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Samsung has unveiled the pricing and pre-order date for its Ultra High-Definition 4K TV F9000 series line of devices, which will start at $5,499 and will be available to pre-order on July 21. This follows in line with its S9 ultra high-definition TVs the Korean maker showed off earlier in 2013, and includes technology that will allow it to be compatible with new UHD standards that will come in the future.

The F9000 line of UHD 4K TVs will be available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, with the former having an estimated price of $5,499 and the latter at $7,499. Pre-ordering will go live on July 21 from “select authorized retailers” in the United States, while shipping is expected to begin at an unspecified date in early August.

Both of the models run on Samsung’s Quadmatic Picture Engine, which utilizes a four-step process for delivering images, which is comprised of noise minimization, upscaling to 4K, image enhancement of less-than-4K content, and signal analysis. The upscale conversion takes place for standard-definition content all the way up through full 1080p video feeds. As mentioned, there’s also compatibility with future 4K standards via the Evolution Kit.

The F9000 series features 2.2 channels of 2-way 70watt sound, an Ultra Slim Bezel, and Precision Black Local Dimming technology. The latter feature boosts black levels (as well as constrast) by dimming the darker areas of a picture selectively while leaving the lighter portions alone. There’s also a feature called Micro Dimming Ultimate, which works to enhance the contrast and sharpen the video feed.

As far as software goes, the F9000 TVs feature Samsung’s Smart TV with the Smart Hub interface, allowing for the use of apps, social networks, and more.

Samsung America’s Executive VP Joe Stinziano said: “Revolutionizing the home entertainment viewing experience is a hallmark of the Samsung brand. The F9000 series are Evolutionary TVs that will give consumers great peace of mind in their entertainment investment. Now home entertainment lovers will have the opportunity to truly see and enjoy their favorite shows and movies like never before, in crystal-clear ultra high-definition, and in the beautifully designed 55- and 65-inch sizes they demand.”

SOURCE: BusinessWire

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The Moto X rumors and news haven’t slowed, and today another source has come forward with some information about Google’s marketing budget for the flagship handset, which is said to be up to $500 million. The information was given to the folks over at The Wall Street Journal, which also comments on claims regarding the handset’s prices and carriers.

Reportedly, Google’s market plans are part of the reason the Moto X will be carried by the four big carrier in the United States: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon. It was suggested that Google may exceed the reported $500 million marketing budget, which is mostly reserved for the United States, as well as for “some overseas markets” that weren’t specified.

In addition, and what is no doubt good news, Motorola worked it out with the carriers that bloatware will be kept to a “minimum,” according to the sources. The same sources also confirmed that the customization features we’ve been seeing in various leaks are true, saying that various color options will be available for the handset, as well as custom engraving on the back of the device if desired.

The sources then went on to talk about pricing, saying that it will have “comparable” pricing to competing smartphones, with the iPhone 5, HTC One, and Samsung GALAXY S 4 all be specified. As such, users are likely looking at a price of $199 with a two-year contract, or several hundred dollars without contract subsidization. It is also said the handset’s pricing then could drop a little while after its launch.

This follows in line with comments regarding the Moto X’s pricing made by Motorola’s Dennis Woodside during the D11 conference. Says Woodside, he doesn’t anticipate the wide range in handset pricing to persist, and that he feels Motorola is now in an industry receptive to it “building a low-cost, high-quality market.”

SOURCE: Android Community

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