Samsung 2011 CES Wrap-up: Products for a Smarter Life

Emphasizing innovative design and smart features, Samsung generated a large amount of buzz at CES. According to the Business Insider, Samsung was the big winner at CES based on Webtrends results, which tracks company mentions in tweets, social networking and blog posts. So what exactly was everyone talking about? Here’s your wrap-up of Samsung’s week at CES.

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Samsung unveiled its new products at its press conference, revealing new TV designs and accessories that make the TV viewing experience more immersive, IT products that embraced futuristic designs and materials, and rich content and services delivered on the fastest networks and displayed on the brightest, clearest screens.

One of the most talked about products was Samsung’s new line of virtually edgeless LED TVs. They feature an ultra-thin bezel, reduced by 80 percent, that blends in easily with the environment and becomes even less of a distraction when watching 3D, providing a more immersive viewing experience.

Also announced at the press conference was the winner of the Samsung Free the TV Developer Challenge, the WeDraw TV living room game from the development team of Alan Queen, Juan Pablo Gnecco, Daniel Gnecco and Elvia Cecilia. WeDraw allows contestants to draw pictures using their finger on a smartphone, with players winning points by guessing another player’s drawing.

Other noteworthy highlights from the press conference:

Smart Connections: “One-Foot Connection” allows you to register a compatible device once by placing it within one foot of the Samsung One-Foot Connection router or TV and then any time the device comes within the home network, it is recognized and connected, allowing for automatic file transfer from device to television. Learn more about One-Foot Connection >
Innovative Cameras and Camcorders: Samsung’s new line of digital imaging products features the ST700 with largest front screen ever; the SH100 wireless camera, which lets your Android smartphone become a remote control; the WB210 featuring a powerful 12x optimal zoom and 21mm super wide shot mode; and the Q10 full HD camcorder, the first camcorder for the ambidextrous.
Check out the new cameras and camcorders >
New TV Accessories: This year’s line of TV accessories feature Bluetooth 3D glasses that are flexible enough to fit over eye glasses and weigh just an ounce; a Skype camera for HD-quality videoconferencing; and wall mounts that enable you to hang your ultra-slim LED TV like a picture.
Find out more about enhancing your TV >
Leading the Mobile Industry: Samsung is taking the mobile industry to the next level this year with the Wi-Fi only Galaxy Tab™, the Samsung Infuse™ 4G* with a 4.5" Super AMOLED™ Plus screen, the Galaxy Player, the new Media Hub agreement with CBS, and Samsung's device portfolio supporting the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network: 4G LTE-Enabled Galaxy Tab™, Samsung 4G LTE Smartphone and Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot*.
See how Samsung Mobile leads the way >

A New Era of Digital Technology

Samsung’s Visual Display President Boo-Keun Yoon, delivered a Keynote during CES that focused on a new era of digital technology dubbed Human Digitalism, which is driven by the philosophy that companies must look to human nature to inspire technologies more uniquely fitted to the human experience. The keynote was filled with fun and entertaining dance breaks, but the message of the evening was about Samsung’s dedication to giving people access to entertainment experiences that complement rather than disrupt the way they live, emphasizing that the next step in the evolution of consumer electronics is to place human life at the center of the creative process.

During the Keynote, Yoon introduced new TV designs, new 3D features, and unique smart TV partnerships with the following companies:

Adobe: Samsung is the first television manufacturer to support Adobe® AIR® 2.5 for TV and is also bringing Adobe Flash® Player 10.1 to its smart TV browser, allowing consumers to access millions of sites with rich, Flash based videos, games and other multimedia content.
Comcast: For the first time on a connected TV, the new Xfinity TV service will offer a rich, Web-like interface, enabling simpler navigation and the ability to seamlessly search across linear TV, DVR recordings, and video on demand among tens of thousands of content choices. The partnership also delivers a customized and integrated multi-platform viewing experience on Samsung Smart TVs and the Android™-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab.
DreamWorks Animation: Samsung and DreamWorks Animation will expand its strategic alliance for a more immersive 3D viewing experience. Consumers who purchase a new Samsung 3D TV will gain exclusive access to two of DreamWorks Animation’s new 3D Blu-ray titles, including Megamind, which will be made available in 2011.
Hulu: The Hulu Plus subscription service will available to select Android smartphones. The new Hulu Plus Android app will give consumers exclusive access to full seasons of popular, current TV shows for only $7.99 a month.
Time Warner Cable: This collaboration will allow Time Warner Cable customers to access their cable subscriptions on the Samsung Smart TV and Samsung Galaxy Tab in their homes through an app available within Samsung’s application storefront.

More Highlights from CES

Ultra-Thin 9 Series Notebook: This world-class ultra-thin notebook weighs in at just under three pounds with a depth just under a half inch. It also features a bright screen and it’s powerfully fast.
Uncover the power of the 9 Series Notebook >

Sliding PC 7 Series: Combining the benefits of a tablet PC and notebook, this cool little gadget has a sliding keyboard that allows it to transform seamlessly from a tablet into a more traditional notebook.
See how the Sliding PC 7 Series transforms >

WiFi-Only Galaxy Tab™: The Galaxy Tab’s compact and convenient design makes this device a true mobile tablet perfect for watching a movie, video chat, reading e-book content or emailing while on the move or relaxing at your home or office.
Learn more about the WiFi-Only Galaxy Tab >

Samsung Infuse™ 4G* with 4.5" Super AMOLED™ Plus Screen: This is the thinnest smart phone available in AT&T's portfolio and features a huge 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display that features sharper images, easier-to-read text and improved outdoor visibility.
Check out the the Samsung Infuse™ 4G* features >

SH100, Samsung’s 4th-Generation Wireless Camera: In addition to real-time uploads to Facebook and YouTube, this is the first camera that turns your Android smartphone into a remote control for the camera.
See what the SH100 can do >

3D Monitors: These ultra-thin monitors provide a truly dynamic 3D gaming environment and also enhance the use of specialty business tools such as computer aided design as well as desktop applications like PowerPoint.
Witness the beauty of these sleek 3D monitors >

Central Station: This new product enables notebook users to effortlessly move between mobile computing and advanced desktop computing by seamlessly unifying the workspace. Using an attached wireless USB 3.0 dongle, the Central Station monitor recognizes when the notebook is within a 1 meter range.
Discover the range of the Central Station >

Touch Control: The new Samsung full touch screen control has the look and feel of a smartphone and allows you to view two video streams at once. It also features a QWERTY keyboard.
Learn more about the new Touch Control >

Smart Fridge: This Smart French Door Refrigerator features an 8" LCD screen with WiFi connectivity, giving you access to Twitter, Pandora, Epicurious and more.
Explore the new features of this Smart Fridge >

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love all ur new line of products that u displayed in 2011 CES
SOCIOPAPI April 24, 2012
Impressive display by Samsung at CES this year. Very well deserved.
SmartShopping January 26, 2012
I have to emphatically agree w/"greatgolfer"! My 55" was a 55th birthday present to moi last year. As I approach year 56, this bad boy never ceases to amaze and tantalize the senses! Although I have to admit, I am now intrigued w/the idea of possibly upgrading to the new 65" model...makes the 55" look like 2010! The size would also be a better fit for my media-game room. After all: "If it's Samsung, it's gotta be good!"
head8 February 9, 2011

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