Samsung Spreads Tech-Cheer with Affordable Electronic Makeovers

October 2004 – Exciting tech innovations erupt at an exponential rate and it’s important for home office empowerment and, of course, entertainment’s sake to stay on the edge. This holiday season, Samsung helps you catch up and put some pep in your system’s step. With new affordable flat-screen monitors, laser printers and digital productivity devices, Samsung makes it easier than ever to upgrade, and what better time than the Holidays, to ensure that the upcoming year will be a productive and fun one.

Feature-Rich Laser Printer for $149: Samsung was first to offer a high-performance laser printer for under $200, now they’re making owning a quality printer more affordable than ever! The compact 17-page-per-minute ML-1740 monochrome laser printer makes an ideal home or small office gift and incorporates features typically associated with more expensive models: Samsung’s unique “Push & Save” Technology, with a one-touch Toner Save Button capable of reducing toner consumption by up to 40%, and a monthly duty cycle of 15,000 pages; 8MB of memory; Operate two PC’s at the same time with dual USB/ parallel interface Samsung MultiPort sensing; 250-sheet cassette and an alternate one-sheet bypass feeder that accepts a wide variety of paper stocks and sizes from 3” x 5” cards to legal. The ML-1740 is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Work and Play Widescreen LCD Monitor: Samsung’s 17-inch SyncMaster 173mw monitor is the ultimate gift for the computing connoisseur who wants to enjoy the best both at work and play. With a street price of $699, the SyncMaster 173mw is an all-in-one HDTV-ready LCD that triples as a sleek computer monitor, a full-featured stand-alone TV, and a video display device that offers direct hook up to a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, security camera or any video source. The 173mw provides a sharp 16:10 wide format aspect ratio, a 1280 x 768 resolution, a 450cd/m2 brightness rate, and a 500:1 contrast ratio that ensures crisp vibrant visuals for computing and entertainment applications. The 173mw comes with dual analog and digital inputs and incorporates built-in speakers for a multimedia experience fit for a maven. The wide screen format increases productivity by allowing two or more applications to be open and visible simultaneously, perfect for desktop publishing and viewing spreadsheets. With its picture-in-picture functionality, users can watch TV while computing at the same time!

Digital Productivity Center for Under $200: Samsung’s SCX-4100 is a laser based multi-tasking center that optimizes your application and saves time, money and space! This compact powerhouse offers lower-cost printing per black and white page, optimized standalone copying with exceptional print quality, and color scanning. Affordably priced at $199, the SCX-4100 is an excellent alternative to the high-cost per page and media for inkjet models with its hearty 10,000-page monthly duty cycle, 4800-dpi color scanning capabilities, and ability to manage a variety of paper sizes and types including card stock, envelopes and transparencies with its 250-sheet standard cassette and alternate bypass feed. This flexible digital solution makes a perfect gift for home, student, and business users alike.

Big Screen, Do-It-All 19-inch Display: The SyncMaster 192MP ($799) is simultaneously a high-end 19-inch flat-panel computer monitor with an analog and digital interface, a full-featured stand-alone TV and a video display for use with a VCR, DVD player, camcorder or any video device, and its HDTV-ready. Talk about multi-tasking! Now students can complete their assignments and keep an eye on or switch to their favorite program or movie at the touch of a button. The 192MP also includes Samsung’s MagicBright technology, which offers three separate brightness modes designed specifically for PC, Internet and entertainment applications.

For Those Who Love Color: Samsung’s CLP-500 color laser printer is designed to meet a variety of color imaging needs for SOHO ands small and medium-sized business markets. This extremely versatile and highly affordable ($449) model offers a host of industry-leading features not typically found on comparable units such as built-in automatic duplex units for error free two-sided printing and optional wireless capabilities. Ideal for any environment that requires the ability to generate professional color documents, the CLP-500 offers a number of added benefits to small and medium businesses to improve work quality and enhance the overall image of the company.

“Look Ma, No Hands!” For home or business users seeking a stylish, high-end display that offers great image quality and unmatched flexibility, Samsung’s 17-inch SyncMaster 173P ($629) is the display for you! The 173P incorporates Samsung’s proprietary MagicTune software for a truly hands-free experience. It also features Samsung’s MagicBright technology, dual inputs and Pivot technology. 173P features a single on/off button -- all other applications, set up utilities, and screen adjustments are executed via the mouse through the video cable. MagicTune’s default screen, known as the Wizard, guides users through a comprehensive step-by-step setup procedure than ensures customized optimum on-screen performance. For users who want an even larger screen size, Samsung’s SyncMaster 193P ($799) offers all of the same great capabilities in a 19-inch screen.

For more information, please contact Samsung toll-free at 1-800-SAMSUNG or visit the company’s Web site at www.samsungusa.com.

SOURCE Samsung Electronics Company