45 YEARS OF INNOVATION Samsung Product History
INTRODUCTION
Samsung aspires to create new technologies and innovative products that inspire the world, delivering genuine value that enhances the lives of its customers, partners and employees. Samsung Electronics was established in 1969 and has since gone on to lead the world of consumer electronics through relentless innovation and a passion for discovery. Many of these innovations were born from a deep commitment to R&D that, through considered research, has led to many breakthroughs from the first ever digital TV to the first mobile phone able to play MP3s. Design has long been at the center of Samsung products, influencing not only their look and feel but also how they are built. Currently one in four of the company’s total workforce is
based in 33 R&D centers that span the globe, drawing upon the wealth of diverse global talent to develop future technologies. Samsung’s design approach, Make it Meaningful, places the greatest importance on how design brings value to consumers’ lives by making technology more natural and intuitive, as well as making an emotional connection. To date Samsung has been recognized with over 600 design accolades, from prestigious design bodies such as iF and IDEA, and this document traces the history of many of its most admired product lines.
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Introduction 1
TELEVISION HISTORY
TRENDS 1972 50% of home TVs are color television sets 1992 There are 900 million television sets in use around the world 2006 Television signals in both analog and digital formats 2009 First 1,500-foot (460 m) LED displays introduced 2011 First 50-inch OLED displays introduced
2010
2013 World’s first Curved TV introduced
The World’s First Full HD 3D LED TV Samsung also launched its complete 3D range including glasses, Blu-ray players and home theaters.
1970
1980
1996
To meet growing demand for color televisions, Samsung launched its first color TV abroad in 1976 before launching the television domestically in 1980.
The +Plus One had the world’s first 12.8:9 screen format. The television screen was created from input across the Samsung business, including Samsung Corning, Samsung SDI and Samsung Electric.
Samsung’s First Samsung’s Monochrome TV First Color TV Samsung’s 12” vacuum tube TV was Samsung’s first TV and was also exported for use in Panama. This TV was heralded the dawn of a new chapter in Samsung’s electronic history.
1993 1973
The Econo TV, Samsung’s First Quick Start TV Samsung’s energy saving TV would play immediately when switched on, without needing to warm up. It was also Samsung’s first black and white TV to be exported.
The World’s First Bio TV Samsung’s first bio TV was designed to allay the public’s health concerns around TVs emitting electronic rays, using infrared waves instead.
The +Plus One
1998
Samsung’s First Flat Screen TV
2005
The Rome LCD TV The lower section of the Rome LCD TV was designed in the shape of a “V”, a design unique to Samsung.
2006
The Bordeaux LCD TV The innovative design took its inspiration from the deep shades found in wine and the shape of wineglass. This TV laid the foundation for Samsung’s dominance of the worldwide TV market.
2008
The Crystal Rose LCD TV The Crystal Rose LCD TV with the double injection technology struck a subtle and harmonious balance between two transparent colors.
2014
2010
Samsung Launches First TV Application Store The era of Smart TVs begins.
2009
The World’s First LED TV The world’s first LED TV installed LED light sources along the television’s edges to enhance the picture, creating a new category in LED televisions.
World’s First Curved UHD TV Samsung’s new Curved TV delivers the ultimate immersive viewing experience by providing unparalleled picture quality.
2013
World’s Largest (85”) UHD TV The world’s largest 85” UHD TV was awarded Best of Innovation at CES for demonstrating how TVs could evolve in their design.
2013
World’s First Curved OLED TV Unrivaled picture quality and curved screen deliver a more immersive experience with an enhanced sense of presence. 2 Samsung Product History
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MONITOR HISTORY
TRENDS 1981 First generation of Monochrome Display Adaptor monitors launched 1990 The popularity of LCD computer displays begins MID 90S
Just about all monitors were beige. This was the era of the inexpensive, color, multisync VGA monitor
1997 First desktop LCD monitors in stores / LCD monitors are competing with CRTs for market share 2007 Desktop LCD monitors outsell CRT monitors for the first time
2006 1997
1981
The First TFT-LCD Monitor
The DA-112B Samsung’s first 12” Monitor launched.
2002
The 175W The 17” screen was vertically adjustable thanks to its dual hinge.
The XL20 and XL24 The integrated RGB LED BLU made the representation of detailed and diverse colors possible, perfect for graphic design.
2007
2009
The Black and High Glossy design began a market trend.
The world’s first 3D monitor met the growing demand for 3D games and movies.
The 226BW and 2232BW
The 2233RZ
2012
The S27B970D The Calibration Engine delivered professional grade picture quality and resolution perfect for artists and designers.
2014
U28D590D 4K monitor with stunningly realistic UHD picture quality.
1985
The 2M2057 Samsung’s first mass production monitor.
1992
The CSL1671 Samsung’s first CAD monitor.
1998
The 700FT, a Full Flat CRT Monitor
Monitor History
The 770P A triple-hinged monitor enhanced usability.
The LD220 Designed to be a second display for notebook users, this monitor connects via USB.
2011
2013
A striking asymmetrical design ensured this 3D monitor stood out from the competition.
The monitor can recognize 10 touch points at once and its frame reclines up to 55 degrees.
The S27A950
1999
2011
The built-in TV tuners made these monitors the world’s first multi-functional monitors.
The world’s first wireless central station monitor connects to notebooks wirelessly and external hard drive, mouse and keyboard via USB.
The ML15NS and ML17NS
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2005
2008
C27A750X
2005
2008
With a height-adjustable stand for easier viewing with a range of customizable hardware options.
The Wine-glass Feel TOC Monitors made use of double injection technology for the first time in the world.
B1940W
The T190 and T220
The S24C770T
2013
The S27C750P Its a metallic stand, narrow bezels and an ultra-slim design complement a screen that is able to be adjusted by 90 degrees with a viewing angle of 178 degrees.
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VIDEO PLAYER HISTORY
TRENDS 1995 The DVD industry standard was announced, backed by major players in the IT and movie industries 2002 DVD sales overtake VHS sales for the first time 2003 First Blu-ray player was introduced
1979
1991
1996
Samsung’s First and World’s Fourth VCR. 30 R&D staff member spent $6 million to develop this product.
The VTR featured as many as seven video heads, a first in Korea, and provided high quality image and sound.
The product was designed to store multiple DVDs and provided dubbing and subtitling services in two different languages.
The Econo Sevenseven
Samsung’s First VHS VTR
1983
The World’s Second 8mm VCR The 8mm video player was compact in size (172x185x69mm) and weighed only 1.6kg.
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Video Player History
Samsung’s First DVD Player
1994
Universal VCR The VCR featured a digital signal conversion function allowing users to play and record all broadcasting signals and video tapes from around the world.
2006
2010
The World’s First Blu-ray Player
The World’s First 3D Blu-ray Player
The product could play Blu-ray discs and displayed Full HD images.
2000
The World’s First DVD Combo Player The player was able to play both DVDs and analogue VCRs.
The player was rolled out in markets in parallel to 3D TVs.
2009
Wall mounted Blu-ray Player Its innovative design meant it no longer needed to be hidden away under the TV.
2013
A UHD Upscale Blu-ray Player The most recent addition features crystal clear image quality making the most of UHD technology.
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AUDIO PLAYER HISTORY
TRENDS 1980S Portable audio cassette players become popular, which are later followed by CD and mp3 players 1983 CDs were released in the USA and it took only 3 years for them to overtake LPS as the USA’s top selling music media 2000 Global sales of CDs peaked at 2.455 billion 2008 The popularity of MP3 players sees a demand for audio players which are compatible with external devices
2008 1999 1972
1978
The Stereo Receiver The first piece of audio equipment created by Samsung.
1974
Cassette Player Samsung introduced its first cassette player which quickly became the must-have item for social occasions.
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Audio Player History
1986
The Sonorama
The CD Music Center
Samsung’s first Hi-Fi component System, whose success led to the expansion of Samsung’s stereo business.
The CD Music Center offered a range of features to play music in the home, including an LP player, radio and cassette player.
1981
The Mymy The name ‘mymy’ was chosen following a competition and became an alternative term for cassette players. The Mymy was Samsung’s first portable mini cassette player.
1993
The CD-OK The CD-OK was named to reflect the way in which the device offered both a CD and Karaoke player. It offered high audio quality and featured 1,500 songs and could also display four thousand pictures from the CDs.
Samsung’s First MP3 Player
The World’s First Blu-ray Home Theater System The system played Blu-ray discs and DVDs through the high quality speakers.
Samsung’s first MP3 Player was the size of a business card, which made it smaller than any other on the market. It won ‘Excellent Design Product’ at the iF design awards.
2014 2012
The World’s First Wireless Audio Dock
The Mymy Wingo The Mymy Wingo CD Player could also recharge the batteries of portable Mymy CD player so music could be enjoyed at home and on the move.
You can easiliy set up Shape Wireless Audio-Multiroom System to play any music, any room, anytime.
Samsung’s wireless audio dock uses new vacuum tube amplifier technology to deliver a warmer, more natural sound.
2009 2001
The Wireless Audio Multiroom System
The World’s First Dual Band Wireless Sound Bar The 39 mm ultra slim sound bar was able to be mounted on a wall and came with wireless subwoofers.
2013
The Wireless Sound Bar For the first time, vacuum tubes were mounted inside the sound bar to deliver a more authentic sound. The soundshare technology also enables the user to connect the sound bar to a TV via Bluetooth.
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REFRIGERATOR HISTORY
1974
Samsung Introduces Its First Refrigerator The product featured indirect cooling and did not produce frost.
1996
Independence Refrigerator
The Interior Zipel gets a facelift with Colored Tempered Glass
Separate cooling technology for the freezer and refrigerator ensured food stayed fresher for longer.
The Interior Zipel came in six different colors so that you could choose a color you like or one that fits your kitchen.
1997
1982
Multipurpose Refrigerator Samsung introduces a model that is able to change the freezer into a refrigerator.
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2001
Refrigerator History
The Zipel, a Two Door Refrigerator The Zipel took less than a year after its debut to dominate the market and has stayed there for the last 16-years!
2004
The World’s First Twin Home Bar Refrigerator The refrigerator dispenses both water and ice.
2005
The world’s first refrigerator to feature designed doors Refrigerator featured a paisley pattern that was engraved and embossed on the inside of curved tempered glass doors.
2012
2014
The T9000 The four-door refrigerator allows customers to compartmentalize according to their needs, while the lower right compartment can be transformed into a freezer or storage for special dietary food.
Chef Collection Refrigerator A premium appliance range was developed in collaboration with Samsung Club des Chefs to deliver on a vision of better kitchen experience.
2006
2013
Refrigerator features four separate compartments with adjustable temperature settings. It keeps the odors, temperature, and humidity in one compartment from affecting foods in others and enhances storage flexibility.
The refrigerator consists of two separate sections – InnerCase and ShowCase. The former is for ingredients used less often while the latter is for beverages and snack items.
The Quatro
The Food Showcase
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WASHING MACHINE HISTORY
1997
1988
1974
The Hit Washing Machine
The Galaxy Laundry Machine Samsung’s first washing machine was manuallyoperated with two separate tubs for washing and drying.
Able to automatically adjust the amount of detergent and time needed, centripetal water flow emulated the effectiveness of hand washing.
Samsung’s First Drum Washing Machine The washing machine made use of the rotating force of the laundry to increase cleaning performance.
1984
The Crystal Laundry Machine The machine prevented laundry from being twisted or damaged and increased washing efficiency by using hot water. With a 4.5kg drum, the largest capacity for its time, all modes could be chosen by one touch of a button.
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Washing Machine History
1995
The Fully Automated “Hand Washing” Machine A rotating bar moved within the drum circulates the laundry, reducing tangling and fabric damage.
2002
The Hauzen Drum Washing Machine The machine reduced noise, introduced better management of residual detergent produced less wrinkles and reduced water usage by over 50% on previous models.
2005
Samsung’s First Steam and Air Wash Drum Washing Machine The machine dramatically increased washing performance by spraying steam into the drum. Its Air Wash mode used no water to remove odor and germs with no harm to fabric.
2002
The “Baby Love” Washing Machine The 3kg baby-focused machine steamed clothes up to 90° C to eliminate germs, and additional rinse modes were perfect for babies sensitive to detergent.
2007
The Diamond Drum Washing Machine The machine counteracted vibration and noise using two unique rings containing 14 stainless steel ball bearings to balance the drum.
2013
2008
The Bubble Shot 3 W9000 Washing Machine
The First Bubble Drum Washing Machine
The machine automatically calculates the amount of detergent and softener needed based on the weight of the laundry. Its Air Speed Dry feature dries clothes faster without water, leading to a reduced drying time.
Its Bubble Engine formed fine detergent bubbles within the two minutes of operation that permeated deep into clothes to make a full cycle last only 59 minutes.
2011
The Fully Automated Wobble Washing Machine The Wobble pulsator not only creates both left and right but also upward and downward flows, creating a three-dimensional dynamic water current resulting in cleaner clothes.
2014
The WW9000 Washing Machine Making laundry less of a chore, the Samsung WW9000 combines simple and elegant design with an enhanced user experience and a new level of effective washing performance.
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AIR CONDITIONING HISTORY
2000
1974
Samsung’s First AC
1984
Air Swing Air Conditioner Able to circulate air from side to side.
1995
Korea’s First System Air Conditioner DVM (Digital Variable Multi)
Low noise, high power with strong cooling performance.
A single outdoor unit is connected to various indoor units which are able to be centrally managed over a network.
Hi Cool Air Conditioner
2007
The Hauzen Home Multi Air Conditioner One indoor connected to three units making it perfect to cool the entire home.
2013
2010
Smart Air Conditioner Q9000
The Hauzen Zero Beyond cooling, the Hauzen Zero completely eliminates fungus, odor, fine dust and viruses. It can also sense the number and location of people in a room and adjust settings accordingly.
Front-facing, independent triple fans provide an intelligent balance of power and control delivering optimum cooling and energy efficiency.
1979
Samsung’s First Automated Air Conditioner
2014 1994
Samsung’s First Auto Shutter Air Conditioner
1997
World’s First Double Auto Shutter Air Conditioner Expert design meant it could close both the vent and intake when turned off.
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Air Conditioning History
Smart Air Conditioner AR9000
2003
The Hauzen Air Conditioner A combination of an air conditioner and air purifier that saves space and is useful all year round.
2008
The Hauzen Goddess of the Wind II Cooling air is distributed from the top as well as from the left and right.
Delivering exceptional cooling, comfort and hygienic benefits, this striking triangle body design enables a wider inlet , wider outlet as well as bigger fans for enhanced air conditioning experience.
2012
The Smart Air Conditioner Q Controllable by smartphone and embedded with a camera for remote home monitoring.
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PRINTER HISTORY
TRENDS 1990 The popularity of personal ink-jet printers takes off 2001 Personal mono laser printers are introduced to the market 2005 Photo printers become popular as digital cameras grow in prominence 2006 The first personal mono laser printers are introduced 2013 Mobile printing becomes possible with advances in smartphone and Wi-Fi technology
2012
1990
COFAX-6000 Samsung’s first laser multifunction printer combined a laser printer, copier, scanner and fax.
1991
Mono laser printer Finale 8000 Samsung’s first laser printer was introduced. It printed 8 pages per minute.
2001
Personal mono laser printer ML-1210 Samsung launched a mono laser printer with a compact body and an ergonomic design.
2006
2008
World’s smallest color laser printer CLP-300/ CLX-3160 series
A4 Copier MultiXpress 6555N/ C8380ND
It offered a 40% reduced size compared with the previous model. New toner containers were created to allow easy replacement.
A fast, convenient and robust A4 copier was built for business users.
A3 Copier MultiXpress C9301 Series The C9301 adopted the world’s first all-in-one main board with a 1 GHz Dual Core CPU for greater processing power, faster printing speed and lower energy consumption. Samsung’s ReCP image enhancing technology delivered significantly sharper and more vivid images for optimum printing results.
2013
Xpress C460W Series; world’s first NFC-enabled color laser printer The Xpress C460W series connects wirelessly with mobile devices for fast, integrated and convenient printing on the go. Users can print pictures and documents from their smart phones by simply tapping a NFC tag.
2003
Color laser printer CLP-500
1996
Color laser printer SLB-3108H
Samsung’s first color laser printer was developed using proprietary technology. It operated at 45 dB, and was quieter than average room noise, thanks to patented No-Nois™ Technology.
Samsung’s first color laser printer for office use became available.
2005
Photo printer SPP-2040 The SPP-2040 printed photos from a mobile phone and digital camera via USB cable or Bluetooth without having to connect to a PC. It also provided previews of photos with its 2.4 inch LCD screen.
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Printer History
2007
Ultra-slim mono laser/multifunction ML-1630/SCX-4500 A striking ultra-slim design with a highgloss black finish and blue LED indicators won numerous industrial design awards including iF in Germany, IDEA in the U.S. and Good in Japan.
2010
MultiXpress C9350ND/ C9250ND; Samsung’s First A3 Color copier Developed using Samsung’s proprietary technology, the MultiXpress printer won ‘Pick of the year 2010’ from Buyer’s Laboratory, a professional institution for testing office products in the U.S.
2012
Color Laser Printer CLP-415 Series The printer won numerous awards including iF Design Gold, Editor’s Choice from PC Magazine and ‘Best Energy Efficiency Product’ from Buyers Lab.
2014
Xpress C1860 series and Xpress M2885 Series; NFC-enabled printers for SMBs The Xpress C1860 series and Xpress M2885 Series optimized efficiency for home offices and Small and Medium-sized Businesses that require high volume printing and increased compatibility with a broad range of IT devices. Both series are compatible with Samsung Cloud Print™.
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MOBILE HISTORY
TRENDS 1983 The world’s first truly portable mobile phone goes on sale in the U.S. 1996–99 Mobile phones start to become more compact with internal antennas, come in cool colors and feature better graphics 2000 Introduction of the first touch screen phone 2002 Mobile phones with full color display and integrated cameras introduced 2004 Mobile phones begin to diversify with new features and designs to fit many users’ lifestyles
1988
1996
SH-100
The first mobile phone developed with Samsung’s technology,
SCH-100 The world’s first CDMA phone.
1999
2003
SPH-M2500
2000
The world’s first MP3 player phone featuring a built-in 32MB memory card.
The world’s first camera phone (CDMA).
SCH-V200
2005
SGH-E700
SCH-B100
The world’s first phone with a built in antenna and front facing camera that enabled users to take a picture without opening the clamshell.
The world’s first satellite DMB handset that allowed users to watch TV programs anywhere.
2004
SPH-S2300 The inspiration behind the modern day camera phone featuring 3x continuous optical zoom and three megapixels.
1994 SH-770
The first Anycall model to feature a smaller form factor.
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Mobile History
1998
1999
Debuting the popular clamshell form factor.
A game-changer that featured a stylish design and battery that lasted seven days with 270 minutes talk time.
SCH-800
SCH-A100
2002
2002
Samsung’s first phone to sell 10 million units within its first year of release.
The first phone in the world to allow users to record and watch video clips in addition to taking photos.
SGH-T100
SCH-V300
2004
SGH-D500 The first phone to feature a stylish dual blue-black color at a time when the market was dominated by white and silver handsets.
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MOBILE HISTORY (CONT.)
TRENDS 2010–13 Mobile phones become more of a personal computer complete with smart accessories
2013
Galaxy S4 zoom The first smartphone to offer 10x optical zoom offers unbeatable image quality.
2006
SGH-E250 Samsung’s bestselling feature phone which sold 10 million units in its first 10 months and to date has sold over 52 million handsets worldwide.
2006 F700
Samsung debuted one of the first full touch screen smart phones in the world.
2010–2013
Galaxy Tab series Samsung launched series of Galaxy tab devices providing portability, productivity and a richer multimedia experience.
2013
Galaxy Gear A perfect companion device that further integrates the Samsung Galaxy experience.
2014
Galaxy NotePRO (12.2) The Galaxy NotePRO powers entertainment and productivity on the world’s first 12.2-inch WQXGA Wide screen display.
2010–2014 Galaxy S series
Samsung continues to build upon its smart phone heritage and establishes itself as an innovator and market leader.
2014 Gear 2
Samsung introduced the first TIZEN based wearable device with enhanced connectivity, customization, and control.
2013
Galaxy ROUND Samsung introduced the world’s first commercialised full HD Super AMOLED curved display.
2011–2013
Galaxy Note series With a large display, Galaxy Note series offered a new user experience with the S pen.
2013
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)
The most progressive 10-inch tablet that lets people multitask across apps and take notes with an improved S Pen.
2014
Gear Fit Samsung’s first curved wearable device blends style, fitness and convenience and revolutionized the way people exercise.
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CAMERA HISTORY
TRENDS 1985 Camcorders become increasingly popular as people want to capture memories in video as well as photograph 2000 Digital cameras become mainstream as people enjoy being able to see their photograph instantly
2009
2003
1979
1994
Samsung launched its first film camera made in cooperation with Minolta.
The ECX-1 was the world’s first 4x zoom film camera achieving global recognition for its innovative design in collaboration with Porsche.
The ECX-1
The Hi-Matic Strobo
1981
The SV-C820
Winky
Samsung’s first camera to make use of its proprietary technology.
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Camera History
The 4 mega pixel camera featured a Schneider lens with 12x zoom (3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom).
With its 1.5” front LCD screen, the Dual View ST550 won huge popularity from people looking to take selfies.
The NX20 The world’s first Wi-Fi enabled compact system camera with a 20.3 megapixel APS-C sensor that gives people a better window on the world.
1997
2003
2005
2009
2012
Korea’s first digital camera was designed in anticipation of the increased use of PCs, multimedia content and the Internet.
The world’s first digital camera and digital camcorder was able to record video images and shoot still pictures at the same time.
The 8 mega pixel camera featured 15x optical zoom which was the greatest zoom offered by a camera so far.
Samsung ergonomically angled the R10’s lens at 25 degrees to reduce strain on your wrist when recording.
The first camera to feature 3G and LTE capabilities using Android OS. It allowed the user to upload and share images instantly and also had the world’s first 4.8 inch HD display and 21x optical zoom.
The SSC-410N
1997
The SV-D100 Korea’s First Digital Camcorder.
Samsung’s first color video camera.
1986
The V4
The Dual View ST550
2012
The Duo-Cam
2000 Digimax 35 MP3 The world’s first multimedia digital camera.
The Pro815
2006
The NV10 The NV10 debuted ‘Smart Touch’ UI and Control System, which was a first in the industry. The 10.1 mega pixel camera won an EISA award.
The HMX-R10
2010
The Mirror-less NX10 The Samsung NX10 was equipped with a 14.6 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, which was an industry first. Expert design meant it was the same size as a compact camera with an interchangeable lens.
The Galaxy Camera
2013
The Galaxy NX An ultraportable and compact design with an interchangeable-lens that lets people stay connected with 3G/4G LTE & Wi-Fi connectivity.
1997
2014
Korea’s first single lens reflex (SLR) Camera and was the epitome of camera technology at the time.
The world’s slimmest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera sports a stylish design with NFC and Wi-Fi.
The GX-1
The NX mini
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COMPUTER HISTORY
TRENDS 1985 The first dot-com domain name is registered 1990 An HDD in 1956 could store 5MB of data. By 1990, a normal hard drive held about 40MB 1991 The launch of the World Wide Web brings the Internet to the computer 1994 Computers become increasingly popular for playing games 1999 Wi-Fi is introduced and users begin connecting computers to the Internet without wires 2000 Fears of a Millennium Bug cause concern, but computers continue to work 2007 It took 51 years before the HDD reached the size of 1TB
2011
The Samsung Slate 7 Series
1982
The Perscom 8 bit PC, Korea’s First PC Samsung’s first computer was launched in 1982 and quickly proved popular with the education sector and businesses.
With a similar design to tablet computers, the Slate 7 Series is equipped with Window OS, allowing the user to create documents on the Slate, in the same way as a standard computer.
1990
The S3710 In 1990, technology companies worldwide were launching smaller computers due to market demand. Samsung launched the notebook computer, which was the first of its kind.
1996
2003
2005
In 1996, the Samsung notebook had a butterfly-shaped keyboard which was designed to ease wrist strain.
Built on Centrino, the Samsung X10 was ultra-light and extremely slim. It also included a CD/DVD player.
The M70 Notebook had a detachable 19inch LCD screen which enabled the computer to be connected to an external monitor.
The X10
The Sens 810
1987
Laptop Computer Built On 286 Architecture Unlike the small and portable laptops we know today, Samsung’s first laptop was larger and closer in size to a desktop computer.
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Computer History
1993
The Samsung Green Computer 486 Samsung’s Green Computer was designed to be more environmentally friendly and address global concerns around computers consuming too much electricity, cutting electricity bills by half and creating far less sound than previous models.
2011
The M70
Series 9 The Series 9 ultra-slim notebook computer featured a Solid State Drive which uses flash technology for faster performance.
2006 2002
The Q760 The Q760 was the first laptop computer to integrate a media docking station. This enabled audio, CD, floppy disk and hard disk drives to be connected externally.
The Q35 The Q35 was the world’s smallest dual-core notebook of its time, and was the first to integrate WiMAX. It had a 12.1” LCD screen and enabled broadband wireless access.
2013
The ATIV One 5 Style Bridging the gap between PCs and mobile devices, its ‘Side Sync’ function allows the user to connect their smartphone to a computer. The computer’s mouse and a keyboard can access and manage files on the smartphone.
2011-2014
The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 Samsung launched the world’s first Chromebook using Google’s Chrome OS that emphasized the potential of cloud computing to the mass market. With the new series in 2014, Samsung reasserted its commitment to Chromebook. Samsung Product History
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CONTENT & SERVICE HISTORY
2009
Samsung Apps Samsung Apps offer users a huge selection of mobile applications ranging from fun pastimes to useful tools. Discover and download the apps you want, optimized for Samsung devices and thoroughly tested to offer the highest quality experience.
2011
2012
ChatON messenger service lets people share their most important moments using text, video, photos and animated emoticons. You can synchronize across multiple devices, translate messages, download stickers and receive offers from Samsung partners.
S Health monitors Samsung device users’ daily exercise and physical states which helps keep track of their health profile. Embedded sensors like the Motion sensor, Heart Rate sensor, and Pedometer help record their activities.
ChatON
S Health
2013
Samsung WatchON A true entertainment companion that comprises of a TV guide, remote control and video-on-demand services that connect smartphones, tablets and Smart TVs.
2014
2013
Milk Music™
Swingo
Swingo is a multi-screen ad product based on ACR and LBS technology delivering an interactive ad experience that lets users react to engaging ads.
Milk Music is a free radio service that lets listeners instantly hear the music they love and didn’t even realize they were into at the turn of a dial. No charge. No fuss. No ads.
2011
Find My Mobile Find My Mobile lets you locate your device and minimize the possibility of your personal information becoming public using the ‘Lock my mobile’ and ‘Wipe my mobile’ functions if you lose your device.
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Content & Service History
2012
2012
2013
2013
Link all your devices with Samsung Link and access your content anywhere, anytime. Samsung Link is a service that enables users to play content saved on various devices over the internet.
Group Play lets you share and play content easily with nearby friends in real time such as videos, music, pictures and documents as well as various Group Play applications.
Samsung Wallet is a one-stop digital destination for tickets, membership cards and vouchers that also allows people to make online payments.
With a Galaxy handset, the Game pad, and the S Console, you can experience console-quality games in your living room, without dedicated gaming hardware.
Samsung Link
Group Play
Samsung Wallet
S Console
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