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pmps
Samsung YP-R1 PMP Plays Your Torrented Episodes of 30 Rock
We're loving Samsung's new line of PMPs, and as lifelong haters of forced video conversion, we're especially glad that Samsung's been throwing us torrent-using pirates a bone with great codec support and a 2.7-inch touchscreen in its new YP-R1 PMP. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo: I hate how I really want something like this, but I know if I do all the people at my... 8 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Amazon Offering Free TiVo HDs With Many TVs
Amazon is offering a free TiVo HD with select television purchases, and not just the crazy-expensive ones, either. You can pick up a 40-inch Samsung (720P, 8000:1 contrast and 2 HDMI ports) for $947.71 and score the free TiVo (which currently runs about $230 on Amazon). The offer is also good for select Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi models, just make sure you select the "Add both to cart" purchase option or you'll buy the TV ala cart. [Amazon] -
cellphones
Behold the "Access," Samsung's First Mobile TV Phone With AT&T
Samsung and AT&T have officially announced the arrival of the "Access"—Samsung's first device to support AT&T Mobile TV. The phone features a 2.3-inch landscape display, dual-band 3G and quad-band GSM, one-touch access to AT&T Mobile TV, Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, Bluetooth, a microSD slot and a 1.3 megapixel camera with video. Pricing has not been announced, but you will be able to get your hands on one starting this May. Press release after the jump. More » -
gadgets
Samsung YP-S3 Caught On Video
Our female alter egos at Tech Digest just scored a video hands-on with Samsung's new YP-S3 MP3 player. The iPod nano rival should be out this June and is quite similar to its Cupertino competition, with a screen only 0.2-inches smaller and comparable music, photo and video playback abilities. The Samsung adds a built-in FM radio and a 2GB option to accompany the usual 4GB and 8GB models. [Tech Digest]
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By Eric ShelineComment by Jamesward: S3 has similar functions to S5. S3 is sleek and much thinner than S5. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Samsung's YP-S2 Pebble MP3 Players Probably Hurt When Thrown
These Samsung YP-S2 Pebble MP3 players look quite similar to the Creative Zen Stone (because they both look like small rocks), and hold about 1GB of MP3s and WMAs. They've got about 10 hours of playback, but don't do a whole lot else (other than looking and feeling like rocks). They'll be available in the UK around May, but no release date or pricing yet for the US. [Shiny Shiny]
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By Jason ChenComment by Mandatory_Field: "When you snatch the pebble from my hand, Grasshopper, make sure that my earbuds are not in, or I shall... more » | Other threads
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green tech
Sony Ericsson and Samsung Top Greenpeace Green List; Nintendo Worse Than Exxon on Crack?
For consumer electronics companies, going green (and vocally so) is the new going Apple white, though Apple's only halfway on the train. Greepeace's sixth guide to greener electronics tells us just how well they're doing. They're a bit nutty, but they are using definite criteria in this survey. Topping the list are Sony Ericsson, Samsung and Sony—not so surprising. Shocking: Nintendo's dead last, the first "global brand" to net zeros across the board. Does Greenpeace hate Nintendo more than Apple or something? No, Nintendo just gives out zero information about any of their policies or practices with toxic chemicals or green plans. Hence, FAIL. More » -
japan
Samsung Retreating from Japan, Ending Consumer Sales
With sales in Japan amounting to less than one percent of its total sales, Samsung has decided to pull back from the land of ramen vending machines due to "poor profitability." As of the end of the October, Samsung's no longer selling any of its consumer products in Japan, though it'll continue to sell computer monitors directly to businesses and components like memory chips. The retreat will "have no impact on Samsung's bottom line." We could speculate on some of the reasons on why no one in Japan bought Samsung products, but uh, we're just not gonna go there. [NYT] -
portable media
Samsung P2 Touch Interface Up Close (Video)
Since the YP-P2 is Samsung's attempt to take on the iPod touch, we thought we'd show you a touching video—one that Jennifer and I shot in a crowded Starbucks today—depicting its (mostly) touch-friendly interface. [Samsung]
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cellphones
Samsung a737 Live Video Slider Available
The Samsung SGH-a737 slider has been announced for availability on AT&T. The little lightweight only packs a 1.3MP camera, but its live video sharing through HSDPA support does a little to make up for the low res images. Of course, the phone also supports Bluetooth, streaming music through AT&T and partners, and storage up to 4GB through MicroSD. Wow, that's the size of the discontinued iPhone! It'll run you $50 with contract and rebate. And it's well worth the price if you live in a rural area to which slider technology hasn't yet permeated. But chances are, you don't. [at&t] -
cellphones
Samsung to Beyoncé: We're Not "Ready for All This Jelly"
When Samsung promised to make their "Beyoncé-themed phone," a curvy mock-up made the rounds of gadget locker rooms everywhere. But we knew it would be complete crap. And we were right, as proven by this SGH-F300's (UpStage's) new red and gold paint job (completely void of curvy goodness). Even if Samsung didn't make their music phone to look just like Beyoncé, they could have at least modified it for us tolick its toes...we've got nothing. More » -
mobile displays
Wide VGA OLED for Handhelds on the Horizon From Samsung
Samsung is currently hard at work on what should be the first OLED display capable of wide VGA (800x480) resolution on a screen that measures as little as 3.08 inches across. Quite a leap when you consider that up until now, the best manufacturers could muster was a quarter VGA (320x240) on displays of that size. The redesign should also produce screens that cover the entire NTSC color range, achieve a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, use less power, and produce nearly instantaneous pixel response times. The upgrade should be ready for production sometime in the summer of next year. [ Samsung via Electronista]
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By Sean FallonComment by erik1974: Displaysearch reportet that OLED technologies generated 0.5% of FPD sales with revenue growth of 13% Y/Y to $0.1B. For 2007,... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Samsung Announce Pricing, Release Details for YP-P2, YP-T10 MP3 Players
Both the Samsung YP-P2 and YP-T10 MP3 players have been given pricing and release info. The P2 is Samsung's stab at the iPod Touch, with a big ol' touchscreen and a home-esque button. The 4GB version will run $199 and the 8GB version $249. The T10 is a more modest affair, more reminiscent of the old nanos. Its 4GB version will run $149 and the 8GB $199. Both models will drop here in the States sometime later this month. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Cryptic_sin: I honestly think the price is right (no pun intended, ok maybe a lil." plus I wont have to drop... more » | Other threads
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small fry
Samsung's Bluetooth Speakers Let you Control your Music
Samsung's tiny BS300 speakers are not only Bluetooth-enabled, but also allow you to control the music without having to get your MP3 player out via skip, stop and play buttons. A neat idea. Clickety-click for a couple of extra pictures below. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by DMF: Very nice, this will complete my bluetooth wireless gadgets for my Samsung Blackjack. I'm already rocking those over the ear... more » | Other threads
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samsung
Samsung's SPH-P9200 UMPC has Touch Screen and Folding Keyboard
Samsung's latest UMPC, unveiled at its 4G Forum in Seoul, looks quite a sexy proposition. The successor to the SPH-P9000, it connects to wireless internet and VoIP via Mobile WiMax. See more UMPC after the jump. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by zudo: Why is the US so behind the times in mobile gear? This device would sell very well if they only... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Samsung YP-S5 and YP-T10 Work Double as Cellphone Bluetooth Headsets
Samsung's putting itself back in the game with these YP-S5 and YP-T10 digital audio players. Joining the other DAP official at IFA, that YP-P2. Like the P2, these two have Bluetooth for we'd assume audio streaming purposes...and according to that image above, at least the S5 can work as a Bluetooth dialpad and headset mixer for your cellphone. Cool. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Jamesward: With a built-in sliding speaker, S5 is slim enough. The design is beautiful. The touch buttons are great and the... more » | Other threads
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me too
Samsung's YouTube Phone Invading Europe Later This Month
Korean handset makers are all about YouTube on your cellphone it seems: Samsung is following up LG's announcement of an upcoming YouTube-optimized phone with their own YouTube wunderkind, the SGH-L760. Difference? Samsung's drops in Europe this month. More » -
music maestro
Samsung Upstage Gets Flaming Red Paint Job
So it turns out the rumors were true. Samsung's two-faced phone, the music-playing Upstage, got a Ferrari-red paint job this morning. More » -
concepts
Samsung's Future Phone Concepts to Mimic the K5
Design-wise, Samsung's K5 MP3 player is spot on, so it's no surprise the company's modeling its future cellphones on the stylish MP3 player. Recent Samsung patents show cellphones with sliding/slanting screens and cradles that let you "stand" your handheld for watching videos or making video calls. It's a simple design tweak, but one that would make today's media phones a bit more practical to use. More » -
breaking
Pandora Hits Sprint Phones and Sonos Remotes
Right at this moment, a bunch of music fans are sitting in rows at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's Wattis Theater, eagerly awaiting the fate of Pandora, the cult-hit semi-customizable Internet radio service. What are they about to hear? That Pandora is teaming up with Sprint and Sonos to get into mobile and household gadgets, and is also introducing a new online interface for the free service. Why should you care? Mobile Net radio has been in the non-existent to sucky range, and a lot of people enjoy Pandora in Web form. At least until Slacker's many promises are realized, this is the biggest step in mobilizing Net radio to date. More » -
high definition ... radio?
Samsung Developing Low Cost, Low Power HD Radio Chips
Samsung is tossing their hat into the ring of HD Radio with an announcement that they will be developing chipsets for this up-and-coming radio format. This is pretty significant because the chips being developed by Samsung are of the low-power and low-cost variety, therefore HD Radio may be able to tap a market that it has yet to grasp: portability. This expands the previous limitations of HD Radio and could allow for portable HD Radio receiver and even implementation into cellphones and other portable devices (Zune?). More »
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Comment by chicojd: I don't know if the previous post will make it... the HD in HD Radio means ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Not High... more » | Other threads
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leaky faucet
Samsung YP-U3 Information Leaked
Some information has been leaked about the third generation of Samsung's U-series of small form factor MP3 players. The U3 has that "pack of gum" look and will be available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities. It also has a one-inch OLED display, RDS tuner, 15-hour battery life and support for MP3, WMA and Ogg (!!). Not too shabby, and I'm a sucker for a pretty OLED display. More »
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Comment by ekornblum: "pack of gum" look? I was thinking home pregnancy test "pee on this stick" look. more » | Other threads
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apple fans drool with anticipation once again
Samsung Starts 16Gb Flash NAND Mass Production
The giganormous industrial machine and secret inter-dimensional empire, also known as Samsung, has started mass-producing 16Gb chips. These are the biggest flash NAND memories ever, just in time to feed that Godzilla monster that lives in Cupertino. More »
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By Addy DugdaleComment by ranh: Unrelated: These talk bubbles look awfully similar to design used on Skype ads. Any relation? some kind of co-branding deal... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Samsung and Microsoft to Exchange Patent Info - Will This Help the Zunephone?
Remember the deal you made with the smart kid in school where he would let you cheat off his test and you would promise not to steal his lunch money? Samsung and Microsoft's just gone and done the same thing, except in their case they both fight for the nerd spot and the bully position goes empty. The two companies agreed to a deal that lets each other have access to patents for "computers, televisions, digital video recorders and digital media players." More »
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By Jason ChenComment by pacalis: It's patent rights not patent info as the title suggests. AEC007 - it's patent rights, not copyright infringement. This is just... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Samsung Expanding Their MP3 Line with GPS?
Looks like the boys at Samsung are the latest to jump into the GPS market with this little number that was recently discovered via the FCC. The device will come with Bluetooth (nothing out of the ordinary), but what we find interesting is the "YP" prefix given to the device's model numbers (which range from YP-N1BZB to YP-N1BQW). That prefix has usually referred to Samsung's Yepp line of MP3 players, meaning we could be looking at an extension of the line or a Yepp/GPS hybrid. More » -
nokia
Samsung and Nokia to Collaborate on Mobile TV and DRM Standard, then Invade and Split Universe
Giant mobile and electronics empires Nokia and Samsung have decided that it's best to work together in mobile TV. They want to accelerate the adoption of the technology, all after realizing that past collaborations often brought great benefits to famous former enemies. You know, like funky policemen Starsky and Hutch, great superheroes Superman and Batman or failed comedians Adolf and Josef. More » -
portable media
Samsung YP-K3 Reviewed, Almost Here [verdict: still not an iPod nano killer]
The launch of Yet-Another-Nano-Killer is imminent. Again. Maybe. Or it will be someday, anyway, because according to CNET, the Samsung YP-K3 is not it, even if it's a "solid sexy player." More »
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Comment by rolo3936: I bought a one myself and actually love it. Yes, it"s no nano, but its very easy to use.... more » | Other threads
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deals
Dealzmodo: Samsung Helix XM2go Portable Satellite Radio Player, $40 AR
Wow. This is a pretty sweet deal. Almost a year ago we reviewed the Samsung Helix portable XM player and thoroughly liked it. Unfortunately, it carried a $400 price tag. Now, Amazon has this player for $40 after a $50 XM mail-in-rebate and $260 of instant savings off the $350 original price tag courtesy of Amazon. For those new to the satellite radio scene, there is a monthly fee associated with XM that is required to use this player, but this satellite radio junkie thinks that it is worth every penny. More » -
cellphones
Samsung Makes a Cell Phone Display You Can Still See in Direct Sunlight
One of my biggest cellphone pet peeves has been answered. Samsung has developed a display for smartphones and mobiles that automatically adjusts brightness depending on its surroundings. This means the 2.1-inch panel will look sharp regardless of whether you're in a dark room or out in direct sunlight. Samsung calls the new technology Automatic Brightness Adjustment. The QVGA display will also use 20&ndash30 percent less power than other screens its size. It's expected to hit production the second half of this year. More » -
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Samsung's DivX-Playing F500 Caught On Video
Part of Samsung's Ultra collection of phones, the F500 is the only mobile out there that can playback DivX movies (along with MP4s, WMV, and AVI). To store your, er, video collection the phone has 400MB of built-in storage along with a microSD card slot. The screen is somewhat small (2.4-inches), but for those boring train/plane rides, it should do the trick. And that swiveling base/stand is a nice touch. More » -
gadgets
Samsung Q1 Ultra Gets Touched All Over
If yesterday's Q1 pr0n didn't hold you over, today we have some video of Samsung's killer UMPC, thanks to the gang at Tech Digest. A lot of people are liking this UMPC, but personally I think it's still too big for on-the-go use. And while I like that it has an embedded keyboard, it looks like a pain to use since it's split in half. It's like a PepperPad on steroids. Check out the full spec list here after you're done with the video. More »
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samsung
Samsung Q1 Ultra Porn Surfaces
So, if you are like me, you are waking up now, trying not to choke with a cold pizza slice and thinking how you are going to go to CeBIT'07 to check out Samsung's newfeline ninja cyborgQ1 Ultra, their updated Q1 with Vista, 1GB RAM, 60GB hard drive, 1024x600 screen, all kinds of wireless connections and split-QWERTY keyboard on the sides. Fortunately for me and my sauerkraut allergy, Samsung has uploaded pictures to their exhibition site. Fortunately for you, we have processed them in Photoshop to get rid of their original sick-Kermit green background. More » -
portable media
Consumer Reports Convinces Us That the iPod Nano Isn't the Best
Consumer Reports ranked the 18 best flash-based MP3 player, and shockingly, the iPod nano isn't number one. Now, give me a second while I go cry and kiss my pictures of Steve Jobs in my Apple shrine. Okay, all better. They actually ranked the iRiver U10, Cowon iAudio U3 and the oldie, but goodie Samsung YP-T8 ahead of the iPod Nano based on audio quality, headphone quality and battery life. To see the rest of the list and the rest of the details about the ranking, those money-grubbing Consumer Report whores want us to subscribe, but I take my news/reviews like I take my digital music, free. So this free list of the top five will have to do. More »
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Comment by aDuh: Correction: My u10 is fine, turns out it was my radio reception in my basement sounded just like the headphones cutting... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Reviewed: Samsung K3 Digital Audio Player (Verdict: Thin, Clutch Player)
While we're still waiting for the Samsung K3 digital audio player to hit our area, those wily Koreans have already reviewed it and it looks to be a hit. It has the same interface found in Samsung's other recent DAPs, like the K5. The K3's main draw is its size, boasting a thickness of only 6.95mm. It's important to note that, while thin, the iPod nano is thinner at 6.60mm. The K3 also has those love it or hate it touch sensitive buttons like the LG Chocolate. While I personally can't stand touch sensitive buttons (it's not a button if I can't push it), plenty of other folks do. Additionally, the player's small size does result in some drawbacks More » -
portable media
Vista Not Quite Working With Some MP3 Players
Apparently iTunes and Vista aren't the only things not playing well together. Several Korean manufacturers have issued statements that a few of their players aren't quite working with Microsoft's new operating system. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by PenaltyKillah: Hey, it's their faults that they didn't use the time between RTM release (Nov 30) to worldwide general availability (Jan... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Is Hollywood Losing its Infatuation with the iPod?
There used to be a time when you'd see Apple's iPod in practically every new music video. Everyone from Snoop Dogg to 50 Cent could be seen flashing their shiny white player, much in the same manner that Paris Hilton whored herself out to the Sidekick. But lately it seems the iPod has been getting the shaft from Hollywood who has been caught holding hands with other players. Take for instance Fergie's "Fergalicious" video. As painful as it is to watch (seriously, don't Google it), she has the brains (or maybe her agent does) to carry a Samsung YP-K5. Then there's... More »
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Comment by jkantor: Yes, but John Lennon would have used an iPod. (Or at least Apple would be smart to pay Yoko to say... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Bluetooth-Friendly Samsung YP-T9B Fondled, Dropped on Video
The Samsung YP-T9B portable media player draws plenty attention to itself because of its built-in Bluetooth support. Lucky them, the gang at Shiny-Shiny already have a video review. Highlights include our lovely pussy cat dropping the unit ("it's not breakable!"), referencing the rumored Samsung music store and mispronouncing the word "antenna." Unfortunately, the Bluetooth seems to have a hard time pairing with cellphones, limiting its actual functionality. More »
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By GizlocoComment by drake_remoray: The purple headphones logo they showed on the LCD screen looks a lot like Yahoo Music logo. I wonder... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Samsung K3 Gets a Splash of Color
It won't be available until March, but the ultra-slim Samsung K3 that we unpantsed back at CES is already getting a few upgrades. In addition to the $50 speaker dock that gives the K3 boombox capabilities (unlike the K5, the K3 doesn't have built-in speakers), Samsung has also announced that the K3 will be available in lime green and red colors. Personally I think black looks best, but so far it seems Samsung is playing its cards right with this tiny MP3 player. More » -
portable media
Portable Media Players We Dig (That Aren't The iPhonePod Communicator)
There has been some nice portable media players around CES, all of which have been instantly overshadowed by the iPhonePod Communicator that was announced today. But here are still some impressive media players here, and I've gotten my grubby hands on the best of 'em. More »
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Comment by PenaltyKillah: the "Kate Moss" of MP3 players? *pukes* Then the iPod is Naomi Campbell and the Zen is Heidi Klum. Hey,... more » | Other threads
portable media
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