SAMSUNG LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES
– New Samsung notebooks, netbooks and external hard disk drives redesigned and enhanced to be energy efficient for better performance
SINGAPORE, 2 February 2010 – Samsung Electronics today unveiled a variety of new notebooks, netbooks and external Hard Disk Drives (HDD) that take mobility and stylishness to the next level. The premium, high-performance line-up includes six different models from the R Series notebooks and N Series netbooks, in addition to the two models from the G Series external HDD, to cater to a wide spectrum of casual and business users.
“We have received a positive response from many consumers and businesses since entering the netbook segment in Singapore last year to offer a full suite of IT solutions. Samsung is well regarded in the industry for its eye-catching notebooks and netbooks that are built with long battery life. This new energy-efficient line-up now offers users greater mobility and an extended battery life; we are sure it will invigorate further interest and cement our position in the Singapore market,” said Mr. Moon Sung-Hyun, Managing Director, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
Designed to minimize users’ carbon footprint, the Samsung R Series notebooks and N Series netbooks are completely free of mercury while using significantly less power for greater energy savings. Testament to its eco-credentials, the Samsung N and R Series have received the leading environmental and usability standard, TCO Certification, and are also ECO RoHS compliant. Complementing the eco-friendly usage of the Samsung N and R Series, the halogen-free G Series external HDD comes with low noise levels and reduced power consumption for the environmentally conscious user.
Despite the global slowdown last year, Samsung has experienced positive growth in the Notebook PC segment. According to Gartner, in the third quarter of 2009, Samsung experienced a year-on-year growth of 72.6 per globally. Locally, Samsung achieved a 10 per cent market share in the netbook segment within a quarter of its first entry into the Singapore market.
The new computing products consist of the following:
R Series Notebook PCs
- R480 spots a beautiful cover with the Samsung Touch of Colour Crystal Design featuring a scratch and smudge resistant exterior. This is complemented with a unique interior touchpad for a seamless feel with four soft LED lights illuminating the outline of the touchpad. Equipped with a 14 inch High Definition LED Display, an Intel Core i5-520M processor, together with the nVIDIA GeGorce GT330M graphic card and one gigabyte of RAM memory, the Samsung R480 allows users to enjoy the latest PC games and watch High Definition videos.
- R430i is encased in the unique Samsung Durable Casing which protects it from everyday knocks. The Samsung R430i comes with the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics card. It also has a HDMI port for easy access to a HDTV or home theatre system.
- R430e has the nVIDIA GeForce GT 310M card with 512 megabyte of memory. To enable retrieving and sharing multimedia files wirelessly, the R430e is equipped with AnyPC remote PC access application that allows a secure One-Click connection to a home or office PC.
N Series Netbooks
- N220 and N210 are fused with the Samsung Touch of Colour Crystal Design. The Samsung N220 spots a unique two-tone colour while the Samsung N210’s cover is delicately crafted with a unique patterned finish. With a battery life of up to 11 hours, the Samsung N220 and N210 are equipped with the “Instant On” capability made possible with the Phoenix HyperSpaceTM tool, which enables users to access the Internet immediately without having to wait for Windows to boot.
- N150 netbook is ultra-lightweight at 1.24kg and spots an integrated hinge for smooth and effortless movement. Powered with the Intel® AtomTM N450 processor, users can enjoy up to 8 hours of clear quality content with the 10.1 inch LED anti reflective display.
G Series External HDD
- G2 Portable has a nature-inspired design coated with a trendy multi-levelled glitter finishing in four different colours. The 2.5 inch G2 Portable also has a host of useful features including Samsung Auto Backup for convenient data preservation, SecretZone™ and SafetyKey™ for enhanced data security.
- G3 Station has up to two terabytes of storage with a unique multi-levelled casing to protect the 3.5 inch HDD from scratches. The G3 Station has an Auto Backup feature for safe storage and weighs at 950 grams, making information preservation convenient. Aside from its eco-friendly build, the G3 Station is able to reduce power consumption by 95 per cent with its smart power management feature that enables the drive to be automatically switched on and off by the host computer. The G3 Station enters a Standby Mode after five minutes of idle time, stretching its energy-saving capabilities.