We’re in the home stretch. It’s week 52 of the year, the last week of 2013! However, we still have about 5 days left, so we are going to hang on to it as long as we can! With the remaining last 5 days we would like to present to you a 3 part recap series from Samsung Tomorrow. As the first part of the Samsung Tomorrow trilogy, we present you the ‘Top Product News for 2013.’
Digital Appliances
• Samsung Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner Offers a Smarter Way to Clean
Read the following to see what we are describing. “The body of the canister vacuum swivels separately from its wheels, allowing for swifter and more accurate stable motion during sudden turns.” “….takes advantage of its center of gravity for better maneuverability” This is an actual description of the Motion Sync Vacuum Cleaner. Science and Design are probably not the words you have been using to describe a vacuum cleaner, but you should feel free to do so when you’re talking about this product.
• Samsung’s Eco Bubble Washer Works for the ‘Bear’ Essentials
Have you ever been to a national park for a picnic, then all of the sudden, a bear shows up to take over your icebox? Apparently, a similar situation happened when our Samsung crew was on set for the Eco Bubble Washer stills shoot, and a huge bear showed up! Obviously, the crew panicked. However, the real shock came when the bear took over the set. (Don’t worry, no one was hurt during the making of this shoot.)
• New Digital Audio Line-up Brings Easy Wireless Connections and Rich, Pure Sound to Any Listening Environment
Here are some things you need to have for a complete movie experience at home; an above average movie, a bowl full of popcorn, THE perfect position on the couch… and a nice sound system. Not a lot of people may know that Samsung makes awesome sound systems. If you are one of them, check out the Vacuum Tube Soundbar, Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and 7.1 Channel Home Theater System from the International Consumer Electronics Show.
Digital Imaging
• Samsung Expands Award-winning NX Line with the Samsung SMART Camera NX2000
4 months after the NX300 was launched, Samsung announced a SMART camera with some style, the NX2000. However, it offers more than style, such as 20.3MP ASP-C CMOS Sensor, 12 interchangeable lenses, and 3D Still and Movie Recording, just to name a few. Oh, did I just forget to mention that NX2000 is Near Field Communication (NFC) technology integrated? Just checking.
• Samsung NX300 Combines Speed, Performance and Connectivity for Every Perfect Shot
Now we are familiar with the flagship model NX300 camera, but do you remember when it first came out, introducing the first one-lens 3D system capable of capturing both still images and full HD movies in perfect 3D quality, aka NX 45mm F1.8 2D/3D lens? NX300 was also launched at the CES 2013.
• Samsung Unveils New SMART CAMERAs for Shooting and Sharing Every Precious Moment
CES surely is a great place to show off some new gadgets and technology. The SMART CAMERA 2.0 and the first devices to run on it, the WB series, were announced at the CES2013. The devices combine high optical performance and classic style with the enhanced connectivity of SMART Camera, the DV and ST series. Check out all the cool looking cameras that were announced!
IT Solutions
• Samsung Introduces Industry First NFC-Enabled Color Laser Printer and Multi-Function Printers
We will never get tired of describing a product being ‘the first’ of anything. Samsung Electronics’ Xpress C410W series are the industry’s first NFC-enabled color laser and multi-function printers. With the NFC technology, all you have to do is ‘Tap’ your mobile device to print stuff out of it.
• ATIV Q, ATIV Tab 3: Samsung Strengthens Tablet Business and Demonstrates Commitment to Customer Choice
ATIV Q, and ATIV Tab 3 were announced as the world’s thinnest tablet and a convertible tablet back in June. These Windows 8 tablets also have the ability to run Android apps, which is pretty crucial in modern society. If that’s not reason enough to make these gadgets cool, think about the fact that they are also S Pen compatible.
• What Happens in IDEA Stays More than Just an Idea
If technology is not your thing, which is probably not the case if you have been reading this recap, we can distract you a bit by talking about some design. In this article, you can read about some unexpected award-winning products for their special design.
Mobile Communications
• Introducing Samsung GALAXY Note 3, Design the Story of your Life
Samsung mobile’s most recent member of the 10-million seller club was announced on the 5th of September, 2013. With the simultaneous introduction of the Galaxy Gear, both of these products have made headlines around the world, and, in fact, they still are. In particular, the S Pen on the Galaxy Note 3 has been recognized as the most advanced stylus by many. Check out what you can do with the S Pen in this article.
• Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4: A Life Companion for a Richer, Simpler and Fuller Life
On March 2013, a smartphone that caught the world’s attention was introduced, the 4th generation of the flagship Galaxy S model, Galaxy S4. This article has been one of the most popular articles of the year since the 15th of March. Check out where it all happened.
• Samsung Announces GALAXY ROUND in Korea
The world’s first curved display smartphone, Galaxy Round, was introduced in October 2013. It really isn’t an exaggeration when we say that the Galaxy Round is a Smartphone that strikes many people as innovative. As you check out the specifications of the Galaxy Round, feel free to check out the exclusive clip that was shot in the Samsung offices!
Visual Display
• Samsung Unveils the World’s First, Largest and Most Curved 105” Curved UHD TV
The most recent addition to the hottest news of the year is here. The world’s first, largest and most curved 105-inch Curved UHD TV will be unveiled at CES 2014. The size of the TV is obviously very impressive, but what can it project? 11 million pixels (5120X2160) screen resolution with a 21:9 aspect ratio. See this hot newsmaker at the CES 2014.
• Samsung Electronics Announces Curved OLED TV in Korea
We cannot talk about the curved display without mentioning the Curved OLED TV. Many people might wonder why the display is curved. Here is one reason: The panel keeps the distance between the viewer and TV screen the same from almost any angle, for a more lifelike viewing experience. Get informed on the other technology behind the Curved OLED TV with this article.
• Samsung unveils UHD OLED TV at IFA 2013
With more than eight million pixels and a resolution approximately four times greater than Full HD, Samsung Ultra High-Definition (UHD) OLED TV was showcased at IFA 2013. This was one of the many showstoppers at the largest consumer electronic tradeshow in Berlin, Germany. See the article to see how big the display of the UHD OLED TV can get.