Samsung Smart TV Throws Down a Challenge
Phil Lelyveld
Entertainment Technology Center
[Phily.com]
“We’ve heard the rumors, too,” said Dan Schinasi, senior manager for HDTV product planning at Samsung, when I asked what he knew about Apple’s plans to introduce a multimedia-meshing Apple TV with unique control features.
“I think we’re making the point today that we’re already there,” said the Samsung man. “We’re ahead of the curve.”
Meet The Future: He was referencing the just launching 5th generation of Samsung Smart TVs, most especially the top-of-the-line ES and PNE 8000 series of LED/LCD and plasma televisions which offer every kind of “smart” user interface known to man (living or dead) on top of the expected excellent picture quality (in 2D & 3D) and sleek cosmetics. …
Show ‘n Tell: For starters, you can “wake” the new Samsung Smart TVs to action with face recognition, voice command and gesture – waving and clenching a hand to select and “close the deal” on an input, web site or app from Samsung’s growing number of “signature services” like “Family Story” (creating a private social network for show ‘n tell.)
Even motion/voice controlled channel selection from a satellite or cable box is neatly integrated on these Smart TVs with special software and a wireless IR signal blaster. …
Samsung’s gotten the price for super-light 3D glasses down to $20. …
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