Live the Convenient Life @ the Samsung Smart Home

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Hi Huneybees,






On 2nd October, I was invited to Ritz Carlton Residences for a Samsung event where I was  introduced with some of the latest technology from Samsung as well as its new ecosystem.



The new  Windows 8 IT devices and the premium 75-inch ES9000 LED Smart TV that was newly added to their range of products that enable consumers to lead smarter digital lifestyles and boosting more family interactivity.  

Samsung delivers larger than ever life experience with launch of rose-gold colored 75-inch ES9000 LED Smart TV - The latest addition to its 2012 Smart TV LED line-up, the 75-inch ES9000 meets rising market demand for televisions 60-inches and larger, boosting a unique design concept with a beautiful rose-gold-coloured finish. The ES9000 LED Smart TV is available now at SGD 12,888.
The fascinating thing was that Samsung’s latest range of devices is supported by a network of connections that enable consumers to create and control content. This connected ecosystem is made possible with AllShare - AllShare Play & AllShare Control as well as the new AllShare Cast, and Family Story, exemplifies the key differentiators to Samsung’s convergence strategy.




Family Story
In addition, Samsung’s exclusive service, Family Story, allows families to store and share content through cloud-based storage where family members can share photos, create slide shows, post memos and schedule events. They can access this content in and outside the home through their smartphones, tablets, PCs and Samsung Smart TVs. Features include:
  • Share Together From the smartphone, Smart TV or any Samsung convergence-enabled devices, consumers and their families can always share and enjoy their most memorable moments, no matter where they are. With Family Story, consumers can keep loved ones updated in real time on important events, upload photos and post messages privately with the ‘Live Chat’ feature.
  • Watch Together   Invite family members to enjoy some quality family time together by watching their Smart TV. View family photos and talk to your loved ones in real-time with the ‘Live Chat’ feature.
Scenarios were also acted out by the "Wong Family" to help us understand more about the system. Below, we see the son, who is overseas, sending a picture of his new girlfriend to his father who is back in Singapore. 





Then, Daddy got to share the photo with Mummy.

AllShare Play
AllShare Play allows consumers to access their favourite multimedia content from any of their Samsung convergence-enabled devices such as the laptop, Smart TV or tablet. Content is now free to move between devices no matter where they are; whether in the home or outside.

Features include:
  • Remote Device Access Remotely access content on the smartphone, notebook or tablet, regardless of proximity. Now consumers can enjoy videos, music, pictures and documents wherever they go.
  • Web Storage Access Remotely store and access content such as photos or documents from any Samsung convergence-enabled device, such as the smartphone or tablet.

Daddy and Mummy viewing their travel photos in the comfort of their bedroom. Photos stored in mobile can be viewed on the TV within seconds and everyone can see.


  • Instant Play Allows consumers to access pictures, videos and music on their smartphones and display their selection on the Smart TV with just the push of a button.


AllShare Control
AllShare Control redefines the remote control and turns the smartphone into a universal remote for Samsung convergence-enabled devices. Consumers can control their PC, Smart TV and even robotic vacuum cleaner, with their smartphones or tablets.



Hehehehe, that's me playing with the Galaxy Note 10.1 and learning more about the samsung gadgets and system. It's so fun!

Features include:
  • All-in-one Control – Turn the smartphone into a multi-device remote control for Samsung PC, robotic vacuum cleaner and Smart TV. All Samsung smart home devices are linked seamlessly with AllShare Control, so all that is needed is to pick up your smartphone and take control.
  • Interactive Control   Transform the smartphone into a mouse or keyboard with AllShare Control to effortlessly access or navigate web storage on Smart TVs.
AllShare Cast
AllShare Cast enables consumers to stream web pages, photos, videos, lessons, games, and more from their mobile devices to their TVs.

Features include:



  • Screen Mirroring Sometimes, a smartphone’s smaller screen can make it tricky to search the web. But with AllShare Cast, consumers can wirelessly mirror their smartphone’s screen onto another device, like a Smart TV or a monitor, to share it with everyone in the room.



Using the Galaxy Note II, both brother and sister can use their own mobiles as controllers to play the game on screen.
  • Interactive Gaming – Looking for ways to enjoy games on your phone with friends? AllShare Cast lets consumers display games from their smartphones on a big screen and converts the smartphone into a controller. Get ready to enjoy intense HD graphics, dynamic control, better sound effects and much more.

Another cool function is the Smart Interaction on AIO. A simple wave of hand, one can easily go through pages on the screen. Below shown is "Mrs Wong" preparing for dinner whilst looking at the recipe. She could easily access each step with a wave of hand, not having to dirty the screen.


Samsung All-In-One PC Series 7

Samsung’s AIO PC Series 7’s clutter-free and space-saving design features a uniquely stylish metallic arch stand, an ultra-slim display with a durable metal edge, and an edge-to-edge glossy black screen. It is equipped with a 10-finger multi-touch screen, providing full touch control using all ten fingers on the AIO PC. To further expand user benefits, the new AIO PCs have five hand gesture recognition features that conveniently let users control the device with just a flick of the wrist from up to a meter away, perfect for enjoying home entertainment for example.



Featuring the latest WQHD display with 2560x1440 resolution which delivers crisp, clear and all-encompassing viewing experience, the Samsung AIO PC Series 7 also combines power and performance with a 3rd generation Intel® Core i7 processor and 8GB RAM. A powerful AMD Radeon HD 7850M graphics processor, Blu-ray drive and 2TB HDD ensure content in a wide array of formats is readily available in no time, and enable seamless playback, editing, creating and saving of content.



Available now on Windows 8, and exclusively pre-installed on Samsung PCs running Windows 8, users are introduced to Jamie Oliver’s award winning application Jamie Oliver’s Recipes. Enjoy delicious recipes from around the world, developed specifically for the application and displayed in an easy to follow step-by-step format, each with beautiful high-definition photographs.


Series 5 ULTRA Touch

The new Series 5 ULTRA Touch unites professional style and durability in a 16.9~19.9mm thin and 1.69kg light frame. Available in 13.3-inch, the Series 5 ULTRA Touch comes with up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor, 8GB memory, 500GB storage and 24GB ExpressCache™ system, ensuring an excellent user experience. The Series 5 ULTRA Touch has also been equipped with a 10-finger multi-touchscreen which enables users to enjoy the full capabilities of the latest entertainment applications or perform complicated content editing.

To ensure consistent connection, the Series 5 ULTRA Touch delivers up to 6.7 hours of power on a single charge so customers can stay focused on their movie or work.


Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro & Samsung ATIV Smart PC

Combining revolutionary design, the power of a notebook PC and the convenience of a tablet PC, the 11.6-inch Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro and ATIV Smart PC are Samsung’s next set of smart devices. These provide computing power featuring Windows 8 functionality. Each device also features a detachable keyboard-docking system that allows users to easily switch between a clamshell notebook PC and a tablet PC form factor.



In addition to commonly-provided input methods, the ATIV Smart PC Pro and ATIV Smart PC are equipped with the renowned S-Pen, delivering real writing and drawing experiences for maximum productivity, both on the desk and on-the-go. Just like using a pen or pencil, the WACOM digitizer pen is capable of meeting the demands of professional designers with its 1024-level pressure sensitivity. An advanced 10-finger multi-touch screen provides a technological leap in interactivity, surpassing the traditional two-finger touch features.



Beautifully stylish and ultra-portable, the ATIV Smart PC Pro and ATIV Smart PC are only 9.9mm and 11.9mm thick, respectively; and there are no compromises on performance. The ATIV Smart PC Pro’s powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor can handle particularly demanding professional use and multimedia consumption; while the ATIV Smart PC’s next generation Intel® Atom™ processor is a solid match for everyday productivity tasks.


Samsung has also developed Educational Apps for the young learners. Who say watching TV is a bad thing? LOL!


To further illustrate how consumers can use a seamless content experience with across Samsung’s portfolio of products, please see the comic strip below.


Samsung is proud to be the only company that makes products that can serve every element of your world. We have pushed the boundaries of innovation to align Samsung’s uniquely diverse product portfolio so that our products work seamlessly and effortlessly together; be they smartphones, tablets, TVs, vacuum cleaners, cameras or notebooks. We are breaking down the barriers that exist between content, devices, and everyday consumer life." --- Irene Ng, Vice President of Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.

Something else to look forward to, would be the Samsung Galaxy Camera. Not only is it an
Android 4.1 device with a large touch screen on one side, it's also a 21x zoom lens on the other, and networking abilities in the middle. That last point is key: one of the big advantages of smartphones is that you can do something with the photo immediately after taking it -- sharing with friends on Facebook etc.



More photos of the amazing Smart Home System can be found here.
And don't forget to 'LIKE' Samsung's Facebook Page for more updates...


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