With the help of NY Giant quarterback Eli Manning, rapper Flo Rida and ‘model Kate Upton; Samsung Electronics America introduced their latest Smart TV experience
that simplifies how you can search for and discover your preferred
content, all with superior picture quality. The new line of 2013 TVs includes the LED 8000-series and the Plasma 8500-series.
This line up represents Samsung’s sixth generation of
Smart TV.

“The TV industry is undergoing a sea change in both content and
technology. Although consumers can now access a plethora of content from
myriad sources, finding and choosing their favorite content has become
even harder. Our 2013 Smart TVs make it easy for you to spend less time
searching for shows and movies, and more time discovering and watching
the content you love,” said Joe Stinziano, Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics America.
“Samsung has also created an evolutionary TV, so the TV that consumers
buy today will transform into the TV of tomorrow. Thanks to the world’s
first Smart Evolution Kit, consumers will have the latest features and
they won’t be left behind.”

While features vary by model, highlights of select products
include:

• A redesigned Samsung Smart Hub that offers five dynamic menu panels to help consumers manage and navigate different types of content.

• With S-Recommendation, consumers can easily find
the content they want – whether on TV or via premium VOD services –
thanks to personalized recommendations based on their viewing habits
over time.

• Outstanding picture quality across the 2013
lines. Samsung’s UHD TV and LED TVs offer brighter, more vibrant color,
and its flagship Plasma TV delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites
than previously seen on plasma models.

• Smart Evolution Kit gives owners of flagship 2012
Samsung TVs the opportunity to update their models with some of the
latest features from 2013 without having to buy a new set.

• A quad-core CPU enables quick app launching, web browsing and multi-tasking.

• Smart View lets consumers move content seamlessly
from the TV to connected devices and back in real-time, so consumers
never miss a moment of their favorite shows using AllShare.

• Advanced Smart Interaction allows consumers to use everyday language and casual gestures to control the TV.

Samsung Transforms TV Watching

From Smart Evolution, to a re-designed Smart Hub, to the picture quality of Samsung’s UHD TV, Samsung has created a full suite of
smart products and solutions that allow consumers to engage with and
experience their TV in new ways.

This year, Samsung’s redesigned Smart Hub makes it easier for
consumers to discover the content they love. It eliminates the need to
navigate through myriad sources and options, and provides a simple way
to manage content from one central location. Available on select 2013
TVs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems, the new Smart Hub draws
inspiration from how consumers interact with mobile devices by offering
intuitive controls and a one-of-a-kind user experience. The
easy-to-navigate interface organizes content on five dynamic panels,
including Smart TV program guides, video-on-demand, apps, social and
personal content. These panels include:

• On TV – shows the channel that is currently
playing as well as the most relevant, personalized suggestions that may
be airing shortly based on consumer viewing habits

• Movies & TV Shows – an easy view of movies and TV services and over-the-top content that are available from various content providers.

• Music, Photos & Clips – allows consumers to organize personal content and files on Samsung Smart TVs and other linked devices

• Social – highlights user created content from
friends and family, popular videos from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and
video call services

• Smart TV Apps – organizes downloaded Samsung Apps and recommendations for easy access

Samsung has also created the first-ever recommendation engine for
TVs to help consumers navigate the overwhelming amount of content
available. Samsung’s S-Recommendation gives consumers a unique way of
discovering content based on their personal preferences. It analyzes
consumers’ past viewing habits over a period of six months to “learn”
their preferences so that it can recommend similar content. The
recommendations are provided from a variety of sources, including
broadcast television as well as streaming services.

Smart Interaction has also been upgraded with the ability to
recognize natural language use (such as full phrases) as well as more
casual hand movement (like swiping to change screens).

To ensure consumers continue to enjoy the best experience from their
Samsung TVs, Samsung’s Smart Evolution Kit, an industry first, offers a
cost-effective way for consumers to update their TVs with the latest
technologies and features. The kit fits into the evolution slot on the
back of 2012 Samsung 7500 and 8000 Series LED TVs, as well as Samsung
Series 7000 and 8000 Plasma TVs, and updates them with some of the
latest features and functions included in the newest Samsung models.
2013 F7500 LED and above and F8500 Plasma TVs also include a Smart
Evolution slot.

The 2013 Smart Evolution kit includes a quad-core processor, GPU and
memory for faster processing and multi-tasking, the updated Smart Hub
and the latest picture display software. The Smart Evolution Kit is
packaged with the 2013 Smart Touch Remote, and will be available in May
for $299.99.

Bigger Is Better

For consumers that desire the very best in home entertainment,
Samsung’s S9 UHD TV represents an industry breakthrough both in picture
quality and design. Samsung’s Precision Black Pro technology delivers
deep, real blacks and pure vivacious whites, while the combination of an
extremely high contrast ratio and Ultimate Dimming control
functionality means consumers will experience the sharpest resolutions
ever seen on large format displays. In addition, Samsung’s proprietary
up-scaling engine up-converts HD or Full-HD to UHD-level picture quality
by restoring detail information to create greater precision and
real-life picture quality.

The S9’s 3-way 2.2 channels of 120 watt sound also delivers an audio
experience that is six times better than a standard TV, so consumers
can truly immerse themselves in the experience, almost like they were in
the thick of the action. This 85-inch UHD TV also offers a timeless
design – the TV appears to float within its thin frame – which
challenges traditional concepts of TV design. The UN85S9 will be
available for pre-order on Samsung.com at the end of March for $39,999.

The Brightest LED Line with the Highest Contrasts Available

The F8000 series, Samsung’s 2013 flagship LED Smart
TV, boasts a stunning design that complements any room in the home. It
offers the most vibrant and richest colors with the highest contrasts
and the brightest picture quality of any Samsung LED TV to date.
Samsung’s proprietary Micro Dimming Ultimate technology provides greater
contracts, deeper black levels and maximum brightness – along with the
full suite of Samsung Smart features. Consumers will enjoy the speed at
which they can browse the web or download and access apps, thanks to the
TV’s quad-core processor, a first in the industry. The F8000 will be
available this year in size classes ranging from 46” to 75” at varying
price points.

Setting a New Standard

Samsung’s F8500 Plasma TV, 2013 flagship plasma
model, is the new industry standard for TV excellence offering deeper
blacks and brighter picture quality than previously seen on plasma TVs.
The F8500 delivers the same brightness and eight times the black levels
as standard LED TVs, thanks to Samsung’s proprietary Deep Black
Algorithm and Real Black Pro II. The F8500 is also one of the first
televisions with native support for HEVC-encoded content, which delivers
the richest, most immersive content. With Samsung’s One Body Form
design, the F8500 is created from a single piece of metal while
highlighted with a dark titan metal color for a futuristic design. The
F8000 will be available this year in several size classes ranging from
51” to 64” at varying price points.

The Ultimate Sound Experience with Samsung’s Vacuum Tube Technology

Samsung unveiled its unique vacuum tube amplifiers in 2012 with its
wireless audio docks. The vacuum tube offers audiophiles the best of
both worlds – the warm richness of a tube amplifier with the power and
precision of digital technology. The company today demonstrated a
continued commitment to raising the bar in quality audio by expanding
the line of digital audio products that offer this successful hybrid
tube technology.

New in 2013, Samsung’s vacuum tube technology will be integrated
into the HW-F750 soundbar so consumers can enjoy the rich, powerful
sound quality they desire. A wireless sub-woofer means consumers have
even greater flexibility in setting up the system, so as to maintain
their clean and minimalist décor. The HW-F750 also connects wirelessly
to select 2012 and 2013 Samsung Smart TVs via Bluetooth, which means the
soundbar may be connected without any audio cables, making set up a
breeze. The Soundbar will be available in March for $799.

The vacuum tube amplifier can also be found in Samsung’s home theater systems, beginning with the HT-F6500W,
for improved audio clarity and warmth. The Blu-ray component of the
HT-F6500W also offers Samsung’s latest Smart Hub and AllShare features,
along with full web browsing capabilities. The HT-F6500W delivers
outstanding value at $599, and will be available in March.

The Freedom to Enjoy Quality Sound Anywhere

Consumers can now enjoy crystal clear sound wherever they are with the DA-F60 portable wireless Bluetooth speaker.
Despite its compact size, the DA-F60 delivers a full-range sound
reproduction that is on par with larger and more expensive systems. The
speaker’s integrated Near-Field Communications (NFC) connectivity makes
it easy for consumers to pair the speaker with other NFC devices, such
as a smartphone or tablet, by simply tapping the two devices together.
It also connects wirelessly to select Samsung 2012 and 2013 Smart TVs
and other Bluetooth-enabled devices for an effortless and streamlined
music playing experience. With 12-hour playback on a full battery
charge, consumers never need to worry about being without their music.
They can get their hands on this stylish speaker from April for $299.

Amp up your Party with Samsung’s Giga Sound Systems

Samsung also entered a new category in home audio with its first-ever 2.2 channel Giga Sound Systems. The MX-FS8000 and the MX-FS9000
both feature powerful 15” dual sub-woofers that deliver 2300W and 2560W
in sound respectively for stand-out audio. The sound systems offer
wireless streaming via Bluetooth technology, so it is easy to sync the
systems to compatible devices and play music from CDs, USBs or streaming
audio services. With its special DJ Effects and DJ Lighting features,
as well as its ability to support mic input, an evening of entertainment
will never be the same again. Samsung’s flagship MX-FS9000 will be
available in May for $1,499 and the MX-FS8000 will be available in June
for $999.