Big sound from a compact system

When space is at a premium, but performance is a prerequisite, there’s only one way to add a new dimension of sound to your entertainment. Hear the new and reengineered Blackstone TL Series of compact home theater speakers from Polk, the originators of professional high-performance compact speaker technology.

Over 20 years ago, the Baltimore Maryland-based audio company introduced compact loudspeakers built to perform like real speakers in home theater systems. The now-legendary RM Series spawned generations of imitators, all seeking to replicate Polk Audio’s proprietary designs and heavy-duty, purpose-designed materials. Polk has dedicated itself to innovating away the limitations of small-enclosures, and the pro-audio press and customers alike applauded the RM Series for its compact build quality, dynamic sound, ability to blend naturally with a subwoofer, and its accessibility.

Today’s high performance digital media makes tough demands on a compact loudspeaker. So engineers went back to the drawing board, and, using the same high performance driver and tweeter components found in Polk Audio’s award-winning full-size loudspeakers, completely transformed and reengineered the compact speaker concept: Blackstone TL.

Prices start as low as Php 4,300 a speaker and full 5.1 speaker systems start as low as Php 29,500/system.

source: interaksyon.com

Samsung Galaxy Camera: The first connected camera

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO), a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has announced that the Galaxy Camera is now commercially available in the country, and will soon be available in other parts of the world in both white and cobalt black colors.

Unveiled at IFA in August, the Galaxy Camera combines high-performance photography features with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and the freedom of 3G + Wi-Fi connectivity to create the world’s first truly “connected camera.”

The Galaxy Camera ushers in a new era of visual communications, allowing users to shoot, enjoy, edit and share high-quality images and video from anywhere, at any time through a single device.

“Samsung is unique, in that it is the only company that can combine world-class mobile and digital imaging technologies to create such an innovative product. The collaboration between the Mobile and Digital Imaging Business Units allowed Samsung to create the first connected camera, a product I am extremely proud of,” said Coco Domingo, Samsung mobile head for product marketing.

“A connected camera must give users the total freedom to take vivid, high-quality pictures and videos wherever and whenever they wish and share them instantly through their favorite social networking sites or with family and friends without the restrictions of a conventional camera. The Galaxy Camera provides these luxuries and many more in a beautiful design and user interface,” Domingo added.

What sets the Galaxy Camera apart as the first truly connected camera is the 3G + Wi-Fi connectivity, opening users up to a world of near limitless sharing and smartphone-like activities.


Posting high-quality images to your favorite social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and the pre-installed Instagram app has never been easier. Simply shoot, edit, share and enjoy with the touch of a button.

The Galaxy Camera also delivers outstanding photography on the go, easily outperforming any smartphone camera available.

Boasting a 21x super long optical zoom lens and a super-bright 16M BSI CMOS sensor, the Galaxy Camera also features Samsung’s Smart Pro Mode technology, a series of 15 default modes and settings that make professional-looking photography easy for anyone to achieve.

No matter what the occasion, the Galaxy Camera’s Smart Pro Mode delivers stunningly detailed images that make photography with the Galaxy Camera effortless and enjoyable.

Once captured, users can enjoy their images on the Galaxy Camera’s 4.8-inch (121.2mm) HD Super Clear Touch Display. However, the Galaxy Camera’s beautiful display can be used for more than just viewing. Users can quickly and easily make professional edits to their photos using the integrated Photo Wizard, a comprehensive set of 35 photo editing tools powered by the Galaxy Camera’s ultra-fast, quad-core processor.

Users can also use Paper Artist, an app that became popular on the Galaxy Note II, for quick and unique photo edits.

The Galaxy Camera ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), giving users access to over 500,000 apps currently available on Google Play Store. The Android OS also provides full browsing support and the ability to customize your camera to suit your creative needs.

“The Galaxy Camera marks the next stage of evolution in the history of the camera and we are extremely excited to make it available to customers in the Philippines today,” said Domingo.

“The Galaxy Camera brings together everything that is wonderful about photography on a dedicated camera, with the functionality and freedom of the leading smartphones. The Galaxy Camera marks a new era of the connected camera,” Domingo added.

source: philstar.com

Samsung’s New Notebook Series 9 Gets Good Reviews From Users

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO), a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has unveiled a winner in the the second generation of the Samsung Notebook Series 9. The new Series 9 represents Samsung’s advanced innovative craftsmanship in the premium notebook sector.

Customized for consumers striving for top quality items with great design, the new Series 9 boasts the world’s thinnest and most compact chassis. Its unique design and innovative engineering breaks all common perceptions of premium notebook PCs. Super-slim components had to be tailor-made to be able to fit into the innovative single shell body.

Consumers laud the new Samsung Notebook Series 9, saying it represents the ultimate in Samsung craftsmanship towards precision engineering and premium design.

The new Series 9 embodies the originality and heritage of its predecessor while eliminating unnecessary factors.

The refined aerodynamic design of the new Series 9 represents the best of Samsung’s design with top performance and functionality.

To reach the highest premium design aspects without compromising performance or functionality – 9,000 hours of design sketches and mock-ups, 24,000 hours of R&D – a total of 33,000 hours have been spent by Samsung designers & engineers.

Key components such as the LCD panel, keyboard, motherboard, cables, fans and battery have been customized with precision to fit into the Series 9’s extra flat single shell body.

Samsung’s MaxScreen technology has been implemented to minimize the bezel size while maximizing the screen up to an inch more.

For the first time, the new Samsung Series 9 offers the world’s thinnest and most compact 15” premium notebook, featuring a vivid 15” display fitted into a stylish 14” chassis.

The truly flat 14.9mm (0.58 inch) thin design weighing just 1.59kg (3.5 lbs) makes the 15-inch Series 9 almost 50% more compact than any existing 15-inch thin & light notebooks. A true revolution in the premium thin & light sector.

Power and performance are assured with a 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB memory and 256GB SSD. Thanks to Samsung Fast Solutions, the new Series 9 boots in 9.8 seconds,

Fast Start ensures a 1.4-second wake-up while Fast Browsing provides a 2-times faster web browsing. Another surprising innovation, the new 15” Series 9’s battery lasts up to 10 hours.

The 180% brighter HD+ SuperBright Plus screen with anti-reflective display ensures clear vision even outdoors. In addition, the 160º wide viewing angle guarantees a comfortable viewing experience.

The auto-sensing screen and backlit keyboard adjusts itself to match the surrounding lighting conditions, providing optimum brightness for maximum ease of use, even in particularly dark or bright environments.

Consumers also enjoy better control and fewer accidental gestures or movements by using the large multi-touch clickpad of the new Series 9.

Featuring a glass coating and image sensor, it provides easy control for better ease of use as well as accurate usage, respectively. In addition, the optimized wireless performance allows consumer to connect anywhere easily.

Setting-up your notebook has never been easier. Bypass the Control Panel and simply take control of your notebook and optimize its performance with Samsung’s Easy Settings, which provide one-click execution using keyboard shortcuts and minimal steps to adjust simple functions.

source: mb.com.ph