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Samsung Electronics America Inc., the market leader in flat screen HDTV design and innovation, offers consumers more options for bringing a “Touch of Color” to their home entertainment center with the Series 6 630 LCD HDTVs. The bezel of the LCD HDTVs incorporates Samsung’s ToC™ (Touch of Color) design now with a new, narrower frame. Accentuating the forward-thinking design, the Series 6 630 delivers a stunning full HD 1080p picture with up to a 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and utilizes Samsung’s latest Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™ technology for pristine picture clarity even with the fastest onscreen action.

“The Series 6 630 LCD HDTVs carry the quality that has helped make Samsung HDTVs a first choice for both consumers looking to step up to full HD entertainment, and home theater aficionados alike,” said Jonas Tanenbaum, Vice President of LCD Television Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “With the revolutionary ‘Touch of Color’ narrow bezel and advanced 1080p and entry to 120Hz picture technology, the Series 6 630 LCDs are a worthy balance of both the latest features and design elements available today.”

Touch of Color™
Samsung’s Series 6 630 flat screen LCDs with the narrow Touch of Color bezel employ dual-injection molding technology which embeds color material rather than using paint or dye. By controlling the density of the transparent and opaque material used in the process, the resulting bezel mimics a natural sunset with distinct red and black gradation. Ambient light levels can adjust the strength of the red hue’s brightness, and the narrow bezel ensures viewers are not distracted from enjoying their favorite movies, sports, games, and more onscreen. Since color is infused into the TV’s bezel and not painted on, no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) are emitted for lower CO2 emissions during production. The idea of ToC ultimately stems from Samsung’s desire to give consumers a well-designed HDTV that fits into any home both as an entertainment hub, and as an interior decoration.

WiseLink™
With the USB 2.0 interface on the Series 6 630 LCD, consumers can instantly access and sort through MP3 audio and JPEG images found on a flash memory drive. Share favorite songs and pictures with the entire family in the comfort of your living room rather than huddling around a computer.

Wide Color Enhancer 2
Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology maximizes the expanded color range used in HDTV broadcasting. Reds, greens, and blues are strengthened to bring depth and intensity to images that may appear weak on another display, allowing consumers to appreciate the look originally intended by the movie’s director, or game’s developer.

Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™
Designed to minimize the motion judder and image blurring that can occur in fast-paced action scenes or sports broadcasts, Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™ technology featured in the Series 6 630 LCD, estimates and inserts an extra frame between frames to create a smoother viewing experience. The extra frame makes images flow seamlessly, allowing even the fastest action scenes to be presented with precision and clarity.

EnergyStar® Rated
Aligned with Samsung’s efforts to combine technological advancement with environmental awareness, Samsung’s Series 6 630 LCDs feature a unique “EnergySaving Mode” that ensures the HDTV is compliant with the EPA’s EnergyStar® rating system. By adjusting the HDTV’s backlight brightness with a Low, Medium or High selection, power consumption is decreased substantially compared to similar 2007 models.

The Series 6 630 Full HD LCD TVs will be available in August in 40” class (39.9-inch measured diagonally), 46” class (45.9-inch measured diagonally), and 52” class (52.2-inch measured diagonally) sizes. (Model numbers: LN40A630, LN46A630 and LN52A630)

Website: Samsung

Samsung Electronics America Inc., the leader in the U.S. digital television market, lets consumers view PC-content on a Samsung HDTV with the retail launch of the company’s MediaLive adaptor. Samsung’s MediaLive delivers digital content (including HD content) in real-time from Windows Media Center on a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate operating systems to the big screen of a Samsung HDTV via a wireless or wired home network. From photos, music, feature films, home movies, and live and recorded TV programs, Samsung’s MediaLive is the ideal plug-and-play complement to most 2008-model Samsung HDTVs.

“The PC is quickly becoming the hub for entertainment in the home and Samsung’s MediaLive gives consumers the freedom to enjoy and manage movies, photos, and music on the bigger screen of an HDTV,” said John Revie, Vice President of Visual Display Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Samsung’s MediaLive opens up a constantly expanding world of content for consumers, adding yet another connectivity option to the latest Samsung HDTVs.”

Easily connected to an existing wireless or wired Internet connection, Samsung’s MediaLive allows PCs running Windows Vista or Windows Vista Home Premium to stream a personal movie, photo, music, and video collection to any 2008-model Samsung HDTV in the home with an HDMI-CEC connection. With the ability to display content at up to Full HD resolution and support for a range of video, audio, and image codecs such as AC3, H.264, JPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMA, and WMV, consumers will be able to enjoy an impressive variety of video and audio files using Samsung’s MediaLive. Instead of crowding around a 15-inch PC monitor to share their latest music or movies, users can transfer the same PC content in real-time and share it on a 50-inch HDTV with a group of friends. One PC can stream content to up-to five Samsung MediaLive boxes connected to a TV through a home network – providing total access to entertainment from most 2008-model Samsung HDTV’s in the home.

Beyond streaming personal entertainment, Samsung’s MediaLive gives consumers access to a wide range of entertainment options including online services such as Vongo, MovieLink, Showtime TV, XM Radio, and FOX Sports, as well as the ability to browse through top news stories from Reuters and NPR. Additionally, in the U.S., Windows Media Center features the Internet TV beta program, which offers access to viral videos, news stories, movie trailers, sports clips, cast interviews, movie concerts and more. For access to live and recorded TV through the Samsung MediaLive, a simple TV tuner can be connected to the PC, turning it into a powerful DVR with the ability to watch and record favorite television shows and movies. In conjunction with FOX Sports, consumers are able to access SportsLounge to quickly view up-to-date sports scores, statistics and schedules – a perfect tool for any fantasy sports fan.

“Microsoft is pleased to be working with an industry leader such as Samsung, which shares our commitment to expanding TV entertainment options through Windows Media Center,” said Ron Pessner, General Manager of the Connected TV Division at Microsoft Corp. “We’re seeing the industry recognize the value of delivering these types of integrated solutions that allow consumers to extend pictures, music and more from their Windows Vista Home Premium- or Ultimate-based PC to the TV.”

Employing the simple-to-navigate user interface and integrated electronic program guide of Windows Media Center, content browsing and playback is easily controlled using the arrow and enter buttons available on either the included MediaLive Simple Remote, or the Samsung HDTV’s remote control.

Using the included mounting bracket, the compact device can be easily mounted to the rear of select Samsung flat-panel TVs for a clutter-free home theater setup. Operational commands are sent to the MediaLive via the HDMI-CEC port for a high quality, single-cable connection to the HDTV. The device connects to a PC via a RJ45 connected LAN cable, or wirelessly through a built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n receiver.

The Samsung MediaLive will be available in August 2008.

Website: Samsung

The iWear ® AV310 Widescreen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, providing the user with a virtual 52’ home theater experience in 2D and stunning 3D video formats.

Rochester, NY – September 16, 2008 – Vuzix Corporation is thrilled to announce their latest innovation to the Video Eyewear market; iWear® AV310 Widescreen. This first-ever consumer iWear with a true widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio giving users a true home movie theater feel.

The AV310 projects a virtual 52’ screen from 9-feet and will run for five full hours on a single AA battery. Additionally, the AV310 offers independent focus adjustment, adjustable earbuds and nosepiece for unmatched long term comfort. Users can also expect improved compatibility, as the AV310 is compatible with all NTSC or PAL devices with a video output. Compatible devices include:

• All iPod models
• Portable media players
• Video cameras
• Cellular phones with video output
• Gaming consoles
• Digital cameras
• DVD players

“We are committed to providing our customers with the latest innovation in this exciting category and are delighted to provide the world’s first and only widescreen video eyewear,” said Vuzix CEO Paul Travers. “The revolutionary iWear® AV310 Widescreen is the ideal choice for the mobile consumer who’s craving a way to significantly enhance their portable viewing experience,” added Travers.

The AV310’s features include:

• Virtual 52’ screen viewed from 9-feet
• Full 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus, providing individual adjustment for each eye
• Twin high-resolution LCD displays from Kopin Corporation
• “Vuzix’ 3D” watermark compliant
• Removable and comfort fit earbuds
• Adjustable, hypoallergenic nosepiece
• AccuTilt™ viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
• Up to 5 hours of battery life on one AA battery
• On screen display settings control
• For use with or without eyeglasses
• MSRP $249.95

The AV310 will be available via Brookstone, SkyMall, MicroCenter, Hammacher Schlemmer and Vuzix.com.