Showcased at Samsung’s booth featuring peerless Quantum dot color and an elegant and practical design, the CH711 treated CES 2017 attendees to a truly lifelike viewing experience that’s easy on the eyes – in more ways than one.

The CH711 Premium Curved Monitor showcase in Samsung’s CES booth.

Industry-Leading Visual Firepower

Visitors to Samsung’s booth were impressed not only by the CH711’s ability to create a natural and immersive picture, but also its knack for depicting visuals in stunning detail.

The CH711 Premium Curved Monitor offers a 3000:1 contrast ratio

Such precision is possible, in part, due to the CH711’s best-in-class, 3000:1 contrast ratio, which minimizes light leakage across the screen to provide deeper blacks and more brilliant whites. This allows the monitor’s crisp, WQHD detail to truly stand out. The pin-sharp, 2560 x 1440 screen boasts a resolution that’s 1.8 times the pixel density of Full HD, and features a four-layer coating to ensure that its clarity will last.

Paired with the monitor’s Quantum dot technology, which allows, such definition brings content such as movies, broadcasts and games to life, making them that much more engaging.

A Sleek and Seamless Design

In addition to the CH711’s clean visuals, visitors were impressed by the CH711’s polished and clean aesthetic.

The CH711 conceals its cords within its rear panel and stand, completing a sleek and refined aesthetic.

The CH711 conceals its cords within its rear panel and stand, creating a profile that’s seamless from all sides. A slender, near bezel-less form and glossy white finish complete the CH711’s sleek look.

Built for Extensive Use

Samsung also built the CH711 with a design that provides optimal comfort for the viewer. The CH711’s 1800R curvature is the best in its class, and makes for a wide and engaging view.

The 31.5-inch monitor’s curve caters to the eye’s natural field of vision, and thus allowed visitors standing before the displays to take in each area of the screen at a uniform distance from their vantage point. This design minimizes image distortion across the screen, yielding a clean and uniform picture.

Recent research, including a study conducted by Harvard Medical School, has indicated that curved monitors are in general more visually comfortable than flat displays when engaging in intensive visual tasks.

Factor in the CH711’s other comfort-conducive features such as Eye Saver Mode, which minimizes eye strain-causing blue light emissions; AMD FreeSync, for flawlessly smooth gameplay; Game Mode, which allows gamers to customize screen settings; and Samsung’s Flicker Free technology, and it’s never been easier to work – or play – in optimal comfort.

Gaming in the Samsung Booth

While Premium Quantum Dot Monitor CH711 showed off its sleek design “that’s a welcome addition to any home or office,” the in-booth FIFA 2017 tournament on the Quantum Dot Gaming Monitor CFG70 pleased the gaming crowd.

Visitors to the monitor section of Samsung’s CES 2017 booth were greeted by a bank of CFG70 Quantum Dot Curved Gaming Monitors

The Monitor section in Samsung’s CES booth featured a mini-arena for a FIFA 2017 Tournament

With a response time of 1ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT), industry-leading 144Hz refresh rate, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 1800R curvature, adjustable joints as well as the rich colors enabled by quantum dots, the CFG70 offers a comfortable, immersive gaming experience.

A curved screen of an 1800-millimeter radius coupled with adjustable joints offer a comfortable, immersive experience.

With a portfolio that encompasses quantum dot technology, curved design, UHD resolution and 1ms response time, all of which are on show at Samsung’s CES booth, Samsung continues to innovate the computer monitor, constantly pushing the boundaries of display technology.

At CES 2017, Samsung Electronics will unveil its new CH711 Quantum Dot curved monitor, demonstrating its continued leadership of the entertainment visual display market.

“Today’s multimedia consumers, quite rightly, have high expectations and demand a truly cutting edge, totally immersive experience that realizes the full potential of whatever they are playing or watching,” said Seoggi Kim, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display Business. “This year’s line-up of curved Quantum Dot monitors offers brilliant design, richer color and deeper contrast than ever before. We can’t wait to share them with the world at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.”

A Colorful, Curved Entertainment Experience

Samsung’s new CH711 Quantum Dot curved monitor is designed with gamers in mind. Available in 27- and 31.5-inch variations, and scheduled for an early 2017 commercial release, the CH711 delivers vivid, visually stunning picture quality, regardless of the content being enjoyed.

Featuring 1,800R curvature and an ultrawide 178-degree viewing angle, the CH711 makes content clearly visible wherever you may be in a room. Its ergonomic design also enables viewers to adjust the monitor’s horizontal and vertical positioning for optimal comfort. When combined with nearly 125 percent sRGB color coverage and 2,560 x 1,440 WQHD resolution, the CH711 sets a new standard for detailed color appearance at any distance.

The CH711’s sleek, sophisticated 360-degree design complements any desktop or décor. Its clean, white chassis features a gorgeous three-sided Boundless design, and neatly hides its power and HDMI cables out of sight inside the stand’s neck.

The Quantum Dot Monitor Evolution

Released commercially in the U.S. in December 2016, Samsung’s pioneering CFG70 and CF791 Quantum Dot curved monitors will also make their debut at CES this week.

Designed specifically for professional and hardcore gamers, the 24- and 27-inch CFG70 curved monitors combine the visual refinement of Samsung’s Quantum Dot picture technology with the comfortable, ultrawide view of its curved monitors to create the ultimate gaming experience. The CFG70 offers a host of gamer-friendly features, such as the ‘Gaming UX’ user interface, as well as advanced calibration options to optimize picture presentation for any of the FPS, RTS, RPG and AOS game genres.

Featuring 1,500R curvature and an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, the CF791 Quantum Dot curved monitor performs just as well when using for work, delivering unparalleled clarity and fine detail. Using Picture-by-Picture (PBP) technology, customers can load content from any connected HDMI or DP input source and position it anywhere on the screen. A complementary Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function also allows consumers to shrink and place content anywhere on the screen without losing resolution or visual quality. An integrated height-adjustable stand also delivers ergonomic comfort and makes the CF791 ideal for any workstation or office environment.

Game On

To celebrate the launch of its newest monitors, Samsung will offer CES 2017 attendees a first-hand opportunity to enjoy some friendly competition at the company’s interactive gaming zone. Samsung’s booth will include interactive stations where visitors can play several of today’s top video game titles on its CFG70 Quantum Dot curved gaming monitors. There will also be supporting large-format SMART LED signage to livestream the competition – and demonstrate the monitors’ excellent visual presentation to the wider CES audience.

The Displays of the Future

CES attendees will also get a first glimpse of Samsung’s next wave of high-resolution monitors, scheduled for release in early 2017:

• The 28-inch UH750 monitor combines Samsung’s gamer-friendly features with an ultrafast 1 m/s response time, Quantum Dot picture display and high-quality UHD resolution, all housed within a slim, narrow-bezel design.

• The 23.8 and 27-inch SH850 models deliver WQHD resolution and DP daisy chain connectivity through a flat, three-sided, bezel-less design with a square base and stylish exterior to suit any home or office. The SH850 monitors also feature a height-adjustable stand and pivot, with tilt and swivel capabilities for optimal viewing comfort.

CH711 will be exhibited at Samsung Electronics’ booth (#15006 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center) along with the recently launched CFG70 and CF791 Quantum Dot display monitors.

To learn more about CES 2017, visit www.ces.tech.

The main developers behind the CFG70 gaming monitor (from left): Senior Engineer Sung Duk Cho, Assistant Engineer Yoon Ah Kim, and Senior Engineers Hee Bok Song and Jung Woo Hong of Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display team.

Q: Tell us a bit about the CFG70’s response time and the value it brings to the gaming experience.  

Hee Bok Song: A gaming monitor’s basic job is to provide smooth graphics without afterimages. We used to measure display response time in terms of panel response, but nowadays we use MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time). The CFG70’s MPRT is one millisecond, which is the fastest in its category. Although there are other monitors that feature a 1ms response time, what makes the CFG70 special is that it is the first to feature a curved display.

The CFG70 features three essential virtues of an ideal gaming monitor: a 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate and curved display.

To foster an ideal gaming experience, we incorporated a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology. Modern gaming PCs boast high frame rates, and sometimes monitors with lower refresh rates cannot display their graphics properly. However, with FreeSync and a 144Hz refresh rate, the CFG70 provides gamers with smooth, uninterrupted visuals.

Q: What differentiates the CFG70 from other monitors in terms of picture quality?

Jung Woo Hong: The CFG70 is the first monitor equipped with Quantum dot technology. The biggest difference between this and monitors without Quantum dots is in the range of hues that can be reproduced, which indicates how well a particular display can create lifelike, original color.

Common monitors are capable of implementing 72 percent of the PC-standard ‘sRGB’ wide color gamut, and monitors made for professionals measure between 98 and 119 percent. The CFG70, however, can realize 125 percent of this range. Achieving an even and clear high-definition picture on a curved monitor was no easy feat, but we researched relentlessly in order to pull it off.

Q: What were some of your key focuses when designing the monitor’s UX?

The CFG70 includes user-friendly Gaming UX on-screen display (OSD) interface

Sung Duk Cho: Different games require different capabilities in a display. For example, First-Person Shooters (FPS) require smooth visuals for dynamic scene changes and Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games (MOBAs) require clearly discernible colors so players can easily recognize their character’s location. Therefore, when we designed the CFG70’s UX, we wanted it to be able to complement a range of different games.

In order to implement the new UX, we installed a high-level graphic engine into the monitor itself. The CFG70’s default game settings were also carefully configured with the input of the Samsung Galaxy pro gaming team as well as other gamers who tested out the monitor firsthand. The result is a highly versatile UX that satisfies both hardcore and typical gamers alike.

The monitor also features ‘Arena Lighting’, which responds to in-game sound effects to bring lifelike lighting to users’ video-game experience. So in a FPS, for example, when a player fires a gun, the lighting responds accordingly. Each spark and blast bathes the player in light, drawing them deeper into the action by creating a more immersive gaming experience.

Q: What was the impetus behind the monitor’s dual-hinge design?

The dual-hinge design and the “Pivot” technology of the CFG70’s stand allows users to position their monitor to their preference.

Yoon Ah Kim: Rapid response time and high-definition visuals are of no use if users cannot comfortably concentrate on their screen. Our research indicates that many gamers find it uncomfortable when their monitor’s position is even slightly off. In fact, many hardcore gamers are sensitive to differences in screen position as small as a half an inch or less.

The engineering process was not easy, but with user convenience as our top priority we managed to achieve a design for the CFG70’s stand that features easily adjustable double joints. Resembling a robot arm, the stand allows users to comfortably adjust their monitor’s position to their preference.

Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of its newest industry-leading gaming monitor. The CFG70 curved monitor, designed specifically for professional gamers, includes enhanced picture quality and player-friendly features for a truly immersive gaming experience. The display was first introduced at the Gamescom 2016 and IFA 2016 conferences.

As the industry’s first curved gaming monitor to feature quantum dot technology, the CFG70 monitor (24- and 27-inch models) expresses brilliant and accurate colors across a 125 percent sRGB spectrum. This added luminance produces a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and amplifies previously-hidden gaming details in both light and dark settings. The monitor also employs an environmentally-safe, cadmium-free design.

“With the introduction of quantum dot technology to our pioneering curved monitors, Samsung offers a look into the future of gaming, along with a level of picture quality like the industry has never seen before,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The CFG70 makes gamers feel as if they are part of the action, and represents Samsung’s most powerful and visually-compelling curved monitor to date.”

Fast Speed and Smooth Game Play

By combining Samsung’s advanced motion blur reduction technology with its VA panel, the CFG70 is the first curved monitor to produce a 1 ms moving picture response time (MPRT). The rapid MPRT rate reduces display transitions between moving and animated objects, and in turn eliminates potential visual distractions.

The CFG70 also leverages integrated AMD FreeSync Technology over HDMI functionality to synchronize the screen’s 144 Hz refresh rate with users’ AMD graphics cards. This connectivity minimizes image tearing, input latency and stutter that can disrupt gameplay and escalate visual fatigue.

Optimized Gaming Experience

Samsung has equipped the CFG70 with a range of user-friendly gaming UX that drives more convenient and easily-accessible game management. The CFG70 includes a dedicated gaming interface with an intuitive settings dashboard to better allow gamers to modify and personalize their gameplay settings. Each CFG70 monitor also offers a series of hotkeys on the front and back of the display for users to easily adjust gameplay settings.

To further inspire gamer immersion and bring out the best in even the most complex game designs, including compatibility with the FPS, RTS, RPG and AOS genres, each CFG70 monitor undergoes rigorous pre-shipment factory calibration. This process optimizes various settings, including contrast ratios, black gamma levels for enhanced brightness and white balance levels for temperature management. As a result, gamers can enjoy a sharp and brilliant picture regardless of the game in play.

Comfortable and Immersive Viewing with the Curved Design

The CFG70’s “Super Arena” design, featuring industry-best 1,800R curvature and a 178-degree ultra-wide viewing angle, is formatted to match the natural curve of the human eye. Complementary sound-interactive LED lighting further creates a lifelike presentation and keeps users focused during the most paramount moments.

Additionally, the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) recently named the CFG70 as a recipient of its annual Good Design Awards, which honor technologies that “improve the quality of life, industry and society.” The JDP acknowledged the efficiency and performance of the CFG70’s advanced gaming interface and convenience-driving composition.

The CF791 premium curved monitor boasts a refined display curvature and a sleek composition that imbues just about any environment with sophistication and style. The CFG70, meanwhile, is the company’s first dedicated hardcore gaming monitor, and offers best-in-class features such as interactive LED lighting, an intuitive user dashboard and AMD FreeSync technology.

Both monitors provide bolstered color accuracy with quantum dot technology, and a more comfortable and immersive viewing experience.

Check out a side-by-side comparison of Samsung’s CF791 and CFG70 gaming monitors below.

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As the gaming market continues to enjoy rapid growth worldwide, gamers expect advanced display technologies that can bring out the latest video game features, which is exactly what Samsung’s new CFG70 curved gaming monitor aims to do.

With embedded Quantum dot technology and an ultra-fast responsetime, the company’s first dedicated hardcore gaming monitor allows for a truly optimized gaming experience. Other best-in-class features include interactive LED lighting, an intuitive user dashboard and AMD FreeSync technology.

Fast and Smooth Game Play

The CFG70 is the first curved monitor on the market that provides a 1ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT)—the response time that can be recognized by the naked eye—thanks to Samsung’s advanced impulsive scanning technology. This technology synchronizes the LED backlight with the actual image frame, which nearly eliminates motion blur across the entire screen.

This is especially beneficial for gamers who enjoy playing action-packed first person shooter (FPS) and racing games, where superfast scene transitions are especially essential for efficient gameplay.

The CFG70 also provides an industry-leading 144Hz refresh rate (the number of times that a monitor refreshes its displayed image per second) to ensure a seamless and uninterrupted presentation.

Furthermore, the CFG70 lets users take full advantage of AMD’s FreeSync feature, which dynamically synchronizes the monitor’s refresh rate to match the output of the graphic card. As a result, users can enjoy playing games with a smoother, more uniform frame display without tearing or stuttering for a far more fluid gaming experience.

Vivid, Crisp Colors

As one of the first curved Quantum dot monitors (along with Samsung’s CF791), the CFG70 expresses brilliant colors across a 125-percent sRGB spectrum while employing an environmentally-safe, cadmium-free design. This luminance emphasizes a range of otherwise-hidden game details in both light and dark settings, bringing unprecedented visual realism to captivate even the most hardcore gamers.

Thanks to the CFG70’s VA panel, the monitor also boasts a 3000:1 contrast ratio, which means that users can enjoy deeper blacks, more pristine whites and sharper detail. The VA panel also has minimized light leakage, so that darker scenes appear more uniform in low-light environments.

Comfortable and Immersive Viewing

The CFG70 (available in 24- and 27-inch models) provides a distinguished curvature of 1800R, which envelopes users to create the feeling that they’re a part of the game.

Not only does the monitor’s curve allow for a more immersive experience, but it also optimizes viewing comfort. In fact, according to clinical studies, a curved monitor is more effective at reducing eye strain than conventional, flat monitors.

Likewise, Eye Saver Mode improves viewing comfort by reducing harmful blue light emissions, and the CFG70’s Flicker Free function protects users’ eyes from the strain associated with flickering screens.

Optimized Gaming Experience

To further amplify the details of today’s hottest games, each CFG70 monitor undergoes meticulous pre-shipment factory calibration to optimize contrast and color presentation for even the most complex game designs, including compatibility with FPS, RTS, RPG and AOS genres.

This calibration fine-tunes a variety of display settings, including black gamma levels for enhanced brightness and white balance levels for temperature management, while ensuring a sharp, brilliant picture regardless of the game in play.

For added game management convenience, the CFG70 includes Samsung’s sophisticated yet user-friendly Gaming UX on-screen display (OSD) interface. Gamers can access the interface’s intuitive dashboard to view all essential settings, from response time to refresh rate, at a glance. Users in turn can adjust gameplay settings easily through shortcut hot keys located on the front and back of the monitor.

The CFG70 also incorporates Arena Lighting which aligns the monitor’s 1800R curvature with sound interactive LED lighting, located at the bottom of the display. These lights become more vivid as the game’s sound increases, keeping users focused during the most paramount moments, all the while enhancing the thrill of victory.

Additionally, the CFG70 comes with a dual-hinge stand that enables players to adjust the height of the monitor freely. Its innovative ball-and-joint mechanism allows the neck to seamlessly tilt, rotate and pivot—all without the base having to be moved. It is VESA supported, and boasts a DP and two HDMI ports.

Meet the League of Legends players of the Galaxy team as they talk about their experiences with  the Samsung Curved Gaming Monitor!

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When Samsung introduced the world’s first curved monitor in 2014, the company set a new standard, delivering a more immersive viewing experience and more natural viewing comfort.

Now, Samsung broadens its innovation in displays with the launch of its most powerful and visually compelling curved gaming monitor yet—the CF791 premium curved monitor. Bolstered color accuracy with Quantum dot technology and a refined display curvature are only just a few of the ways the CF791 is changing the game in the ever-evolving display industry.

Ultimate Viewing Comfort

With a curvature of 1,500R, the 34-inch CF791 is the most curved gaming monitor yet. Closely following the contours of the human eye, this exceptional curvature allows users to experience a more natural field of vision and a more immersive entertainment experience.

Eye-to-object distance uniformity from all angles also provides enhanced viewing comfort, while Eye Saver Mode and Flicker Free functionality work to reduce eye strain and empower comfortable long-term gameplay.

Rich and Vibrant Picture Quality

The CF791, along with the CFG70, are the first environmentally-safe, cadmium-free Quantum dot monitors on the market. By incorporating the same Quantum dot technology found in Samsung’s TV lineup, the CF791 monitor is poised to deliver a true-to-life experience for gamers and non-gamers alike.

By utilizing Quantum dot technology, the monitor displays a wide range of faithfully vibrant colors, while requiring less energy to do so. It expresses brilliant color across a 125 percent sRGB spectrum, giving greater depth to blacks and sharpening color intricacies. These color distinctions bring even the smallest details of today’s video games to life, far surpassing display offers available in conventional monitors.

Furthermore, thanks to the 3000:1 contrast ratio of the monitor’s VA panel, blacks are blacker, whites are whiter and details are sharper. And, with minimized light leakage, darker scenes are more uniform in low-light settings, increasing the nuances of gameplay.

But the CF791 is good for the home office, too, as it provides enhanced readability, even in the corners where small text or images are often cut off on other monitors. This, combined with a resolution of 3440×1440, a wider screen and a 178 degree-wide viewing angle that provides an optimal viewing experience from any direction, makes the CF791 ideal for both work and play.

Powerful Multitasking

The Ultra-Wide 21:9 aspect ratio of the CF791 makes watching movies and playing games more immersive than ever, and better preserves content quality during multi-screen competition. It also provides additional real estate for users to multitask or watch multiple contents simultaneously, eliminating the need to flip back and forth between them.

These multitasking features are enabled by the monitor’s Picture By Picture (PBP) and Picture In Picture (PIP) functionality. PBP allows two different devices, such as a laptop and computer system unit, to be connected to the monitor with original resolution. PIP, on the other hand, supports a secondary display with native resolution, which can be resized up to 25 percent of the screen, and moved into any position on the display.

Optimized Gaming Experience

Combined with a 100Hz refresh rate, as well as embedded AMD FreeSync functionality that synchronizes screen refresh rates with gamers’ AMD graphics cards, the CF791 allows users to enjoy smoother gameplay without stuttering or tearing on the monitor.

When activated, Game Mode enhances the gaming experience by adjusting the monitor to improve the darkness of the picture so players can vividly see all of the on-screen action.

Sophisticated Design, Enhanced Entertainment

Beyond its on-screen visual enhancements, the CF791 features a sleek composition that imbues just about any environment with sophistication and style.

The display’s three-sided, bound-less design allows for a seamless connection of multiple monitors, as well as the harmony between the device’s silver front and glossy white back. Furthermore, the interface has been covered and the cables hidden within the stand to form a clean rear design, so users can place it anywhere they please.

Players can also customize the monitor’s alignment to match their specific ergonomic needs through both a tilt- and height-adjustable stand.

To take its entertainment capabilities to the next level, the CF791 boasts built-in dual stereo speakers, and multiple connections—two HDMIs, a DP and two USBs.

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In demonstrating the latest innovations across its curved gaming monitor portfolio, Samsung Electronics will reinforce its leadership in the interactive gameplay space at the Gamescom 2016 conference. Scheduled to take place August 17-21, 2016 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany and billed as “the world’s largest computer and video game event,” Gamescom 2016 is expected to bring together more than 345,000 gamers, media, developers and retailers.

In line with the event’s “Heroes in New Dimensions” theme, Samsung (booths A070 and B070 in Hall 10.1 and booth A055-A in Hall 09.1) will offer players a look at the future of virtual competition with its new CFG70 curved gaming monitor. The CFG70 (24-inch model) combines crystal-clear picture quality with a range of user-friendly features to create an immersive, lifelike environment designed to impress even the most hardcore gamers.

“As developers incorporate advanced features into their newest titles, dedicated video game consumers need high-quality displays to amplify these enhancements and make them feel as if they are part of the game,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The CFG70 represents the latest evolution of our pioneering gaming monitor technology, and adds unparalleled presentation and realism to the gaming experience. At Gamescom 2016, we invite attendees to see first-hand how our curved displays bring today’s most popular video game titles to life.”

A Broader Gameplay Arena

The CFG70 monitor’s “Super Arena” design invites gamers to experience the thrill of victory from multiple perspectives. Featuring 1800R curvature (indicating a curvature radius of 1,800 mm.) and a uniform 178-degree wide viewing angle, the CFG70 envelops players across the entire screen and brings previously hidden colors and game details to life. Integrated sound interactive LED lighting complements this enhanced picture presentation and further fosters gamer immersion.

Gamers also benefit from the CFG70’s continuity features that ensure uninterrupted interaction. The CFG70 is the industry’s first gaming monitor to offer 1m/s moving picture response time, providing a consistent, real-time display across the entire screen. A 144 Hz refresh rate additionally drives seamless transitions as games progress.

An Intuitive Interface

For added game management convenience, Samsung has equipped the CFG70 monitor with its user-friendly Gaming UX OSD interface. During competition, gamers can view and adjust all essential settings – ranging from response time to refresh rate – through a single-source on-screen dashboard. A series of easily-accessible shortcut hot keys located on the front and back of the monitor give gamers even more options to quickly update frequently-used gameplay parameters.

Longer and More Comfortable Competition

Samsung’s latest curved gaming monitor additionally is designed to reduce visual fatigue and encourage longer gameplay sessions. The CFG70’s flicker-free technology prevents strenuous display inconsistencies, and a complementary Eye Saver Mode feature safeguards users from harmful blue light emissions. To further reduce input latency, stutter and lag, and generate a consistent picture, the new monitor’s embedded AMD FreeSync Technology over HDMI^® functionality synchronizes screen refresh rates with users’ AMD graphics cards.

Outside of its own Gamescom 2016 booth, several of Samsung’s partners also will feature its curved gaming monitors at their show floor stations, including:

• Bethesda Softworks (booths A051 and B050 in Hall 08.1 )
• Crytek (booths B011 and C012 in Hall 02.1)
• ESL Gaming/Turtle Entertainment (booths A050-A053 in Hall 09.1)
• Ubisoft (multiple booths in Hall 06.1)
• Xbox (also demonstrating Samsung’s UHD monitors at its booth in Hall 8)

To learn more about Gamescom 2016, visit www.gamescom-cologne.com.

Imagine the setting … you are lining up for a penalty kick that can win soccer’s prestigious World Cup. You are staring down one of the best goalies in the world so intently that you can see the color of his eyes. The crowd is cheering loudly behind you, complementing the bright green grass and blinding lights.

Through enhanced immersion and presentation, Samsung’s new curved gaming monitors can make this scenario a reality (or at least a virtual one). The company signaled its entry into the gaming market with the release of its first curved, competition-designed monitors – the CF591, CF391 and CF390 displays – earlier this year, introducing a host of technologies designed to elevate the gaming experience.

Samsung’s play for gamers comes as the industry reaches unprecedented heights. Entering 2016, the Entertainment Software Association estimated video games to be a $23.5 billion industry in the U.S. alone. Additionally, as gaming tournaments have evolved from quiet cyber forums to must-see events held at arenas such as Madison Square Garden, prominent global television networks such as TBS and ESPN have added e-sports to their broadcast slate.

With the launch of its CF591, CF391 and CF390 displays, Samsung aims to deliver a refined gaming environment that players will find engaging and comfortable … and a step up from the flat-screen formats the industry has become accustomed to. Samsung’s curved gaming monitors feature an 1800R curvature radius that delivers panoramic and immersive viewing angles. Furthermore, the curved format is designed to match the natural shape of the human eye, ensuring a less strenuous experience conducive for long-term play.

Appropriately, Samsung decided to make its innovative monitors available for first-hand experience at the industry’s newest, consumer-focused gaming convention. Hosted by Electronic Arts (EA) Games, the inaugural EA Play conference invited gamers to preview its latest titles and build excitement for the future of competition during a three-day event held in mid-June in downtown Los Angeles.

During the event, EA demonstrated the latest editions of Titanfall 2, Madden 17, FIFA 17 and NHL 17 on Samsung’s CF591 curved monitor, giving new perspective to some of the industry’s most recognizable titles. From the show floor, both gamers and developers enjoyed the enhanced presentation and gaming experience the curved monitors offered, marking a welcome component to a three-day stretch celebrating the future of gaming … one Samsung is helping redefine.

Seeing is Believing

EA Play offered many attendees their first experience with a curved gaming monitor. Many within this audience said they typically compete on flat-screen monitors, PCs or televisions, and were thrilled to see a realistic and captivating game presentation brought to life through a compact screen. If anything, the EA Play demo stations piqued gamers’ curiosity – most in attendance said they would like to sample other titles in this format, and learn more about how the curved format can improve their gameplay.

In certain cases, the curved displays became a “must-have” at EA Play. A special QR code promotion attached to each demo monitor directed participants to a product page while simultaneously offering a sales discount. Monday’s crowd alone saw several attendees take advantage of the promotion, transforming their future gaming experience on the spot.

What Gamers Want

Show floor conversations indicated that gamers seem aligned on the components of the ideal gaming experience – continuity, realism, visual depth and a presentation they can stay focused on long-term. Overall, attendees found that Samsung’s curved gaming monitors not only met, but exceeded their expectations along these criteria.

Gamers cited the CF591 monitor’s lack of glare as a clear advantage. Supported by a 3,000:1 contrast ratio that produces darker blacks and reduces light leakage, the CF591 is designed to amplify color depth without distraction. In both the sports (Madden, NHL and FIFA) and virtual combat (Titanfall) settings, gamers were delighted by the refined visual continuity and ability to continue playing without averting their eyes.

Likewise, EA Play participants uniformly were impressed by the curved monitors’ immersive presentation. Gamers on hand cited a more realistic feel than they had previously experienced on a flat screen, and felt that the expanded visual depth added new, previously unavailable visual elements. The result, many said, was a greater connection to the game and a desire to explore previously untapped components (for instance, new football plays or virtual worlds).

Developing Success

The benefits of Samsung’s curved gaming monitors were not only evident to the players on hand. Game developers and brand managers additionally recognize the potential differentiating advantages of these modern displays as well. In fact, the teams at EA Play said they were immediately wowed by their respective games’ presentation during their initial tests on the curved monitor and considered it vital to offer this environment to show attendees.

Given its recent growth, the gaming industry is more crowded than ever, making it more of a challenge for individual titles to maintain and build audience share. Likewise, gamers expect annual titles such as Madden or FIFA to deliver something new and advanced from the previous version. Curved monitors, such as Samsung’s CF591, can help developers and brand managers satisfy these customer demands. In offering customers a visual experience like they’ve never seen before, gaming developers and brand managers can promote curved technology as a necessary differentiator.

From the initial feedback at EA Play 2016, Samsung’s first foray into the gaming market can be considered a rousing success. Gamers were awed, intrigued and captivated by the company’s new curved monitors, creating new opportunities for both Samsung and the gaming industry to continue evolving further.

Gaming mavens unable to make it Los Angeles for EA Play still can get in the game this summer. A Samsung bundle promotion will offer any U.S. or European consumer who purchases a new Samsung CF39 Series or CF591 curved gaming monitor a complimentary copy of a select EA title, including standard edition versions of FIFA 16, Need for Speed, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

To learn more about the promotion, and Samsung’s overall curved gaming monitor lineup, visit www.samsung.com.

By expanding its presence in the gaming marketplace, Samsung Electronics will offer consumers innovative ways to get in the game. Especially with its first curved gaming monitors (the CF591, CF391 and CF390 models), Samsung expects to help transform the PC gaming experience.

First unveiled at CES in January 2016, Samsung’s curved gaming monitors are designed to match the natural shape of the human eye. This design includes a sharp 1800 mm (1800R) curvature radius that offers panoramic and immersive viewing angles and a less visually-strenuous experience. The CF591, CF391 and CF390 monitors feature a 3,000:1 contrast ratio that produces darker blacks and minimizes light leakage for a clearer and more complete on-screen presentation.

In entering the gaming market, Samsung also aims to deliver a smoother gaming experience that maintains viewers’ attention. Each of Samsung’s curved gaming monitors is supported by AMD FreeSync Technology Over HDMI^®, which synchronizes screen refresh rates with users’ AMD graphics card frame rates to reduce input latency, stutter and lag.

“As the multi-billion dollar gaming industry continues to evolve, gamers demand high-quality displays that bring a vivid, lifelike experience to their PC,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to showcase how our new curved monitors bring unprecedented visual quality to the market’s most recognizable and popular games. As we continue to build our presence in this competitive sector, we look forward to further enhancing our displays to meet gamers’ most pressing visual and performance needs.”

Making a Play for Gamers with EA Games

Samsung’s CF591 curved monitors can easily be found at EA’s EA Play gaming convention, currently taking place (June 12-14, 2016) at the Novo at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. EA will use the CF591 monitor to preview several of its upcoming game releases, including FIFA 17, Madden NFL 17 and Titanfall 2, during the event.

Samsung also will launch a bundle promotion enabling players to experience the next-generation competition environment first-hand. Between June and September 2016, any U.S. or European consumer who purchases a new Samsung CF39 Series or CF591 curved monitor will receive a complimentary copy of a select EA games title*. Standard edition games available as part of the promotion include FIFA 16, Need for Speed, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

Promotion participants will receive a promo code on their receipt, via email and/or through the Samsung website (www.samsung.com). This code can be redeemed for the free game download through the EA website (www.ea.com).

For more information about Samsung’s curved gaming monitors, as well as related Samsung Newsroom articles including photos and videos, please visit news.samsung.com.

*Note: Details of the Samsung and EA Games CF591 and CF39 Series complimentary game promotion (including timing, availability and game titles) may vary within reach region. Consumers can visit www.samsung.com to confirm local promotion guidelines.

Samsung Electronics and its cutting-edge SE790C curved monitor deliver a more comfortable and less strenuous user viewing experience than comparable flat-screen alternatives offer, according to the results of a recently-completed Harvard Medical School study.

The complete findings of the research paper – “Comparison of Flat and Curved Monitors: Eyestrain Caused by Intensive Visual Search Task” – were unveiled during the Society of Information Display’s (SID) annual Display Week, held last week in San Francisco. The Harvard Medical School research team, led by Drs. Eli Peli and Gang Luo, presented its curved monitor findings during the event’s May 26 Curved and 3D Displays research segment.

Through its study, researchers from the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Mass Eye and Ear at the Harvard Medical School aimed to explore the health effects of computer screen exposure and gauge the potential to reduce symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) through curved monitor usage. During its research, the Harvard Medical School team asked participants with 20/20 or better near visual acuities to view content on both a 34-inch version of Samsung’s SE790C curved monitor and a comparable flat-screen alternative.

Each participant was asked to complete pre- and post-viewing questionnaires to measure their comfort levels across 22 unique vision symptoms. The rigorous proportion testing found that significantly more participants reported certain worsening symptoms when viewing the flat-screen monitor than with the curved monitor, including eyestrain, difficulty focusing, blurred vision and tired eyes.

“Through innovative design and a host of viewer-friendly features, Samsung’s curved monitors are optimized to offer the most immersive, comfortable and vivid viewing experience possible,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “The results of the Harvard Medical School study further validate our promise to deliver high-quality visual environments that are less taxing and more enjoyable, and we will continue to introduce new innovations that exceed our customers’ expectations.”

An upgrade to the varying center-to-edge viewing distances common among standard flat-screen displays, Samsung’s SE790C displays employ a near equidistant design formatted to match the natural shape of the human eye. This edge-to-edge, 3000R curve creates an extensive and complete view that comfortably immerses viewers into the picture. Through its wide viewing angle, best-in-class 3,000:1 static contrast ratio and ability to deter external light interference, the SE790C display delivers exceptional picture quality and performance for long-duration use scenarios such as gaming and movie viewing.

To learn more about Samsung Electronics and its complete curved display portfolio, visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in display technology, recently announced the CF591 curved monitor and the industry has already started to acknowledge the product. Recently, several leading IT media outlets awarded the CF591 with “Recommended” status, indicating that the monitor surpasses market standards for performance, presentation and value.

Earlier this month, AV Forums, a U.K.-based internet community which houses news and discussion around the latest home entertainment technology trends, tagged the CF591 monitor as one of the site’s “Recommended” products. In particular, AV Forums cited the CF591’s superb color accuracy, low input lag and attractive design as differentiating factors among the curved monitor space.

The AV Forums nomination follows the awarding of similar recommendation from fellow U.K. technology-centric website Trusted Reviews in April. Trusted Reviews noted the CF591 monitor’s stylish design, eye strain-reducing curve and brilliant color presentation as advantages that set the display apart.

“As a global leader in the curved monitor space, Samsung aims to create captivating, viewer-friendly environments that deliver an unparalleled experience for both business users and at-home entertainment mavens,” said Seoggi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “The CF591 represents our latest innovation in a product space that we pioneered in 2014 with the release of the first curved LED monitor, and we are thrilled that industry media and consumers have responded favorably and noticed the advantages that our new monitor offers so far.”

Unveiled in February 2016 under the “Real Curve, Real Immersion” theme, Samsung’s CF591 curved monitor accommodates the diverse multimedia and multitasking needs of both professional and individual users. The CF591’s curved composition is designed to match the natural shape of the human eye, exposing viewers to a wide 178-degree viewing angle with less visual strain. Featuring a compact thin-bezel design and a 3,000:1 static contrast ratio, the CF591 maintains users’ focus on on-screen content to create an immersive viewing arena.

To learn more about Samsung Electronics, the CF591 monitor and Samsung’s complete curved monitor lineup, visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung Electronics announced today that it has sold more than one million curved monitor products worldwide. The global display provider introduced its first curved LED monitor – the 27-inch, 4000R (curvature radius of 4,000 mm) SD590C model – in September 2014, and since has expanded its line-up to include several additional curved monitors. As a result, Samsung currently accounts for more than 85 percent of all global curved monitor sales (Source: International Data Corporation (IDC), 2015 Q4 worldwide sales results for 15”~34” curved monitors).

Designed to match the natural shape of the human eye, Samsung’s curved monitors feature uniform center-to-edge viewing distances to create a more comfortable and immersive viewing experience conducive to long-term use. Combined with extra-wide viewing angles and enhanced contrast ratios, these curved displays are ideal for gamers and at-home entertainment users seeking realistic, distraction-free picture quality. As a result, Samsung has capitalized on growing demand from these audiences (many of whom employ several monitors during game play or content viewing).

“Since the launch of our first curved monitor in 2014, we’ve seen this technology evolve to become an industry standard that gaming and entertainment viewers expect,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “As curved monitors continue to grow in popularity, we welcome the challenge of further advancing our displays’ design and capabilities to drive new levels of viewer engagement and comfort. We are happy to have reached one million sales for our curved monitors so far, and we look forward to delivering new curved technology innovation in the coming years.”

Samsung’s curved monitor design refinement includes the introduction of a sharper curve with each new model while maintaining a consistently sleek and stylish presentation. In January 2015, Samsung released its second curved monitor, the 34-inch SE790C, featuring 3000R curvature. The company’s latest curved offerings – the CF591 (27-inch model) and CF390 (23.5- and 27-inch models) – further expand visual possibilities with an industry-leading 1800R composition.

Since releasing the industry’s first curved LED monitor in 2014, Samsung has continued to refine its design to accommodate growing demand from various user groups. The new CF591 and CF390 monitors feature many of Samsung’s latest innovations, including a sharper curve (1800R, translating to a curvature radius of 1,800 mm) and improved picture quality to deliver an optimal presentation that matches the shape of the human eye.

Samsung will launch the new curved monitors in the US, Europe and Asia in March and will expand the sales to other regions by April.

“As consumers seek a more pleasurable and immersive viewing experience – whether at work or at play – curved monitors can take their experience to the next level,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The release of our cutting-edge curved displays signifies our commitment to continuous innovation and delivering the best viewing experience in any environment.”

A Viewing Experience that’s Easy on the Eyes

All of Samsung’s new curved monitors include a host of features that further reduce reflectance and visual fatigue, enabling users to view their screens for longer periods. The CF591 and CF390 displays leverage Samsung’s flicker-free technology to prevent interruptions that can strain users’ eyes. A complementary Eye Saver Mode setting further protects audiences from exposure to harmful blue light emissions. To benefit gamers and at-home entertainment users, all three displays include embedded AMD FreeSync Technology over HDMI^® functionality that synchronizes screen refresh rates with users’ AMD graphics cards to reduce input latency, stutter and lag when viewing interactive video content.

To deliver a more uniform presentation, Samsung’s CF591 and CF390 monitors offer a wide 178-degree viewing angle. This expanded visibility ensures that users can enjoy the full visual detail scope from multiple locations in the room, with less eye movement required.

Rich, Vibrant Color Presentation

By combining its optimized curvature and wide-angle viewing with premium color presentation and accuracy maintenance features, Samsung’s curved displays bring even the most minor visual details to life – even in traditionally environments for watching movies and playing video games. The displays’ 3,000:1 static contrast ratio is nearly three times higher than that of standard monitor alternatives, and presents content with deeper blacks and more pristine whites. All three curved monitors are reinforced with Samsung’s industry-leading Vertical Alignment (VA) panel technology to reduce backlight bleed and produce a more complete, high-quality picture.

To further amplify image detail, Samsung’s active color crystal technology supports sRGB 119 percent coverage within the CF591 monitor. This feature enables the CF591 to present a wider range of color hues and values than conventional displays allow, and share a more vivid picture with audiences.

For gaming users, Samsung’s Game Mode setting automatically adjusts picture conditions to become lighter or darker as dictated by gameplay, while also minimizing screen stuttering and tearing. These benefits, combined with the displays’ tight curve radius, give gamers a sense that the screen is surrounding them to inspire a more realistic experience. The CF591 monitor recently earned safety, quality and performance validation from UL (Underwriters Laboratories) following a rigorous testing process that evaluated its curved design, color presentation and viewing angles.

A Sleek, Stylish Design

Samsung’s CF591 and CF390 curved monitors feature a boundless, thin-bezel design that eliminates viewing borders and draws audiences into a distraction-free environment. This sophisticated boundless design facilitates the illusion that on-screen content is floating in mid-air and fosters a more immersive and captivating presentation.

Additionally, Samsung’s new monitors are built to be both practical and attractive, making them a compatible addition to any desktop or home entertainment setting. All three displays feature a metallic silver front and glossy white back that accentuate their curved structure. A circular stand elevates the look of the displays’ base while simultaneously providing stable support. Likewise, CF390 users can easily adjust their screen to the ideal height and viewing angle with the displays’ ergonomic tilt and swivel components.

An All-in-One Entertainment Center

Through amplified sound quality and versatile connectivity, the CF591 and CF390 displays transform on-screen content into a multi-sensory experience. The CF591 monitor features built-in dual 5W speakers that deliver enriched sound quality while preventing speaker and cable clutter on desktops. All three monitors also provide easy connectivity and seamless visual continuity for users’ PCs and gaming consoles through an embedded interface containing HDMI, D-Sub  ports and Display Port (only for the CF591).

Key Specifications

The Samsung European Forum will feature a diverse Samsung monitor line-up that promotes more immersive, comfortable and appealing viewing environments. Samsung’s latest innovations employ state-of-the-art components and simplistic design to drive convenience and engagement among business and at-home audiences.

“Through next-level design, picture quality and convenience-driving enhancements, our expanded 2016 monitors suite creates new possibilities for businesses and consumers to enjoy more productive and engaging usage environments,” said Michael Zoeller, VP and European Head of Visual Display at Samsung Electronics Europe. “We look forward to telling the stories behind our latest innovations at Samsung Forum, and demonstrating how these monitors are just the beginning of our plans to deliver our vision for the future of visual display.”

Comfortable and Stylish Curved Monitors

Samsung curved monitor ‘CF591’

With the release of its CF591 and CF390 monitors, Samsung continues to elevate its pioneering curved display design to offer even greater visibility and user comfort. These best-in-class 1800R curvature monitors match the natural shape of the human eye, providing a more natural viewing experience.

Both the CF591 and CF390 monitors are equipped with a host of features that further reduce visual fatigue and accommodate long-term business and consumer use. Each display leverages Samsung’s flicker-free and Eye Saver technologies to maintain presentation consistency and reduce strain on users’ eyes. Embedded AMD FreeSync Technology over HDMI^® functionality synchronizes screen refresh rates with users’ AMD graphics cards to reduce input latency, stutter and lag during gaming and interactive content viewing. Additionally, the CF591 and CF390 displays offer a wide 178-degree viewing angle, enabling users to enjoy a clear and in-depth picture from any location.

The new CF591 and CF390 curved monitors combine a unique curved design with a refined circular stand that adds style to any desk. This circular stand complements the CF591 silvers metallic front and glossy white back for a pristine, elegant appearance. The CF591 further refines the viewing experience with a three-side bezel-free design that minimizes distraction and emphasizes on-screen content.

Productivity-Enhancing Business Monitors

Samsung UHD business monitor ‘UE850’

Samsung’s UE850 UHD business monitors offer enhanced visual clarity and ergonomic features to help professionals complete detail-oriented tasks. Through PLS panel technology, the exquisitely-designed UE850 monitors enable users to view screens horizontally and vertically at angles up to 178^o. Combined with UHD resolution four times greater than that of standard full HD (FHD) alternatives, these monitors deliver realistic and brilliantly-colored images. The UE850 displays additionally create a more convenient and comfortable workspace through a height-adjustable stand and multi-device connectivity.

Convenient Wireless Mobile Charging Monitors

Featuring built-in wireless charging capabilities, Samsung’s SE370 monitor (available in 23.6- and 27-inch variations) takes convenience and comfort benefits even further for professional users. The SE370’s design includes a wireless charging pad where users can repower their Qi standard-compatible mobile devices while they work. By consolidating multiple charging ports and cords into a single device, the SE370 monitor enables users to remove clutter from their workspace while simultaneously saving money otherwise spent on external charging tools.

Beyond its convenient mobile charging benefits, the SE370 incorporates many of the visual features common throughout Samsung’s monitor line, including the eye-saver mode and flicker-free functionalities.  These technologies ensure optimal visibility while simultaneously shielding viewers’ eyes from harmful strain.

Samsung wireless mobile charging monitor ‘SE370’

The man raced across the rooftop, desperately trying to get to the helicopter, as bullets flew from all directions. But just before he reached safety, an explosion destroyed the helicopter, along with much of the roof. Game over. “Pretty sweet,” said a grinning French journalist, as his character plummeted to a fiery death.

One part of CES 2016 gets visitors really excited—gaming devices. And Samsung’s three-monitor ultra-wide setup for the EA game Battlefield 4 has gotten a particularly enthusiastic response. Not only are there three monitors connected in a row to expand the horizontal field of view, but Samsung devised this setup using its new 27-inch, 1800R curvature monitors, creating an arcing, smooth viewing surface, for the most immersive viewing experience yet.

For gamers, getting immersed into the action is the whole point of the fun. So it is essential to have a monitor that can keep up with the intense demands of today’s games, without lagging or stuttering, and completely absorb players. Samsung’s new curved monitors—the CF591, CF391, CF390 and CF 398—curve with a radius of 1.8 meters, the tightest curvature in the market. That curve helps to create a sense of surrounding the player, pulling them all the way into the action of the game.

“Sitting here, the edge of the screen is looking at you, instead of you having to look at it,” said one rep from an American gaming company, as he played EA’s Need for Speed on a 31.5-inch curved monitor. At the next monitor, another visitor was getting into EA’s NBA Live 16.

In addition to that curvature technology, each of Samsung’s gaming monitors helps prevent eye strain and fatigue with embedded flicker-free and Eye Saver technologies. The monitors are also supported by AMD FreeSync Technology Over HDMI^®, which synchronizes the screen refresh rate with users’ AMD graphics card frame rate, to reduce input latency, stutter and lag during gaming.

Together, these technologies impressed the visitors who streamed through the Samsung exhibition over the course of CES, with many calling Samsung’s 1800R monitors the most natural-feeling and immersive on the market for gaming.

Samsung also set up a special gaming room where visitors could play the games on the new 1800R monitors.

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]]> https://news.samsung.com/global/innovative-design-thats-ahead-of-the-curve Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:40:36 +0000 http://bit.ly/1QTVnil In nature, there are no straight lines. And these days, many Samsung products curve naturally, too, bringing a more ergonomic and comfortable sense of design. Among this year’s lineup of electronics that have a curved shape are SUHDS TVs, a soundbar and the latest gaming monitors.

Samsung’s SUHD TVs feature not only have the highest-quality displays. With a bezel-less edge and a back that’s completely free from visible screws and rivets, this is a TV that looks great from all angles.

Samsung’s curved soundbars present a gentle, ergonomic design that also are an ideal match for Samsung’s curved TVs.

Samsung’s 1800R curvature line of monitors offer a more immersive gaming experience and an easier viewing experience for consumers’ eyes.

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The technology behind Samsung’s curved display and glass materials has become one of the key components of the company’s design philosophy. The contoured lines are aesthetically beautiful and create more possibilities in functionality. Since the launch of the industry’s first smartphones with curved displays, Samsung has pushed the limits of technology to lead the way in revolutionizing how the world views information.

Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus: The First Smartphones With Curved Displays
The Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus, the first smartphones with curved displays, were released in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Both feature a gentle curve on the front sides of the phones. The design not only improves appearance of the devices, but it also enhances grip, making talking on the phone more comfortable. The curved screens also make the devices less vulnerable to damage if dropped.

Galaxy Round: Vertical Curve

Released in 2013, the Galaxy Round was curved vertically. Because it resembles giwa (or traditional Korean roof tiles), it earned the nickname “Galaxy Giwa.” The curved glass of the 5.7-inch screen of the Galaxy Round has a soft curve which, with 400R and Sag 2.55mm specifications, improves grip. Additionally, when shaking the device while the screen is locked, an image of water flows across the screen, an impressive and visually appealing feature.

Galaxy Note Edge: Brand New UX
Samsung continued to release more products incorporating the use of curved glass, and as such, its technology consistently advanced. This was evident in October 2014, when the company released the Galaxy Note Edge, which featured the thinnest curved screen yet. It was the first product to introduce “Variable R” curved glass, meaning instead of having a single curve rate like its predecessors, there were multiple curvatures contained in the single 0.55t glass screen. The curved glass of the Galaxy Note Edge was available in 6.3R (minimum value) and Sag 5.56mm, demonstrating the considerable improvement of Samsung’s curved glass technology and would be the foundation for the creation of the dual edge screen of the Galaxy S6 edge.

Galaxy S6 edge: The Pinnacle of 3D Glass Technology
The unprecedented dual edge display of the Galaxy S6 edge is the most advanced 3D glass technology that exists today, and required extensive research and experiments by the device’s development staff. Though thinner with a 0.4t body, this seemingly indestructible device is stronger than any previous curved screen, with a higher curve rate than all other existing smart devices. Designed for both beauty and function, the Galaxy S6 edge pushes the boundaries of curved glass technology.

Gear Fit and Gear S: Curved for Better Fit
Samsung released its Gear Fit in April 2014, the company’s first attempt at introducing its distinctive design in wearable devices. Its contoured face and innovative design with a narrow 1.84 inch screen in 57.45R and Sag 8.0mm distinguished the Gear Fit from other wearables, making it both stylish and comfortable to wear. In November, Samsung released the Gear S, a wider version of the previous model. The wider 2-inch screen in 45.88R and Sag 8.0mmn allowed for greater usability, and impressed users with the preloaded S Health, a mobile application that tracks the progress and health status of the consumer.

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Understanding Curved Glass: 2D, 2.5D, 3D

2D glass is flat on both sides. It can be found on the two oldest models of the Galaxy S and in most smartphones. It was followed by 2.5D glass, which was the beginning of curved displays. 2.5D glass has a convex or concave surface on only one side; the other side is flat. Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus are both examples of devices that use 2.5D glass. 3D glass is different because neither side is flat; as such, the technology for bending this glass required sophisticated engineering. To produce 3D glass, advanced thermoforming technology is applied to glass that must be as thin as it is strong. Samsung continues to improve its thermoforming technology by consistently creating new products.

The two measurements of curved glass are R value and Sag value. The R value represents the radius from any point. A single R is a perfect circle with a non-variable radius. A variable R is an ellipse and has a different value dependent on the point of measure. The technology to create a variable R is more advanced and Samsung introduced this technology with the Galaxy Note Edge.

The second value is the Sag rate. This measures the height from the top to bottom of a curve. The deeper the curve of any display, the more advanced the technology behind it.

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While consumers all the world over have grown to favor smartphones with curved screens for the glass’ strength and stylish design, curved technology is not only limited to mobile devices. In fact, this very technology has created an entirely unique media viewing experience both at home and at the office.

Curved TVs: Gentle Viewing Immersion
Released last year, the curved TV has become known for its immersive properties. Its beautiful soft curve of 4200R minimizes the viewing distance from the center of the screen to the peripheral areas, reducing the need to repeatedly adjust focus. This feature exclusive to curved televisions results in less eye strain, particularly during action scenes.

Curved Monitors: Easier on the Eyes
Earlier this year, Samsung released a number of computer monitors with curved screens that, like curved TVs, lack display distortion and are much easier on the eyes than traditional monitors. While the monitors smaller than the 29 inch model have a 4000R curve, the 29 inch model and bigger varieties measure in at 3000R. Being the first company to introduce models with these specifications using its own technology is a remarkable achievement on Samsung’s part.

Beauty With Purpose
Curved glass is beautiful and complex. As curved technology evolves, the possibilities of design also grow. Samsung developers continue to think of ways to use these new technologies to make life easier and more aesthetically pleasing for everyone.

]]> https://news.samsung.com/global/learning-curve-the-design-story-behind-the-se790c-curved-monitor Thu, 07 May 2015 13:00:15 +0000 http://bit.ly/1oYJxwY

When Samsung engineers set about creating a new generation of computer monitors, they aimed to bring comfort to the daily lives of users. In the process, they built the “best monitor that is easy on the eyes,” also known as the SE790C curved monitor.

The distinct difference between televisions and monitors is in the behavior of the user. Whereas both TVs and monitors are used for content consumption, monitors are also used for content creation. They are inherently meant to be more interactive. Samsung monitors have evolved and progressed with this in mind, in an effort to optimize the screen for users of all sorts.

Over the last few decades, computer monitors have taken a few different shapes. First there was the Cathode ray tube monitor with a rounded screen. The next incarnation was the flat-screen monitor, which reduced the display distortion caused by the rounded screen of the previous type. After that, slim and lightweight LCD monitors were developed.

In the end, LED monitors succeeded LCD monitors. Although monitors bigger than 24 inches have gained in popularity, such models have one significant problem: the greater the distance between the center and the edges of the screen, the more fatigued viewers’ eyes will get.

To tackle such a drawback and bring more comfort to users, a group of developers devoted themselves to creating curved monitors. The development of curved monitors was inspired by the structure of the eye, and it gives users a comfortable viewing experience by reducing eye fatigue and display distortion.

Samsung Tomorrow met the team that worked on Samsung curved display monitors to learn more about how the SE790C curved monitor came to be.

“Following the creation of design mock-up in 2012, we made the working mock-ups of the SD590C (27″), the first commercial model, and conducted evaluations with hundreds of people in the United States and Germany in 2013. The result was astonishing. It broke the record high among all concept evaluations for previous models with a remarkable score.” said Hyung-Gi Pak, Enterprise Business Team at Visual Display Business.

Accordingly, Samsung launched the world’s first curved monitor with a 27″ screen in 2014 and then announced a 34-inch model with 21:9 screen ratio in the same year. This year, Samsung added 23.6″, 27″, 29″ and 31.5” models into the curved monitor line-up, expanding the choice for consumers with a variety of screen sizes and monitor specifications.

“The SE790C model was recognized for its technologies and performance by a number of prestigious organizations as well as by winning a CES 2015 Innovation Award,” said Jun-Ho Song, Enterprise Business Team at Visual Display Business “By focusing on the fact that the monitor delivers the most comfortable image quality in accordance with user behavior, we have staged dynamic marketing and PR campaigns around the world. The current response has exceeded our expectations.”

Increasing Work Efficiency With Image Quality

When the SE790C debuted on the global stage, its major features showed how important the image quality is for a monitor. In addition, the model provides as many additional functions as possible in a bid to raise work efficiency by adopting an ergonomic mechanic mechanism. Specifically, the monitor has a high-resolution ultra WQHD (3440*1440). Its color range covers 100% of sRGB, and it has a 3000:1 static contrast ratio and wide viewing angle. Most of all, with Flicker Free technology, it realizes a quality display that is comfortable for the eyes.

The monitor is equipped with various additional features befitting its premium quality. With differentiated technologies developed by Samsung, such as PBP and PIP 2.0, the monitor can show pictures from two different input sources on its wide screen. The monitor also boasts USB 3.0, USB Super Charging, and 7-Watt, 2-channel speakers.

As for connectivity, the monitor supports a display port to provide high resolution; two HDMI ports to connect various AV devices, such as game consoles and STB; and four USB 3.0 ports. These ensure that users can connect and use peripheral devices conveniently.

With these strengths, the monitor has been well received by users who have used other curved monitors, many of whom say that it stands out from the rest.

“Before we launched the product, we offered an opportunity for some of our employees and professional gamers to experience using it,” said Sungkyu Lee, Enterprise Business Team at Visual Display Business. “At the time, many of them thought that all monitors are the same, but such perceptions were changed when they experienced the SE790C firsthand. Some professional gamers said that it was a must-have monitor because they spend a lot of time in front of a monitor. A lot of them asked if they could keep them a little longer.”

Left to Right: Sungkyu Lee, Hyung-Gi Pak, and Jun-Ho Song, Enterprise Business Team at Visual Display Business.

A Sleek Aesthetic in Front and Back

The design team also considered the fact that people watch and use monitors from a much closer distance than they do with TVs. As such, ease of use and appearance were also key considerations.

Samsung applied the concept of an edge bezel to the monitor design to help the curved screen keep users’ eyes comfortable. The simple design allows users to concentrate on the content being shown. As the open office concept has become more common, the design of the back of the monitor was also an area of key importance.

“When the design process of the curved monitor started, I asked myself what could make the curved shape noticeable,” said TY Won, Principal Designer of Design Team at Visual Display Business. “I tried to make the curved lines prominent by applying a metal material to its side to complete its shape. This design emphasized the curves by using linear elements in the stand base. So far, we have been putting in a great amount of effort to create the unique identity of Samsung monitor design. The product is also in line with this identity. Using the edge bezel, we wanted to have users immersed in the monitor to the maximum degree. At the same time, I intended to create a curved stand bar to express it as a sharp and compact product.”

People use monitors in various positions, unlike TVs, which stand in a single position. For this reason, Samsung created an ergonomic design that enables users to control the height and the angle of the monitor. For users who use a monitor arm, we even equipped the monitor with a VESA wall mount.

TY Won and Yongjoo Lee, Design Team at Visual Display Business

“As we wanted to develop and create a perfect product, we had to have a lot of discussions and make a lot of decisions,” said Yongjoo Lee, Senior Designer of Design Team at Visual Display Business. “I think that all this effort felt worthwhile on the debut of the SE790C. I hope that our monitors will take root firmly in the market whilst having a beneficial effect on others, because our monitors are at the center of change.”

It is expected that curved monitors will become mainstream soon. The launch of Samsung’s line of curved monitors is significant because they are armed with advanced technologies. These monitors are ushering in a new era with the unique identity of the company.

]]> https://news.samsung.com/global/infographic-samsung-curved-monitor-curves-that-are-easy-on-the-eyes Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:00:33 +0000 http://bit.ly/1QZKiMH Samsung Electronics is introducing a 34-inch, 21:9 ultra-wide QHD curved monitor, which promises to reduce eye fatigue and provide more consistent picture quality. Check out this infographic to see how a curved SE790C monitor provides a more comfortable viewing experience.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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]]> https://news.samsung.com/global/we-checked-out-samsungs-latest-curved-monitor-at-ces2015 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:00:37 +0000 http://bit.ly/1p2JVuq Curve

If you take a walk around the Samsung booth here at CES 2015, one thing you cannot miss is the ‘curve’; even the entrance is curved shape. Along with its ambitious vision for IoT, Samsung is also showcasing the new industry trend, the curvature.

One of the many advanced curved gadgets that are being displayed here at Samsung booth is Samsung’s latest and most advanced curved monitor, SE790C. That is what we are about to check out.

The booth is making it clear why its latest curved monitor is curved. It is ‘curved comfortably around eyes.’ For those of you who don’t understand this, here is the brief explanation of the reasoning of the curved display. Not only is the curved screen shaped to match the natural curvature of the human eye, but also no matter where the eye looks, the picture will be most vivid. Therefore, the curved screen will provide the most comfortable viewing experience for your eyes.

Two different sizes for the curved monitor are being displayed: the 34-inch and the 27-inch. For now, let’s talk about the bigger one.

In terms of general features, the 34” curved monitor features ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio (Ultra WQHD) with 3440 x 1440 resolution, which is 2.5 times the pixel density of Full HD. It also features the 3,000:1 static contrast ratio

If you are overwhelmed by the numbers above, here is basically what it is like standing (or sitting) in front of the curved monitor. The first thing you’ll feel is how panoramic the monitor feels (the 21:9 aspect ratio). You will also feel that black is blacker and white is whiter; generally the colors are brighter more real than you’ve ever experienced in high pixel density and contrast ratio.

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Even though it has an ultra-wide screen, the curvature of the display (3000R) and the 178° wide viewing angle horizontally and vertically, make the viewing feel easy on your eyes.

And talking about being easy on the eyes, the curved monitor features the Flicker Free technology. As you can see from the photo, the monitor does not have any flickering. The Flicker Free technology can help lessen your eye fatigue.

This screen also has a very fast response time of 4ms and 60 Hz Refresh Rate, which means less motion blur caused by fast on-screen motion.

If you have the chance to take a look at the curved monitor SE790C, you should; it is definitely an upgrade. And when you do, be sure to check out the exterior of it as well. It is easy to get lost in the picture quality, and not focus on what a great looking screen this is

The first thing you’ll notice about the exterior design will be the metallic frame and the curved T-shaped metallic Height Adjustable Stand (adjustable up to approximately 100mm.) The monitor is also tilt-able.

If you take a look at the back of the monitor, you’ll realize that it has a VESA 100 x 100, which means you can mount it easily on a wall. It also supports 2 HDMI ports, 1 display port, and 4 USB 3.0 ports.

You’ll also notice that it has built-in speakers. These speakers are 7-Watt 2-channel dual stereo. Samsung has implemented its Dual Sound Engine and acoustic mechanical engineering technology on it for better sound, which can come pretty handy as well.

There are more things to check out such as the Picture-by-Picture feature, which lets you view 2 different input sources on one screen with the picture quality of the original source, and the Picture-in-Picture 2.0, which lets you resize the second picture to cover up to 25% of the screen and position it anywhere. We also really wanted to check out the Game Mode, which enhances the darkness of the picture, but we weren’t able to play around with the monitor as much as we would have liked.

That is it for checking out the curved monitor. We will cover more products as we go along, but if there is anything specific from CES that you want us to cover, leave us a comment to let us know. Thanks!

* All functions, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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