Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Samsung Display spinoff officially launches as 'the world's largest display manufacturer']]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/samsung-display-spinoff-launches/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/samsung-display-spinoff-launches/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/samsung-display-spinoff-launches/#comments ImageJust as planned, Samsung has formally separated from its display business, which will begin solo operations "in earnest" April 3rd. The newly created -- and still 100 percent Samsung Electronics owned -- Samsung Display comes into existence immediately as "the world's largest display manufacturer" with 20,000 employees and five production facilities around the world. New president Donggun Park reiterated the company's stance that this move will better allow the display unit to stay ahead of the market, although what that might mean in LCDs, OLED or any other new technology isn't clear yet. Competitor LG has had a separate LG Display unit since 1999, which was originally a joint venture with Philips before that company sold all of its shares in 2008. As you can see from the new logo above not a lot has changed so far, but we'll see what "customized products" it can develop in the future.

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Samsung Display spinoff officially launches as 'the world's largest display manufacturer' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After having launched in January, Samsung's WiFi-enabled DV300F camera officially hit the market today, according to a fresh announcement from the Korean manufacturer. As the latest addition to the DualView line, this 16 megapixel shooter features a 25mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom, and boasts a three-inch main LCD, along with that 1.5-inch front-facing display. The latter is specifically designed to make self-shots a bit easier to manipulate, but it also features some extra kids games in "Children Mode," to help keep the little ones at bay. And of course, there's onboard WiFi connectivity, allowing users to instantly upload shots to Picasa and Facebook, and an extra "Smart Face Recognition" function. According to Samsung, the device is now available on a "global basis," for a price of ₩299,000, or about $266. For more details, check out the full, but choppily translated PR, after the break.

Update: We've received word that U.S. pricing has been announced as well, with the DV300F hitting stateside shelves for $199.99. That model, along with the $229.99 WB150F, are shipping now.

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Update: We've just confirmed that the Beam isn't loaded with a whopping 6GB of RAM as we initially reported. As it turns out, the device is actually packing 768MB of RAM (which is 6 gigabits, by the way). You can check out our hands-on with the device here for more details.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Beam

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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Beam smartphone / projector combo with dual core CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When the Korea Exchange asked Sammy about rumors of an impending spin-off of its LCD business, the firm said it was a move it was considering. Well, consider it done -- today Samsung announced it would be launching Samsung Display on April 1st, 2012 with $6.6 billion in its coffers. The move is still waiting for shareholder approval, but Donggun Park, executive vice president of Samsung's LCD business, seems optimistic. "The spin-off will allow us to make quicker business decisions and respond to our clients' needs more swiftly." This decision comes just months after Sammy agreed to take Sony's stake in S-LCD, turning the former display partnership into a fully owned subsidiary. Hit the break for the official (machine translated) press release.

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2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well the call just finished up, and Sammy provided some prognosication for 2012. It anticipates the mobile business to continue to grow, with LTE and and new market segments (read: Galaxy Note) helping drive sales. TV sales are also expected to remain on the uptick, as Samsung anticipates demand to continue growing due in part to the London Olympics and roll-out of more Smart TVs. Feel free to check out all the numbers giving Samsung reason for its optimism at the source link below.

Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: $42 billion in sales, $4.7 billion operating profit originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joe Pollicino contributed to this report.

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Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung 2012 Smart TVs

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Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung estimates operating profit of $4.5 billion on cellphone, hard drive biz sales originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung, Sharp, Hitachi and others settle LCD panel price fixing consumer class action for $539 million originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony sells its stake in Samsung LCD team-up for $939 million originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessdisplayshdpostcrossjoint ventureJointVentureLCDlcd displayLcdDisplays-lcdSamsungSonyMon, 26 Dec 2011 01:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Kogan advertises Samsung LCDs in its HDTVs, Samsung would rather not take credit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/kogan-advertises-samsung-lcds-in-its-hdtvs-samsung-would-rather/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/kogan-advertises-samsung-lcds-in-its-hdtvs-samsung-would-rather/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/kogan-advertises-samsung-lcds-in-its-hdtvs-samsung-would-rather/#comments It won't be shocking to most in the electronics industry, but the rest of the world probably doesn't realize that many products use components from other manufacturers and even direct competitors. So much like most hard drives are made by one of only a few companies, there are only about four LCD panel manufacturers. But just because it's Samsung inside doesn't make it the same, and in that vein Samsung took pause with the Australian value-minded brand, Kogan, when its commercial very plainly exposed just who makes the panels in its TVs . The cease and desist notice didn't sit well with Ruslan Kogan, who claims his company never agreed to obscure that fact and that he wouldn't "conceal the truth from the public." While we usually wish everyone could just get along, we can totally see where Samsung is coming from on this one, as there is far more involved in making a quality TV, beyond sourcing a great panel.

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With Samsung's Microsoft Surface product, the SUR40, already available for pre-order, the company says its 1080p 40-inch "Optical Sensor in Pixel" LCD panels have gone into mass production. Those optical sensors help to more accurately interpret multi-touch input without interrupting display signals, offering a more fluid, interactive experience. Tempered glass overlaying the display supports 176 pounds of load and up to 50 touch points at once, which should be more than enough for a Pacific Giant Octopus or any jerk that leans on your $8K table. While the SUR40 is certainly a showcase device for these panels, it isn't the only practical application -- Samsung says it's thin enough and light enough to wall-mount, and hopes to see it used by stock brokers, financial analysts and schools.

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Samsung 'Optical Sensor in Pixel' LCDs rolling out, ready for Surface 2.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For a crowd-pleasing holiday gift, it's hard to do better than a TV (or something that plays on or plugs into a TV), so naturally we're here to help you out once again. Of course, this is an ever-changing industry segment, but we've got you covered -- regardless of whether you need a flat panel or a projector. If you're out shopping for someone that has (or wants to) cut the cable, or someone that has every channel, there's something for you. Of course, we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the tablet and gaming categories too, but companies like Roku, Samsung and Ceton are making sure you have all kinds of options dedicated purely to video. Give them a look after the break.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back at CES, Samsung's business display unit and RealD announced a deal to build passive glasses compatible 3D TVs with sharper resolution than FPR, since the active shutters are built into the screen itself. Turns out, that promise won't be fulfilled. In its Q2 earnings report released yesterday, RealD confirmed that the agreement fell through since Samsung's "initiative to manufacture panels... is not being pursued." RealD did say it's decided to explore "other potential partners," for the ZScreen technology but it has yet to offer any specifics. Equally ambiguous are the factors that led to the Samsung schism, though RealD CEO Michael Lewis told reporters that the Korean manufacturer simply "had a recent management change, reviewed all their projects and decided not to go forward." He added, however, that his company remains "bullish on the technology." Samsung, for its part, has yet to comment on the story.

Continue reading Samsung, RealD pact for ZScreen passive glasses 3D TVs falls apart

Samsung, RealD pact for ZScreen passive glasses 3D TVs falls apart originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, regrettably, it does. Samsung uses "Plus" to refer to full RGB displays, in which each pixel possesses its own trio of red, green and blue sub-pixels. Meanwhile, a non-Plus display uses a cheaper PenTile system -- which forces pixels to share each other's sub-pixels. Aside from potential hygiene issues, this results in a lower overall sub-pixel density, reduced sharpness and worse color rendition. We saw the difference clearly enough when Engadget Spanish microscopically compared the original non-Plus Galaxy S against the GS II, and now the folks at FlatPanelsHD have undertaken a more up-to-date comparison at the source link. The upshot? They calculated that, despite its 4.65-inch screen size, the Galaxy Nexus has the same number of sub-pixels as the 3.5-inch iPhone 4/4S. Think of a word with no r, g or b in it, and you eventually arrive at "disappointed."

Update: We just added AnandTech's analysis at the More Coverage link. They point out that if you like the pixel density on the GS II, you should be happy with that on the Galaxy Nexus -- although they don't address color rendition.

[Thanks, Mauro]

The Galaxy Nexus' Super AMOLED display is a minus, not a Plus originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Energy Star 5.3 now in effect, some chunkier TVs left out in the cold originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>108 watts108Wattscertificationenergy consumptionenergy efficiencyenergy starenergy star 5.0energy star 5.3energy star version 5.3EnergyConsumptionEnergyEfficiencyEnergyStarEnergyStar5.0EnergyStar5.3EnergyStarVersion5.3hdpostminiLCDLEDLED LCDLedLcdplasmaplasma tvPlasmaTvrequirementsamsungsamsung UN65D8000SamsungUn65d8000standardtelevisionTVversion 5.3Version5.3Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Primed: all mobile displays are not created equal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadget-primed-all-mobile-displays-are-not-created-equal/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadget-primed-all-mobile-displays-are-not-created-equal/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/engadget-primed-all-mobile-displays-are-not-created-equal/#commentsPrimed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day -- we dig deep into each topic's history and how it benefits our lives. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a line at primed *at* engadget *dawt* com.

The quality of a mobile phone's display is arguably the most important factor to consider when you establish a relationship with a handset. It's inescapable, really. Whether you're playing a rousing game of Robot Unicorn Attack or (regrettably) drunk-dialing an ex, it's the one interface element that you're consistently interacting with. It's your window to the world and your canvas for creation, and if it's lousy, it's going to negatively influence everything you see and do. Today, we're delving into the world of mobile displays, where we're aiming to entertain and edify, and hopefully save you from making regrettable decisions -- when it comes to purchasing new phones, anyway.

In this edition of Primed, we'll be examining the different qualities and underlying technologies of several displays, starting with the ubiquitous TFT-LCD and moving through the nascent realm of glasses-free 3D and beyond. We'll also be addressing the importance of resolution and pixel density. Finally, we'll be scoping out a handful of upcoming technologies -- while some are thoroughly intriguing, others are just plain wacky. Go ahead... buy the ticket, take the ride, and join us after the break. It's Primed time.

Continue reading Engadget Primed: all mobile displays are not created equal

Engadget Primed: all mobile displays are not created equal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d720pamoledappleAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dclearblackdisplaydisplayse inke ink tritonEInkEInkTritonengadget primedEngadgetPrimedflexibleflexible amoledflexible displayFlexibleAmoledFlexibleDisplayfwvgaglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhitachihvgaipslcdliquid crystalliquid crystal displayLiquidCrystalLiquidCrystalDisplaymirasolmobile displaymobile displaysMobileDisplayMobileDisplaysmotorolanokianovanova displayNovaDisplayoledortustechpixel densityPixelDensityppiprimedqhdqvgaretina displayRetinaDisplays-lcdsamsungscreenscreensslcdsmartphonesmartphonesstereoscopicstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dsuper amoledsuper amoled plussuper lcdSuperAmoledSuperAmoledPlusSuperLcdtdktfttft lcdTftLcdtoshibatransparenttransparent oledTransparentOledwvgaFri, 19 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung sews up 60 percent of the 3D TV market]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/samsung-sews-up-60-percent-of-the-3d-tv-market/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/samsung-sews-up-60-percent-of-the-3d-tv-market/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/samsung-sews-up-60-percent-of-the-3d-tv-market/#comments In the face of claims by LG that customers prefer its passive 3D technology, Samsung's pointing to the scoreboard. Recent NPD data shows its plasma and LCD 3D TVs account for 60 percent of those sold between May 22nd and June 18th, and more than half of those sold for April to May. One question would be how many of those are actually set up to watch 3D but with its slew of free glasses promotions, we have to expect most of those owners have the proper equipment. Of course the other question is how many total sales does that amount to but those numbers weren't revealed. The press release is after the break for further dissection, we'll check back later in the year to see which side customers are choosing -- if they're choosing based on 3D at all -- then.

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Samsung sews up 60 percent of the 3D TV market originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 troubled by screen issues, chubbier version the result? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poll: Are you shopping for a skinny bezel? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bezelhdhdtvlcdledpollssamsungSun, 05 Jun 2011 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's Android tablet coming in 10- and 7-inch models with quad-core Tegra power?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/amazons-android-tablet-coming-in-10-and-7-inch-models-with-qua/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/amazons-android-tablet-coming-in-10-and-7-inch-models-with-qua/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/amazons-android-tablet-coming-in-10-and-7-inch-models-with-qua/#commentsWe've pretty much accepted that Amazon will release a proper Android tablet in 2011. The details, however, are still unclear. Enter Silicon Valley analyst, Tim Bajarin, who claims to have some inside information from his sources in Taipei. If correct, then we should see Amazon launch a 10-inch LCD tablet before the holidays. He's also heard of a 7-inch model and plans to use NVIDIA's new quad-core Tegra SoC in order to blaze a path into the crowded tablet market. Interestingly enough, Tim's sources say that Amazon wanted to use a switchable "black and white E Ink-like display and a color LCD" hybrid but the two vendors approached (Qualcomm and Pixel Qi?) won't be ready with a suitable display until 2012 or 2013. Of course, Samsung -- the rumored DNA at the core of Amazon's tablet -- has plenty of experience with 10- and 7-inch Android tablets and the decision to go LCD aligns with those rumors of a Fringe Field Switching display reported by DigiTimes earlier this month. So while none of this is verified, at least it gives us something more to chew on while we "stay tuned" for whatever Bezos is cooking.

Amazon's Android tablet coming in 10- and 7-inch models with quad-core Tegra power? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inch7-inchamazonamazon kindle tabletamazon tabletAmazonKindleTabletAmazonTabletandroidffsfring field switchingFringFieldSwitchinghybridkal-elkindlekindle tabletKindleTabletlcdmirasolnvidiapixel qiPixelQiquad-corequalcommrumorsamsungtablettegrategra 3Tegra3tim bajarinTimBajarinMon, 23 May 2011 10:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's in-cell integrated 7-inch capacitive LCD ditches touch layer, extra girth (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/toshibas-in-cell-integrated-7-inch-capacitive-lcd-ditches-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/toshibas-in-cell-integrated-7-inch-capacitive-lcd-ditches-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/toshibas-in-cell-integrated-7-inch-capacitive-lcd-ditches-touch/#comments Samsung's Super AMOLED may have beat Toshiba to the in-cell capacitive touch punch, but we're still happy to see other LCD panels dropping unnecessary layers. Featured in a GPS mock-up, Toshiba's 7-inch 1024 x 600 R&D display touts 10-point multi-touch over 38,400 sensors -- that's one touch sensor for every four pixels. It may not be the first LCD to abandon the standard touch layer for integrated capacitive support, but we wouldn't shy away from a tablet or embedded screen featuring this 1mm wonder. We'll have to wait though; Toshiba's in-cell tech is still in R&D, with no word when or if we might see it in commercial devices. Check out the video after the break for a quick hands-on.

Gallery: Toshiba's 7-inch integrated capacitive touchscreen concept at SID 2011

Continue reading Toshiba's in-cell integrated 7-inch capacitive LCD ditches touch layer, extra girth (video)

Toshiba's in-cell integrated 7-inch capacitive LCD ditches touch layer, extra girth (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capacitivedisplayhands-onin-cellIn-cell-Touchintegratedlcdmonitormulti touchmultitouchresearch and developmentResearchAndDevelopmentsamsungscreenSIDSID 2011Sid2011slimtftTFT LCDTftLcdthintoshibatoshiba mobile displayToshibaMobileDisplaytouchtouchscreenvideoWed, 18 May 2011 18:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 10.1-inch plastic LCD showcased in concept laptop, tablet at SID 2011 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/samsungs-10-1-inch-plastic-lcd-showcased-in-concept-laptop-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/samsungs-10-1-inch-plastic-lcd-showcased-in-concept-laptop-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/samsungs-10-1-inch-plastic-lcd-showcased-in-concept-laptop-tab/#comments Fumble your phone much? Samsung may have a solution for clumsy gadgeteers with screen shatter fears: a lightweight, ultra-durable, plastic LCD screen. Tucked into laptop and tablet concepts at SID 2011, this 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 wunderpanel could be the next innovation in durable mobile devices -- cutting thickness by as much as two-thirds at one-fifth the weight of a glass LCD. Lighter, stronger devices sound awesome, but the tech has its drawbacks; it suffers from poor off-axis viewing angles, and the entire surface has a visible, but not entirely off-putting, wavy texture. Cracked LCD bending art enthusiasts can rest easy for awhile, there's no word yet on pricing or availability; easy-to-bust displays aren't going anywhere. Hit the gallery and the video (after the break) for an eyes-on look.

Gallery: Samsung's 10.1-inch Plastic LCD prototype eyes-on at SID 2011

Continue reading Samsung's 10.1-inch plastic LCD showcased in concept laptop, tablet at SID 2011 (video)

Samsung's 10.1-inch plastic LCD showcased in concept laptop, tablet at SID 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptdurablehands-onlaptopLCDlightweightnetbookplastic lcdPlasticLcdsamsungSamsung lcdSamsung Plastic LCDSamsungLcdSamsungPlasticLcdSIDSID 2011Sid2011tabletvideoWed, 18 May 2011 17:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 22-inch Transparent BLU LCD TV shipping next week, eyes-on at SID 2011 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/samsungs-22-inch-transparent-blu-lcd-tv-shipping-next-week-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/samsungs-22-inch-transparent-blu-lcd-tv-shipping-next-week-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/samsungs-22-inch-transparent-blu-lcd-tv-shipping-next-week-eye/#comments We weren't actually allowed to get our hands on Samsung's 22-inch Transparent BLU LCD TV -- the showcase was accompanied by a "Do not touch" label -- but we were able to get our first in-the-flesh look at the see-through display at SID this week. According to Sammy's rep, the monitors, which can operate with or without a backlight, will start shipping to manufacturers as soon as this week, but consumers will have to wait until Q3 to get their hands on one. While our hands remained mostly at our sides during our little meeting, we did sneak them behind the display to see just how transparent these things are. Sure enough, we could see our phalanges wiggling quite clearly through the ghostly panel. When the backlight was flipped on, the screen became a touch more opaque, but didn't fully obstruct the view of the potted plants lurking in the background. For now, the screens are focused on the commercial market -- specifically advertising -- but we wouldn't mind adding one of these things to our living room. Hop on past the break for a little video love.

Gallery: Samsung's 22-inch Transparent BLU LCD eyes-on at SID 2011

Continue reading Samsung's 22-inch Transparent BLU LCD TV shipping next week, eyes-on at SID 2011 (video)

Samsung's 22-inch Transparent BLU LCD TV shipping next week, eyes-on at SID 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d display3dDisplay3dTvactive shutterActiveShutterDisplayfilm pattern retarderFilmPatternRetarderfprhdtvimageslcdLcdTvlicensinglicensing agreementLicensingAgreementpanelRDZRealDsamsungsamsung realdSamsungRealdscreensidSID 2011sid display weekSid2011SidDisplayWeekMon, 16 May 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung and LG to showcase high pixel density LCD panels for tablets at SID 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/samsung-and-lg-to-showcase-large-high-pixel-density-lcd-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/samsung-and-lg-to-showcase-large-high-pixel-density-lcd-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/samsung-and-lg-to-showcase-large-high-pixel-density-lcd-panels/#comments It's a well-known fact that LG's already dominated the pixel density race in the smartphone market thanks to the Retina Display inside the iPhone 4, but we've yet to see similar technologies making their way to larger devices. That could change very soon, however, with Samsung and LG both announcing larger high-density panels to be showcased at SID 2011 next week. From Samsung we'll be seeing its 10.1-inch 300ppi prototype LCD panel, which rakes up an astonishing resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 under the battery-friendly PenTile RGBW matrix (not to be confused with AMOLED and Super AMOLED's RGBG arrangement). What's more, Samsung also teases "commercial availability" for this technology later this year.

Things are a bit vague with LG -- no specific resolutions are mentioned in the pre-show announcement, but we're told that the company will introduce "a full line-up" of "ultra-high resolution" Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching (AH-IPS) products, including 3.5-, 4.5-, 7-, 9.7, 55-, and 84-inch panels, with a "greater number of pixels than the PPI that can be recognized by the human eye at a typical distance" -- a proclamation typically reserved for the iPhone 4's 326ppi Retina Display. Of course, LG could be misleading here -- the 9.7-inch panel brought up in the press release could just be the exact same 1,024 x 768 IPS display on the iPad, but we'd be surprised if LG doesn't have a similarly-sized prototype to fire back at Samsung's 10.1-inch 300ppi panel. Well, keep an eye out for our SID 2011 coverage next week and we'll let you know what goodies we find.

Continue reading Samsung and LG to showcase high pixel density LCD panels for tablets at SID 2011

Samsung and LG to showcase high pixel density LCD panels for tablets at SID 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 02:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>300dpi300ppiAH-IPSdisplaydpiIPSLCDLGLG DisplayLgDisplayNouvoyancePenTilePentile RGBWPentileRgbwpixel densityPixelDensityppiprototypeRetina DisplayRetinaDisplayRGBWSamsungSIDSID 2011Sid2011slatetablettablet pcTabletPcWQXGAFri, 13 May 2011 02:17:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 2 light leakage due to faulty LG panels? (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/ipad-2-light-leakage-due-to-faulty-lg-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/ipad-2-light-leakage-due-to-faulty-lg-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/ipad-2-light-leakage-due-to-faulty-lg-panels/#comments We don't have official word from Apple on the subject, but we're hearing rumors that might explain why some iPad 2 backlights tend to bleed -- according to Digitimes' anonymous sources, LG Display was "forced to reduce its shipments in the first quarter due to light leakage problem for panels," and that Samsung took up the slack. That suggests that some of today's vaunted 9.7-inch IPS displays may be from LG's faulty batch and some may be slightly superior Samsung screens, but we don't really recommend you crack yours open on the basis of an uncorroborated rumor (or at all, really) to find out the truth of the matter.

Update: An astute reader reminds us that while LG, Panasonic and Chimei make IPS screens, Samsung traditionally does not. Perhaps Samsung has managed to get its plane-line switching (PLS) displays into iPads instead, as was rumored last month, or perhaps this rumor is simply inaccurate, in whole or in part.

[Thanks, trucker boy]

iPad 2 light leakage due to faulty LG panels? (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You, on the other hand, can check out the RF712 on video after the break courtesy of Johnmichaels01.

Continue reading Samsung RF712 gaming laptop promises ultra-bright 3D, an end to dimness (video)

Samsung RF712 gaming laptop promises ultra-bright 3D, an end to dimness (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>17.3 inch17.3-inch17.3Inch3d3d laptop3dLaptop400 nits400-nits400NitsAMDamd hd6650mAmdHd6650mbrightnessHD6650HD6650Mkorealcdmonitornitsretailrf712samsungscreenshippingsouth koreaSouthKoreasuper bright plusSuperBrightPlusvideoWed, 27 Apr 2011 10:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba reveals 7-inch LCD with integrated touch, just 1mm thick]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/toshiba-reveals-7-inch-lcd-with-integrated-touch-just-1mm-thick/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/toshiba-reveals-7-inch-lcd-with-integrated-touch-just-1mm-thick/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/toshiba-reveals-7-inch-lcd-with-integrated-touch-just-1mm-thick/#comments Remember all that happy fuss over Samsung's Super AMOLED display, and its more recent Super AMOLED Plus? Well now Toshiba Mobile Display has jealously stepped into the ring with its own answer to the world's demand for thinner, lighter and less reflective LCDs. Its as-yet-unnamed technology seeks improvement in a roughly similar way to Super AMOLED, by fusing the capacitive touch layer and LCD. In so doing, Toshiba claims it can produce an integrated panel just 1mm thick, which it says is less than half the thickness of a conventional LCD touchscreen. Weight is also halved and surface reflection is reduced by 10 percent. Alas, Toshiba's press release does not provide the stats we really want -- a head-to-head comparison with Samsung's best efforts or, say, the Synaptics ClearPad 3250 which also melds touch layer and LCD. And perhaps to avoid confrontation in the mobile arena, Toshiba emphasizes the use of its technology in "vehicle-mounted" and "industrial" applications. Seems we will have to wait until the screen is exhibited in LA next month before we know whether it is really up for a fight.

Continue reading Toshiba reveals 7-inch LCD with integrated touch, just 1mm thick

Toshiba reveals 7-inch LCD with integrated touch, just 1mm thick originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's RF4289 WiFi 'smart fridge' gets a dumb $3,499 price originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-inchfridgelcdrefridgeratorRF4287RF4289samsungsmart appliancesmart fridgesmart refridgeratorSmartApplianceSmartFridgeSmartRefridgeratortouchscreenMon, 18 Apr 2011 07:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsungs-3d-tv-experience-is-getting-cheaper-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsungs-3d-tv-experience-is-getting-cheaper-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsungs-3d-tv-experience-is-getting-cheaper-2/#comments As the battle between active and passive 3D glasses display technology heats up, Samsung has responded by announcing its cheapest pair of active shutter 3D glasses will cost $50 (previously $130) beginning May 1st. Additionally, all of its 3D-capable 2011 HDTVs will come with two pairs of glasses packed in, unless the purchase is eligible for the Megamind/Shrek starter kit that already comes with them. This move comes just as FPR-based displays from LG, Vizio, Toshiba and Philips hit the marketplace. LG specifically focused on the cost of glasses as a selling point over Samsung in recent ads that ran heavily throughout the NCAA Tournament (embedded after the break.) LG is charging $10 per pair for its RealD-compatible Theater 3D glasses while Vizio has pairs on its website for $29.99 or two for $44.99.

The cheap pair of Samsung glasses is the SSG-3100GB model with replaceable battery pictured above and while it promises the new, lighter Silhouette-designed SSG-3700GR glasses will also get cheaper, no new price has yet been announced. A 62% price reduction is nothing to sneeze at, but it looks like customers will still need to buy into 3D -- and that active glasses beat passive on picture quality and viewing angle like it says in the press release (after the break) -- to spur sales of the new TVs.

Continue reading Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras

Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung has made no change to its support for HD input via component connection. Our 2011 televisions continue to support up to 1080p signals through component inputs.
We hope everyone's feeling a little more at ease now and can concentrate on the important things, like whether that funky dual-sided QWERTY remote is a good idea.

Is Samsung applying Analog Sunset 480p only rules to its new HDTVs? No. originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011480panalog sunsetAnalogSunsetcomponentd seriesdrmDSerieshdhdmihdtvictlcdledsamsungMon, 04 Apr 2011 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung mass-producing 22-inch transparent LCD, your desktop monitor seethes with jealousy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-mass-producing-22-inch-transparent-lcd-your-desktop-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-mass-producing-22-inch-transparent-lcd-your-desktop-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-mass-producing-22-inch-transparent-lcd-your-desktop-mon/#comments They said they would do it, and by golly it's nearly here -- Samsung just revealed that its assembly lines are starting to churn out see-thru computer screens that don't require power-sucking backlights to function. Unfortunately, it looks like the amazing AMOLED variety is still on the drawing board, but ambient light-powered LCDs are on the way, with Samsung offering a 22-inch, 1680 x 1050 resolution panel with a 500:1 contrast ratio to begin with. Sammy suggests we'll see it in HDMI and USB-compatible monitors and suspects it'll be used in advertising and teleconferencing first -- which suggests this display won't come cheap -- but we all know the true killer app will be a nice big frameless laptop screen. We'll take two, please. PR after the break.

Continue reading Samsung mass-producing 22-inch transparent LCD, your desktop monitor seethes with jealousy

Samsung mass-producing 22-inch transparent LCD, your desktop monitor seethes with jealousy originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsdisplaydisplaysfirstLCDmass producemass productionMassProduceMassProductionmonitorproductionSamsungtranslucenttransparenttransparent displaytransparent lcdTransparentDisplayTransparentLcdThu, 31 Mar 2011 00:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's Central Station wireless monitor appears in Europe as SyncMaster C27A750]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/19/samsungs-central-station-wireless-monitor-appears-in-europe-as/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/19/samsungs-central-station-wireless-monitor-appears-in-europe-as/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/19/samsungs-central-station-wireless-monitor-appears-in-europe-as/#comments Back when we first laid eyes on Samsung's Central Station, we were excited by its wireless docking capabilities, and now it looks like the company's ready to let the monitor loose on European soil, albeit with a decidedly less American moniker. The SyncMaster C27A750, a 27-inch affair, uses Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology via a USB dongle to connect to your laptop. It touts a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and sports HDMI, VGA, and USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. The new SyncMaster will hit Europe by the end of April for about €600, but we've yet to hear anything about Central Station's ETA -- very sneaky, Samsung... very sneaky.

Samsung's Central Station wireless monitor appears in Europe as SyncMaster C27A750 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung hasn't exactly been as big on glasses-free 3D TVs as some other manufacturers in recent years, but it's now showing one off at the FPD China trade show -- or a prototype of one, anyway. According to Tech-On!, the 55-inch display is able to accommodate nine different viewpoints for glasses-free 3D viewing, and it can be switched into a 2D mode at any time, which works by changing the optical refraction index of an LCD panel that sits on top of the main LCD that's actually used to display images. Right now, the prototype is also relying on a direct-lit CCFL backlight, although Samsung notes that would likely be replaced with an LED backlight before it actually hits the market -- something that's still a good three years away.

Samsung shows off 55-inch glasses-free 3D TV prototype originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvfpdfpd chinaFpdChinaglasses free 3dglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dGlassesFree3dlcdsamsungThu, 17 Mar 2011 12:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/samsung-announces-availability-pricing-for-2011-hdtvs-blu-ray/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/samsung-announces-availability-pricing-for-2011-hdtvs-blu-ray/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/samsung-announces-availability-pricing-for-2011-hdtvs-blu-ray/#comments It's coming a little late in the game since many of these models have already started shipping, but Samsung has finally seen fit to reveal prices and approximate shipping dates for its 2011 HDTVs (both LCD and plasma), Blu-ray players, and home theater in a box systems. There's no surprises as far as features from what we saw at CES, both plasma and LCD HDTV lines have new slim bezeled models, with new LED lighting tech for the LCDs and "Real Black" panels for the plasmas that have grown an inch in size this year. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray players have predictably gotten slimmer and faster, booting up in just three seconds. 3D and Smart TV features are standard on the majority of the new products this time around, check after the break for more details on what's new and how much they'll cost to start out.

Continue reading Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB

Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20113d3d tv3dTvbd-d5300bd-d5500bd-d5700bd-d6500bd-d6700bd-d7000bd-d7500blu-rayd700d7000d8000hdtvhtiblcdledplasmapn51d6500pn51d7000pn51d8000pn59d6500pn59d7000pn59d8000pn64d7000PN64D8000samsungshowcasesmart tvSmartTvun40d6400un46d6400UN46D7000un46d8000UN55d6400UN55D7000UN55D8000Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/#comments The fight between the active shutter glasses 3D technology favored by TV manufacturers like Samsung, Panasonic and Sony against the Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) passive glasses 3D technology being pushed by LG got uglier this week. The Wall Street Journal points out LG's print ads currently running in Korea (they could be running here already, but we'd have to read physical magazines or newspapers to know for sure) claim that unlike the competition, it will work even when viewers lay down on their sides, though the effect may be slightly weakened. Samsung responded by citing experts recommending keeping your head horizontal to watch 3D since the cameras used to film it are aligned horizontally, and an executive apparently called LG's engineers "stupid" at a press conference, although reports of a "yo mama so fat" diss could not be confirmed.

Of course, since these are the world's two biggest TV manufacturers, they sell to end users and other manufacturers like Sony, which Reuters reports LG is waiting to hear from about using its technology in the future. Sony and Samsung are already tight when it comes to LCD manufacturing but it's obvious LG is looking for a few more friends to line up alongside Vizio, Toshiba and Philips (which just announced its latest displays using active and passive glasses.) But back to the end users for a moment, if anyone's going to buy any of these 3DTVs, it may be wise to start selling consumers on why the feature is worthwhile at all and pointing out the growing amount of content -- this week's Big East basketball tournament, Killzone 3, the NBA Finals or Blu-ray 3D releases like Tron: Legacy -- before folks decide just waiting for 4D would be the wisest choice.

LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: It appears that the source article misunderstood the way this LCD is powered -- there are no solar panels involved here; the ambient light is merely to replace the traditional backlight rather than powering the device.

Samsung demos transparent LCD using ambient backlight originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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