The Samsung UN55C7000, the companies first consumer friendly 3D TV in the U.S. is now on sale online and ready to ship for the not so consumer friendly price of $3,299.99.

The TV features 3D 240Hz motion technology and offers both 2D and 3D modes with the quick flip of a switch, although a seperate “shutter glass” pane is required for the 2D option and is available for an additional $150.

The 55 inch unit was spotted at Amazon while the 46 inch UN46C7000 is offered at Sears lone for $2,600

Now some 3D content just needs to arrive in the states and the TV will actually serve a purpose. [Engadget via Amazon]

For “green friendly” computer users Samsung has debuted their F3EG hard drive, a unit capable of storing up to 2TB of information on four 500GB platters, while using Samsung EcoTriangle technology, a system setup around eco-friendly components, low power output and noise reducing technologies.

The drive includes the removal of halogen compounds and uses a brominated flame retardant casing from the PCBA. It also offers a 0% failure rate when tested against unstable voltage environments.

The drive also offers a 3.0Gbps SATA interface, a Native Command Queuing feature and a buffer of 16MB/32MB.

The drives start at $179.99, plus you’ll get the added savings of a green friendly, low power consuming setup. [SlipperyBrick]

China Unicom has announced today that their two newest Google Android based devices have been delayed as the Cupertino, CA company continues to battle China over internet search censorship issues. The devices include an offering from Samsung and one from Motorola.

Both devices were set to release tomorrow, however since last week when Google announced they would no longer censor search results there has been a restriction on Google products.

It’s sad that the Chinese government has ever decided to filter search results, it’s even more sad that they feel threatened by a few phones hitting the market. I guess your government is only as strong as the newest Motorola smartphone, now there’s a scary thought. [Gizmodo]

Samsung is trying to impress at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with a transparent laptop.

The Samsung Mobile Display’s prototype 14-inch notebook is billed as the world’s first and largest transparent OLED prototype. The screen is 40% transparent, which as the image from Engadget above shows, allows you to see your hand through the screen.

It’s cool tech, but why would anyone want a transparent laptop to begin with? What possible use case is there for a transparent laptop screen? Sure, you might think augmented reality, but this is a laptop, not a mobile phone. You’re hardly going to wander around pointing your laptop at things for some augmented reality goodness, and anything a transparent screen can do could easily be replicated by an outward facing camera on the rear anyway.

The video demo from Engadget as follows. I’m filing this in WTF

CES 2010 starts this Thursday and the Samsung NX10 is one of the gadgets we’ll definitely be checking out during the show. The NX10 features a 14.6MP APC-C CMOS sensor, offers available interchangeable mirrorless lenses and features a 3 inch AMOLED screen with HD video recording with the H-264 codec.

Movie resolution is 720P high-def with an electronic viewfinder and the camera features an ISO range from 100-3200, while featuring lens shift optical image stabilization.

The camera is also rather compact with a build size of 4.8″ x 3.4″ x 1.6″ and a weight of 0.78 pounds with an included memory card slot.

The Samsung NX10 is due to arrive something in the Spring 2010, however a price has not yet been disclosed. [SlashGear]

Samsung has announced their own round of Black Friday Ads for 2009 and their targeting HDTV buyers with some very nice pricing on various sized HDTV sets with 720P and 1080P capabilities.

The first option is the companies 46-inch LCD LN46B500 HDTV which features 1080P and a contract ratio of 40,000:1 for $849.99, while a smaller 40-inch LN40B500 is available for $599.99 with the same options found on the LN46B500.

If you’re looking for a smaller option you can pick up the 22-inch LN22B350 with 720p resolution for a respectable $249.99. Not the best price we’ve found on a smaller display, but still a nice option for bargain shoppers who want a high end Samsung TV.

Finally, if you want to head in the plasma direction you can pick up the 50-inch PN50B400 for $699.99 or the 42-inch PN42B400 for $549.99. Both sets offer  600Hz subfield motion alongside a nice 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, although those options only come in at 720p, making for a much less attractive option. [SlipperyBrick via Samsung]

Samsung today officially announced their newest phone, the Google Android based Samsung i5700 also known as the Samssung Galaxy Spica.

The smartphone clocks in at a manageable 13.2mm in thickness and features a 3.5mm headphone jack for audiophiles to enjoy all of their albums and move fans to listen to all of their favorite movies as they stream them to their phone.  The Spica is also the first Android phone to feature built-in DivX support.

The phone also features an ultra fast 800mhz processor, which isn’t quite as impressive as recent 1Ghz Snapdragon offers, but it’s still faster than the iPhone series and it offers multi-tasking.

The units already out in Europe and is headed next ot the Middle Ease and Asia. It’s also a Google phone through and through, if you aren’t convinced of that fact, just check out how many times Samsung mentioned the world “Google” in their official press release.

According to Samsung the phone as should be expected also features:

The Samsung Galaxy Spica supportsthe full suite of Google services, including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, and Google Talk™, letting users enjoy the familiar desktop computer experience while on the move.

Just one question for Samsung, when is this phone coming to North America?

T-Mobile USA today announced the official November 18th release date for the Samsung Behold II, the companies next phone to feature the Google Android OS.

The Behold II features 3G data speeds and WiFi for easy connectivity, while also becoming the first T-Mobile sponsored device to feature a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen.  The smartphone also features a 5MP camera with autofocus, zoom, flash, five shooting modes and video recording capabilities

Samsung has also integrated their “Cube Menu” which gives fast access to music, photos, videos, web surfing, YouTube and Amazon MP3 music download.

“With its first-rate multimedia capabilities front and center, the Samsung Behold II adds an exclamation point to T-Mobile’s already impressive Android lineup for the holidays,” said Wendy Piñero-DePencier, vice president, brand and calendar marketing, T-Mobile USA. “The combination of 3G speeds, its high-resolution touch-screen, and access to loads of entertainment features is sure to make the Behold II into a holiday hit.”

The Android-powered phone also features the Samsung TouchWiz user interface with its moveable widgets  and one-touch access to commonly used features and applications.

Users will also be able to take advantage of Google services directly from their phone, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Talk, while of course downloading applications and games from the Android Market as they see fit.

Business users will also find some handy options via the Samsung Behold II such as personal and corporate e-mail abilities with Exchange ActiveSync.

The Behold II also features built-in GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP, visual voicemail, and MicroSDHC card support that can provide up to 16GB, although a 2GB microSD card comes standard with the device.

T-Mobile has stated that the smartphone will be ready for sale at nationwide T-Mobile retail stores and through T-Mobile.com beginning November 18th, 2009.

The monitor also features 5ms response times, a dynamic contrast ration of 50,000:1  and two 3-watt speakers that offer what Samsung calls “simulated 5.1 surround sound.”

The P2770HD also features picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture operation so you can use your computer on one part of your screen, while watching TV at the same time on the other part of the screen.

At $473 it’s a steal and should start shipping globally in time to make a nice gift for a loved one during the holidays.

Sick and tired of the tiny 13, 15 or even 17 inch displays on your laptop? Why not try out the Samsung LD220G and Samsung LD190N LCD laptop monitors.

The LD220G comes with 22 inches of viewable space, while the LD190N offers 19 inches. Both monitors also lean more in the fashion of a digital photo frame which gives them a nice viewing angle. The 220G connects via USB and even feature a USB hub, while the 190N uses a VGA cable connection.

In terms of resolution the 220G offers full 1080p high def output, while the 190N comes equipped with 1360 x 768 resolution.

Both monitors features 5ms response times, 20000:1 dynamic contrast rations and 250cd/m2 brightness levels.

In terms of pricing you’ll be looking at $149.99 for the 190N and $249.99 for the 220G. [SlipperyBrick]

The Samsung Georgio Armani phone has debuted, bringing a bit of fashion to Windows Mobile 6.5. The bronze and black design  was created to compliment Armani suits, while providing sleek designer lines for a unique look.

At a luncheon Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called the phone “the most fashionable phone [he's] ever had a chance to talk about.”

The €700 ($1030) smartphone features Windows Mobile 6.5, a 3.5 inch AMOLED touchscreen display, sliding Qwerty keyboard and a 5MP Camera. It also comes equipped with 8GB of internal storage, a built-in GPS receiver and a MicroSDHC card slot.

We don’t have a release date for the phone at this time and if it’s anything like the Prada phones you’ll need to get your pre-order in ASAP to ensure you get one.

The latest Samsung handset for Sprint Wireless was announced today. The Samsung Moment is a Google Android based device that will come equipped with Google mobile services including Google Maps, Google Search, Gmail and YouTube.

The Moment also includes a large 3.2″ AMOLED touchscreen display, while powered by a powerful 800MHz Processor, WiFi and 3G data support. It also features a sliding qwerty keyboard, built-in GPS navigation and includes a 3.2MP camera with built-in flash and autofocus alongside camcorder capabilities.

The Samsung Moment also features a 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP for all your stereo bluetooth needs.

The Smartphone will be available on November 1st for $179.99 with a two year contract and  $50 instant savings plus a $100 mail in rebate.

Sprint C.E.O. Dan Hesse stated a month ago that Android technology was finally ready for Sprint, now we get to find out if Sprint customers are ready for Android. [Ubergizmo]

Hello Kitty is everywhere these days from pencils to backpacks and watches to happy meals, heck my wife is even wrapped up in a Hello Kitty blanket at this very moment. The truth is not even the mobile phone industry can escape the cartoons grasp, hence we now have the Samsung E2210 Hello Kitty Phone.

The E2210 is first going to be landing in Belgium with two models. Although the Star Hello Kitty edition is by far the better deal with touchscreen sense capabilities.

The phone is a clamshell offering with a pink color scheme and will begin at a $100 price point with the Star edition priced to move at $250. Outside of a color change and two different editions the units are exactly the same as their non Hello Kitty themed devices.

Samsung just announced the newest LCD in their arsenal, the Samsung LN65B650 a massive 65″ (across) television that also offers Flicker, Yahoo and YouTube support with an active internet connection.

The largest commercially available LCD produced to date by the company also features a 120Hz panel, response times of 4ms and a dynamic contrast ratio of 100,000:1.  It also offers plenty of connection supports including 4 HDMI inputs that are CEC compliant, two component cable slots, RCA and USB jacks.  It also supports VGA, Optical audio out and RS-232 serial adapters.

While the LN65B650 will be available this month I highly doubt it will be in most peoples price range at $6000. [via SlipperyBrick]

Samsung’s latest phone, the Samsung Rogue is hitting Verizon today and the iPhone wannabe is receiving surprisingly positive press.

The Samsung is Verizon’s first phone to have an AMOLED display, and also features a 3.1 inch touchscreen with 480 x 800 pixels, one-touch Widgets, 4-row QWERTY keyboard, EV-DO Rev A connectivity, GPS, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headset jack, full HTML browsing, 3MP camera with flash, and MicroSD card support (up to 16GB).

The camera allows users to take photos or video with the auto-focus 3.0-megapixel camera and camcorder with flash and image editor, and the phone comes with the VCAST Video service to download and view video on this multimedia capable phone, and VCAST Music with Rhapsody capable to download and play music, ringtones and more.

The general consensus on the Rogue is that it’s a good phone: not an iPhone, and a decent competitor that offers a lot of bang for your buck. The Samsung Rogue is available from Verizon for as low as $99.99 (with a 2-yr contract agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate).

The Samsung ST45 is a highly capable digital shooter that offers a 12.2 megapixel output, 3x optical zoom and ISO 3,200 sensitivity. It’s also extremely portable thanks to a super thin build factor that feels great whether carrying it around or taking shots of your special occasions.

The thickest point on the digital camera is only 0.63 inches and comes with a slim case to tote it around. It’s also made out of aluminum which guarantees a lightweight offering that matches its small size.

No pricing at this time, but the device is expected in the UK by the end of September and the U.S. at some yet to be disclosed time.

I’m all for finding pre-order deals online, this isn’t one of those “deal” situations. Amazon’s website today showed the Samsung Omnia II with a price that’s typically reserved for middle of the road laptops and 42″ flatscreen televisions, not for cell phones.

So what’s the big deal? How about a buy cost of $999.99, a price that dwarfs even the most high end HTC phones. Sure it’s not anywhere near the pricing of high end Vertu models but it’s still a large amount.

I’d also like to point out that the price tag is for an international model with no U.S. Warranty.

So what do you get for a grand? A rather mediocre 5MP camera, 8GB on-board storage and Windows Mobile 6.1. Basically your paying for the devices 3.7″ AMOLED display and TouchWiz 2.0 technology. Although “DVD Quality Video Recording” their words not mine, GPS and WiFi doesn’t hurt either.

Is it worth $999.99, no absolutely not, which is probably why eXpansys-USA is selling it for $629.99

Apple created a monster when they began their App store, from there Google Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Symbian all jumped on board with software stores of their own. Now Samsung is taking the App store concept to their own line of Omnia devices.

Samsung has announced that they have signed deals with Electronics Arts, Capcom, Gameloft and TAITO to bring 2000 apps to market by the end of 2009. The program is initially launching with 300 apps.

The new app store is set for a September 14th launch in the UK, France and Italy with more countries following in the coming months. Asia and the Americas have also been confirmed by Samsung, however no release date has been announced for those regions at this time.

It was only one year ago that Samsung was standing up on a stage at the IFA trade show announcing their newest flat screen televisions with an amazing 200Hz. Now the company is poised to make a new announcement at IFA this year, a 400Hz LCD TV line.

Currently the announcement of the 400Hz systems is just a rumor according to GizmoWatch, with no official word that such an announcement is even a possibility. We’d also like to know if the new television sets will go intro production or simply be offered as a prototype for the immediate future.

According to Tweakers.net the new 400Hz technology will:

“combine the current 200Hz interpolation technique to insert black frames, a technique that is called BFI/DFI [black frame, dark frame interpolation].”

IFA Berlin begins in 16 days, I’ll just wait semi-patiently until then.

The Samsung S9910 claims to be the thinnest watch based Smartphone developed to date. A move I assume isn’t to hard to manage considering their are only a handful of Smartphone based watches available worldwide. Either way it’s a pretty cool looking device.

Th S9910 comes in at a relatively tiny 11.98mm while featuring a super cool 1.78 inch display with touchscreen capabilities (not all that great for fat fingered users). The phonewatch also features bluetooth and voice recognition for easier dialing and phone conversations.

For the business minded it even offers outlook email support, an option some standard size devices are still having trouble delivering. While it also features a speakerphone and music player.

Finally the watch features a very classy looking leather strap and is expected before the end of July for 450 Euros in France. [via MobileCrunch]