Sydney, Jun-16-2009 Samsung Electronics, Australias highest selling manufacturer of flat panel televisions , is bringing football fans and movie lovers closer to the action at home with seven new HD plasma televisions across its 2009 line-up. The hero model sets a new benchmark in picture quality, sound, design and multi-media connectivity introducing the Samsung Series 8 plasma.
This new range shows the bright future Samsung plasma screens have in front of them. The latest range of plasma televisions not only provides stunning picture quality, but a slimness and form factor which is leaps and bounds in front of what weve seen from the plasma industry to date, said Mark Leathan, Head of Consumer Electronics Marketing, Samsung Electronics Australia.
"Samsung plasma TVs provide consumers with exceptional choice whatever your taste or budget. While the Series 8 is a product everyone aspires to own, weve provided an attractive range of products that offers huge choice to anyone looking to purchase a plasma television in 2009. The following features are exciting upgrades to the 2009 Samsung Plasma range:
600Hz Subfield Motion making Samsung plasma perfect for sports and fast moving action scenes Environmentally conscious Samsung new Plasma TV range contain no toxins such as lead or mercury, and use up to 50% less energy than equivalent size 2007 models. The televisions also use no mercury in their production process and due to the lack of spray painting, use no organic volatile compounds in the production. Improved dynamic contrast ratios, up to 3,000,000:1, delivering deeper blacks, pristine whites and vibrant colour giving you a rich cinematic experience at home (Series 6 and Series 8 only).
Series 8 Samsungs premium range hero, the Series 8, measures just over 2.5 centimeters in depth. With built-in digital tuner, this makes it the worlds slimmest Full HD plasma. The Series 8 harnesses Samsungs latest plasma display technologies to produce a stunning picture that has to be seen to be believed. Featuring a platinum black Crystal Design bezel and a sleek aluminium stand, the television looks as good off, as it does on.
Feel like youre part of the movie or sporting action with the built-in subwoofer. Samsung has improved the viewing experience to ensure the sound matches the huge screen size. An extremely high dynamic contrast ratio reduces the luminance in black levels by 50 percent over previous models for one of the darkest blacks ever seen on an HDTV. The Series 8 also features Samsungs Medi@2.0 solution consisting of a number of innovative functionalities which will let you get the most out of your television.
Internet@TV: Access online content from You Tube when you want it, all at the touch of a button. Consumers will even be able to enjoy a growing library of widgets, as the widget development kit will be open to content providers to create an ever expanding range of new offerings. Nine MSN content will be available in widget format from August 2009.
DLNA Wireless: The TV is and always will be the hub of home entertainment; however with the ever expanding array of entertainment devices, consumers need options. DLNA Wireless capabilities take your multimedia experience to a whole new level by giving you the ability to stream all your movies, photos and music from your PC onto your new Samsung Plasma wirelessly.
Content Library Flash: From games to recipes, enjoy the benefits of the built-in Content Library Flash. This updated feature now gives you complete control with the option to delete and expand your library with free content downloaded from www.samsung.com.au
USB 2.0: Play video files, view photos, listen to music, and even save your favourites directly onto your TV. This feature supports both flash memory and external hard drives.
The Series 8 is available in 50 and 58 for $4,299 RRP and $5,999 RRP respectively.
Series 6 The Series 6 Full HD plasma range makes an equally strong statement offering stunning Full HD picture playback with 100HZ motion plus technology; making your heroes look smoother and clearer than ever. This TV also features Samsungs Crystal Design and the same Medi@ 2.0 functionalities as the Series 8; providing a perfect picture at an alternative price point.
The Series 6 is available in 50 and 63 for $3,299 RRP and $6,999 RRP respectively.
Series 5 The Series 5 plasma offers unprecedented value for money in the Full HD Plasma category. Offering 1080p resolution, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 600Hz Subfield Motion, the Series 5 is the affordable option for sports and fast moving action scenes from all your favourite movies.
The Series 5 also features Samsungs stunning Crystal Design and USB2.0 connectivity at a price point that gives everyone a chance to own a Samsung Full HD Plasma. The Series 5 is available in 42, 50 and 58 for $2,299 RRP, $2,899 RRP and $4299 RRP respectively.
Series 4 The Series 4 is Samsungs entry level HD Plasma offering providing classic design and HD picture quality which is a high standard option for the consumer on a budget. The Series 4 is available in 42 and 50 for $1,699 RRP and $2,199 RRP respectively.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$105 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of two main business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.au
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