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Samsung knows there’s more to a home entertainment room than a big screen TV alone, and the company has a bevy of new A/V kit including the much-anticipated Smart Evolution Kit. The latter – slotting into the dedicated bay on the back of high-end 2012 Samsung sets – adds the new 1.35GHz A15 quadcore processor that features in Samsung’s UN85S9000 and other 2013 models, powering the latest Smart TV functionality and natural-language voice control. Read on for all the details of the new A/V range.

Elsewhere there are the Multi-View 3D Glasses SSG-5900GR – as bundled with the KN55F9500 OLED TV – new for CES this year. They allow wearers to watch two separate programs – in Full HD – at the same time, complete with independent audio thanks to speakers built into the frames. Up to 10 pairs can be connected at any one time (though only two different pictures shown simultaneously) and they weigh 1.4oz. Samsung says there are picture improvements over its regular 3D glasses too, with a more than threefold increase in contrast ratio and a drop in crosstalk.

Finally, the Samsung VG-STC3000 TV Camera brings some of the motion control seen in high-end Samsung Smart TVs to a standalone device. It has an HD camera and supports Skype video calls, as well as motion control and face recognition, for gaming, content selection, and other features.

The Samsung Smart Evolution Kit VG-SEK1000, SSG-5900GR 3D Glasses, and VG-STC3000 TV Camera all will go on sale in the first half of 2013, with pricing to be confirmed.

Samsung Smart Evolution Kit, TV Camera and Multi-View 3D Glasses revealed is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Samsung is going big with TVs at CES 2013: big in screen size, and big in resolution, with the record-setting 85-inch Ultra HD UN85S9000 at the top of a new HDTV line-up that also includes OLED models. The largest UHD set we’ve seen so-far, the Samsung UN85S9000 delivers four times the resolution of an 1080p Full HD TV, as well as 3.2-channels of 120W sound and all of the Smart TV functionality you’d hope for. Meanwhile, Samsung has refined its 55-inch OLED monster, with a special new 3D feature catering for two people wanting to watch different things.

Inside the 85-inch behemoth, there’s not only 2D to 3D conversion, but HD to UHD conversion, along with Smart TV features like streaming, apps, motion control, and voice control. It’s all powered by an A15 quadcore 1.35GHz processor, something you’d more commonly expect to find in a high-end phone or tablet, as well as support for the Smart Evolution Kit which will add new features further down the line. However, it’s likely to unusual easel-style mount which will grab the most attention (at least before the screen gets powered on).

Samsung has been pushing OLED as the Next Big Thing in TV technology, and the 55-inch KN55F9500 Real OLED TV is the latest iteration of the company’s vision. Built around the same quadcore processor as the UN85S9000, and with all the Smart TV functionality including voice control and streaming media, the OLED set is also the first to feature Samsung Multi-View, which uses 3D display technology to show two viewers (each wearing active 3D glasses) different content simultaneously.

That works in 2D and 3D, and even delivers stereo audio to the viewer thanks to tiny speakers built into the glasses. There’s also Smart Evolution Kit Connector support, and a new version of Motion Control gesture recognition that can better track hands held at up to 45-degree angles.

Most regular buyers will head to Samsung’s LED 8000 Series or LED 7000 Series sets, of course, also new for CES 2013. The 60-inch UN60F8000 borrows the 1.35GHz quadcore A15 of its bigger brother, along with the same Smart TV functionality, motion and voice control, and streaming from the web and mobile devices. It also gets Micro Dimming Ultimate for more precise control of the LED backlighting, and De-Jagging Pro for cleaner edges. 3D crosstalk is down too, by 30-percent, and even web content is meant to look better, with text and image processing applied to the TV’s browser.

As for the 60-inch UN60F7500, that sticks with the same quadcore processor but does without the Micro Dimming Ultimate technology; otherwise, it’s the same mixture of De-Jagging Pro smoothing, Precision Black intelligent contrast control, and improved 3D crosstalk prevention. Both the 8000 and 7000 Series support the Evolution Kit.

Finally, there’s a new plasma set on offer, the Samsung Plasma 8500 Series, with the 64-inch PN64F8500 promising the darkest blacks and brightest pictures ever from a plasma TV. It shares the processor and Smart TV features as its LED brethren, but adds Deep Black Algorithm II and Real Black Pro for a combination of computer-controlled white light reduction – keeping those black areas inky – as well as 2.5x brighter whites when necessary. There’s also a new “nanocarbon compound” used to reduce stray ambient light.

Samsung doesn’t have availability or pricing details for either the UN85S9000 or the KN55F9500, though neither is likely to be cheap. The LED 8000 Series will ship in the first half of 2013, along with the LED 7000 Series, and the Plasma 8500 Series.

Samsung reveals full Ultra HD, OLED and Smart TV lineup at CES 2013 is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s CES week, and as such, high time for Samsung to flood the planet with point-and-shoot cameras to cater to our every whim, mood and price point. It’s unveiled six new models that we’ve decided to break down for you like this:

• The WB250F comes with an 18x optical zoom, a 14.2-megapixel backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS and a 24mm lens.
• The WB200F has the same hardware, except its packing a CCD sensor rather than the CMOS.
• The WB800F gets a 21x optical zoom and a 16.3-megapixel BSI CMOS.
• The WB30F has a super-slim 17mm body, which houses a 10x optical zoom and 24mm wide angle lens.
• The DV150F WiFi camera has a 2.7-inch forward-facing LCD (to improve your self-portraiture), 16.2-megapixel CCD sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 25mm lens.
• Rounding out the range is the ST150F, which has a 5x optical zoom, 25mm lens and a 16.2-megapixel CCD sensor.

Samsung isn’t talking about when the range will make its way to retail, or how much it’ll cost, but we’ve asked for more information and will update you when we know.

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Looking for wireless charging and Bluetooth connectivity in your next speaker dock? If so, iLuv’s most recent CES announcement may be of interest. The MobiRock is the company’s first Bluetooth unit to sport Qi-certified wireless charging pad for re-juicing sans wires while blasting the latest Big Boi album. That’s not all. The unit also features NFC capabilities as well. iLuv also outed the MobiAria: a speaker that streams wirelessly via Bluetooth with NFC lending a hand for easy pairing. A USB charging port and a 3.5mm aux jack for connecting the old fashioned way are also along for the ride. Finally, the Syren is the third member for the trio that sports NFC wares. Touting a rechargeable battery, built-in mic and auxiliary port, the device offers 360-degree sound blasts for those afternoon excursions. The MobiAria will be available in May, while the MobiRock and Syran are slated for a June arrival despite pricing info for the entire lot remaining elusive. For a look at all three, hit the gallery below to take a gander in the order of original mention.

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[CES 2013] How has your day been so far? We did cover our fair share of press conferences today, among them being Huawei, Panasonic, Monster and LG, and now is the time to cramp in with the rest of the world’s journalists to see what kind of magic does South Korean conglomerate Samsung have up their sleeves. Just what kind of new goodies do you expect to be unveiled? Follow us on our live blog to see what’s the latest and greatest.

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