Samsung Press Conference At CES : January 07, 2013 Samsung press conference at CES 2013. |
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4:54 - Samsung has opened the doors to begin seating. The event is scheduled to begin at 2pm Pacific.
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4:58 -
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5:01 - The event has started on time, with initial introduction by Samsung TV division president Boo-Keun Yoon.
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5:05 - Yoon highlights the company's efforts in the smartphone and tablet markets.
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5:08 - Samsung Electronics America president Tim Baxter takes the stage.
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5:10 - "Devices need to become more intuitive."
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5:10 - Baxter references the S-pen stylus and voice control as examples.
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5:11 - "Bring your own device to work (BYOD) trend is at a tipping point."
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5:15 - Baxter introduces Samsung's newest flagship LED TV, the F8000, with a new arc stand and thinner bezel.
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5:15 - Sizes will range from 46 to 75 inches.
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5:16 - "Our TVs will be the first to offer support for HDVC."
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5:17 - Quad-core processor is said to be three times faster than 2012 models.
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5:18 - S-Recommendation with Voice Interaction is geared for content discovery. The system "understands natural language and full sentences, and even replies."
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5:19 - Voice commands are used to input search queries and choose from the results.
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5:20 - Smart Hub revamped with a five-panel layout, switching between apps, live TV, images, and more.
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5:21 - Joe Stinziano (SAE executive VP) takes over to explain more about Smart Hub.
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5:22 - Search results include "time-specific" content, such as currently playing shows and upcoming show times.
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5:22 - "Kids get recommendations for Saturday morning cartoons."
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5:23 - A single unified search brings up streaming movies and shows from multiple sources.
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5:23 - Image browser takes advantage of hand gestures to rotate or zoom.
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5:25 - "T-Commerce" enables users to access additional information about content while searching, with options to make additional purchases.
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5:26 - 2013 Evolution Kit can be added to 2012 Samsung Smart TVs, adding the quad-core processor and range of software features.
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5:27 - Baxter moves on to talk about OLED technology, following up on the company's 2012 CES introduction.
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5:27 - "Multi-view" glasses enable two people to watch entirely different content on the same screen at the same time. Earbuds isolate audio to each viewer.
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5:28 - "The next frontier of TV:" the Samsung Ultra HD TV.
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5:29 - 85'' panel uses a "timeless gallery design" with a large frame around the central panel.
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5:29 - The frame speakers output a total of 120 watts.
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5:30 - The company will be showing off a 110" Ultra HD TV on the CES show floor.
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5:31 - The presentation switches to appliances.
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5:33 - T9000 refrigerator integrates a television over the ice dispenser, with a variety of apps for smartphone integration or access to content.
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5:33 - A compartment can be switched from refrigerator to freezer as needed.
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5:34 - The company has also added a new speed oven and updated clothes washing machines.
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5:34 -
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5:36 - SEA senior VP Michael Abary comes on stage to highlight mobile innovations.
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5:37 - The new NX300 is the company's latest compact system camera, with hybrid autofocus and a 3.3" AMOLED touchscreen display with tilt mount.
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5:39 - The company also has a new 45mm CSC lens, which is said to be capable of recording stills or movies in 3D (but still a single lens).
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5:39 - Moving on to Galaxy S III sales -- 30 million units shipped.
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5:39 - 4G LTE variant of the Galaxy Note 10.1 will be headed to Verizon later this month, powered by Jelly Bean.
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5:42 - Samsung intros Series 7 Chronos notebook. Just 21mm thick, 11-hour battery, 15" display.
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5:43 - Samsung intros Series 7 Chronos notebook. Just 21mm thick, 11-hour battery, 15" display.
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5:44 - 13.3" Series 7 Ultra offers 8-hour battery, 17mm thickness, Core i5 CPU.
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5:45 - Series 7 Touch monitor is geared for Windows 8 touch input.
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5:45 - Topic switches to enterprise, Samsung's SAFE system for mobile security.
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5:47 - The event has come to a conclusion.
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