
Founded in 1938 Samsung is the world's largest electronics business and part of a Korean conglomerate with revenues nearing $175bn a year.
Apart from being the world's biggest ship-builder(!) Samsung also creates some pretty cool electronics. It's the largest producer of memory chips and second largest supplier of both semiconductors (behind Intel) and mobile phones (behind Nokia). It has used this manufacturing expertise to become one of the world's biggest producers of LCD screens and in 1995 overtookSony as the top consumer electronics brand a few years ago. Samsung's wide range of products includes: One of the world's largest suppliers of LCD TV, Monitors & Plasma screens Samsung has recently been pushing its new range of LED TVs. With unmatched picture quality, incredible slimness and minimal environmental impact LED TVs whilst currently expensive are the way forward and future of TV. Its Series 6, Series 7 & Series 8 are the latest product ranges The world's 2nd largest manufacturer of mobile phones produces a plethora of models incorporating great design, high quality LCD screens, quality cameras and user friendly interfaces. Its also been strong in pushing new technologies and standards like mobile TV and the forthcoming WIMAX. - Blu-ray Players and DVD Players
Samsung's range of DVD players & Blu-ray players combines sleek design and simplicity with leading technology allowing high definition surround sound capabilities. Features of many players includes up conversion (720p / 1080i / 1080p), HDMI output, surround sound, WiFi with standard DVD Playback formats including MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 & DivX and additional formats on Blu-ray machines include VC-1, H.264 along with Dolby True HD decode, BD-Live and fast boot times.
Combining stunning high-definition picture, superior surround sound and 1000W power output Samsung's Home Cinema systems are truly outstanding. Including YouTube, Netflix and Pandora download capability and iPod cradle these systems are great entertainment units. You can complement your experience with wireless speakers and complete 5.1 surround sound. Incorporating wider screen video players with Bluetooth and touchscreen technology, we think Samsung's portable media players deliver entertainment in style. From Digital SLRs to Compact Cameras Samsung has a range to suit most photographers. Combining Smart guidance, intuitive interfaces and automated features help you to create great pictures regardless of your expertise. From Standard Definition to High Definition models Samsung makes a range of camcorders that deliver stunning blur-free images by utilising high quality lenses, Intelli-zoom and built in Solid State Drives. From small portable netbooks, ultra mobiles, professional laptops, entertainment systems and slick designer Notebooks Samsung have created a range across each area. Incorporating their own screen technology Samsung's Digital Photo Frames allow you to store your most precious photos and showcase them to family and friends wherever you are. As you would expect from Samsung their range of projectors offers high quality viewing in sleek and silent units. Being portable, ultra bright and including a mass of connections makes Samsung projectors simple to install and great value. Latest models are moving out of the office and into the home environment creating great Home Cinema Units. Often purchased without massive thought Samsung produces a good range of print solutions from Mono Printers, Colour Printers, Faxes and Multi-Functional Units all at reasonable purchase and running prices. Recent enhancements include wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity allowing simple printing at home or in the office.
If you're looking for an environmentally friendly fridge combining new cooling technology, great design and intesting features then Samsung have a range that will fit into any contemporary kitchen. From side by side fridges, bottom mounted fridge freezers and specialised fridges for items like wine a wide choice is available. Samsung's fridges are found under the RSG, RSH, RL, RA and RW product number prefixes.
Whilst some washing machines can be complex to understand Samsung have aimed to build inuitive washing machines incorporating features such as anti-limescale water heaters, Diamond drum wholes (stopping snagging and bobbling on washing) and wide doors.. Samsung's washing machines are found under the WF product number prefix.
Whilst most microwave ovens are pretty standardised these days Samsung have created a range that incorporate distributed microwave technology (3 microwave antena allowing more even cooking of food), deodorising function, ditigal displays, child locks and steam bowls Samsung's microwaves are found under the ML product number prefix.
Samsung's dual ovens allow you to cook different items ie main course and deserts at the same time, at different temperatures and without the problem of smells and flavours transfering to other foods - All this can be had in an oven the same size as a standard model. Other features include steam cleaning, twin convection fans and triple glazed doors for increased energy efficiency Samsung's dual ovens are found under the BT, BF and FQ product number prefixes.
Whilst its hard to make evolutionary changes to the way hobs work Samsung have packaged the usual features in some good looking appliances. Samsung's hobs are found under the C61R and GN product number prefix.
Again a fairly standard kitchen item where design is the key factor for differentiating the product offerings. Samsung's cooker hood (yes only one) is found under the HC product prefix.
Whilst less comon in Europe than other areas of the world Samsung's A/C units offer air purification along with cooling functions. Incorporating unique MPI technology and a shadow mirrored design they also look pretty good! Samsung's air conditioning units are found under the AQV product prefix.
As pointed out in other manufacturer vacuum reviews its hard to beat a Dyson. Samsung machines incorporate the usual features but I'd still invest in a Dyson if your looking for innovation, great cleaning and ability and a compact form factor. Should you still be interested in a Samsung vacuum cleaner then they can be found under the Su and SC product prefixes.

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