Samsung Raises the Bar with HDTV Monitors in “Touch of Color” Family of Monitors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of professional LCD display products, announced today the addition of HDTV monitors to its recently launched family of “Touch of Color” (ToC™) desktop monitors. The new HDTV monitors T220HD, T240HD, and T260HD deliver a perfect combination of technology and style. Using Samsung’s dual-injection technology, these feature-packed HDTV monitors have a transparent plastic bezel with rich ruby red coloring giving it a glass appearance while delivering crystal clear high definition images.

“Samsung understands the various needs of our customers and we continue to deliver a comprehensive line of high quality desktop HDTV monitors without skimping on the essentials of quality, design and reliability”

The new ToC™ HDTV monitors provide HDTV content through a built-in digital ATSC/QAM tuner providing versatility for any home or office space. For eye-popping colors and the clearest images, the new HDTV monitors offer front and rear HDMI connections. Complimented by a 5ms video response time, the T240HD and T260HD offer a 1080p full-HD experience. The crystal like bezel frame reduces the reflection of light, reducing glare while sitting on a swiveling stand to provide for optimum screen positioning.

Enhanced picture quality features include a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1, 16:10 aspect ratio and connections for multiple device peripherals including gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and digital cameras.

ToC™ HDTV monitors use approximately half the normal wattage of other monitors by reducing the number of backlight lamps and moving them only to the edges. Samsung’s brightness enhanced film is used to make up for the reduced number of backlights focusing the light and increasing overall monitor efficiency and reducing power consumption.

Sound functionality is provided by Dolby Digital Surround (3Wx2Ch) speakers and optical digital sound (5.1 channel) outputs for ease in connectivity and enhancing television and computing experiences.

“Samsung understands the various needs of our customers and we continue to deliver a comprehensive line of high quality desktop HDTV monitors without skimping on the essentials of quality, design and reliability,” said Christopher Franey, Vice President of Commercial Sales & Marketing, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. “The new touch of color, HDTV monitors reinforce Samsung’s commitment to its customers by providing intelligent desktop HDTV monitors that help customers enjoy multiple functionality with artistic design, complimenting any home or office.”

These high-end contemporary monitors are available for the following prices:

• HDTV Monitor T220 HD: $429
• HDTV Monitor T240 HD: $549
• HDTV Monitor T260 HD: $599

All HDTV monitors are available through Samsung resellers and distribution channels, which can be located by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG or by visiting www.samsung.com. Samsung Power Partners receive special promotions, lead referrals, training and technical support, as well as collateral and marketing materials. To find out more about becoming a Samsung Power Partner visit www.samsungpartner.com.

About Samsung Electronics America Information Technology Division

Samsung’s Information Technology Division (ITD) markets a complete line of award-winning LCD Monitor products, including professional large format LCD and Plasma displays. ITD also markets an award-winning line of color and monochrome laser printers and multifunction devices, video security systems and the family of Samsung Q1 Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC). Samsung ITD is committed to supporting the needs of its channel partners in the professional, commercial, corporate, and SOHO markets. Based in Irvine, California, ITD is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). The SEA organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.