Samsung Blue Tag Sale is back with Game-Changing Deals & Savings of Up-to 40% @SamsungSA

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Samsung Blue Tag Sale has made a return with game-changing deals and savings of up-to-40%. This sales promotion runs from 22 January to 25 February 2024, allowing local consumers to experience their favourite Samsung Galaxy smartphones, wearables, televisions, monitors, home appliances and much more.

Redefine how you connect with the Galaxy A05s for only R2 799, saving you R200 or get yourself the Galaxy A15 with a super bright and sleek display for an unbelievable R3 799, saving you R200. These are the latest Samsung Galaxy A series phones, which have only just been launched in South Africa.

Level up your gaming and entertainment experiences with Samsung’s Super Big 75” QLED 4K Q60C TV, now only R19 999, saving you R10 000. The QLED TV comes with full built-in smart features such as Smart Hub powered by Tizen, SmartThings™ and voice control. Discover your favourite content in one place, optimising content discovery, giving you more time to watch the shows you love. SmartThings seamlessly connect to monitors and control all your smart devices across multiple brands to intuitively control your home via a built-in hub.

The Samsung QLED TV with Quantum Dot technology is what makes QLED TVs different from conventional TVs. QLED TVs take advantage of the many unique characteristics that Quantum dots offer such as “high luminance”, which delivers brightness and breath-taking colour. This unique QLED technology, along with other black implementation technologies such as Direct Full Array, provides a completely different picture quality and a more realistic viewing experience compared to non-QLED TVs.

Level up your kitchen set-up with the Samsung RS62 Side-by-Side Fridge 647L (Gentle Silver), now only R15 999, saving you R6 000. Its SpaceMax™ technology creates more storage space inside the refrigerator without increasing or changing external dimensions in your kitchen and allows you to store more food to suit your family size. Enjoy long-lasting performance and energy efficiency of up to 50% with the Digital Inverter Compressor, backed by a 20-year warranty1

If you are shopping around for Samsung's incredible deals, then do not miss out on the spectacular Blue Tag Sale valid until 25 February 2024. Shop at any Samsung Store, online and at any participating retailer, while stock last.

Below are some of the special deals that are available from our catalogue:

Discover the best & premium deals on Samsung’s Range of Mobile Devices & Wearables: (22 Jan to 25 Feb 2024)

• Galaxy A15 – Now R3 799 – Save R200
• Galaxy A05s – Now R2 799 – Save R200
• Galaxy Tab S9 (WIFI) – Now R17 999 – Save R2 000
• Galaxy Watch5 Pro BT – Now R7 999 – Save R4 000

Explore Samsung’s Range of TVs that have been designed for your ultimate viewing experience (22 Jan to 25 Feb 2024):

• 75’ QLED 4K Q60C TV – QA75Q60CAKCXXA – Now R19 999 – Save R10 000
• 65” Crystal UHD 4K CU7000 TV – UA75CU7000KXXA with a free C Series (HW-C400/XA) Soundbar valued at R1 999 – Bundle offer now R10 999 – Save R3 000

Choose from the Innovative Kitchen Appliances and Air-Conditioning Solutions (22 Jan to 25 Feb 2024):

• Side-by Side-Fridge in Gentle Silver, 647L – RS62R5011M9/FA – Now R15 999 – Save R6 000
• Top Loader with Ecobubble and Digital Inverter Technology, 19kg – WA19VG6745BVFA – Now R8 999 – Save R4500
• Electronic Solo Microwave Oven with Auto Cook (Silver), 32L – ME0113M1/XFA – Now R1 999 – Save R900
• Save up to 30% on the WindFree Inverter Air Conditioner Range – AR9500/AR8500/AR6500. Shop online at https://samsungair.co.za/shop/

Shop for amazing Blue Tag Deals from Samsung.com or participating retailers until 25 February 2024. Also, local consumers can visit samsung.com/za for more details on these impressive deals.

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World’s First 11.1.4-Channel #Soundbar @SamsungSA - A Closer Look

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Over the years, Samsung has delivered a broad range of high-fidelity audio solutions for a variety of experiences and living space set-ups. In a time when consumers have access to an endless range of content, Samsung’s devices, televisions and viewing solutions are playing a role in more and more facets of people’s lives.

Earlier this year, Samsung Electronics introduced the world’s first 11.1.4 channel soundbar, which helps bring consumers right into the midst of the action with rich, room-filling sound. And it has been Samsung’s relentless audio innovation over the years that have helped bring about the high-end technology and consumer experiences we enjoy today. This innovation is underpinned by a focus on research and development and emerging content formats, as well as a willingness to adapt to consumer feedback and behaviour.

In 2016, Samsung released its HW-K950 soundbar, which transformed static sound into three-dimensional formats to allow users to enjoy sound that moves up and down and from left to right. Since then, Samsung has invested in expanding these features, which have now been enhanced to deliver technology that measures room acoustics and delivers richer auditory experiences and sleeker designs. Below, Samsung Newsroom takes a closer look at the captivating experiences delivered by the new soundbar’s upgrades and technological features.

The Inaugural 11.1.4-Channel Soundbar

The newly-released HW-Q950A soundbar delivers a more advanced 11.1.4–channel set up to provide a more vivid surround sound effect in action-packed scenes like those involving car chases and aeroplanes in flight. By using only four speakers (a main soundbar speaker, a subwoofer, and two rear speakers), Samsung’s 2021 HW-Q950A soundbar produces a standard of high-quality sound that other premium AV receivers would need double the power and number of inputs to match.

Just a few years ago, only high-end, multi-component home theatre setups allowed for immersive sound experiences that produced 3D surround sound. But now, with the release of Samsung’s HW-Q950A soundbar and its 11.1.4–channel sound, users can enjoy realistic audio with only their soundbar.

But what exactly do these channel numbers mean? A two-channel system consists of a stereo with two speakers on the left and right, while a three-channel system adds an additional speaker to this two-channel setup for crisper audio output. 3.1–channel setups feature an additional subwoofer (the .1 channel) for low-frequency sounds, while 5.1-channel systems add rear speakers to deliver enhanced sound that extends behind viewers. The 5.1.4–channel setup seen in soundbars includes two additional height channel speakers that produce three-dimensional surround sound to deliver the sound of objects moving off-screen.

In 2016, Samsung launched the HW-K950 soundbar, which was the first to deliver a 5.1.4–channel setup and three-dimensional surround sound. Then, the HW-N950 model released in 2018 delivered 7.1.4–channel sound by adding a surround channel to the side of the soundbar. Today, the HW-Q950T model delivers a 9.1.4–channel system by adding a wide surround channel that delivers sound from the front and sides of the viewer for a 360-degree audio experience.

Improving Sound Through Calibration

In typical home viewing setups, depending on the size of the room, sounds often reflect off walls, ceilings and floors, which can cause the audio to sound different than intended. In order to reduce such disparities, Samsung has developed the SpaceFit Sound feature, which harmonises audio levels and contributes to sounds being delivered as they were originally developed in production.

Recognising the size and reverberation characteristics of the room, select Samsung soundbars to utilise the built-in microphone and DSP in QLED TVs to deliver optimal sound. This collaboration feature is available in soundbar models HW-Q700A and above and QLED TV models Q70A and above from this year.

What’s more, the Samsung soundbar models above the HW-Q900A also include the Auto EQ feature, which analyses surrounding spaces with a built-in microphone mounted on the subwoofer instead of using the TV microphone. This offers optimised sound by calibrating excessively amplified low frequencies and sounds that are offset by other audio. This feature doesn’t require the use of an active TV microphone, is available across all TV models and is an ideal fit for both older and newer televisions.

S Series Soundbars Add Central Speaker for Room-filling Sound

The new S Series Soundbar includes a central speaker and now boasts five channels compared to the four-channel systems in existing models.

This series, which is popular with consumers for its minimalist design and smooth finishes, is the perfect addition to any living room. When groups of viewers watch TV without a central speaker, those sitting near the edges of the room can often only hear the sounds closest to them. Now, with the addition of the central speaker, consumers can enjoy room-filling, immersive audio that replicates a cinema-style environment.

Going forward, Samsung is also planning to incorporate its Q-Symphony technology in an increasing number of its products. This technology provides realistic 3D sound to allow consumers to enjoy even more immersive audio across a broad range of content.

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The Minimalist Design of @SamsungSA #NeoQLEDTV #8KTV

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When it comes to eliminating unnecessary elements in the design, the first stage in the process is to ascertain what aspects are essential. In designing their TVs, Samsung Electronics pursues a design evolution aesthetic that brings about value through careful elimination – rather than unnecessary addition.

Removing Boundaries

The Infinity Screen, a unique aspect of Samsung’s TV design, maximises immersion by reducing the number of bezels to almost nothing. The boundaries of Samsung Neo QLED 8K have been trimmed to near-zero thanks to advanced technologies and design processes. It's 0.8mm stainless steel frame removes the boundary between the screen and its environment, practically giving the illusion that the screen is floating. To further remove any hindrances to a viewer’s experience, the Samsung logo has also been reduced in size so that the product itself, not just its name, stands out as the icon.

Despite its slim appearance, the TV’s performance is powerful thanks to the inclusion of innovative technologies. The speaker hole and subwoofer systems, precisely implemented in the back of the screen, emit sound quality rich enough to require no additional speaker, and thanks to AI technology, users can enjoy optimised sounds tuned to their content and environments. The Neo QLED 8K offers viewers immersion from both inside and outside of the screen – all wrapped up in a sleek, thin package.

Reimagining One Connect

One of the main benefits of a large screen TV is the ability to true and vivid immersion in your favourite content, but if the area surrounding the TV is distracting, this enjoyable experience can be interrupted. In designing the Neo QLED 8K, Samsung’s designers took into consideration such scenarios and underwent a re-examination of the way the product fits into its space.

Wall-mounted TVs usually require accessories embedded into both the product and the wall they sit against, while stand-type TVs require tables or other furniture that can quickly become cluttered. To avoid any of these inconveniences, Samsung’s One Connect has been redesigned to fit various usage environments in order to enhance viewer immersion. The optimised size and thickness of the renewed One Connect was determined through careful consideration of different environments, and its plate-type, slim appearance makes installation easy and neat.

Part of this redesign to the existing One Connect led Samsung designers to devise a new accessory: the Attachable Slim One Connect, which can be utilised as a TV stand. While the stand has always been an integral component of TV design, it has not played any role other than that of screen support – until now. The Attachable Slim One Connect has been designed as a stand, too, with a form that interferes neither with function nor shape and effectively disguises the Attachable Slim One Connect as a simple stand.

Further to the space efficiency and aesthetic benefit offered by the Attachable Slim One Connect, elements on the TV itself have been reorganised in order to preserve immersion and prioritise ease-of-use, such as the change of the placement of the cable input module from the back of the TV to the side of the Attachable Slim One Connect stand for seamless access. You can also find more details at Design Samsung website.

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Spotlighting #CES2020 Innovation Award-Winning Technologies @SamsungSA Ecosystem

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Samsung Newsroom highlighted several of the company’s award-winning innovations when the winners were first announced in November of last year. While that article largely spotlighted winners from within the mobile category, here, we shift our focus to award-winning innovations from across Samsung’s wide-ranging product ecosystem.

Read on to learn more about this year’s honorees in the display, home appliance, and memory categories.

Samsung’s CES® 2020 Innovation Award-winning display and soundbar technologies include QLED 8K TVs’ new Q-Symphony sound feature and the lifestyle TV “The Sero” (both of which snagged Best of Innovation honors), as well as the Q950TS QLED 8K TV, and the company’s latest gaming monitors, the Odyssey G9 and G7.

Q-Symphony – Samsung’s revolutionary Q-Symphony feature harnesses the power of 2020 QLED 8K TVs and the HQ-Q800T soundbar – combining the former’s built-in speakers with the latter’s impressive audio capabilities – to deliver a truly immersive and powerful sound experience.

The Sero – Samsung’s versatile lifestyle TV, The Sero, not only provides users with a conventional horizontal TV-viewing experience but can also be flipped 90 degrees to allow them to enjoy content created in vertical formats.

Q950TS – Samsung’s 85-inch Q950TS QLED 8K TV is packed with enhancements, including a groundbreaking design and next-level picture, screen and audio technologies. Standout features include the TV’s new Infinity Screen and true-to-life 8K resolution, as well as its innovative AI Quantum Processor 8K and Object Tracking Sound+ (OTS+) technology.

G9 – A CES® 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Computer Peripherals and Accessories category, the Odyssey G9 features Samsung’s all-new Infinity Core Lighting on its rear. The eye-catching lighting adds a futuristic glow to the gaming monitor’s already-striking white exterior, further setting it apart from other devices on the market.

G7 – An honoree in the Gaming category, the 32- or 27-inch Odyssey G7 offers users a gaming experience unlike any they’ve seen before, thanks to a first-of-its-kind combination of a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, QHD (Quad High Definition) and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Winning entries in the Home Appliance category include the latest version of Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerator, as well as the company’s new Cube Refrigerator Series.

Family Hub – The latest edition of Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerator features personalized, AI-driven enhancements that help users get the most out of their kitchen. These enhancements enable families to plan meals, share video content and manage their smart home – all from their kitchen.

4D-Flex BESPOKE – Samsung’s 4D-Flex BESPOKE refrigerator establishes a completely new category of customized home appliances. From materials to colors and even fridge and freezer functions, users can customize a wide range of the refrigerator’s features to make this innovative product their own.

Cube Refrigerator Series – Available in a versatile range of colors, including Wine, Beer, and Beauty, Samsung’s Cube Refrigerator Series features three new compact models whose stackable design and innovative low-noise cooling technology make them suitable for any room – from the kitchen to the bedroom.

Portable Slim Double Induction – Samsung’s Portable Slim Double Induction is an innovative cooking solution designed for those who live in smaller households. It features two versatile induction burners that themselves feature nine different power levels to suit any culinary need – not just in the kitchen, but in other rooms as well.

Samsung Shoe Care System – The Samsung Shoe Care System is a trailblazing innovation in-home shoe care that offers users an all-in-one shoe care solution, enabling them to deodorize, dehumidify and dry shoes with a single convenient device.

WA8500V Front Load Washer – Samsung’s latest front load washer not only offers users a laundry experience that is both personalized and powerful – thanks to its large capacity and wide range of wash cycle options, including SuperSpeed – it also offers advanced Wi-Fi connectivity and smart voice controls for ultimate usability.

Samsung’s memory solutions were also honored with a number of awards. This year’s winners include the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch, an external storage drive featuring significantly enhanced speed and security; the Samsung SSD 980 PRO, a consumer SSD solution that’s optimized for high-end PCs; and the PM1733 30.72TB PCle Gen4 NVMe SSD, the industry’s fastest and largest capacity storage drive, developed for next-generation data centers and enterprise server systems.

Many of the innovative products covered in this article are currently on display at this year’s CES, alongside a wide range of products from across Samsung’s mobile ecosystem. These include the category-defining Galaxy Fold – recognized for its innovative materials and technologies – and the Galaxy Note10/Note10+ – the latest power devices in Samsung’s Note series, designed to help users do more of what they love. The Galaxy Note10+ 5G received its CES® 2020 Best of Innovation award based on the sheer power it offers users with its best-in-class specs, features and network speeds. Similarly, as Samsung’s first 5G flagship phone, the Galaxy S10 5G has been recognized for offering users fast network connectivity, advanced features, and high performance. Furthermore, the Galaxy A50 has been acknowledged for bringing users advanced hardware and premium features at a lower price point.

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The TV That Goes Where You Go @SamsungSA #QLEDtv

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TV has seamlessly joined the free-range trend, courtesy of Samsung. Now, it’s more than just what you’re watching. It’s about where you want to watch it. While the location of the TV was always a carefully considered decision, it doesn’t have to be any more. The lounge may have just lost its tight grip on the device that its entire décor was based around.

Samsung’s 2018 QLED TV has already changed the television landscape completely. The new, award-winning device offers an unprecedented viewing experience that delivers complete immersion. And one of its less discussed features could become of your most used. The TV comes with an innovative optical cable, which connects all devices without any messy tangled wires and the really incredible part is that it includes your power cable. The additional benefit is clear – you can get up to 20m* of slim, sleek, almost invisible cabling. Essentially, the TV goes where you go.

Reginald Nxumalo, Director: Consumer Electronics, Samsung South Africa, “The invisible cabling ensures your TV connections aren’t intrusive on your interior style. In addition, the integrated power and data supply in one cable is revolutionary. The extra length lets you have a lot of fun with putting the TV in places that are unique to your particular lifestyle.”

What goes better with a braai than the big game? As its unlikely you’ll be braaiing near your lounge, why not move the stadium to your entertainment area? Watching the meat sizzle and the match heat up is now one seamless event.

A kiddie party and clean couches is hardly a match made in heaven. If the little ones need their fix of that show they’ve already watched 50 times over, why not take the TV to an area of the house that can handle the noise, mess and tantrums.

Spring has arrived, but so has your hay fever. Or maybe there is another reason you want to just kick back and relax in the comfort of your bedroom. No problem. If your room is within the amazing 20 m radius you’ve got a home theatre experience from the comfort of your favourite pillow.

TV isn’t just a TV anymore. It’s a hub for entertainment, gaming and event conferencing. The ground-breaking invisible cable adds a whole new dimension to the reason you’ve switched it on. So, how will you use your ‘free-range’ TV?

“Innovation at Samsung is focused on how technology can improve and make lives easier, creating comfort and beauty,” concludes Nxumalo.

*The QLED includes 5m of cabling. There is the option to purchase an additional 15m to extend the reach to 20m.

 

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A Day In The Life Of A TV @SamsungSA #QLEDtv

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It’s a good thing TV’s can’t experience self-esteem issues. They are stared at intently by multiple eyes, day in, day out. Despite the exponential growth of the internet worldwide, South Africans are still avid TV viewers. The fact that you can connect to the web through it anyway, has kept the love affair alive and well. A TV is undeniably a cherished part of most people’s daily lives.

Reginald Nxumalo, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa, said: “Although streaming has changed the way people consume their television content, it hasn’t changed the fact that it’s one of the best ways to wind down, be entertained and spend time together as a family. Of course, we know a thing or two about watching television and our ranges, including QLED and The Frame, are geared towards ensuring an exceptionally immersive and quality experience.”

Sometimes, even before the sun has woken up, the TV is turned on. If it’s a weekend, it’s likely the little ones have crept out of bed and into the TV room, to watch a programme they’ve already watched 20 times before. Later on, an unsuspecting adult will join them to watch it yet again. During the week, it’s generally – a parent hastily flicking the power on to check what the world and weather has in store for them. A typical scenario – at 6am, a parent gets up to start making breakfast and school lunches. In the kitchen, there’s a smaller TV, which is turned on and tuned into one of the early morning breakfast shows so they can catch up on interesting news and titbits for the day, or even a cooking show for inspiration for the evening meal. Another parent quickly switches on the bedroom TV to get a quick update of news, weather, finance or sports while getting ready for a day at work. Once the children start to gather in the kitchen or dining room for a rushed breakfast, depending on their ages, the TV will be re-tuned to kids programming or the latest music show. All that happens before everyone leaves for school and work in the morning.

“Samsung TVs are built to last and viewing habits are taken into account during the development phase of every model we produce. It’s not only how users watch that we look at, it’s also about their lifestyles and what type of spaces they want to create in their homes,” adds Nxumalo.

If there’s a grandparent staying at home, then the TV probably won’t be switched off. Rather the channels will be on constant flip, until something suitably distracting and entertaining can be found. The next shift is almost always taken up by kids returning from school.

“For families who want to spend dinner time together without the TV on, the QLED range is a great option as it blends seamlessly into the background mimicking the wall behind it. A QLED TV also comes with an innovative optical cable, which connects all devices without any messy tangled wires and includes the power cable. The additional benefit is clear – you get 5m of slim, sleek, almost invisible cabling*. This gives a family the option of a TV that can move around the home effortlessly,” concludes Nxumalo.

Once dinner is over, watching a programme together as a family is a great space to encourage cuddles and bonding. It’s a sense of shared experience that can form part of later conversations. When children are in bed and the day is over, the TV often remains on for catching up on series or the day’s news.

TV’s are like campfires. They bring people together to hear stories that enthral for hours. And the memories live on, long after it’s switched off.

* The TV includes a 5m cable. However, an additional 15m cable can be purchased to increase mobility even further.

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Making the Difference in the Ultra-Definition TV Era @SamsungSA #UHDtv

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As displays get bigger, the quality of the picture becomes more important. Big screen TVs are the main source of growth in an otherwise flat market. And with large TVs come higher resolutions.

No matter how big the TV is, if it doesn’t have the necessary picture quality, users won’t be able to realize the power of the screen. That’s why large-sized TV has inevitably led to the increase in demand for Ultra High Definition (UHD). UHD is a 4K (3,840X2,160) picture quality, which is applied to TVs that measure over 65 inches. The technology is about to take yet another step up as 8K (7,680X4,320) TVs are ready to be commercialized.

But this is an era where even the number of pixels isn’t enough in isolation. To produce the best picture quality possible, it’s also important to consider the environment this content will be viewed in and the quality of the original content itself.

Reginald Nxumalo, Director of Consumer Electronics for Samsung South Africa, says, “The paradigm is shifting and it’s vital that all considerations are taken into account to produce an experience that everyone will enjoy.”

Worldwide UHD TV sales surpassed FHD (Full High Definition) TV for the first time last year, according to market researcher IHS Markit. It is expected that 100 million UHD units will be shipped this year, which is about 45% of the total TV market. In 2022, the proportion of UHD TV is expected to reach 60%.

Samsung UHD TV sales volume is also on the rise. Sales of Samsung UHD TVs in the fourth quarter of last year already exceeded 50% of the total Samsung TV units sold globally. In the first quarter of this year, Samsung UHD TV sales also increased by more than 35% compared to the same period last year.

In the ultra-high-definition TV market era, standards for judging picture quality are further developing. For example, is a TV able to reproduce colors with real-life brightness, particularly when the normal TV viewing environment is brighter than many would expect? According to the DOE survey, consumers in the U.S. and Europe usually watch TV in a bright environment with an average home illuminance level of 79 lux. Can a TV react and provide an accurate picture in these and other common viewing use cases?

Experts advise consumers to look beyond the high resolution to see the different factors that cause the difference in brightness, contrast, and content when consumers watch TV. The way consumers view TV and the way experts gauge a TV’s ability to deliver is much more sophisticated than it ever has been. The TV needs to be more versatile because it’s used for more than just viewing a TV show. That means Samsung has to be stringent to make sure its QLED products perform not just according to the specifications but also according to real life usage.

“A new criterion for picture quality is color volume, which can measure minute color changes, three-dimensionally, according to varying degrees of brightness,” adds Nxumalo.

Verband Deutscher Electrotechnischer (VDE), a well-regarded certification institution in Germany established in 1893, certified QLED TV for 100% color volume for two consecutive years, which is the world’s first and only time a TV has received such a distinction.

QLED TV, based on the metal quantum dot technology, can accurately represent detailed colors that can be hidden from dark or bright images. Brightness can be expressed up to 2,000 knits, which is 3 to 4 times that of conventional TVs, giving a more vivid look to scenes such as sunlight reflecting texture and white snowy landscapes.

Indeed, this year’s Samsung QLED TVs achieved the highest level of contrast ratio by improving the quality of blacks on-screen while maintaining brightness. To create an even more stunning contrast ratio, the TVs feature new Direct Full Array technology, which puts backlit LEDs behind the panel for precise brightness control. By making the LED blocks more than ten times the number of conventional TVs, the light can be adjusted individually to create a subtler difference in black colors. Moreover, it applies the black algorithm that perceives and precisely adjusts black colors, successfully delivering the original detail even in particularly dark scenes.

“When watching a dark scene in a bright environment, the reflection of objects around the screen can cause discomfort. QLED TV solved this problem by using Anti-reflection technology. Even under daylight or bright lighting, an anti-reflective screen dramatically reduces glare, allowing one to be more immersed in images regardless of the surroundings,” says Nxumalo.

Along with this, Samsung is also working to expand the ecosystem to upgrade HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology, which is an integral function of ultra-definition TV. Since last year, Samsung has been developing HDR10+, which is one step more advanced than HDR10, a standard for realizing HDR video. HDR10+ is a technology that shows the optimal contrast ratio for each scene through ‘Dynamic Tone Mapping’ technique which applies different contrast to each scene. The company is expanding its HDR10+ content in cooperation with global companies such as Amazon, 20th Century Fox, Panasonic, and Warner Bros.

High-quality content is as important as the ultra-high definition TV specification. Many of the most recognizable names in video content such as Netflix, YouTube, and various cable companies already provide UHD content. However, due to the burden of production cost, consumers are not able to enjoy 4K UHD broadcasting content on TV unrestrictedly yet.

The problem here is that if the low-quality content is shown on a big screen, the pixels are usually enlarged artificially, causing the picture to shake or lose clarity. Samsung Electronics has solved this problem by installing the ‘4K Q Engine’ based on semiconductor technology on its QLED TV.

‘4K Q Engine’ is a technology that upgrades SD (400,000 pixels) and FHD (2 million pixels) class image to 4K (8 million pixels) class. Based on artificial intelligence, it applies a 5-step algorithm (Image Signal Analysis ▷ Noise Reduction ▷ Improved 1st Detail ▷ 4K Upscaling ▷ Improved 2nd Detail) to improve image quality and express hidden details. What’s more, 8K AI Technology will be introduced in the latter half of the year and will offer an even better picture and sound expression.

QLED TV’s dramatically improved picture quality this year has been widely praised by many media outlets including Tech Radar, What Hi-Fi and AVS Forum. Trusted Reviews gave Samsung’s QLED the Highly Recommended mark and said: “The Samsung QE65Q9FN is the most impressive TV I’ve reviewed in years. It effectively combines the strong brightness and color of Quantum Dot LED (QLED) with the deep blacks and almost the lighting precision of OLED. That’s a huge deal in a world where you generally choose one or the other.”

Doochan Eum, Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, says: “As TVs gradually get larger in size and the competition for premium picture quality becomes fiercer, detailed and subtle image rendering performance is growing in importance. With Samsung QLED TV’s enhanced brightness, contrast, content, we are continuing to provide consumers with a superb immersive viewing experience.”

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Off The Shelf And On Trend @SamsungSA #QLEDTV #2018QLEDtv

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Interior design trends come and go and it’s not easy to ensure a home remains fresh instead of dated. Soft furnishings can only go so far in adding those ‘pops’ of colour so favoured by interior decorators. A splash of paint here and there can help spice up a room’s look, but it’s the layout of the room as well as the larger pieces of furniture that need to be addressed when it comes to keeping up-to-date.

One of the biggest problems in the past has been the ubiquitous television set. If it is wall mounted, then there are cables to contend with. If it sits on a shelf, table or TV unit so the cabling can be discreetly installed out of view, then that becomes yet another piece of furniture to UltraViolet and place.

Reginald Nxumalo, Director of Consumer Electronics for Samsung South Africa, says, “Not only are Samsung’s TVs highly advanced technically, but we’ve also solved design dilemmas. Cables are simply not an issue any longer; the One Near-Invisible cable merges everything into one and allows you to place your TV wherever you want. Coupled with that, the One Connect Box gathers all your connections, with just the One Near-Invisible cable connected to the television.”

With cables out of the way, the next challenge comes up when the TV isn’t in use. Usually, when the TV is off, the black square simply doesn’t fit into the décor, unless of course it’s a black and white minimalist theme and even that’s debatable. Samsung’s Ambient Mode solves that as well – it elevates your television room or living space with decorative content, useful information, your own photographs or even by mimicking the texture of the wall behind it.

With greys still a popular base colour, but more moody and darker accents coming into play, the Samsung’s Ambient Mode feature can play a major role in introducing a new colour into the room or creating a whole new style focus.[i] For example, Pantone’s Ultra Violet is 2018’s colour of the year. If displayed on a television screen either as a block colour or an appropriately themed and shaded artwork, it could update a soft grey palette to a richer and more dramatically provocative style, in line with current interior trends. Much like Samsung’s drive towards innovation, Pantone’s Ultra Violet has been touted as communicating originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.[ii]

“Only Samsung removes the black screen, allowing your TV to seamlessly blend into the room and enabling you to completely personalize your space,” concludes van Nxumalo.

Solving the issue of a blank screen dominating whichever room it’s in makes an immense difference to the way interior designers will view the television. In the past, it’s been about hiding the screen, but now it’s about how best to display it, integrating the TV into the décor theme and style. Additionally, connecting the television to a smartphone means a room’s ambience can be seamlessly changed to address moods and activities – from a serene image with soft background music to an invigorating scene with upbeat music to match; making the television an interior décor game-changer.

[i] http://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/home-decor-trends-2018-191244
[ii] https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2018

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@SamsungSA #QLEDTV Is Totally Dedicated to #Entertainment

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While innovative technology means that a television may be placed just about anywhere in a home – either turning into a gallery-like piece of art when it’s not being watched or as an integral part of the décor, there is something appealing about a room that is specific to the pieces on the wall and sound of movies or series. Just about any form of entertainment is available online, which means creating a theatre-like experience doesn’t require a whole re-design of a place.

Ahead of planning any interior space, it’s important to first understand what it is primarily to be used for, as well as how many people it will usually need to seat. In a dedicated TV room, the use is already decided; it’s the number of people who will normally be viewed at any given time that then becomes an important factor. Assuming it’s usually a family of six, then, of course, there needs to be adequate seating for each family member. If the family seldom watches together, the layout could be arranged to accommodate just one or two people watching together. If there isn’t really a spare spot in your home, double up with a guest room – all you’ll need to do is use a sleeper couch as the main reclining option.

Lyle Mitchley, Head Product Manager for TV at Samsung South Africa, says, “We’ve come a long way in terms of television design and innovation and while many people want to display their Samsung TV’s, especially the exquisite Frame, a devoted TV room is becoming trendy, giving people the opportunity to design an area that encourages a truly theater-like experience.”

In advance of deciding on the seating for the TV room, consider the way you like to enjoy it. Given you’re more likely to spend your time on a romantic movie late at night, you may prefer to go for a low-slung couch with dreamily soft cushions. If you’re an edge-of-your-seat sports fan, a higher, more solid type seating option could be a better choice.

Symmetry and asymmetry are both integral to the interior design. Finding a focal point is usually the first aspect of planning. When it comes to a TV room, the obvious centerpiece will be the television. The size of the TV will assist in determining what is placed next to it, as well as how furniture fits in front of it. However, the television is positioned, on a TV unit or flush-mounted to the wall; placing either shelves or pieces of décor on either side of it assists in making the room feel cosier, which is the goal of an entertainment room. Asymmetry in design relates to spaces where the focal point isn’t in the middle of a wall, but rather off-centre. The rule of three is helpful in this instance – this means placing two additional items that balance the off-centre focal point, to create a holistic visual. An example of this could be if the TV is to the right of the centre of the wall, two plants, one that’s slightly taller than the top of the TV and one that’s slightly lower, will balance it out. This may well be a set of shelves and a small table that create a vertical balance to the horizontal top of the TV.

Before the advent of sound bars, the television focus could easily be balanced with the large speakers to create a surround-sound experience. But, that’s no longer the case and rather than having electronic décor, softer and more aesthetically pleasing items can be put in place.

“Adding a sound bar to your TV sound is what makes all the difference. For example, the Samsung 500 W 5.1.4 ch has 15 built-in speakers, including four upward-facing drivers and rear wireless speakers that deliver crystal clear sound. Dolby Atmos transports you into what you are watching with moving audio that flows all around you, even from above,” adds Mitchley.

When it comes to audio, the acoustics of a room also become important. This doesn’t mean having to create a sound-proofed interior, though. Instead, simply ensure that interior elements are soft – vibration bounces off hard surfaces, so if there isn’t carpeting in the TV room, include a rug that’ll help absorb the sound waves.

Whatever your viewing habits are, having a space in your home dedicated to entertainment is a wonderful luxury that hugely enhances your enjoyment.

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@SamsungSA Changes The Way #Hotels Interact With Guests #eBoard #SmartKey

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In his 2018 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa encouraged South Africans to “open their homes and their hearts to the world”[i]. He also indicated that “our prosperity as a nation depends on our ability to take full advantage of rapid technological change.” Technology in tourism is fast becoming a vital aspect of South Africa’s future.

Mike van Lier, Director of Consumer Electronics for Samsung South Africa, says, “How technology can be integrated into hospitality has been considered and developed by Samsung; we offer a complete solution for hotels. From self-check-in to optimized building management, the future of travel in South Africa looks to be revolutionary.”

Here’s what travellers can expect from Smart Hospitality:

Connected Guest ExperiencesSome hotel chains already have Smart Key apps that are integrated into Smartphones which allows guests to receive check-in information and unlock their doors using their mobile device. In-room control enables guests to remotely control the air conditioning, lights, and curtains in their room – this also has energy-saving benefits for the hotel operator. Not to forget the all-important in-room entertainment system. Guests can check their hotel accounts via the smart Hotel TV solution and avoid the queues at the lobby reception by using an express check out function and receive their invoices via email.

Shopping and Information
Most consumers are accustomed to digital displays within retail areas by now. Hotels can now offer guests a similar experience through interactive information available at a touch of a button on their Hotel TV remote control which already includes menus for food and a plethora of in-house hotel experiences.

Business Travellers
Samsung’s business solutions are vast and apart from connectivity, many businesses use hotels for brainstorming and meeting activities. The Samsung E-board with touch-screen display or the new Flip, with the digital flip-board capability and integrated connectivity, are just two tools that greatly enhance businesses collaborative communication.

“It’s not just guests who benefit from the seamless service offered by technology; Samsung has solutions for optimized hotel operations, smart building management, as well as staff communication through wearables and mobile devices,” concludes van Lier.

Travellers will be in full control of their hotel experience, whether it’s turning off lights, changing the air conditioning temperature or checking in and out at a convenient time. One thing is for sure, the butler most certainly won’t be doing any of it.

[i] https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sona2018-read-the-full-text-of-cyril-ramaphosas-address-here/

 

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24 Interesting Facts About #Television Around the #World @SamsungSA #QLEDTV

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With the brisk winter weather upon us, people will be huddled up in front of their televisions to spend a cozy night indoors. To start off TV season, here are 24 interesting facts about television from around the world.

1. A recent Samsung survey found that it isn’t reality TV or soaps that make us most likely to tune in, but documentaries1, with 41% claiming it is their favourite TV genre.

2. Based on the above, it is probably no surprise that Blue Planet II is currently the most-watched show of 2017, peaking with 14.1 million viewers2.

3. In Australia, the iconic State of the Origin rugby match between Queensland and New South Wales drew in the most viewers of 2017 to date with 4.1 million people3.

4. Whilst in China, it’s an internet-based “rap reality” show pulling in the viewers. The Rap of China showcase young and feisty contestants hoping for their big break into the world of hip-hop, with more than 2.5 billion views to date4.

5. Back in the UK, Only Fools & Horses was voted the most popular sitcom of all time in Samsung’s poll.

6. Strictly Come Dancing beat off some stiff competition when it came to the best reality or talent show.

7. When it comes to those in front of the camera, the USA is home to some of the best-paid stars of television. According to Forbes, Dr Phil is currently the highest-paid presenter in the world earning a reported $79 million (R1, 1 billion).

8. Sofia Vergara is reportedly the highest-paid television actress at $41.5 million (R582.2 million).

9. And, Kim Kardashian’s business empire means she is the highest-paid reality star with a reported fortune of $51 million (R715.5 million).

10. Behind the camera, Netflix hit The Crown is the most expensive of all time, costing $130 million (R1.8 billion) to produce5.

11. In South Africa this year, MultiChoice added subscribers to its growing base, bringing the combined closing base (digital terrestrial television and satellite) to 11.9 million households6.

12. According to a MyBroadband survey of 1,587 IT professionals and tech-savvy individuals in South Africa, 73.85% of respondents said they were an online pirate, while 51.17% of respondents said they subscribed to a media streaming service7.

13. This survey also showed that Netflix was by far the most popular streaming service in the country, with 84.85% of users signed up for a Netflix package.

14. Of those in this survey who did not subscribe to a streaming service, their primary reasons were: All my media needs are taken care of thanks to piracy – 42.27%; I can’t afford it – 38.08%; and my internet connection at home is too slow – 37.53%.

15. Of the respondents in this survey who did subscribe to a streaming service, 31.65% said they also subscribed to DStv.

16. American TV show M*A*S*H takes the crown for the most-watched episode ever, with 103 million viewers tuning in for the final ever installment7.

17. Samsung’s recent survey also shows we’re watching more television than ever, with a fifth of us claiming to watch more TV now than we did five years ago thanks to on-demand technology and viewer’s appetite for binge-watching.

18. Game of Thrones was voted in the survey as being the most-binge-able show of all8.

19. Game of Thrones also hit the top spot when it came to the most hotly anticipated TV show return.

20. Size matters; Samsung research shows that 40 inches were the average TV screen size globally in 2016.

21. 25% of TVs sold in 2016 had a 50-inch screen.

22. 90% claim they would like a screen that is 60 inches big. And here I can proudly say that I am already using a 65" inch curved Samsung UHD TV.

23. To date, Samsung has sold 427 million televisions around the world.

24. Which all makes for a lot of telly watching! Approximately eight years in our lifetime!9.

Sources:
1. Samsung survey conducted amongst 2 000 adults in the UK by OnePoll, November 2017
2. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/blue-planet-2-most-watched-tv-show-david-attenborough-a8042171.html
3. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/state-of-origin-game-three-most-watched-show-of-2017-20170713-gxab63.html
4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-41236746
5. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-crown-netflix-most-expensive-show-ever-matt-smith-a7392911.html
6. https://techcentral.co.za/dstv-grows-subscribers-margins-squeezed/75222/
7. https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/228037-how-many-south-african-netflix-subscribers-also-have-dstv.html
8. http://uk.businessinsider.com/most-watched-episodes-2016-9
9. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4186598/How-time-spend-activities-lifetime.html
10. http://www.brcsa.org.za/april-2018-top-tv-programs/

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