Samsung’s ES8000 — a so-called smart TV complete with gesture and voice controls as well as a touchpad remote — is ready to hit shelves. Attendants at January’s Consumer Electronics Show got a first glimpse at the new line of smart TVs, but the sets weren’t available until Tuesday, when Samsung announced pricing and shipping details for the interactive devices. Personalization and control are two of the features that Samsung’s touting in its new line. The TVs will have built-in cameras and microphones that can be used for applications such as Skype.
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Samsung Makes TV a Little More PC
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani March 7, 2012 11:05 AMSamsung’s ES8000 — a so-called smart TV complete with gesture and voice controls as well as a touchpad remote — is ready to hit shelves. Attendants at January’s Consumer Electronics Show got a first glimpse at the new line of smart TVs, but the sets weren’t available until Tuesday, when Samsung announced pricing and shipping details for the interactive devices. Personalization and control are two of the features that Samsung’s touting in its new line. The TVs will have built-in cameras and microphones that can be used for applications such as Skype.