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Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - haikuman - 01-10-2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16480712

By Leo Kelion
Technology reporter, BBC News, Las Vegas


A "smart" internet-connected television that has the ability to have its hardware upgraded every year has been unveiled by Samsung.

The device has a slot which allows new kit to be added to boost processing performance and add new features.

The innovation may help reassure shoppers concerned about their screen becoming outdated.

The move is aimed at helping the South Korean tech giant retain its lead as the world's best-selling TV maker.

Samsung's president of consumer electronics, Boo-keun Yoon, unveiled the firm's flagship LED television at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas noting that his firm currently sells two televisions every two seconds.

In addition to its "smart evolution capability" Samsung has also added gesture, voice and face recognition features to the ES8000 model.


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - tenders - 01-10-2012

> noting that his firm currently sells two televisions every two seconds

Isn't that the same as selling one television every second?


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - pRICE cUBE - 01-10-2012

tenders wrote:
> noting that his firm currently sells two televisions every two seconds

Isn't that the same as selling one television every second?

Not as great as selling 4 every 4 seconds.....or is it?


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - bazookaman - 01-10-2012

tenders wrote:
> noting that his firm currently sells two televisions every two seconds

Isn't that the same as selling one television every second?

Maybe they sell 1 every 1.5 seconds and 1 every .5 seconds.


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - haikuman - 01-10-2012

Maybe they sell 2 TV's every other second TongueBig Grin:priate:


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - Lux Interior - 01-10-2012

My prediction:

Either 1) there will never be any upgrade offered, or 2) it will be less cost effective than buying a new set.


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - cbelt3 - 01-10-2012

I know EXACTLY what "gesture" I want it to recognize so it skips commercials.

(Hint.. it involves one hand, one finger ) :biggrin:


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - bruceko - 01-10-2012

Do you find it odd that the slot is the exact size to fit an Iphone 4s in it?


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - Article Accelerator - 01-10-2012

haikuman wrote: A "smart" internet-connected television that has the ability to have its hardware upgraded every year has been unveiled by Samsung.

Yeah, just like Samdung's Android-based phones can be upgraded. Oh, wait...

Samsung's president of consumer electronics, Boo-keun Yoon, unveiled the firm's flagship LED television at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas noting that his firm currently sells two televisions every two seconds.

Interesting! Too bad Samdung doesn't sell one TV per second. That would be awesome.

In addition to its "smart evolution capability" Samsung has also added gesture, voice and face recognition features to the ES8000 model.

In Korea, TV watches you!


Re: Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television - haikuman - 01-10-2012

I would accept South :devil:Korean made products over Chinese made products 8daze a week *(:>*