Enter a 3D World with Samsung
"I just attended the Samsung A/V Roadshow 2008 press conference where Samsung Philippines introduced an extensive lineup of 34 multi-platform and high-definition products, all designed to satisfy every consumer lifestyle. Samsung featured its latest High-Definition (HD) televisions, home entertainment systems and digital imaging products.
The new products are really impressive, but what really caught my attention was the new Samsung Series 4 plasma HDTV. It's the world's first 3D-ready, flat-panel HDTV on the market. Engineered to be both adaptable and affordable, the Series 4 is the perfect choice for consumers looking to enter the plasma space with a cost-effective, flat-panel HDTV that can do it all.
"Samsung is playing a very important role in the digital convergence age because we have the best quality components and devote considerable resources to R&D, creativity and strong management to navigate and produce some of the world's best high-end consumer digital products," said Spencer Shim, president and CEO of Samsung Electronics Philippines. "By integrating 3D technology into the plasma category, we're offering consumers the benefits of both a flat-panel set and 3D movie viewing and gaming. We're looking forward to continuing to expand our new technologies across all of our HDTV categories."
The Series 4 comes packaged in a lustrous, piano-black exterior, and features first-class components and advanced features typical of premium models. Built-in entertainment modes automatically optimize image and audio quality to the content being viewed-—a must-have for the avid gamer, sports fan or movie buff. Further enhancing the Series' viewing experience is the FilterBright anti-glare technology, which produces deeper blacks and an increased contrast ratio for overall superior picture.
A variety of multimedia devices can be easily connected and used through three HDMI inputs, one of which is conveniently located on the side of the sets. Extending that connectivity even further, Samsung has also included a USB 2.0 port, making it simple to view contents directly from digital devices such as cameras, MP3 players, and thumbdrives. In addition, the enhanced HDMI-CEC TV remote enables consumers to easily control multiple devices connected via the HDMI port.
The Series 4 utilizes technologies and innovations previously available only in 3D-enabled DLP HDTVs to deliver the superb picture quality of a flat-panel TV with enhanced 3D features. The Series 4 is using an advanced software algorithm to eliminate dither noise and false contour lines to reproduce clear images, including fast-moving action scenes. The Series 4's multimedia compatibility via three HDMI and sophisticated picture and sound optimization tools make it ideal for gamers and movie buffs alike.
I tried it by wearing its 3D glasses and the experience was really different. Watching TV/movies will never be the same again. Unfortunately, I get to enjoy it only while it lasted. Trying it and owning one are totally different things."
By Jerry Liao, CNET Asia
