Samsung

Samsung Introduces Samsung Wave in Hong Kong

June 6, 2010

Samsung Electronics HK. Co. Ltd., just announced the launch of the Samsung Wave. This is the first mobile handset to be released on the new, smartphone platform, Samsung bada, and the cornerstone of the company’s commitment to provide a smartphone for every lifestyle.

Billy Chen, Director, Telecommunications Team, Samsung Electronics HK. Co. Ltd. says, “The Samsung Wave offers feature phone users a stepping stone for migration to the smartphone segment. With increasing adoption of rich contents enjoyment on the mobile platform, a world of varied mobile applications and the need to be connected all the time, the smartphone segment is no longer for work related purposes only, it is a necessity for the connected and content rich lifestyle we lead today.”

The Samsung Wave offers a 3.3” Ultra Brilliant Super AMOLED display that makes the screen come alive. You will be delighted to know that a new feature, Social Hub social networking aggregation service, can bring you closer to your contacts and connections using a single interface. On top of that, the TOUCHWiZ 3.0 user interface completes the experience with an intuitive and hugely customizable menu and widget pages. The Wave’s 1 GHz high-speed CPU ensures swift, smooth application experiences and multi-tasking possible. Indeed, the Samsung Wave is built to offer users an unrivalled level of performance, customization and choice in how they connect with their world.

(via Samsung Press Release) Photo: Samsung

Nokia

Nokia N8 Comes with 12 Megapixel Camera

April 28, 2010

The Nokia N8, Nokia’s latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most. With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010, the estimated retail price of the Nokia N8 is EUR 370, before applicable taxes or subsidies.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic. Additional local Web TV content is also available from the Ovi Store.

Social networking is second nature to the Nokia N8. People can update their status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly on the home screen. Calendar events from social networks can also be transferred to the device calendar.

The Nokia N8 comes with free global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation, guiding people to places and points of interest in more than 70 countries worldwide.

(via Nokia Press Release)

Cellphones / Nokia

Nokia Announces Nokia C3, Nokia C6, and Nokia E5

April 14, 2010

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Nokia has announced three new handsets – the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 – designed to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world, at affordable prices. These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks.
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News

Ericsson Provides ESPN 3D

April 13, 2010

In 2010, sports fans around the world will be treated to more events in 3D than ever before. From the World Cup in football, to the X Games, consumers are ready to watch their favorite games with a 3D movie-theater experience at home. Broadcasters, service operators and content providers will compete for viewer attention by providing coverage of live sporting and cultural events in 3D. The winners will be home viewers.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is providing ESPN 3D, the industry’s first 3D sports television network, with a complete standards based video processing solution, featuring encoders and receivers tuned for ESPN 3D broadcasts, as well as for high quality HD. The complete end-to-end solution supports the highest picture quality from venue to viewer.

“Our consumer labs research consistently shows that high quality pictures are the number one consumer desire in today’s TV market. Having pioneered HDTV with our first to market solutions, we are well placed to provide the video processing platform for 3D, the next wave of consumer innovation. We are excited to be working with ESPN on delivering these ground breaking 3D sporting experiences,” said Staffan Pehrson, Head of Solution Area TV, Ericsson.

ESPN is deploying a variety of Ericsson 3D and HD products including the complete solution for direct-to-home and contribution and distribution of 3D content launched at NAB this week. At the same time, ESPN will transmit HD programming to viewers worldwide in 2D using Ericsson’s MPEG-4 AVC HD 4:2:2 video processing system. The solution delivers more efficient bandwidth usage while ensuring the transmissions meet ESPN’s high standards for picture quality.

Source: Ericsson Press Release

News / Samsung

Samsung Unveils High-Speed Compact with Full-HD Video Recording

February 26, 2010

Samsung Electronics America unveiled the TL350 – a high-speed, 10 mega pixel compact camera with 1080P, full-HD video recording. With a maximum video recording speed of 1,000 frames-per-second (fps) and a burst mode capable of capturing 10 full-size digital stills per second, the TL350 takes high-speed imaging to a new level for today’s consumer.

Additionally, the TL350 enhances the digital imaging experience with Samsung’s Advanced Panorama Shot with Object Tracking as well as an innovative Dual Capture mode, which allows users to simultaneously take 10 mega-pixel still images while recording full-HD videos. The TL350 will be on display during PMA 2010, February 21-23, in the Samsung booth, #2227, in the Anaheim Convention Center.
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