Samsung Unveils 22-Inch, 120HZ 3D- Monitor Compatible with Nvidia’s® GeForce® 3D Vision™

The Samsung 2233RZ is Designed to Enhance Gaming, Movie Watching and Educational Experiences

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2009 – Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of LCD monitors, announced today the addition of their first 3D monitor to its award winning product line. The Samsung 2233RZ, which is compatible with Nvidia’s® new GeForce 3D® Vision™ graphics card, will be available for purchase in first half of 2009.

“More users are enjoying higher performance games and movies using high-performance graphic boards,” said Ron Hulse, Vice President, Information Technology Division, Samsung Electronics Canada. “As entertainment content becomes more available, the need for hardware technology to maintain increasing volumes of software content becomes more important. Combining this new 3D technology with Samsung’s LCD monitor creates an optimal viewing tool – for uses ranging from teaching and using 3D modeling to playing the latest video games.”

The Samsung 2233RZ monitor boasts the refined, streamlined and unique design, in addition to its top-class performance, that consumers have come to expect from Samsung products. The display is housed in a thin, glossy black bezel that is a stylish accent to any environment. It provides a compelling 3D experience with incredible picture quality, and users can now set up a shortcut key to easily shuttle between 2D and 3D.

With the environment in mind, Samsung built in an off timer function for energy-saving benefits, enabling the monitor to shutdown at set times. Unlike many other widescreen monitors, the Samsung 2233RZ displays 5:4 and 4:3 images at accurate aspect ratios without enlargement or distortion.

The 3D Stereoscopic Experience

The 2233RZ, in conjunction with NVIDIA’s advanced software, automatically converts over 350 games to stereoscopic 3D without the need for special game patches. High-tech active shutter glasses, designed with top-of-the-line optics, deliver double the resolution per eye and ultra-wide viewing angles than passive glasses. In addition, the new pure 120Hz LCD monitors unlock crystal-clear, flicker-free stereoscopic 3D gaming that provides 60Hz per eye.

The 3D glasses are designed so that users can simultaneously wear prescription glasses comfortably. This ensures that users with corrective eyewear can view fully-immersive stereoscopic 3D. In addition, adjustable nose pieces are included to ensure a custom fit for each user. The 3D glasses are easily powered over a standard USB cable and can last an entire week without a recharge, which helps to minimize battery replacement. The monitor’s intelligent circuit design enables automatic shutdown after 10 minutes when not in use in order to preserve battery life.

Monitor Product Specifications:

Samsung 2233RZ

- 1680 by 1050 Native Resolution
- 300 cd/m² Brightness
- 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 170º/160º (CR>10) Viewing Angle
- GTG 3ms (3D) / 5ms(2D) of Response Time
- 120Hz Dual Engine


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About Samsung Electronics Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (SECA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., markets a broad range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, information systems, telecommunications and home appliance products.

SECA upholds Samsung’s mission to provide consumers with innovative digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology, quality, features, performance and value. The company oversees the Canadian operations of Samsung's Consumer Electronics division, IT division, Home Appliance division and Wireless Terminals division.

Samsung has been a global TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1997 and has been a presenting sponsor of the Olympic Torch Relay since 2004. Also through Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope charity, Samsung helps athletes and celebrities raise funds for their respective charities, including the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in Canada. Samsung is also a proud sponsor of Hockey Canada and is the official HDTV sponsor of the NFL.

For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), and for more information, please visit www.samsung.ca.