Samsung's 'future-proof' voice-controlled television

[haikuman]

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The innovation may help reassure shoppers concerned about their screen becoming outdated.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

[tenders]

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

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

[pRICE cUBE]

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?

[bazookaman]

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.

[haikuman]

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

[Lux Interior]

My prediction:

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

[cbelt3]

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

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

[bruceko]

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

[Article Accelerator]

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!

[haikuman]

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