Samsung has expanded its LCD monitor range for the Indian market. The Konect Plus series is the newest addition that allows user to connect to varied number of devices like set-top box, home theatre, DVD player, game console or camera with its HDMI port. The first monitor in the line is the 23-inch 16:9 […]
Hardware
Samsung to ship Multi-chip package with PRAM for mobile devices
Samsung has announced to ship industry’s first Multi-chip package (MCP) with PRAM from this quarter. The PRAM touted as the next successor of NOR flash is apt for use in mobile handsets and the new MCP-based 512Mbit PRAM is said to be backward compatible with 40nm-class NOR flash memory. PRAM uses phase change characteristics […]
Some Samsung BD players cannot play Avatar Blu-ray
Samsung Blu-ray players are facing an unusual problem of not playing the recently released Avatar Blu-ray. The issue seems to affect few models, including BD-UP5000. Avatar’s Blu-ray copy adopts a new encryption scheme and the only way to bypass is to update the firmware. AVS and CNET forums have been buzzing about it and […]
Samsung’s ARM Roadmap leaked
A 2009 document highlighting Samsung’s ARM processor plans has been leaked. Although Samsung has ARM chips integrated in the phones, it’s the netbook market Samsung is more interested in. According to the document, Samsung is bullish on ARM-based netbook solutions with Linux OS instead of the current combination of Intel and Windows. In fact, […]
Samsung develops 2MP image sensor with full HD support
Samsung has developed 2.1MP and 1.3MP CMOS image sensors that will bring high-definition support to webcams and cameras requiring video capture. The 1.3MP (S5K6A1) and 2.1MP (S5K5B3) image sensors are specifically created to accommodate in thin LCD notebook panels without compromising on the capture quality. The imagers boast improved low-light sensitivity of 70Lux while […]