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First introduced in the Korean market earlier this year, Samsung's LD220G and LD190N Lapfit monitors are now available in the United States. Not your typical monitor, these were designed to use as a secondary display for your netbook or laptop so you can view multiple web sites, documents etc. They also have a low profile, meaning the monitor sits at about the same height as your laptop display, so dragging and dropping files between monitors is seamless. Not to mention it helps with neck strain.

The 22-inch LD220G features 1920x1080 resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1, 250cd/m2 brightness, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 5ms response time, and connects via USB. The 19-inch LD190N has the same specs as the larger model, but connects via VGA and has 1360x768 resolution. Both monitors weigh less than 10 pounds and have an adjustable stand that can tilt from 10 to 40 degrees.

They are now available for $249.99 (LD220G) and $149.99 (LD190N).Read more

Samsung just announced that Amazon Video On Demand is available on select Samsung HDTVs via a downloadable widget. Also, Blockbuster's Video On Demand service is now on select 2009 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Players and Blu-ray integrated Home Theater Systems.

Owners of Samsung LCD and Plasma HDTVs Series 650 and above and Samsung LED HDTVs Series 7000 and above can download the Amazon Video On Demand widget for free using the Internet@TV – Content Service feature on their HDTVs.

Specific models featuring the BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service include Samsung Series 650 and above LCD and Plasma HDTVs and Series 7000 and above LED HDTVs. The service is also on Samsung BD -P1600, BD-P3600 and BD-P4600 Blu-ray players, as well as select Samsung Blu-ray integrated Home Theater Systems (HT-BD1250, HT-BD3252, HT-BD7200 and HT-BD8200) via firmware upgrade.

For more information visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung has added a new LED monitor to its SyncMaster line. The SyncMaster XL2370 will be available at Best Buy starting October 12th for $299. It will hit other retail stores in late November.

The XL2370 features an LED edge-lit backlight, 1080 HD resolution, a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 and 2 millisecond response time. Movies can be seen in 16:9 widescreen formats without any distortion or stretching. And, not to take up too much space, the XL2370 measures just 3/4" at the top and weighs less than eight pounds.

The XL2370 is ENERGY STAR compliant, and is (partially) constructed out of post consumer materials. Read more

At CEDIA last week, Samsung announced the new P410M, an LED-based DLP Pocket Projector. The compact (5.8" W x 2.5" H x 5.7" D) P410M weighs less than two pounds and has a USB port so that media files can be played from any USB device without connecting the P410M to a computer. The projector also includes a built-in multimedia player, standard audio, video and PC inputs, and two stereo speakers. The LED can last up to 30,000 hours, consumes 30% less energy than traditional lamps and is mercury-free, making it easier to recycle.

Features include:

• Ultra portable weighing under 2 lbs
• Compact & Stylish Design at 5.8" W x 2.5" H x 5.7" D
• DLP optical engine with LED light source rated at 30,000 Hours life
• Up to 140% of NTSC color gamut
• Standard VGA-in (15-pin D-sub), RCA Composite Video in connectors
• Built-in 1W x 2 stereo speakers

The Samsung P410M Pocket Projector is now available for $599.

Samsung just announced its latest CCFL-backlit LCD TV– the 65" LCD 650 Series (LN65B650) with 1080p resolution. The LN65B650 features Auto Motion Plus 120Hz refresh rate, fast 4ms response time to reduce blurring, and high contrast ratios for deeper blacks. The LN65B650 also has networking and connectivity capabilities, and meets the latest Energy Star qualifications.

Other features include:

• Ultra Clear Panel technology: enhances colors and reduces glare in rooms with a lot of ambient light.
• Wide Color Enhancer 3: ensures accurate reproduction of colors with shows, movies, games and more, regardless of the viewing environment.
• Samsung Medi@2.0 suite: Ready for both wired and wireless connectivity, get content via the Internet@TV - Content Service, built-in Content Library, DLNA and more. Internet@TV delivers access to Internet content from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube, and more via easy-to-use TV widgets.
• USB 2.0 interface: Easily share and view media files on your TV from a digital camera, MP3 player, or even a thumb drive.

It also includes 4 HDMI inputs, two component cable slots, RCA and USB jacks. The LN65B650 supports VGA, Optical audio out and RS-232 serial adapters.

The Samsung LN65B650 will be available this month for about $6000.

Samsung just announced the availability of YouTube on select Samsung Blu-ray players. Owners of the BD-P1600, BD-P3600 or BD-P4600 Blu-ray players will be able to view YouTube content by uploading the service at no cost.

To access YouTube from your Samsung Blu-ray player, simply press a button on the remote control from the main screen. Videos can also be searched via a mobile phone-like on-screen key pad. The categories listed are very similar to that on the YouTube website. Please note that to use this service, the Blu-ray player must be connected to a wired or wireless internet connection.

For more information on Samsung Blu-ray players, visit www.samsung.com

Samsung has just unveiled the flagship model of its expanded LED HDTV lineup with the all-new 8500 Series. The new HDTVs combine the award-winning picture quality and thinness of Samsung's previous LED HDTVs, with the latest networking and interactive features, to provide an ideal option to all TV connoisseurs.

The 8500 Series is capable of a stunning 7,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for extreme detail and image depth. Its Wide Color Enhancer Pro ensures that colors are consistently vibrant, while Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel works to improve image clarity and brightness regardless of a room's ambient lighting. The 8500 Series is also compliant with the latest Energy Star v3.0 ratings, and includes an optimized energy savings mode.Read more

Samsung has just announced its new HT-BD3252 home theater system that combines a high quality viewing experience with powerful audio and an array of advanced networking options in a boldly designed player that can help convert almost any living space into a premium HD showroom.

This system delivers theater-like sound and exceptional video playback with its integrated Blu-ray player, which supports BD-Live interactive content. Consumers can instantly stream the latest SD and HD content from Netflix and access Pandora's library of online music right on their TV (subscriptions required). Starting in the Fall of 2009, BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand service will become available via a future firmware upgrade.Read more