Samsung Introduces New Plasma Models For 2002

8-Mar-02

Samsung Electronics USA, Inc. debuted two fan-less plasma display panel (PDP) TV models, the 42-inch SPL4225 and 50-inch HPL5025. Samsung's plasmas measure 3.5 inches deep and employ a fan-less heat radiation design, as well as low power consumption, rated at 310 watts. Steve Panosian, Senior Marketing Manager, Visual Display Group, Samsung Electronics USA, Inc., stated, ""Samsung is putting the same global power and push that made it number one worldwide in TFT LCD monitors, CDMA handsets and memory chip semiconductors behind its entry into the world plasma TV market. With Samsung's new plasma factory, one of the largest in the world, online since July, Samsung is moving toward its goal of becoming a major leader in the plasma display panel (PDP) category with big plans for a 20 percent-plus world market share by 2005."" Samsung will introduce the 42-inch SPL4225, a WVGA PDP widescreen digital TV monitor, based on Samsung's Generation II plasma module. Brightness and contrast are claimed to have been dramatically enhanced over the previous design. Samsung's digital ProPictureô digital processor is said to improve overall picture performance to achieve more natural still and moving video images. The new 42-inch plasma monitor displays a screen resolution of 852 x 480 at a 600:1 contrast ratio, and includes Samsung's anti-reflection filter that reduces glare. Samsung will also offer two larger widescreen plasma monitors in 2002. The 50-inch HPL5025 offers all the same features of the 42-inch, as well as an enhanced 1366 x 768 WXGA screen resolution. These models include a graphic user interface, and the unit has a built in handle for easy carrying. Samsung is also offering what is claimed to be the world's largest PDP, a 63-inch model. Samsung's 42-inch and 50-inch PDPs are available in as of the first quarter of 2002 at MSRPs of $6,999 and $13,999, respectively. The 63-inch set will be available at the end of Q2 2002 and is currently priced at an MSRP of $24,999. For more information about Samsung Electronics USA, Inc., visit www.samsungusa.com.

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