Launched in China in 2007, Mobiledu is a mobile service that provides English-language learning materials and other educational content, from a variety of content providers, directly to mobile phones. Customers can access the content through an application preloaded on new Nokia handsets, or by visiting the service’s mobile website and most other WAP portals in China.

Since its launch, Mobiledu has already attracted 20 million subscribers in China, with 1.5 million people actively using the service each month. Mobiledu will continue to be delivered to customers in China through a range of channels, including Nokia’s Ovi Store.

The new joint venture company will combine the world-class expertise of Nokia in mobile devices and services, and Pearson’s industry- leading assets and expertise in education, to deliver a wide range of services to meet the high demand for education in China. Headed by Angela Long, formerly head of Mobiledu at Nokia, the Beijing-based company will begin operations immediately.

Robert Andersson, Senior Vice President and head of Corporate Alliances and Business Development at Nokia, said:

“We are proud to have developed a service which is already highly valued. We believe that through this partnership with Pearson, a global industry leader in education, we can offer an exciting future for this service and its customers.”

John Fallon, Chief Executive of Pearson’s International Education business, said:
“China is the world’s largest mobile phone market and the country with the largest number of people learning English. This is a great opportunity to combine Pearson’s English language learning and wider educational services with the mobile technology capabilities of Nokia to meet this demand and help a larger number of people achieve their aspirations.”

Source: Nokia

Simply put, boxing the iPad into a strict definition just doesn’t work. In some respects, netbooks and e-readers are designed for the same tasks: Reading, web content and light use. Apple CEO Steve Jobs appears to be targeting both with the iPad.

Consider Jobs’ unveiling on Wednesday (Techmeme):

Jobs said the iPad is “more intimate than a laptop and more capable than a smartphone.”

Sounds like a netbook rival. But then Jobs uncorks the Amazon… More

Good morning and thank you for holding. Welcome to Motorola’s fourth quarter 2009 earnings conference call. Today’s call is being recorded. If you have any objections, please disconnect at this time. The presentation material and additional financial tables are currently posted on Motorola’s Investor Relations website.

In addition, a replay of this conference will be available approximately three hours after the conclusion of this call over the Internet through Motorola’s Investor Relations website. The website address is www.motorola.com/investor. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen-only mode and the floor will be open for your questions following the presentation.

I would now like to introduce Mr. Dean Lindroth, Corporate Vice President of Investor Relations. Mr. Lindroth, you may begin your conference.

Dean Lindroth

Thank you, and good morning. Welcome to Motorola’s fourth quarter results conference call. Today’s call will include prepared remarks by Sanjay Jha, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Motorola and CEO of Mobile Devices; Greg Brown, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Motorola and CEO of Broadband Mobility Solutions; and Ed Fitzpatrick, Motorola’s Chief Financial Officer.

A number of forward-looking statements will be made during this presentation. Forward-looking statements are any statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of Motorola and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, Motorola’s actual results could differ materially from these statements. Information about factors that could cause and in some cases, have caused such differences can be found in this morning’s press release on pages 18 through 30 and Item 1A of Motorola’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Motorola’s other SEC filings.

This presentation is being made on the 28th of January 2010. The content of this presentation contains time-sensitive information that is accurate only as of the time hereof. If any portion of this presentation is rebroadcast, retransmitted, or redistributed at a later date, Motorola will not be reviewing or updating the material that is contained herein.

I will now turn the call over to Sanjay.

Sanjay Jha

Thanks, Dean. Good morning and thank you for joining us. This morning, Motorola reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009. Sales in the quarter were $5.7 billion and net earnings, excluding highlighted items, were $0.09 per share. For the year, sales were $22 billion and net earnings from continuing operations, excluding highlighted items, were $0.02 per share.

Throughout last year, all of our businesses focused on reducing cost, improving cash flow, and providing innovative products and solutions to our customers. In 2009, we reduced our overall cost structure by over $1.9 billion with $1.5 billion coming from – in Mobile Devices.

We generated over $870 million in operating cash flow in the fourth quarter, ending the year with $8 billion in total cash, up nearly $600 million from the end of 2008. In Mobile Devices, we reduced product platform, simplified processes, and delivered two Android-powered smartphone on time in the fourth quarter, all while implementing a major restructuring of the business.

Our new devices have been well received by consumers, resulting in shipments of 2 million smartphones in the fourth quarter. In 2009, we significantly reduced Mobile Devices operating loss and cash consumption compared to 2008. All that said, we are just at the beginning stage of our transition to a smartphone company, and we have a lot of work ahead of us.

Broadband Mobility Solutions delivered over $1.6 billion in operating earnings for the full year despite the economic headwinds, continued to prioritize R&D to position this business for future growth and sustainable market leadership and introduced industry-leading products, including a next generation mission-critical communication platform with APX family of multi-band radios and our most advanced rugged mobile computer with the MC9500.

As we head into 2010, our markets remain extremely competitive, but offer opportunities for growth. Across the company, our priorities will continue to focus on driving innovation, solving customer needs, optimizing our cost structure, and improving our financial results.

I’ll now turn the call over to Ed to review the financial results in more detail. Following that, I’ll come back to discuss Mobile Devices and then Greg will review Broadband Mobility Solutions. Ed?

Ed Fitzpatrick

Thanks, Sanjay. Total sales were $5.7 billion in the quarter and $22 billion for the full year. On a GAAP basis, we reported fourth quarter net earnings of $0.06 per share, which includes net charges of $0.03 per share for highlighted items, which relate primarily to cost associated with business reorganization comparing for separation in two public companies and legal settlements, which are partially offset by a gain in the sales and investment.

Excluding highlighted items, earnings were $0.09 per share in the fourth quarter compared to $0.02 per share in the third quarter. The sequential increase in earnings was driven by the increase in sales and improving gross margin percentage, as well as lower other income and expense costs.

For the full year, on a GAAP basis, we reported a net loss from continuing operations of $0.05 per share compared to a loss of $1.87 per share in 2008. Excluding highlighted items, earnings from continuing operations were $0.02 per share, flat with 2008. Consistent with previously reported results, earnings include non-cash charges for amortization of intangibles and stock-based compensation expense. During this quarter, we will provide details on these expenses to give you additional insight into our earnings performance.

For the quarter and full year on a pretax basis, stock-based compensation expense were $71 million and $296 million respectively. Amortization of intangibles was $68 million and $278 million respectively. Together these expenses impacted earnings per share by $0.04 in the quarter and by $0.16 for the full year. Further details on our highlighted items, stock compensation expense and amortization of intangibles can be found on our Web site. Our remaining financial references will exclude highlighted items and include stock compensation expense and amortization of intangibles.

Gross margin percentage in the quarter was 36% compared to 33.2% in the third quarter. Sequential improvement was due largely to favorable product mix in Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Mobile Devices as well as further supply chain efficiencies in Mobile Devices. For the full year, gross margin percentage improved to 32.3% from 29.9% in 2008, driven largely by the change in our overall sales mix among the businesses

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Devices & Services net sales of EUR 8.2 billion, up 0.5% year on year and up 18% sequentially (up 2% and 16% at constant currency).

Services net sales of EUR 169 million, up 15% sequentially; billings of EUR 226 million, up 31% sequentially.

Estimated industry mobile device volumes of 329 million units, up 8% year on year and up 14% sequentially.

Nokia mobile device volumes of 126.9 million units, up 12% year on year and up 17% sequentially.

Nokia estimated mobile device market share of 39% in Q4 2009, up from an estimated 37% in Q4 2008 and 38% in Q3 2009. The full year 2009 estimated market share was 38%, down from 39% in 2008.

Nokia grew its converged device market share to an estimated 40%, from an estimated 35% in Q3 2009.

Nokia improved the ASP of its mobile devices to EUR 63, from EUR 62 in Q3 2009.

Devices & Services increased its gross margin to 34.3%, from 30.9% in Q3 2009.

NAVTEQ non-IFRS net sales of EUR 225 million, up 9% year on year and up 36% sequentially, and non-IFRS operating margin of 24.0%, down from 25.9% in Q3 2009.

Nokia Siemens Networks net sales of EUR 3.6 billion, down 16% year on year and up 31% sequentially (down 17% and up 29% at constant currency).

Nokia operating cash flow of EUR 1.5 billion, more than double the operating cash flow for Q3 2009.

Total cash and other liquid assets of EUR 8.9 billion at the end of Q4 2009.

Nokia taxes were unfavorably impacted by Nokia Siemens Networks taxes as no tax benefits are recognized for certain Nokia Siemens Networks deferred tax items. If Nokia’s estimated long-term tax rate of 26% had been applied, non-IFRS Nokia EPS would have been approximately 1 Euro cent higher.

INDUSTRY AND NOKIA OUTLOOK

Nokia expects Devices & Services net sales to be between EUR 6.5 billion and EUR 7.0 billion in the first quarter 2010.

Nokia expects its non-IFRS operating margin in Devices & Services in the first quarter 2010 to be negatively impacted by seasonality and to be at the lower end of the range of its full year 2010 target, which continues to be 12% to 14%.

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks expect Nokia Siemens Networks’ net sales to be between EUR 2.6 billion and EUR 2.9 billion in the first quarter 2010.

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks expect the non-IFRS operating margin in Nokia Siemens Networks in the first quarter 2010 to be negatively impacted by seasonality and to be below the full year 2010 target, which continues to be breakeven to 2%.

Nokia continues to expect industry mobile device volumes to be up approximately 10% in 2010, compared to 2009.

Nokia continues to target its mobile device volume market share to be flat in 2010, compared to 2009.

Nokia continues to target to increase its mobile device value market share slightly in 2010, compared to 2009.

Nokia continues to target non-IFRS operating expenses in Devices & Services of approximately EUR 5.7 billion in 2010.

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks continue to expect a flat market in euro terms for the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related services market in 2010, compared to 2009.

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks continue to target Nokia Siemens Networks to grow faster than the market in 2010.

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks continue to target Nokia Siemens Networks to reduce its non-IFRS annualized operating expenses and production overheads by EUR 500 million by the end of 2011, compared to the end of 2009.

FOURTH QUARTER 2009 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Comparisons are given to the fourth quarter 2008 results, unless otherwise indicated.)

The non-IFRS results exclusions

Q4 2009 — EUR 332 million (net) consisting of:

EUR 89 million restructuring charge and other one-time items in Nokia Siemens Networks

EUR 22 million gain on sale of real estate in Nokia Siemens Networks

EUR 36 million restructuring charge in Devices & Services

EUR 117 million of intangible asset amortization and other purchase price accounting related items arising from the formation of Nokia Siemens Networks

EUR 110 million of intangible asset amortization and other purchase price accounting related items arising from the acquisition of NAVTEQ

EUR 2 million of intangible assets amortization and other purchase price related items arising from the acquisition of OZ Communications in Devices & Services

Q4 2009 taxes — EUR 213 million non-cash positive effect from development and outcome of various prior year items impacting Nokia taxes

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Some highlights:

The Associated Press announced that AP Mobile, the award-winning multimedia news portal that provides anytime access to international, national and local news, is available for Maemo and the Nokia N900. The AP Mobile application is a live widget that lives on the Maemo desktop and automatically updates with recent news items from various areas of the world. Additionally, users can choose if they want to receive news from a variety of categories such as “Top News,” “Technology” or “Wacky

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Samsung Camcorders

The HMX-H200, HMX-203, HMX-H204 and HMX-H205 will be on display during the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show, January 7-10, 2010, in the Samsung booth #11026 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. “Consumers want the ability to capture family events – birthday parties, football games, graduations, and more – with the utmost detail and clarity, but full-HD video recording has come at a price premium in the past,” said Mr. SangRyong Kim, Senior Vice President of Camcorder Team, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s H-Series camcorders give consumers the ability to capture life in full-HD with a wealth of functionality, features, and performance, all at an affordable price.”

All four new H-Series camcorders feature Samsung’s revolutionary new BSI CMOS imaging sensor. Designed to absorb more light than other conventional sensors and deliver unprecedented low-light performance, the BSI CMOS sensor sets new standards for performance and image quality, particularly among entry-level camcorders.

Solid State Drives
Samsung’s new H-Series camcorders offer high-performance internal memory that utilizes Samsung’s Solid State Drives (SSD), which offer a substantial advantage over the use of Hard Disk Drives (HDD) in a digital camcorder. SSD technology provides consumers with higher performing and more durable internal memory. In comparison to HDD, Samsung’s SSD technology is more lightweight and compact, operates silently with very low heat emission, and features no moving parts, which significantly reduces overall power consumption and enhances reliability. The lower power consumption of the H-Series’ SSD technology translates into an impressive battery life of approximately two hours.

No moving parts also make SSD technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations, which pose a considerable threat to the performance of HDD based digital camcorders. Additionally, Samsung’s SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot up and read/write speeds which are required for the amount of data recorded in full-HD resolution. The internal SSD configurations available on Samsung’s new H-Series full-HD camcorders include a 32GB SSD in the HMX-H205, a 16GB SSD in the HMX-H204, and an 8GB SSD in the HMX-H203. Each camcorder’s memory capacity can also be expanded using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX H200 does not feature internal SSD memory and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.

Powerful Optics and Touch-Screen LCD
Samsung’s new H-Series full-HD camcorders feature an impressive 37mm wide angle lens, which offers consumers a versatile 20x optical zoom. Unlike other camcorders offering a typical angle of view of 40~50mm, the H-Series’ 37mm wide-angle Samsung lens allows users to fit more of their desired scene into the frame, making the camcorder ideal for recording large groups of family or friends, breathtaking landscapes or even capturing all the action at sporting events.

The H-Series’ lenses are further enhanced with Optical Image Stabilization to help reduce image blur and shaky video, which can be especially helpful when using the camcorders’ full optical zooms. Samsung’s Smart Optical Image Stabilization is superior to image stabilizing technologies found in other camcorders, as it reduces shake and blur across a wider portion of the image frame and produces higher quality images as a result. A 2.7-inch wide, swiveling, touch-screen LCD boasts a 230K-pixel resolution and adds to the user experience by giving consumers uncomplicated and easy access to all of the camcorders’ various controls and settings.

Unique Features
The new HMX-H205, HMX-H204, HMX-H203 and HMX-H200 are also loaded with a range of unique features such as the ability to capture high-quality 4.7 mega-pixel digital still images, Smart Auto mode, which automatically selects the appropriate scene mode which will produce the best results possible for the user’s shooting scenario, as well as time lapse recording, an innovative setting which will give end-users the ability to take their creativity to a whole new level. When using the camcorders’ time lapse mode, consumers can program the new H-Series camcorders to record a single image at intervals of one, three or five seconds, and then save each image as one single movie file (720p resolution).

Samsung Electronics America’s CES press releases, video content and product images are available at www.samsung.com/newsroom

“The SMX-C20, SMX-C24, and HMX-M20 are ideal for a wide-range of consumers, said Mr. SangRyong Kim, Senior Vice President of Camcorder Team, Samsung Electronics. “These camcorders appeal to consumers’ demand for simplicity and features in a camcorder that allow them to get great results with minimal effort. Additionally, with Samsung’s Active Angle Lens as well as head-turning ToC design, consumers are able to look good and enjoy an added level of comfort while recording video.”

Record in Style and Comfort
The new SMX-C20, SMX-C24 and HMX-M20 add a level of style and beauty to shooting home videos. Both SMX models offer Samsung’s signature ToC design, which features a hint of color that is naturally blended into the deep black body of the camcorders to create an attractive crystalline appearance. To make shooting home videos more comfortable, all three of the new models boast Samsung’s Active Angle Lens design. Unlike traditional camcorders that force users to hold their arm up at a 90-degree angle while recording video, the Active Angle Lens design, exclusive to Samsung, allows users to hold the camcorder in a more relaxed and natural position due to the fact that the lens is angled downward by 25 degrees. This more natural recording position reduces the overall stress on the wrist and elbow and also removes the LCD screen from the user’s line of sight, enabling them to always keep an eye on their subject while recording.

Record High-Quality Video & Digital Still Images
Whether it’s documenting an unforgettable vacation or simply capturing the day to day antics of family and friends, Samsung’s new SMX-C20, SMX C24 and HMX-M20 give you access to the highest-quality video and still images. The SMX-C20 and SMX-C24 offer remarkable standard definition video recording at a resolution of 720×480. In addition, both camcorders offer the ability to quickly and easily capture still images at a resolution of two mega pixels.

For those who want even higher-resolution or wish to enjoy the best possible results for viewing their content on their HDTV, the HMX-M20 offers full-HD, 1080/60p video recording. The HMX-M20 also utilizes Samsung’s Back Side Illumination (BSI) CMOS imaging sensor, which was created specifically to absorb more light than other conventional sensors and delivers unprecedented low-light performance. The HMX-M20 also boasts an 8x optical zoom / 12x intelli zoom and the ability to capture still images in stunning 12 mega-pixel resolution, further setting it apart from other camcorders in terms of image quality, versatility and ease of use.

All three camcorders utilize H.264 compression, which allows you to record longer than camcorders using the typical MPEG2 format. The new Samsung SMX-C20 and SMX C24 also come with impressive 10x optical zooms and all three models are paired with Hyper Image Stabilization. Ideal for recording events from a great distance, the camcorders’ impressive optical zooms allow you to get in close to the action no matter how far away you may be. Access to such a powerful optical zoom can come in handy for any number of scenarios, ranging from recording your child’s soccer game from the sidelines to the sights and sounds of a trip to the city. Additionally, Samsung’s Hyper Image Stabilization gives you the ability to capture clear and stable video as it counteracts the negative effects of a shaky hand while recording, which can lead to blurry footage.

Samsung also provides different memory options for recording footage with the new SMX-C20, SMX C24 and HMX-M20. With the SMX-C24, users can take advantage of 16GB of built-in flash memory. Users can also expand the camcorder’s memory capacity using the SD/SDHC memory card slot. The SMX-C20 and HMX-M20 do not feature internal memory and require the use of SD/SDHC media cards.

Smart Features for Editing and Sharing
The SMX-C20, SMX-C24 and HMX-M20 come equipped with Samsung’s play-edit-sharing program called intelli studio. The built-in intelli-studio software gives users the ability to connect the camcorder to any computer via USB and edit and play their video without having to install supporting software. The built-in intelli-studio software also helps simplify the way users upload and share their footage using today’s popular video sharing Web sites. For added convenience, a one-touch “upload” button, available directly on the camcorders, provides a direct connection to YouTube™, taking the hassle and confusion out of uploading footage. In addition, the SMX C20, SMX-C24, and HMX-M20 also provide options for basic on-camera editing, including the ability to merge and split video files. This can be done directly on the camcorders using their 230K-pixel, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screens.

Samsung also enhances the video recording experience for end-users thanks to several unique features, including time lapse recording, animated thumbnails and a versatile charging system. Time lapse recording allows users to program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every one, three, five, 10, 15 or 30 seconds. Time lapse recording is especially useful for condensing extremely long events, such as rolling clouds on a sunny day, into a short, easy to-view video.

Samsung’s animated thumbnail feature simplifies the way users search for video clips on the SMX-C20, SMX-C24, and HMX-M20. Each video clip saved on the camcorder is represented by a small thumbnail on the LCD screen. When scrolling through one’s videos, each thumbnail will provide a short playback of the video file when highlighted by the user allowing them to quickly preview each clip without having to view the entire shot. The camcorders also feature a versatile charging system. Users can either recharge the battery by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adapter or via USB while the camcorder is connected to a computer.

Samsung Electronics America’s CES press releases, video content and product images are available at www.samsung.com/newsroom.

Samsung HDTV 8000

“Samsung has raised the bar for the plasma TV marketplace by providing exceptional picture quality in a slim and energy efficient package,” said Sung-ho Jun, Senior Vice President of Visual Display Division at Samsung Electronics. “With select models also including 3D capabilities and Web-enabled multimedia access, Samsung’s promise to create products that evolve with the needs and desires of our customers is reflected in our new 2010 plasma TV lines.”

Samsung Plasma HDTV 8000 Series
Featuring a slim brushed titanium bezel with hints of the Touch of Color™ (ToC™) design, the Samsung Plasma HDTV 8000 Series provides consumers with the perfect combination of design and performance. Samsung’s built-in 3D technology makes images leap off the screen while innovations like Real Black Filter and Motion Judder Canceller (MJC) deliver unprecedented picture quality. The Real Black Filter reduces the onscreen glare caused by ambient light, so blacks and shadow details are as crisp and defined as possible, while MJC reduces motion judder inherently found in fast-paced action scenes in film-based movies.

In order to ensure that consumers get the entertainment experience that best fits their tastes, the Samsung Plasma 8000 Series comes with a calibration mode that allows them to adjust key picture quality aspects for optimized viewing. The TVs are also equipped with Samsung’s CinemaSmooth™ technology for playback of 24fps Blu-ray content mirroring the quality of the latest movie theaters.

The upgraded Internet@TV feature now includes Samsung Apps, providing consumers with an expanded, easy to navigate selection of content and applications from leading services like Accedo Broadband, AccuWeather.com, The Associated Press, Blockbuster, Fashion TV , Netflix, Picasa, Pandora, Rovi, Travel Channel, Twitter, USA TODAY, and Vudu. Applications can be downloaded and viewed all while watching TV. The first batch of TV apps will launch in the spring free of charge, while premium apps will be available for purchase via the engine’s monetary transaction solution in the summer of 2010.

Samsung Plasma HDTV 7000 Series
The Samsung Plasma HDTV 7000 Series brings the high-quality of plasma displays and the immersive experience of 3D entertainment in a slim, brushed black bezel designed to delight entertainment enthusiasts. This ultra-slim TV comes equipped with a wealth of immersive viewing technologies and picture enhancing technologies, including Samsung’s Clear Image Panel technology which delivers clear images from every angle without the dual images and blurring typically found with conventional panels. It also features High-Definition 3D Processing and Internet@TV connectivity.

In particular, Samsung’s built-in 3D processor was developed to comply with major 3D formats including the recently ratified “Blu-ray 3D” standard. In addition, Samsung’s 3D system delivers a picture using a full color spectrum for an unbelievable, immersive viewing experience. Along with the company’s 3D Blu-ray player (BD-C6900) and active shutter glasses, Samsung offers a complete solution allowing consumers to bring the 3D theater experience home. The processing can even be applied to broadcast TV, gaming content and legacy DVDs to automatically convert 2D viewing into 3D in real time. If you’re not in the 3D mood, you’re back to watching one of the best quality HDTVs on the market with the push of a button.

The 58-inch class model received a 2010 CES “Innovations Honoree” Award.

Samsung Plasma HDTV 6500 Series
The Plasma HDTV 6500 Series is Samsung’s entry-level ultra-slim TV. While the TV’s exterior features the company’s signature ToC design, the TV comes with Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer and Clear Image Panel to achieve the highest picture quality available on a plasma TV. The 6500 Series also provides expansive access to entertainment options with the updated Internet@TV feature.

Ever More Efficient
Samsung’s 8000, 7000 and 6500 Series Plasma HDTVs feature a high-efficiency panel that lowers the TVs power consumption to meet the more stringent Energy Star® 4.0 guidelines.

Samsung’s press releases, video content and product images are available at www.samsung.com/newsroom

“Our leadership in the LED TV category is no accident; we identified a consumer need for superior picture quality, ultra slimness and more eco-friendly energy consumption,” said Yangkyu Kim, Senior Vice President of Visual Display Division for Samsung Electronics. “We have put all our energy and passion into this year’s LED TV lineup with the single objective to deliver stunning experiences that bring life-like depth to TV. With this award-winning lineup, Samsung is once again setting the industry standard not only for quality TV experiences but for technology and innovation leadership.”

With eight product series, and screen sizes ranging from 19” to 65”, this is the industry’s largest lineup of LED TVs to date. From the award-winning 9000 Series, to the Innovations Honoree 7000 and 6500 Series, consumers have virtually unlimited choice of models to fit their individual entertainment preferences and lifestyle. The flagship 9000 series specifically is flat-out Samsung’s most impressive HDTV to date – the quintessential slim LED TV with a premium touch-screen remote control and built-in 3D technology, setting a new standard for jaw-dropping home theater picture quality and connectivity. The world’s slimmest fully integrated LED TV, the 9000 Series was designed to end all depth competitions, and raise the bar yet again with an innovative stand that includes the built-in tuner.

Built-in 3D
New in 2010, this year’s premium models in the LED TV lineup, the 7000, 8000 and 9000, all include Samsung’s proprietary built-in 3D processor and emitter that is optimized for, and enables compatibility with multiple 3D standards including half and full HD resolution formats as well as the Blu-ray Disc Association approved “Blu-ray 3D” standard. In addition, Samsung’s 3D system delivers a picture using a full color spectrum for an unbelievable, immersive viewing experience.

Along with the company’s 3D Blu-ray player (BD-C6900), Samsung offers a complete solution allowing consumers to bring the 3D theater experience home. For those who want to add the third dimension to their regular TV viewing, Samsung included in its 3D processor an auto-conversion technology that renders 2D content into 3D in real time. Consumers can add a level of depth and clarity to a live football game, making them believe they are part of the action.

Connected TV and Samsung Apps
With built-in Ethernet connection and wireless-ready capabilities, the 2010 LED TV lineup is ready to meet the growing consumer demand for “content without borders.” The upgraded Internet@TV feature now includes Samsung Apps, providing consumers with an expanded, easy to navigate selection of content and applications from leading services like Accedo Broadband, AccuWeather.com, The Associated Press, Blockbuster, Fashion TV, Netflix, Picasa, Pandora, Rovi, Travel Channel, Twitter, USA TODAY, and Vudu. Applications can be downloaded and viewed all while watching TV. All of the premium LED TVs, 6500 Series and above, will include the upgraded Internet@TV with Samsung Apps.

Unsurpassed Picture Quality
Samsung’s premium LED TV’s will boast unsurpassed picture quality by using a Samsung-developed technology that merges the advantages of LED edge-lighting with the control of local dimming technology in directly back-lit LED televisions. This technology along with Samsung’s high-efficiency LED light source and proprietary picture enhancement engine with video processor ensure unsurpassed picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks and better contrast ratios.

Focus on Design
In 2010, Samsung builds on its tradition of innovative design by introducing narrower bezels and brushed metal frames in silver and black– pushing the limits beyond the familiar black bezels of many HDTV’s. In particular, Samsung developed a groundbreaking four-legged quad stand that makes the TV look more like furniture than device and a new “mystic earth” Touch of Color™ (ToC™) design scheme with chrome edging to better match a living room’s décor. With a wide-ranging pallet of materials and designs, Samsung offers something for virtually anyone’s tastes and interior design preferences. What’s more, the new LED TVs match Samsung’s 2010 line of Blu-ray players and home theater systems bringing a cohesive element to a home entertainment room.

Green Design
All these functionalities are delivered without compromising on the energy efficiency that Samsung LED TVs are known for and meet even higher standards of sustainability. They all exceed the more stringent EnergyStar® 4.0 guidelines. Samsung LED TVs are the highest performing and eco-conscious HDTV products Samsung has ever released, continuing to set new standards every year.

Redefining the Remote
In another industry first, Samsung developed an easy to use on-board TV display full touch-screen remote control. The remote’s color touch-screen makes understanding features and options easy and simple. Its integrated Wi-Fi and infrared technology controls TV and AV devices with the on-screen buttons and QWERTY keyboard. It allows users to watch broadcast content directly on the remote so you can watch the first part of the big game, while a Blu-ray movie is just wrapping up on the large screen HDTV(9000 Series only). You can also browse music, photos, and video files from a DLNA certified PC then swipe the chosen content in the direction of the TV to enjoy on the larger screen (9000 Series only). The remote is the primary remote control for the 9000 Series and a derivative version of it is sold separately as an option for other LED TV models including the 7000 and 8000 Series.

Samsung Electronics America’s CES press releases, product images and video content is available at www.samsung.com/newsroom

SamsungLN52A750 LCD HDTV

“Samsung prides itself on delivering increasingly better HDTV experiences that continue to exceed consumer expectations,” said Yangkyu Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Division at Samsung Electronics. “With new breakthrough designs, significant improvements in viewing quality, connectivity capabilities and energy efficiency, our 2010 LCD TV line promises the greatest value for consumers.”

Connected TV and Samsung Apps
With built-in Ethernet connection and wireless ready capabilities, the 2010 LCD TV lineup is ready to meet the growing consumer demand for “content without borders.” The upgraded Internet@TV feature now includes Samsung Apps, providing consumers with an expanded, easy to navigate selection of content and applications from leading services like Accedo Broadband, AccuWeather.com, The Associated Press, Blockbuster, Fashion TV, Netflix, Picasa, Pandora, Rovi, Travel Channel, Twitter, USA TODAY, and Vudu. Applications can be downloaded and viewed all while watching TV. All of the premium LCD TVs 650 Series and above, will include the upgraded Internet@TV with Samsung Apps.
Also included is DLNA compatibility for wireless connectivity and multimedia sharing across devices, allowing consumers to wirelessly transfer photos, movies and music from PCs, mobile phones and digital cameras to their TV for big screen enjoyment with friends and family.

Samsung LCD 750 Series
The Samsung 240Hz LCD 750 Series sets a new bar for modern innovation for LCD HDTVs by offering built-in 3D technology, including the emitter. Samsung is delivering the best 3D HDTV experience possible by leveraging a number of proprietary technologies. The built-in 3D processor was developed to comply with the major 3D formats. In addition, Samsung’s 3D system delivers a picture using a full color spectrum for an unbelievable, immersive viewing experience.

Along with the company’s 3D Blu-ray player (BD-C6900) and active shutter glasses, Samsung offers a complete solution allowing consumers to bring the 3D theater experience home. The processing can even be applied to broadcast TV, gaming content and legacy DVDs to automatically convert 2D viewing into 3D in real time. If you’re not in the 3D mood, you’re back to watching one of the best quality HDTVs on the market with the push of a button.

Samsung LCD 650 Series
With an exhaustive range of features and capabilities, Samsung’s 650 Series is a beautifully crafted, multimedia centerpiece that plays a wide array of digital content in pristine Full HD glory. The 120Hz 650 Series features a new Ultra Clear panel to produce richer, more natural colors, deeper contrast and greater clarity than have ever been seen before on an LCD HDTV. The design of the LCD TVs has a distinct look and feel recreating the U-line Touch of Color™ (ToC™) design of its predecessor in a sleeker and more compact form.

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