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Samsung LED 8000 Smart TV perfect for family viewing time

Samsung LED 8000 Smart TV blooms again and it is the perfect tv for the entire family, I agree on this because I own a Samsung tv series 9 and with the features of the Smart Share, I can easily watch my media files from my laptop wirelessly to the tv and with this new Samsung LED 8000 Smart TV, the apps and features of the tv is much advance and more enjoyable.

The Samsung LED 8000 LED Smart TV performs well with its built in features like 3D capabilities and the Samsung Smart Hub, an app that you can easily share photos, videos, music and also other apps in the Samsung TV apps. (more story below)

The quality of the screen crystal gives boost of a high definition picture with the cleanest whites, darkest blacks and colorful brights using the MicroDimming Technology. Experience dynamic and enhance audio with the Samsung 3D Sound Effect adn 3D HyperReal engine.

On the photo is the Daphne Osena-Paez and together with her family uses the smart tv from Samsung.

"It has become another way of bonding for us,We like cuddling in bed with our three girls, just watching TV.

We like the ease in which you can shift from television to web to disc—even karaoke, since we hooked up our Samsung Smart TV with one,” Daphne shares. “Some mobile phones are harder to use, yet this TV can do almost everything except make a call.

On Fridays and Saturdays, when the kids are given downtime from school, Sophia, Lily and Stella especially enjoy the size of the screen during special ‘movie screenings’ with Mom and Dad. “It’s like sitting in a cinema.

It plays almost all known video formats, so my husband watches movies by simply plugging in his external hard drive,” she says. “For me, it’s a cool way to stay in bed and check Facebook and Twitter.

Whenever our friends come over they, are floored that we actually have the Smart TV. They are amazed that we have it.” Daphne shared.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Samsung Galaxy S Wifi 5.0

Two new additions to the Samsung Galaxy family were added and announced the availability of Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 8.9 and the, Galaxy S WiFi™ 5.0 in the market. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the thinnest mobile tablets released here in the Philippines and it stand up with its brother - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. (More features below)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is built with:
1.0 ghz dual core T250S processor
WXVGA display (1280x800 resolution)
Gorilla Glass
6100 mAh battery
Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb
Samsung’s TouchWiz® UX




Apps:
Samsung Readers Hub: The lightweight design and large display make the Galaxy Tab 8.9 an ideal device to access the Readers Hub robust library of more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspapers and 2,300 magazines.

Social Hub: Users can aggregate email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface through the service’s “Feeds” and “Messages” files.

Google™ Mobile Services: A suite of Google Mobile Services is preloaded on the Galaxy Tab 8.9 including access to more than 250,000 applications on Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.

AllShare™ service: Provides seamless content transfer between the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTV’s, monitors and digital cameras.

WiFi Direct™: Allows the Galaxy Tab 8.9 to locate and connect with other WiFi devices without a central access point.

Rear and Front-facing cameras: The rear-facing 3-megapixel camera and front-facing 2-megapixel camera including flash and autofocus, 1080p video playback and full support of video chat and digital imaging

Polaris™ Office: Instant access to documents, spreadsheets and presentations to view and edit while on the move

Swype: Re-size the keyboard, move the virtual keyboard anywhere on the screen and type faster by swyping

Mobile Printing: Print documents and pictures wirelessly from the Galaxy Tab 8.9 to any compatible printer.

and the features of Samsung’s TouchWiz® UX
Live Panel: Magazine-like widget view for immediate access to weather, social updates, email, news, photo gallery, all on the home screen

Mini Mode Tray: One-touch overlay access to commonly used applications—Task Manager, Calendar, World Clock, Pen Memo, Calculator and Music Player

Clipboard: Advanced copy & paste functionality allows users to store photos, Web pages, YouTube links, etc., for easy sharing via email and social network sites

Indicator Quick Panel: Quickly toggle on/off connectivity, notifications, sound, brightness and settings in the lower right-hand corner of the display.

Photo Editor: Rotate, crop and adjust colors on high quality digital images


In other hand, The Samsung Galaxy S Wifi 5.0 is a mini tablet device and new evolution of MP3 player. Its a mp3 player with wifi and can be installed with some apps.

Galaxy S Wifi features are:
1.9 ghz processor
5” WVGA TFT LCD (800x480)
Android™ Froyo 2.2
Wi-Fi™ (802.11 b/g/n)
Camera: Rear : 3.2MP Camera AF with LED Flash / Front : VGA Camera
Bluetooth® 3.0
mini USB
8GB , microSD slot (up to 32GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is priced at P32,490 (32GB) / P27490 (16GB)

Samsung Galaxy Wifi 5.0 is priced at P12,990

here's a video of Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9


here's a video of Samsung Galaxy S Wifi 5.0

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 brand ambassadors

Samsung just revealed the two new brand ambassadors for their Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. They are Boom Gonzales, a full time broadcaster and Tessa Prieto-Valdes, a part time interior designer. These two people are so busy in their lives, and using the Samsung Galaxy Tab makes their work go smooth and feel connected everyday. Samsung Tab 8.9 is a new tablet line up from Samsung that have a 8.9" inches screen. (Read the whole feature below)

Boom Gonzales is in the traditional media industry, being a sportcaster, radio jock and voice talent, he uses the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 to interact to everyone that he is connected, using some apps for music and interaction like the Tunein Radio and Tweetdeck.
“In my line of work, I cannot survive without a tab because of the importance of being updated and being informed. Reading and verifying reports and the like. Not to mention the need to be in constant touch with producers, directors, colleagues, sports media and even athletes.I need to read scripts or emails or reply to emails while in transit. Need to be on-line constantly to be updated on sports events, results and developments constantly. In real time. Reading and researching articles and sports reports as it happens, when it happens,” according to Boom.


He shared that he uses some apps like Memo, Evernote and the calendar app of Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Tessa uses the tab for her fashion and design work environment, she uses the ClosetVirtual app to create her own database of her clothes and accessories. she also uses the tab in syncing the adidas miCoach for stats of her workout and documenting the distance pace, calories burned and elapsed time.One of the cool apps Tessa use for her interior design business is the 3D Interior Room Design app and Home Design 3D app, its a suitable app for the 8.9" display screen and she creates 3D design and plans for homes.

Tessa says: “The fun part is updating your directory with every purchase,” she says. The app organizes clothes by category, mixes and matches items, and allows the creation of a profile for each item. It also has a wish list category to avoid doubling up or buying accessories again even if you already have them. the other hand lets her choose furniture, adjust the dimensions, and put them in designated places.


I see a lot interesting furniture whenever I go around and travel, but some may not fit specifically into my nooks. So I use the app for a more visual representation of how it would go with the rest of the room.”

Smart Netphone conquers the Galaxy

Its a big buzz since last month that Smart Netphone is now available in the latest Samsung Galaxy Y, a new Android smartphone series for the young people, Y means young. I can tell because the Galaxy Y is small and it is perfect for teens and young adults. The affordable Android smartphone running on Gingerbread and add the features of all SmarNet exclusive service.

I'm trying this Smart Netphone x Samsung Galaxy Y now and I'll post my review next week.

Price : Php 5,990

Samsung Galaxy Note pre-order extended to Nov. 18

I got late to announce about the pre order offer of Samsung here in the Philippines, but I'm glad that they decided to extended the pre-order til Nov 18

Samsung Galaxy Note is a 1.4Ghz dual core processor smartphone with S Pen as a free input device pen for the 5.3" HD Super AMOLED full touch screen and its the 1st in the world to have a bigger size for a smartphone.

here are some details about the pre order

With the 1.4GHz dual core processor, HSPA+ internet speeds, the HD Super AMOLED display, 8-megapixel camera, and especially the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note truly lives up to being the very first tablet-cum-smartphone in the market!

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation is giving 50 lucky Ad Congress 2011 participants a chance to be one of the first few to own the Galaxy Note, straight from its first shipment to the country, through a special package that can be availed online:

50 units of the Samsung Galaxy Note at P2,000 off of its suggested retail price of P35,990 with a free flip cover valued at P1,450 and free 45 days of the Philippine Daily Inquirer Digital Edition valued at P1,120.

This exclusive offer is only available from November 17 – 18, 2011.

To reserve your Samsung Galaxy Note, go to http://www.samsung.com/ph/reserveanote

here's a video about Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung GALAXY Note big debut in Asia

Samsung recently announces the availability of Samsung Galaxy Note and it got its debut here in Southeast Asia and the feture look just broke down the trend of the styles of conventional smartphones with touch screen features. Samsung Galaxy Note features the world's 1st and largest 5.3" HD Super AMOLED display screen that provides a high resolution smart screen and best viewing experience for users when it comes to reading, surfing and even drawing. The Samsung Galaxy Note includes and resurrect the pen-input tech - the S Pen, people can use it in doing multi task jobs in writing, browsing, gaming and create doodles and art. (more news below)

The S Pen is useful for people who don't want to use their fingers in navigating the touch screen, they can use the S Pen in clicking and operating the apps. It is also useful for art creators, because the S Pen has an accurate sensors, I'm not sure if the S Pen and the Samsung Galaxy Note has a tension sensors like those drawing tablets. The S Pen also can be use for handwriting on the Samsung Galaxy Note,there's an app that can transform handwriting into digital text.


According to Gregory Lee, President and CEO of Samsung Asia - "The GALAXY Note is a revolutionary product to open a new category in the mobile industry and I am very proud of this accomplishment,Samsung GALAXY Note will redefine and enhance mobile communications by offering a creative user experience with its innovative features such as S Memo, S Planner and S Choice. I am certain that once our consumers try the GALAXY Note, they will appreciate its groundbreaking and fun features.

With the introduction of the GALAXY Note, we are confident that Samsung will firmly maintain its number one position in the mobile category in Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.”

Here are some apps fit for designing with the use of S Pen

- S Choice, new menu for Samsung Apps designed for the Galaxy Note's S Pen feature

Soonr Workplace - enables team collaboration by allowing direct annotation on the various file formats stored in the Soonr Cloud

iAnnotate PDF- provides a direct annotation mode for S Pen when viewing a PDF file

OmniSketch and Zen Brush - are very useful tools for sketching and drawing. OmniSketch enables users to sketch using the S Pen as a brush, while Zen Brush provides oriental brush simulation.

here's a video about Samsung Galaxy Note








Samsung GALAXY Note Product Specifications

Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100

EDGE/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900

Processor: 1.4GHz Dual Core Processor

Display: 5.3” WXGA(1280x800) HD Super AMOLED

OS :Android 2.3(Gingerbread)

Camera : Main(Rear) : 8 MP with LED Flash

Front : 2 MP

Single shot, Smile shot, Share shot, Action shot, Beauty, Cartoon, Panorama Video

Video: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1

Recording: 1080p@24~30fps, Playing 1080p@30fps

Audio: Codec : MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, FLAC, OGG

Music Player with SoundAlive

3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS


Value-added Features

- Samsung Apps

- Samsung Kies 2.0/ Samsung Kies air

- Samsung ChatON mobile communication service

(Downloadable via Samsung Apps)

- Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX

- S Pen Experience (S Memo, S Planner, S Choice)

Social Hub
- Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts/ Calendar Sync

- Basic: POP3/IMAP Email

Social Hub, Readers Hub , Music Hub

GoogleTM Mobile Services

- Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Earth™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,

Syncing with Google Calendar™

A-GPS

Enterprise Solutions

- ODE, EAS, CCX, MDM, VPN, WebEx

Connectivity : Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 + HS

USB : 2.0 HOST

Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Sensor : Accelerometer, Light, Digital compass, Proximity, Barometer

Memory : 16/32GB Internal Memory + microSD (up to 32GB)

Size : 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 mm

Battery : Standard battery, Li-ion 2,500 mAh

Camera test photo and video of Samsung Multi View camera MV800

Here are my test shots using the self portrait with the LCD panel in the front, photo art filters, movie art filters, funny faces, photo within a photo, and panorama sweep. Read my feature here and short review here about the Samsung Multi View camera. Price - Php 14,000.

more photos below

the camera

here's my video test shot using the LCD panel infront of me

here's a short test and making of a video blog

here's my spoof of A-Ha's music video of "Take on me"

and here's my test shots using the LCD panel infront of me


Panoramic sweep