CES 2010: Samsung invests more in 3D technology, partners with DreamWorks
Could Samsung be the next manufacturer with a Droid-quality smartphone on Android 2.1? And what are Samsung's plans to include Internet connectivity -- including a possible PC -- in its newest line of HDTVs? Betanews' Tim Conneally is on the scene with Samsung's press conference at CES 2010.
2:59pm PT: That concludes Samsung's presentation...and now it's off to Panasonic for us.
2:51pm PT: Notebook computers can also act as a program guide and remote.
2:50pm PT: Omnia 2 can be a remote for the 9000 series LEDTV
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2:47pm PT: Introducing Samsung's first e reader. The E6. Premier content partner is Google.
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2:44pm PT: LED projectors, monitors and signage will be released this year.
2:42pm PT: Doug Albregts, Vice President of IT Division at Samsung has taken the stage.
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2:41pm PT: They're going over all the things already announced this week, the new point n' shoot cameras and HD portable video cameras.
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2:40pm PT: can be touchable on BOTH sides of the screen...a novel approach to finger vision interruption.
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2:40pm PT: Samsung is showing off IceTouch MP3 player with transparent AMOLED touchscreen.
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2:39pm PT: They're re-announcing yesterday's Samsung Moment ATSC mobile TV which we saw last night at CES Unveiled. We'll post the video of this later on tonight.
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2:38pm PT: They're moving ahead to mobile platforms, mentioning Windows Mobile and Android.
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2:35pm PT: Rose: We are proud to deliver our first Blu-ray 3D disc, Monsters Vs. Aliens 3D
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2:34pm PT: Rose: We're thrilled to be partnering with Samsung and Dreamworks to FINALLY bring 3D to the home.
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2:31pm PT: 4 of the top 10 best-performing films of 2009 were 3D.
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2:31pm PT: Katzenberg: Because of 3D, we stand at a watershed moment for the entire movie industry. It has proven to be very big business, generating profits for movie studios and film school students alike...it may even decrease piracy.
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2:30pm PT: Jeffery Katzenberg: A 3D version of Monsters vs. Aliens will be released on Blu-ray later this year.
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2:28pm PT: They're donning the related 3D glasses.
2:28pm PT: Jeffrey Katzenberg of Dreamworks and Frederic Rose of Technicolor have taken the stage.
2:27pm PT: Samsung is working with content providers, and today they're announcing that Dreamworks and Technicolor are partnered with Samsung to provide 3D content.
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2:24pm PT: They're only featuring one LCD TV, and one Plasma TV, which is 1.4" thick.
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2:22pm PT: It comes with a proximity sensor to launch operating menu when the user is nearby. They've turned the remote into a touchscreen device which can broadcast what's showing on TV when you're watching Blu-ray discs.
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2:21pm PT: 9000 is less than .3", less than the width of a pencil.
2:21pm PT: LED, LCDLED , and Plasma will all feature 3D capability. showing off the new units...9000, 8000, 7000 series
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2:20pm PT: "We will lead the industry in creating the 3D market this year..."
2:19pm PT: Just like the Toshiba Cell TV from earlier today, Samsung's built-in 3D processor can also upconvert 2D to 3D.
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2:18pm PT: Today, Samsung is announcing a complete 3D home ecosystem. a 3d TV, 3D Blu-ray player, and audio system. "The complete 3D experience at home."
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2:17pm PT: 2.) 3D - "It's clear, people love watching 3D film in theaters...Consumers are expecting the same 3D experience of the theater in their home."
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2:15pm PT: Apps from Blockbuster, netflix, picasa, travel channel, twitter, and more will be available on the Samsung Apps platform.
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2:15pm PT: Bada has not yet been mentioned by name, but it's present in the background of the video being shown now.
2:14pm PT: "If you thought it was fun developing apps for your 3" mobile screen, I have a 57" TV to show you!"
2:12pm PT: Samsung Apps is the new multi-device app store.
2:12pm PT: 1.) Applications -- Samsung is bringing together its TVs and Applications. Building off of last year's Internet@TV.
2:10pm PT: "The future of home entertainment..." consists of 2 new pieces.
2:10pm PT: Samsung Electronics America's President Tim Baxter is taking the stage to explain Samsung's new approach to product delivery.
2:09pm PT: Samsung is going to focus on the delivery of Applications to its multiple device platforms and interconnectivity between these platforms.
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2:08pm PT: Samsung's presence at CES is 100% carbon-neutral, part of the company's growing "Planet Fiest" initiative.
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2:06pm PT: Samsung is the #1 brand in mobile phones in the U.S, and they have a 25.4% marketshare in mobile devices.
2:05pm PT: The company's goal is 10 million globally.
2:05pm PT: In just 8 months, 2.6 million Samsung LED TVs were sold, grabbing an 80% market share in the U.S.
1:51pm PT: We're about ten minutes away from Samsung's presentation. It's very crowded in here, no doubt the most popular event thus far.