Samsung Pixon: 8MP Touch Smartphone

Samsung Pixon Specifications
Display: 3.2″ Touch TFT LCD
Pixel Format: 240 x 400 (portrait)
Colors: 262,144
Camera: 8MP stills with LED flash, auto focus, face detection, geo-tagging
Video: 720 x 480 at 30fps, 320 x 240 at 120fps
Video Playback: MPEG4, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio Playback: MP3, AAC, eAAC, WMA
Memory: 200 MB (built-in)
Connectivity: GSM, EDGE, HSDPA (7.2Mbps, 2100MHz), Bluetooth 2.0, FM Radio, [...]

Samsung Haptic 2 Touch Smartphones: SCH-W550, SPH-W5500, SCH-W555

Samsung Haptic 2 Specifications
Display: 3.2″ Touch TFT LCD
Camera: 5MP with Flash, Image Stabilization, Macro Mode, Autofocus, Timer
Internal Memory: 4GB (W550, W5500), 16GB (W555)
Connectivity: DMB, Bluetooth 2.0, Mobile Banking
Availability: September 27, 2008
Price: About KRW 70,000 (W550, W5500) and KRW 80,000 (W555)

Samsung’s original Haptic smartphone was unveiled to the world back in March and sold for KRW [...]

AU Optronics Plans G11 TFT LCD Fab in 2009

AU Optronics (AUO) is the largest LCD manufacturer in Taiwan and ranks in the top three with two others: LG Display and Samsung. AUO disclosed that the company will be constructing a 11G TFT LCD fabrication plant in 2H’09. Volume production is expected to commence in 2011 or 2012. The glass substrate size has not [...]

Samsung SyncMaster 305T+: 30″ LCD Monitor

Samsung SyncMaster 305T+ Specifications
Display: 30″ TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 2560 x 1600
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Response Time: 6ms
Viewing Angle: 178/178
Connectivity: DVI-D (2, Dual Link)
Power Consumption: 130W (operational), <2W (standby), Energy Star
Stand: Height adjustable, swivel, tilt
Dimensions: 27.1 x 19.8 x 11″ (w/stand)
Weight: 26.5lbs (w/stand)

Samsung’s SyncMaster 305T+ is the company’s latest and largest LCD monitor at [...]

Samsung 2443BWX: 24″ LCD Monitor

Samsung 2443BWX Specifications
Display: 24″ TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (static), 20000:1 (dynamic)
Response Time: 5ms
Viewing Angle: 170/160
Power Consumption: 50W (operational), <1W (standby)
Dimensions: 21.9 x 17.6 x 9.0″ (w/o stand)
Weight: 12.6lbs 

Part of the 43 Series, the Samsung 2443BWX has very thin bezels, just 1/2″ thick, which make it a good choice if [...]

Samsung LN40A650: 40″ 1080p LCD TV

Samsung LN40A650 Specifications
Display: 39.9″ TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 50,000:1 (dynamic)
Viewing Angle: 178/178
Frequency: Auto Motion Plus 120Hz
Response Time: 4ms
Video Processing: DNIe Pro
Connectivity: HDMI (3), Composite (2), S-Video (1), VGA (1), Component (2), Headphone-Out (1), Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Power Consumption: <1W (standby)
Dimensions: 39.3 x 25.1 x 3.3″ (w/o stand), 39.3 x 27.5 x 11.8″ [...]

Corning Lowers Q3′08 Earnings and Sales Outlook

I am very tempted to simply shout out, “I told you so!” But, I won’t do that because I think Corning still doesn’t get it. Get this: “Corning said LCD TV sales remain strong in the U.S. as prices decline. But flat-panel electronics companies in Asia are cutting back on glass orders to work off [...]

Samsung T260HD: 26″ Multifunction LCD Monitor

Samsung T260HD Specifications
Display: 26″ TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Tuner: Digital Built-in
Connectivity: DVI, VGA, HDMI (2), SPDIF
Speakers: 3W Stereo
Price: €690

Samsung’s T260HD, along with its smaller T240HD, is a 26″ LCD monitor. But with a twist: it has a built-in digital tuner. So the T260HD can do double duty as a LCD [...]

Samsung SENS X360: MacBook Air Killer?

Samsung X360 Specifications
Display: 13.3″ Wide TFT LCD with LED Backlight
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
Webcam: 1.3MP
GPU: Intel X4500
CPU: Centrino 2 ULV
RAM: 1GB up to 4GB
Storage: 64GB or 128GB SSD, 120GB 5400RPM HDD
Connectivity: 7-in-1 Card Reader, USB (3), ExpressCard/34, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Battery: 6-10 hours
Dimensions: Thickness 0.66″-1.2″
Weight: 2.8lbs

Let’s just get the answer out [...]

Samsung Holiday in August SF Event

I had the pleasure of attending Samsung’s Holiday in August SF Event. It was held at Terra Studios in SF and even had a Christmas tree with lights and decorations. Quite interesting, but but more interesting were some of the technology and products that were showcased there. I met up with Scott Birnbaum, VP, LCD [...]