Samsung teases CES unveiling of HDTV with 'unprecedented new shape' - Page 5

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Originally Posted by Gatorguy 

The projection systems are only getting better

http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/26/lg-hecto-laser-tv-projector-to-debut-at-ces-2013-promises-a-1/

Hecto laser? Don't stand there girly!!!

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Originally Posted by SolipsismX 


At one point 4:3 TV content was most common and we were able to move to 16:9 TVs. The 4:3 content just sat in the middle (or was stretched) until the programming caught up, but it did. At some point the concession to make the switch happened. I can't see that 16:9 will forever be the the aspect ratio for TV content simply because it's what we have now, especially as TVs grow in size.

I would agree with that, but until we get wall-sized TVs that can display multiple feeds on their surface wherever they want, 16:9 is the best compromise for all formats.  I was mostly trying to dispel the unusual idea that because a lot of movies are 2.4:1 that somehow this really wide and thin aspect ratio would be good for TVs (or is coming soon to TVs).  I think it far more likely that the TV will get so big that aspect ratio becomes irrelevant, before that happens.  

Well, I don't know what's coming. We can all speculate, but there's one thing I can guarantee. It's going to be a whole lot of hoopla for something really lame.

Originally Posted by hentaiboy 

Okay, wait, how can a projector make something that bright in THIS level of external light?

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Originally Posted by Dookie Howsre 

Samsuckz new TV shape should be a huge asz since they're full of sh!t.

One of best comments I read in a long time...

Look smasung (did I spell that correctly?)

I'm sure you're excited about this...... ummm ......  

   t e l e v i s i o n  ...  (it is a TV, right?)

But, too be truthful, I don't give a rat's arse.

Originally Posted by Marvin 
I do think lasers are the way forward though:

75" and 85W?! I think that's impressive, at least. Wouldn't an LCD screen of that size be something like 225W?

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Originally Posted by SolipsismX 


I can't say I understand when people use some warping of a company's name or product, or when they wish some future endeavor will be a failure

We're all biased in the sense that all our experiences are subjective.

That said, their history for innovating an entire product with seamless integration and a great user experience isn't good but I certainly won't ignore them if they can bring it. They certainly have the resources to compete with Apple if they can change their mindshare, which is far better than I give most other tech companies.

Hey Sol, I agree, however, it WAS a spelling mistake and I thought WFT  -  I really DON'T care.

My experiences, as (once again) you pointed out correctly, ARE subjective....

to wit, I'm simply OLD and admittedly jaded in my philosophical view of technology, in particular, smasung

(see what I did there?), a 'manufacturing' company totally bereft of ANY innovation.

My recent experience was Christmas dinner for 17 guests, friends and family. All had 'smart-phones',

14 iPhones, 2 smasungs (sorry, can't help myself) and OMG A NOKIA! (geez I'm sorry, but a no-kia, WFT man?).

Both smasungs (I've corrected my spell-checker to include my new word :) and 7 of the iPhones had black silicone-type protectors...

From a short distance you could not immediately tell the difference between the 9 phones sitting on the table...

Sufficient proof to my subjective, idiosyncratic view that smasung are no more innovative than Japanese automotive companies were after WW2....

NOTE - if any of our members disagree, please be prepared for a 'discussion' bordering on WW3 ;-) 

BTW  -  did I mention I'm old?

and

please do not take me seriously, I'm not worth it

;-)

 nothing personal..........

Thanks mate,

You're an OLD? man after my own heart.

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Originally Posted by SpamSandwich 

 

I remember going to exactly one movie back in the 70s (or was it the early 80s?) where they handed out scratch and sniff cards to be used along with the movie. Funny thing... I can't even remember what that movie was now.

Scratch cards - that's a realistic and practical way to do smells. Except for the distraction of course.

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Originally Posted by jimothy 

Despite the hype, it's actually not a new shape. It's still rectangular. But, there is something innovative about it: It's an 80" TV. But it's also a tablet. And a phone. It's the new Samsung Galaxy S OMG phablevision. The next really freakin' big thing is almost here.

I heard it's going to be shaped like a horse.

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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil 

 

It would also have to exude smell at appropriate times, from cartridges inserted into the bottom of the panel. 

 

Televisions could adopt the inkjet printer model: the device itself would be completely free, but the constituent smell cartridges (all seven) would be $100 apiece and contain enough smell for a few days' programming only.

 

These could also be said to cover taste, and all that would remain is specialized viewing chairs, manipulating static electricity to manage touch.

 

Gives new meaning to the word "Sensurround"!

Funny you should mention it - Samsung has a patent on that "smell" technology for home TVs:

Smell-O-Vision Wafts Closer With New Research Project | TechHive

Also look up the Wikipedia entry for "smell-o-vision" for movie theatres - it's an interesting history that includes it's competitor "AromaRama", and the John Waters "Odorama" scatch and sniff cards. 

Smell-O-Vision - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Originally Posted by Chandra69 

The english translation of "The idiotic nature of SamScum is bad. But it is fighting hard. If it is on its own, Samsung is the best. It has to invest in Bada OS. It has to kick the bloody Android OS." is "The idiotic nature of SamScum is bad. But it is fighting hard. If it is on its own, Samsung is the best. It has to invest in Bada OS. It has to kick the bloody Android OS."

So the problem isn't with the language, but with the "logic" in the "message"?

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Originally Posted by ascii 

Samsung are a bit more than that. They are huge (biggest company in South Korea I believe) and they make pretty decent stuff. My fridge, microwave and PC monitor are all Sammy and never had any problems with them.

 

I think the reason they copied the iPad was some kind of cultural difference which meant they didn't see anything wrong with it, but now that they have been successfully sued, I'm sure if they try to innovate they will be successful.

Actually, even there, Samsung simply made LG knockoffs (which made Japanese knockoffs).

Samsung has a long and storied tradition of copying. Phones are only the latest category in which they bring their unique replication talents.

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Originally Posted by SolipsismX 


WHat benefit does a see-through TV offer?

When TV's get bigger and bigger, it's good to be able to see, whether somebody is hiding behind the screen.

And then there are all the people who are afraid of the dark. - With see through monitors, black will never be able to get so frighteningly dark again. 

I think they will have just copied a Loewe Beovision:

jungmark 

the lower portion is for ads 24/7 regardless if you are watching anything on the TV. It's genius, i tell you!

Yet another Idiocracy prophecy... I could see Google pitching something like this as well, with an ad-supported hardware discount to attract more Walmart denizens. For a $100 subsidy, serve ads to consumers for the next 5-15 years (average tv upgrade time).

dasanman69 
The iPod worked because people already had large CD libraries they could rip into iTunes and many were stealing music. That gave Apple time to get deals with the music industry. No such luxury with a television.

The AppleTV is their foot in the door, since it has Airplay streaming and other content streams. It could make a nice segue toward having everything built into the tv. If that's their next step.

Mike Conners 

"Samsung, one of Apple's chief rivals"... This statement makes no sense as Apple does NOT make TVs. Samsung makes many, many, many other consumer electronic devices other than cell phones, tablets, and laptops.

Adding "Apple" to any tech article grants an immediate 15% traffic increase, and a bonus to fire elemental commenters.

caldog 
Introducing the Samsung 65" Galaxy Thunderbolt Incredible G2 XT 3D Evo Ultra HD series TV with Beats by Dre

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New Sig.

Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum 
New Sig.

And you're also paying close attention to your urine output. 

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Originally Posted by Suddenly Newton 

Slow news day. The article has nothing to do with Apple.

Although I agree, it seems lots of people here are very interested in Samsung products (current and upcoming).

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Originally Posted by SolipsismX 


I can't say I understand when people use some warping of a company's name or product, or when they wish some future endeavor will be a failure. I sincerely want Samsung to release something spectacular next week at CES. I want it to be a game changer. I want it to immediately and instantly change the way we look at television. I want it to be something original that after it's been done seems like the only way to do it going forward. I want this from all vendors at CES.
We're all biased in the sense that all our experiences are subjective. Even our objective views are all had subjectively but that's getting a little too philosophical. What I'm trying to express is that I do love my Apple products — I think they are the best the market has to offer — but I don't care about Apple outside of what they can offer me just as they don't care about me outside of what I'm willing to buy from them. My bias is wanting the best tech possible every day for the rest of my life. If Samsung can pull television out of this mostly stagnant move into the future then I'm all for it.
That said, their history for innovating an entire product with seamless integration and a great user experience isn't good but I certainly won't ignore them if they can bring it. They certainly have the resources to compete with Apple if they can change their mindshare, which is far better than I give most other tech companies.

Actually, I completely agree with you. Great products move industries and force competitors to introduce products that answer or exceed the market leader. We don't need more crap, we need more innovation and invention.

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Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum 

New Sig.

I noticed and LOL'ed.