Samsung's IT News Highlights

Below are highlights of the latest news from across Samsung’s key product categories and across the CED industry:


Samsung and Industry-Wide CED News Highlights for 6/2/08


HDTV News:
· Engadget HD - Samsung's Blue Phase LCD technology gets detailed - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/01/samsungs-blue-phase-lcd-technology-gets-detailed/
· CNET - Philips 42PFL5603D review (LN52A650) - http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/philips-42pfl5603d/4505-6482_7-32815331.html?tag=bubbl_1
· I4U - LG Launches New Stretched LCDs - http://www.i4u.com/article17735.html
· Engadget HD - Westinghouse's 16-inch PT-16H610S portable LCD reviewed - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/31/westinghouses-16-inch-pt-16h610s-portable-lcd-reviewed/


HDTV FYI:
· EE Times - Wireless HD preps for large-screen debut (Samsung mention) - http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208401268
· Engadget - Time Warner Cable looks to bring internet content to TVs - http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/30/time-warner-cable-looks-to-bring-internet-content-to-tvs/


Blu-ray / DVD / Home Theater News:
· Yahoo! Tech - Cheaper Blu-ray players finally on the way? (Samsung mention) - http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/22160
· Engadget - Toshiba knows no shame, plans to release super-resolution DVD player - http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/30/toshiba-knows-no-shame-plans-to-release-super-resolution-dvd-pl/
· AV Revolution - Philips BDP7200 Blu-ray Player - http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-video-players/blu-ray-players/philips-bdp7200-blu-ray-player.html
· CrunchGear - Blu-ray sales see massive increase, finally outselling DVD - http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/05/28/blu-ray-sales-see-massive-increase-finally-outselling-dvd/
· Engadget HD - BDA granting 11 China-based manufacturers with Blu-ray licenses? - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/06/01/bda-granting-11-china-based-manufacturers-with-blu-ray-licenses/
· AP - Blu-ray DVD format may not dominate for years - http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iOjP449CjK1vfEVQ_1gCCs31zJkwD911E8OG0
· Switched - Blu-ray Slow to Catch On, May Not Dominate for Years - http://www.switched.com/2008/06/02/blu-ray-wont-dominate-for-years/
· Engadget HD - Poll: Are you replacing your DVDs with Blu-ray Discs? - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/31/poll-are-you-replacing-your-dvds-with-blu-ray-discs/
· Dealerscope - Blu-ray Discs Coming to Supermarket Kiosks - http://www.dealerscope.com/story/story.bsp?sid=108003&var=story


Blu-ray / DVD / Home Theater FYI:
· Blu-ray - Just bought a Samsung BD-P1500 for $287 - http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=51942


MP3 Player / PMP / Camcorder News:
· Hollywood Today – Pets get a home at MTV Home suite (S2) - http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/?p=4844
· Electronic House - Rock ‘n Roll with Samsung’s ‘Pebble’ MP3 Player - http://www.electronichouse.com/article/rock_n_roll_with_samsungs_pebble_mp3_player/C157
· PC Magazine - Samsung YP-S5 - http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2314477,00.asp
· GearLive - Samsung La Fleur T10 MP3 player - http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-samsung-la-fleur-t10-mp3-player/
· CRAVE – CNET - Shuffle backlash brewing? - http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9956656-1.html
· Gizmodo - iRiver Spinn Analog PMP Gets UK Release Date - http://gizmodo.com/394342/iriver-spinn-analog-pmp-gets-uk-release-date
· CRAVE – CNET - Iriver T7 Stix and L Player set for U.K. launch - http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9957042-1.html
· Engadget - Thanko's solar-powered DAP urges you outdoors - http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/31/thankos-solar-powered-dap-urges-you-outdoors/
· Gizmodo - RCA Releases New Mini-Camcorders With Expandable Memory, Water Resistance - http://gizmodo.com/394412/rca-releases-new-mini+camcorders-with-expandable-memory-water-resistance
· Engadget - Creative's Vado Pocket Video Cam unboxed on video - http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/31/creatives-vado-pocket-video-cam-unboxed-on-video/


Corporate News:
· Newsday – Despite strains, sponsors look for Olympic boost - http://www.newsday.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-beijing-hopeful-sponsors,0,5249151.story


General Industry / Trade / Competitor News:
· CRAVE – CNET - Best Buy to recycle electronics for free - http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9957196-1.html
· I4U - Circuit City Survey Finds what Dad’s Want for Father’s Day - http://www.i4u.com/article17743.html
· TWICE – Best Buy Tests Free Recycling Program - http://www.twice.com/article/CA6565908.html
· Electronic House – Best Buy Trial Recycling Program Hits 117 Stores - http://www.electronichouse.com/article/best_buy_trial_recycling_program_hits_117_stores/