Noble bookstores and online at www.bn.com and www.nook.com for $179 […]

16 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Smartphone Unveiled

Samsung redefines its smartphone design with a stunning new look featuring sophisticated design techniques and compact construction Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha. The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone line, the Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in a carefully constructed compact body with a metal frame and a solid finish, while still maintaining the flagship Galaxy experience. Elegant and practical, the Galaxy Alpha is the optimal convergence of style and cutting-edge technology. “The Galaxy Alpha was built and designed based on the specific desires of the consumer market,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “With an entirely new appearance, the Galaxy Alpha […]

24 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung SE-218GN and SE-208GB External Optical Disc Drives for Ultrabooks Introduced

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and convergence technologies, announced today its newest ultra-slim portable DVD writers, the SE-218GN and SE-208GB optical disc drives (ODDs) with a sleeker design and mobile size for Ultrabook™ users on-the-go. Measuring 148.6 x 14 x 146mm (SE-208GB) and 148 x 14.4 x 143(SE-218GN), the drives are ideal for Ultrabook™ users that need optical media for easy access to stored documents, photos and multimedia content. These new drives feature a new external ODD design by placing the eject button on top of the case to maximize the ease of pressing the eject button instead of on the front bezel. With its Smart Power Technology™ the drives’ low-power consumption and ability to […]

23 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung UN105S9W 105” Curved UHD TV Announced

The World’s Largest Curved UHD TV Delivers the Ultimate Cinematic Experience at Home Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the leader in TV technology for 8 years, today announced the availability of its award-winning 105” Curved UHD TV (model number: UN105S9W). It features an impressive 105” screen that not only envelops viewers with an immersive curved design but also provides a movie-theater experience at home. Each unit is exquisitely built to order for $119,999.99 and is available for order this week. For owners of the 105” Curved UHD TV, Samsung will offer its “Samsung Elite Service,” where customers can receive an in-home visit by Samsung Field Engineers who will explain the features of the TV and optimize it for their viewing environment. […]

17 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Level Headphones and Speaker Announced

Samsung Level Launches Exclusively on Gilt.com Beginning Tomorrow Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) today announced the U.S. availability of the Samsung Level™ portfolio of premium mobile audio products. The Level audio portfolio is a collection of three premium headphones and a Bluetooth speaker — all designed for portability and style while producing high quality sound. The portfolio includes: Level Over, Level On, Level In and Level Box. All four devices work seamlessly with smartphones and tablets, and the Level Over can be further customized using the Samsung Level App to elevate the audio experience. In addition, the Level portfolio easily syncs with Milk Music™ powered by Slacker, Samsung’s free music streaming service for select Galaxy devices*, offering an easy-to-use […]

1 July 20141 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung 850 PRO SSD Powered by 3D V-NAND Introduced

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today launched the 850 PRO, a new solid state drive (SSD) line-up featuring Samsung’s cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) vertical NAND (V-NAND) flash memory technology. The new Samsung 850 PRO, unveiled at the 2014 Samsung SSD Global Summit in Seoul, offers a new breed of performance for solid state drives and will be available globally across 53 markets from this month. Based on Samsung’s proprietary V-NAND technology, the new 850 PRO is ideal for use in high-end PCs and workstations. Samsung’s V-NAND features a proprietary vertical cell structure and represents a breakthrough in overcoming the density limit currently facing planar NAND architecture used in conventional flash memory, yielding significant speed, endurance […]

30 June 201418 April 2015StorageBy Olin Coles

Samsung SSD 850 PRO Solid State Drive Review

Solid State Drive technology has been revolutionary in that it delivers a very noticeable performance boost that surpasses upgrades to other components. As a result, companies who offer SSDs typically spend small fortunes marketing them to the consumer public. Samsung goes a different route, and relies on proven performance to sale units. This was especially true for the Samsung SSD 840 PRO, which generated its own interest by producing impressive transfer speeds. Powered by their own 32-layer 3D V-NAND technology, the Samsung SSD 850 PRO replaces the 840 PRO solid state drive and delivers up to twice the density and write speed of traditional 20nm planar NAND flash components. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 256GB Samsung SSD 850 PRO against the fastest solid state drives available.

25 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung HU7250 Curved UHD TV Announced

From Curved to Flat, Samsung Offers the Broadest Selection of UHD TVs – More Than Any Other Manufacturer Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the leader in TV technology for 8 years, today announced the introduction of a new 85” model to the HU8550 Series and two new, Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV series – the HU7250 Curved UHD TV and the HU6950 UHD TV series. The addition of the new products further expands Samsung’s UHD TV offering to six series ranging in screen sizes from 40” to 110”. “As the UHD TV market leader, we’re seeing excellent category growth and adoption among consumers who are looking for the highest resolution and best-in-class picture quality Samsung UHD TVs offer,” said Joe Stinziano, […]

13 June 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablets Launched in the U.S. Market

Stunning Display Combined with Premium Design Delivers the Most Entertaining Tablet Experience Samsung Electronics America today introduced the first tablets in its new flagship Galaxy Tab S line. In both 8.4- and 10.5-inch versions, the Galaxy Tab S offers the ultimate viewing experience with the world’s first high-resolution Super AMOLED display. Galaxy Tab S combines Samsung’s thinnest and lightest tablet design with the most advanced WQXGA Super AMOLED display to launch Samsung’s most premium line of tablets ever. The Wi-Fi versions of the Tab S 8.4 will be available for $399.99, while the Tab S 10.5 will be $499.99. Pre-orders for Wi-Fi devices begin June 13 at 12:01 a.m. ET at Samsung.com. The Tab S will be available for purchase […]

5 June 2014StorageBy Hank Tolman

Samsung 840 Pro Solid State Drive Review

For going on two years now, Samsung has been a major player in the SSD market. Before that, Samsung SSDs just didn’t compete. That has all changed with the Samsung 800 series of SSDs and even more recently with the release of Samsung’s RAPID technology for use with Samsung 840 SSDs. Samsung now competes at the top of the market and their SSDs are forces to be reckoned with. In this article, Benchmark Reviews looks at the Samsung 840 Pro SSD’s performance, with and without RAPID mode enabled.

12 May 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Wireless Media Device for Mobile Announced

Mobile Users Now Have Their Entertainment Hotspot Everywhere They Go Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) today announced that its Samsung® HDD business unit is shipping its new Samsung Wireless media device for mobile users. Consumers can now carry up to 750 movies, and unprecedented libraries of music and photos everywhere they go. Samsung Wireless allows up to five users to connect making this the ultimate entertainment hotspot. The Samsung Wireless is available globally for MSRP of $179.00. The Samsung Wireless media device is designed as a portable accessory to consumers’ mobile devices (smart phones & tablets); its sleek design, small form-factor and light weight make it an ideal companion. The Samsung Wireless fulfills a variety of today’s multimedia demands and […]

13 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SAMSUNG NX-N2-T Desktop Endpoint Introduced

New NX-N2-T Zero Client Desktop offers a compact, versatile and affordable solution for securely accessing the business cloud Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced availability of its first standalone zero client desktop, the NX-N2-T, a compact and highly versatile VDI device that enables businesses to simplify and secure their desktop endpoints with built-in PColP® technology. Rounding out Samsung’s zero client lineup, the Samsung NX-N2-T is a VESA mountable endpoint that has the ability to support the I/O connectivity that today’s business users need, including use cases requiring up to six different USB devices. “Our zero client product portfolio offers customers the broadest spectrum of endpoints to securely access the cloud and critical industry-specific applications, whether for large enterprises, healthcare providers, […]

4 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Chromebook 2 Series Laptops Unveiled

Leading Provider of Chromebooks in Education Introduces New Models to Further One-to-One Learning in K-12 Schools and Enhance Mobility and Productivity for Consumers Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the launch of the Chromebook 2 Series. The new models, available in 11.6- and 13.3-inch configurations, improve on the popular Samsung Chromebook line with faster performance, longer battery life and a slim, light build enhanced by a durable textured lid and elegant stitched design. The 13.3-inch model also features a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution screen, enabling users to enjoy vibrant visuals for work, teaching and learning, and entertainment. Samsung was the leading Chromebook brand in the U.S. in 2013, accounting for more than 60 percent of overall market share, according to […]

4 February 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SAMSUNG Galaxy Note Pro and Tab Pro Series Widescreen Tablets Introduced

Stunning Display Combines with Business Essentials to Deliver Ultimate Entertainment and Productivity Tablet Experience Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced that the Wi-Fi enabled Galaxy Note® Pro 12.2 and Tab® Pro 10.1 and 8.4 will be available in the U.S. beginning Feb. 13. Pre-orders will start at midnight ET, Feb. 4 from Samsung.com, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Tiger Direct, PC Richard and Sons, Fry’s, and Newegg. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 will be available in March 2014. Verizon Wireless will be the first to offer the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 with 4G LTE connectivity later this quarter. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/us/protablets. Samsung’s new Galaxy Note Pro and Tab Pro series includes four models – Note Pro 12.2 and […]

3 January 20143 January 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung GALAXY Camera 2 Smart-camera Launched

Featuring an Android platform and a lightweight retro design, the GALAXY Camera 2 allows avid photographers to capture and share even more, with superior quality and speed Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced the GALAXY Camera 2, a successor to the award winning GALAXY Camera which combines the quality imaging of a high end camera with sharing capabilities and an intuitive design to match the most up-to-date smartphones. The GALAXY Camera 2’s revolutionary technology, which includes an upgraded 1.6GHz Quad Core processor and the Android platform makes it faster and easier than ever for users to shoot, edit and share high quality images with friends and family. With a lightweight, retro design, the GALAXY Camera 2 is the ideal option for […]

9 December 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung 840 EVO mSATA Solid State Drive Introduced

The Industry’s First 1 Terabyte mSATA SSD Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced today that it launches 840 EVO mSATA (mini-Serial ATA) Solid State Drive (SSD) line-up, including the industry’s first 1 terabyte (TB) mSATA SSD this month. The Samsung 840 EVO mSATA SSD is an extension of the 840 EVO line-up which was introduced in July at Samsung SSD Global Summit. The new SSD features the compact mSATA form factor which is approximately a quarter size of a 2.5-inch SSD, and offers the same level of high density and high performance. “With the new mSATA SSD line-up offering up to 1TB of memory and an optimised software tool, we expect that consumers can […]