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Samsung RF712

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:16:22 +0000

Samsung introduces a new laptop model, with the brightest screen in the 3D world, says an official statement. Model RF712 provides 17.3-inch screen with 1920×1080 pixels resolution and brightness level of 400 nits, which is 80% higher than that of an ordinary notebook. The new RF712 display provides clear three-dimensional image without glare even in sunlight. To view 3D content needed glasses.
The new RF712 relies on the processor Intel Core i5 2410M, running on the clock 2,3 GHz, AMD Radeon HD6650M video card with 2 GB of memory and hard disk 750 GB. There are more Blu-ray drive, 1.3-megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi modules and Bluetooth 3.0, card reader, USB 2.0 ports and 3.0. The laptop has dimensions of 416×276x37, 9mm and weighs 2.9 kg. Samsung PowerPlus Technology allows the battery to maintain 80% of its initial capacity after 1000 cycles of charge / discharge. The new RF712 is now available on the market in South Korea at a price around 2,400 dollars. The laptop is expected soon and other markets worldwide.

Samsung created monitor with quantum dots

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:25:45 +0000

The Korean IT giant Samsung Electronics set up world’s first full color display with quantum dots. Such screens are brighter, have better energy efficiency and also their production is cheaper. Quantum point represents semiconductor nano-crystals, which is so small that it is manifest quantum effects. In particular, crystal lights under the influence of electric current. The color of the radiation depends on the size of the crystal and the material of which it is made. The 4-inch prototype screen with quantum dots shown by Samsung, is managed by active-matrix, ie each pixel on and off of the thin film transistor. Besides screen glass substrate, Samsung has developed and a prototype of a plastic substrate, to demonstrate the use of new technology in flexible displays. The display with quantum dots consume no more than 20% of the energy required for liquid crystal displays (LCD). It is also brighter and more durable than OLED (organic LEDs). The biggest advantage of new technology, however, is twice as expensive to manufacture LCD and OLED.
According to experts, will require at least 3 years before the new displays to enter the market. Is still much to research and solve complex engineering problems.

Sliding PC 7 is tablet with physical keyboard

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:41:35 +0000

Samsung Electronics presented an innovative portable computer called Sliding PC 7. The device builds on Intel Atom processor platform codenamed “Oak Trail” and running the Windows 7 operating system. The sliding PC 7 is the next generation PC-Tablet, compact and lightweight multi-sensor applications. When the display slip is showing physical keyboard (full 80/81-keys), which gives users the freedom to choose between the environment and intuitive touch interface of the familiar mouse and keyboard. The model provides a 10.1-inch multi-touch LCD display that supports HD resolution (1366×768) and offers excellent visibility even in bright daylight (340 nit). Impresses with its slim design and is very light. The dimensions of the Sliding PC 7 makes it easy to watch or edit videos online, upload or view photos, news reading or writing e-mails quickly. The Sliding PC supports seven different channels for connection, incl. Wireless, USB / HDMI and microSD card slot. The model is equipped with solid-state drive SSD for quick launch and instant access to any content. The battery provides up to more than eight hours of cordless use. SSD device supports full multitasking in both modes – keyboard and touch screen.
Sliding PC Series 7 is available with a few preloaded applications tailored specifically for touch screen: applications of Samsung for music, video, photos, writing notes, weather, navigation and many others. In addition, maps of Microsoft Bing offers powerful search tools, incl. intuitive voice search for Bing. Full range of touch applications will be available through Samsung App Manager and Windows Product Scout. Sliding PC 7 will be sold with preinstalled Microsoft Office Starter 2010. The package contains basic versions of Word and Excel with the option of a full upgrade. Innovative Tablet will be available in March.

Transparent Laptop from Samsung

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:48:58 +0000

On exhibition for Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES, Consumer Electronics Show) “Samsung showed a new” concept “laptop whose screen is translucent. The machine has a 14-inch OLED display, in which it can be seen even when the computer is turned on. The innovation seems cosmic and industry representatives believe that the technology opens the door to a new era. However, no shortage of doubts about the merits of the new product, such as what will actually usefulness of this screen and if he can work with it in bright sun. One of the main highlights of the exhibition in Las Vegas this year has made serious 3D Television – develop screens and disks with 3D movies and 3D cable channels. Most large companies have started producing televisions to submit 3D models even before the official opening of the fair. Nearly 10 to 14% of the total 35 million TV sets that Samsung plans to sell in the U.S. in 2010 will have a 3D option, said company president Tim Baxter. “Panasonic will present its version in the spring,” Sonny “- in the summer,” LG Electronics “- in May. “Toshiba uses CES, to announce a flat screen television, able to convert any digital video into the 3D experience.
Cell TV model relies on a microprocessor, which is usually used in high-class computers, and game consoles.

New Samsung X-Series Laptops – X520, X420 and X120 Laptops

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:22:47 +0000

At September 11, 2009 the IFA 2009 organized at Berlin, various electronic corporations presented their accessories, and among them, the most spectacular show was that of Samsung Electronics, who presented their X-series laptops and notebook in to the world’s electronic market. They presented the technological world an ultra slim X-series laptops-Samsung X520; Samsung X420 and a Samsung X120 Notebook that can fulfill all your needs. The most spectacular thing about all these laptops are that, they are stunning, colorful and astonishing. When the laptop market is considered, every nook and corner has been filling with all types of vendors calling you like ravens.
But pals don’t get you in trouble, just wait and look on to the Samsung ads. They are now the trend setters in the whole laptop market world. Among the entire X series buddies, the X120 notebook is different in size. It’s just 11.6” in screen size and it’s suitable for the technical guru’s. Although, when the other predecessors are considered, X420 is a 14” screen laptop suitable for the business specialists and tycoons. The last one, i.e. the X520 is a 15.6” laptop suitable for the gamers. You’ll see now all of these babies have met your needs. It doesn’t mean that it’s not pointed to a specified person and everyone including a starter can buy this laptop.
The most spectacular thing about these three laptops is that, they contain a provision for inserting a 3G sim card for a very high speed internet access. The most powerful wireless clients like the Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth are also supported. Now, you can use a wireless headphone and also get connected to the internet in any of your favorite locations. The other blueprints of these laptops are not yet revealed.
Tired of fixing your old memory card reader that can’t access your memory chip containing the pictures of your loved ones? Then don’t worry, these devices have got themselves a 3 in 1 memory card reader that can access memory cards of any genre, and also the existence of 3 USB ports makes these samsung laptop series a bit glamorous. The most highlighted question that everyone asks when they are about to buy a laptop is “until what time does the battery charge last?” a bit confused? No need to worry, there is a presence of 6 cell batteries, capable of providing you a 9 hour’s of life. Generally for a video playback time 6 hour battery is expected too. The X120 characterize a 4 cell battery. The general mass of these trios are 1.36kg, 1.76kg and 2kg individually. How’s it? Generally surprising right? Now I bet that your mind will really change by hearing this.
These new band of brothers will foresee the world market by October this year. The Windows 7 OS is also awaited during this same time, and these guys will be free, experiencing the power of the Windows 7 and also will be updated for free. The X120 is to be expected to be priced at 480 GBP and the other brothers in this series will be ranging from 699GBP (~£610) to 899(~£780).Currently there are no details about the laptop vendors and the offers that are ready to accompany them.
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