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Samsung MultiView MV800 body stickers from celebrities

Friday, November 25th, 2011

The MV800 with the limited edition body stickers designed by Singaporean celebrities is now available at S$499 at three outlets, while stocks last.

Christmas gift in a white box.

The three outlets are Harvey Norman (Millenia Walk and Funan), Courts (Big Box, Jurong Point and Orchard) and Audio House.

Consumers will be able to select one of the three body stickers presented in a Christmas gift pack containing 2 batteries, 8GB memory card and a premium leather case.

The celebrities collaborating with Samsung are Soh Ee Shaun, Jack & Rai, and Dawn Yeoh. They have created three limited edition camera skin designs inspired by life from different angles.

Check out the three designs below.

Pop – smile for pictures.

Soh Ee Shaun, a contemporary artist and illustrator in Singapore, is hugely influenced by ’50s to ’60s modernist art and pop culture. His designs are colorful and playful, and are set against endless geometric, biomorphic forms.

Pop design by Soh Ee Shaun. Designed to tempt you to smile for pictures.

Romance – more love and music.

Jack & Rai are musicians and song-writers in Singapore. With their easy-going and engaging personalities, they have made guest appearances on TV and radio, and continue to perform regularly at gigs.

Romance design by Jack & Rai. Continue to spread more love and music.

Happiness – stay sweet and positive.

Dawn Yeoh is a sweet princess who loves all things pink and cute. Her debut breakout role was in the MediaCorp drama series, Shining Star.

Happiness design by Dawn Yeoh. Stay sweet and positive by viewing life in different colors.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 available now in Singapore

Monday, November 14th, 2011

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now available in Singapore, with the 3G (16GB) model retailing at S$768.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Honeycomb tablet at S$768 today.

The GALAXY Tab 8.9 now joins Samsung‘s 10.1 and 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an array of tablet sizes, depending on their needs and preferences.

At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 453g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is targeted at today’s mobile professional, from writing emails on a business trip to reading an trashy eBook in bed.

Key highlights of the GALAXY Tab 8.9

Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering enhanced multi-tasking, user interaction and navigation.
Supports HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduced data transfer times.
A 3-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.

Detailed specifications of the Galaxy 8.9 are tabulated below:

Display	8.9” WXGA 1280×800
OS	Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Processor	1GHz Dual Core application processor
Memory	16 GB
Connectivity	Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n)
Camera	Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash Front : 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera
Video	Format : MPEG4/H263/H264, Divx/Xvid Playback : 1080p Full HD Video @ 30fps Recording : 720p HD Video
Audio	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker
Enterprise Solutions	Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Polaris Office
Value-added Features	Android Market
	Google Mobile Services : Google Talk Video Chat, Google Maps, Books, etc
	Samsung TouchWiz UX
	Samsung Mini Apps Tray
	Social Hub, Readers Hub *Availability differs by region
	Adobe Flash Player 10.3
Sensor	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor
Size	230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm, 453g
Battery	6100mAh
Network	HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
Price	3G (16GB) at S$768

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Singapore prices and launch dates for Samsung GALAXY Note and Nexus

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

The GALAXY Note (S$998, 16GB) will be available in Singapore in November 2011, and the GALAXY Nexus (S$948) in January 2012.

Samsung and Google has jointly launched the GALAXY Nexus, the world’s first smartphone running Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform.

GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display with 1280×720 pixels and a 1.2 GHz dual core processor with 1GB RAM.

It also sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera; and comes with 16GB or 32GB of onboard memory.

Samsung has also announced the launch of the GALAXY Note, a device that tries to combine the larger screen size of tablets with the portability of smart phones.

The 9.65mm thick GALAXY Note features the world’s first and largest 5.3” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display at WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) resolution. It works with pen-input technology using a stylus called the S Pen.

Powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, the gadget runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 16GB onboard storage, with a microSD slot that supports up to 32GB.

GALAXY Note comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.

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Main specifications for Samsung NX200

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

The Samsung NX200 was first unveiled on September 1, 2011. It has just become available yesterday, with prices in Singapore set at S$1,099 (incl 7% GST and 18-55 mm kit lens).

Here are the main specifications for the Samsung NX200 mirrorless interchangeable lens digital camera:

NX200	Main specifications
Image Sensor	20.3 Megapixels APS-C Size CMOS (23.5 x 15.7mm)
Lens	Samsung Lenses for Samsung NX Mount, bundled with Standard Kit Lens: Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function lens
Image Stabilization	Lens Shift (depends on Lens)
Shutter Speed	Auto： 1/4000sec. – 30sec. Manual: 1/4000sec. – 30sec. (1/3 EV step)
Exposure	Compensation: ±3 EV (1/3EV step) ISO Equivalent: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3EV step) Metering System: TTL 221(17×13) Block segment Metering: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot Metering range: EV 0 – 18 (ISO 100 · 30mm, F2)
Focusing	Contrast AF (100ms AF Speed) Modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, MF Focusing Point: Selection (1 point), Multi (Normal 15points, Close up 35points), Face Detection (max.10 faces)
Shooting	Modes: Smart Auto 2.0, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Lens Priority, Magic, Panorama, Scene, Movie Scene Modes: Beauty Shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Sound Picture, 3D Photo Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film 1, Old Film 2, Negative Magic Frame: Holiday, Old Film, Ripple, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Sunny Day, Classic TV, Yesterday, Wall Art, Billboard 1, Billboard 2, Newspaper Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1 – 3) / Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual) Size (max.): JPEG 20.0M, RAW 20.0M (5472 x 3648) Quality: Super fine , Fine, Normal, RAW (SRW format)
Drive	Single Continuous: High (Up to 11 Shots at 7fps), Low (Up to 15 Shots at 3fps) in JPEG Burst (5M): 10, 15, 30fps by 1 release Bracket (AE/WB/PW) Self-Timer: 2 – 30sec. (1 sec. step)
Movie	1080p/30fps Full HD Movie Recording with MP4 (H.264) Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Quality: High Quality, Normal Recording time: 25mins Movie Editing: Still Image Capture, Time Trimming Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Fish Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film 1, Old Film 2, Negative
Flash	External Flash only (Bundle with SEF8A) with 28mm wide-angle Modes: Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off Guide number: 8 (SEF8A at ISO 100) Sync. Speed: Less than 1/180sec. Compensation: -2 – +2EV (1/2 EV step)
Physical Specifications	Dimensions: 116.5 x 62.5 x 36.2mm (exclude projecting) Weight: 220.4g (without battery and card) Battery Life: 165min / 330shots (CIPA Standard)
Additional features	Supersonic Dust Reduction drive 3.0” VGA AMOLED Screen (614,000 dots) Samsung External Flash available (SEF42A, SEF20A, SEF15A: Optional) Hot Shoe Software: Intelli-Studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4. Adobe Reader Storage File Formats: RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), DCF, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0

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New mirrorless interchangeable lens camera: Samsung NX200

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

First announced two months ago in September, the 20.3 megapixel camera is now available worldwide. The Samsung NX200 is priced at S$1,099 (incl 7% GST and 18-55 mm kit lens) in Singapore.

Samsung NX200 with the i-Function lens system.

The NX200 promises DSLR quality combined with compactness and the ease-of-use of a digital compact point-and-shoot. This is Samsung’s fifth NX camera in its third body design. The 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor is contained in an all-metal body.

Samsung NX200 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

For high speed capture, the NX200 achieves 100ms Advanced AF speed, fast boot and seven frames per second continuous shooting. Its ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800 (in seven stops) for low light shooting or to help freeze action shots. The NX200 records 1920×1080/30p (H.264) HD movie recording and Stereo Sound.

The NX200 is fully compatible with Samsung’s range of nine i-Function lenses, which allows toggling between shutter speed, aperture, exposure value (EV), white balance (WB), and ISO quickly and easily through the button and ring on the lens.

With the upgraded i-Function 2.0 on the NX200, it can control six different Smart Filters and the intelli-Zoom function from the lens whilst in Lens Priority Mode. New lenses for the i-Function system include 18-200mm (S$1,099), 16mm (S$499), 60mm and 85mm focal lengths.

Samsung NX200, with 20.3 megapixels, APS-C CMOS sensor, 1920x1080/30p (H.264) HD movie recording, and 3.0” VGA AMOLED display.

Images captured can be viewed on the 3.0” VGA AMOLED display of the NX200. The camera’s Smart Panel also offers intuitive control thanks to hot keys that enable users to switch to key functions without the need to scroll through confusing menus to get to the desired shot.

A new Panorama function allows users to take lengthened shots of large objects or turn the image into a 3D scene, bringing the object to life. A Sound Picture function allows a snippet of sound to be recorded together with a still snapshot.

The main specifications for the Samsung NX200 can be found here.

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Two New notebooks: Samsung Series 7 GAMER and CHRONOS

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Samsung today launched its Series 7 GAMER notebook (700G), designed to deliver a smarter and richer gaming experience and its premium Series 7 CHRONOS notebook (700Z), designed for maximum performance and productivity.

The Series 7 CHRONOS comprises a 13.3” model (700Z3A – S$1,688) and a 15.6” model (700Z5A – S$1,988), both available in mid November.

The Series 5 GAMER has the single 17.3” model (700G7A), priced at S$2,899, and is available now.

The notebooks come with Windows 7 operating system.

Main highlights of the Series 7 GAMER notebook

Samsung Series 7 GAMER notebook

Powered by a Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor to deliver powerful performance for demanding applications and games.
Boots up 25% faster.
Has the most powerful graphics card currently available – AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5 – for good video quality and performance.
3D 17.3” LED display to further enhance gaming experience with realistic image reproduction capabilities.
Equipped with the latest 3D surround sound to enjoy cinematic surround sound system.
High quality gaming keyboard with a desktop layout.
Priced at S$2,899, available now.

Main highlights of the premium Series 7 CHRONOS notebook

Samsung Series 7 CHRONOS

Powered with the 2nd generation Quad-Core Intel’s Core i7 processor and an extra 8GB of flash memory on the motherboard that provides a faster start-up as well as increases overall performance.
2 times faster web browsing (based on Microsoft Internet Explorer).
Only takes 2 seconds to restart, a 33% time-improvement from previous models.
Battery lasts up to five times longer than other notebooks.
15.6” display fitted into a chassis used for the usual 15” models, allowing users to benefit from a large screen in the form factor of a smaller model.
Series 7 CHRONOS 13.3” 700Z3A (S$1,688) and 15.6” 700Z5A (S$1,988) available in mid November.

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Girls’ Generation Tour ticket discount for Samsung users

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The 2011 Girls’ Generation Tour will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on December, 2011. General ticket sales for the public will begin from November 1.

But from October 29 – 31, Samsung customers and OCBC card members will be able to purchase the tickets at a 5% discount.

2011 Girls' Generation Tour on 9 Dec, 8 pm @ Singapore Indoor Stadium.

A total of 5,500 tickets will be on sale for the S$1.8 million, three-hour K-Pop concert. There are two different ticket prices: S$218 for Terrace/Moshpit area and S$168 for seats in the Balcony/Partially-restricted area. The Moshpit area will allow more than 2,000 standing fans to get closer to the girls.

For Samsung customers and OCBC card members, there will be a 3-day priority booking period commencing from 10 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

Date	9 Dec 2011 (Friday)
Time	8 to 11 pm
Venue	Singapore Indoor Stadium
Priority ticket sales	29 Oct (8 pm) to 31 Oct

They will be able to purchase tickets via Sistic online, phone and counter bookings. All purchases are limited to 6 tickets per transaction to prevent any reselling of tickets.

The first 250 tickets purchased by Samsung customers will enjoy 5% off ticket prices. They will need to flash their Samsung smartphones or tablets at any SISTIC counter to enjoy the discount.

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New smartphone: Samsung Omnia W

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Samsung’s first Mango-based smartphone features a vivid Super AMOLED display as well as People Hub – which provides enriched content and social communication experience.

The Omnia W will be available in Singapore by the end of the year for S$498 (incl 7% GST), without line contract.

Samsung Omnia W, based on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango.

Based on the latest release of Microsoft’s Windows Phone, code-named Mango, the phone sports a 3.7” Super AMOLED display, a 1.4 GHz processor and 14.4 Mbps HASPA connectivity.

The design thrust of the Omnia W is to put people at the centre of everything, with emphasis placed on social networking and sharing. Internet Explorer 9 and Bing are integrated into the entire experience.

Windows Phone 7.5

Mango’s unique and intuitive user interface lays out applications in mosaic ‘Live Tiles’ which flow and move in response to users’ touch on the screen. Six specialized Microsoft applications provide an engaging content and communication experience.

Windows Phone People Hub is integrated with built-in social networking services like Windows Live, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, for users to stay connected with their social community constantly.

Office Hub provides enhanced productivity on-the-go and includes access to Windows Live Sky Drive, which provides 25GB of free storage and allows documents and media files to be easily stored and accessed. Users can also create and edit documents through mobile versions of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as utilize One Note, a note-taking platform that allows easy sharing and storage of voice memos, images and text-based notes.

Stylish, slim metal finish for the Samsung Omnia W

Seamless access to entertainment is enhanced by the integration of a Picture Hub, Music & Video Hub – powered by Microsoft Zune – and Game Hub, which provides the latest in social gaming experiences through Xbox live, for friends to chat with each other while gaming. Windows Phone Marketplace provides access to over 30,000 apps to meet customer needs across entertainment or productivity.

Samsung differentiation

The overall Windows Phone experience is significantly enhanced with the inclusion of Samsung-exclusive productivity apps. This includes Samsung AllShare, which provides seamless content transfer between the smartphone and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTV’s, monitors and digital cameras.

The Samsung Omnia W tries to put people and social networking at the centre of its experience.

Video Call is an easy-to-use app which allows ultra-fast vivid 3G video conversations with friends and family. Additionally, Mini Diary enables users to capture their experiences in multimedia formats and create their own personalized digital journal while on the go. An upgraded Samsung eBook client is also available from Samsung Zone.

Users can stay up-to-date with the latest news and events with Now 2.0 app, which provides up-to-the minute current affairs, stock market and weather information. RSS Time allows RSS feeds for newspapers, magazines and blogs to be downloaded onto the device and read in an easily digestible format, while eye-catching articles can be instantly shared via email or Facebook.

The device features enhanced social network integration, with Twitter and LinkedIn weaved throughout the Omnia W in addition to Facebook, for photos and videos to be instantly shared across a variety of social networking sites hassle-free.

Detailed specifications of the Omnia W are tabulated below:

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New compact camera: Samsung MultiView MV800

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The MV800 features a 3.0-inch wide flip-out touch display and is available in Black, White and Red at S$499.

MultiView MV800, the new compact digital camera from Samsung.

The flip-out touch screen of Samsung’s new ultra slim compact digital camera enables photographers to snap shots from difficult angles and awkward positions.

Such situations include snapping high-angle shots over the crowd to capture a street performance, and dramatic low-angle shots at ground level. The display can also be folded back to frame the shot when taking self-portraits. The screen can be tilted up or down for framing snapshots prior to taking them.

The MV800 pairs a Schneider-Kreuznach lens with a 16.1 megapixel CCD sensor. The 5x zoom Lens ranges goes from a wide angle of 26 mm (35mm equivalent focal length) to a maximum of 130 mm.

Schneider-Kreuznach lens with 5x zoom from 26 to 130 mm (35mm equiv)

The Live Panorama function enables easy photography of large groups by simply holding down the shutter button, and previewing the entire scene that has been captured on the LCD screen. By connecting the MV800 to a 3D HDTV, images and panoramic shots can be viewed in 3D.

The MV800 has a recording time of up to twice as long as the standard MPEG4. The zoom noise reduction technology promises to record only the sound of the subject and not the whirring of the zoom.

The Smart Touch 3.0 with Wallpaper user interface allows users to drag and scroll through menu options to launch features, instead of using traditional clumsy buttons on the camera’s body.

In-camera creative software features

16.1 megapixels and a 3.0-inch wide flip-out touch display.

The Magic Frame feature includes 12 fun background templates for snapshots, as well as the ability to customise their backgrounds. A Picture-in-Picture function also allows users to insert and combine one image with another.

The Smart Filter function has a selection of 14 artistic effects, including the newly added Water Paint for a stylish watercolour finish or the Cartoon capability that transforms any photo into a fun animated film format. Funny Face allows you to bend, stretch and manipulate portraits by tapping and dragging to radically distort facial characteristics for a good laugh.

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Develop educational apps for the Samsung Smart TV

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Samsung and MDA has announced a joint call-for-proposal for the development of educational TV apps for the Samsung Smart TV platform and ecosystem.

Develop rich and interactive educational TV apps for the Samsung Smart TV platform.

This comes on the heels of Sony’s renewal of a 5-year MOU with Nanyang Polytechnic to encourage local development of games for the Sony PlayStation.

Developers interested in Samsung’s initiative are invited to attend the Call-for-Proposal briefing at 6pm, 26 September, at Genexis Theatre, Fusionopolis. Starting from 26th September, the call-for-proposal will extend over a period of four weeks and will end on 31st October 2011. Detailed information will be available on the website of the Interactive Digital Media Programme Office (IDMPO) from 26th September.

Shortlisted developers:

Will gain 24/7 access to Samsung’s Developer’s Forum (SDF)
Will have access to MDA’s testing centre – iJAM@Blk71, located at Block 71, Ayer Rajah Crescent
May apply for funding schemes from the IDMPO

Focusing on rich and interactive educational apps for the Singapore audience, this initiative is targeted to promote interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and for self-learning at home at up to tertiary level.

The initiative is also designed to catalyse the development of interactive digital content for TVs in Singapore, and support new interactive digital media (IDM) R&D projects as well as the commercialization efforts of IDM applications and services.