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July 28, 2008 -- DivX today announced that the Samsung INNOV8 has been DivX Certified® and
Samsung announced that its two UMPCs, the Q1U-CMXP and the Q1UP-V, are now available with HSDPA capabilty and ready-installed with Vista Business respectively.
Samsung INNOV8, An 8-Megapixel Camera Phone, is Certified for DivX®
Video Playback
SAN DIEGO, Calif. / SEOUL, South Korea July 28, 2008 -- DivX, Inc., a digital media company, today announced
certification of the Samsung INNOV8 (Model name: i8510; pronounced [in-uh-veyt]),
the fifth DivX Certified® handset by Samsung
Electronics Co.
DivX enables a high-quality media experience for consumers by making it
easy to transfer video content from the PC to the mobile environment and
beyond. The Samsung INNOV8 boasts DivX  video playback capability, an
8-megapixel camera, and high-capacity 16GB internal memory and TV-out,
allowing users of this advanced-feature phone to seamlessly view their
high-quality images and DivX video when and where they choose. The
Samsung INNOV8 runs on Symbian S60, the market-leading operating system
for smart phones, and is the first Symbian-based mobile device to
achieve DivX Certification™.
"Samsung INNOV8 users value video and image quality on their devices,
and Samsung is dedicated to upholding their expectations of a superior
multimedia experience,” said Younghee Lee,
Vice President of Samsung Mobile Marketing Group. “Expanding
the offering of Samsung mobile phones with DivX technology allows us to
provide consumers with advanced media features and reliable high-quality.”
"We are extremely pleased that Samsung considers DivX a key feature on
their cutting-edge, advanced mobile phones,”
said Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer at DivX, Inc. "DivX technology
allows users to enjoy the same quality video they get on their PCs or in
the living room on their mobile devices. The Samsung INNOV8 combines
high-quality DivX video, high-resolution still images and advanced user
features to allow consumers to do more with their media.”
Products that bear the DivX Certified® logo
have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX
media experience, including reliable video creation and playback,
interoperability with other DivX Certified devices, and the visual
quality users expect from DivX.
About DivX, Inc.
DivX, Inc. is a digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a
high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates,
distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the “three
screens” comprising today’s
consumer media environment—the PC, the
television and mobile devices.
Samsung’s Q1 Ultra Now Available with
HSDPA and Vista Business
IRVINE, Calif. July 28, 2008 -- Samsung Electronics America, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics
Corporation, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence
technologies, announced today the availability of two new ultra mobile
personal computers (UMPC). The Q1U-CMXP, a Q1 ultra mobile model
with integrated HSDPA 3G cellular modem and the Q1UP-V, a Q1
Ultra Premium featuring Vista Business, join Samsung’s
current line of UMPC’s. Available nationwide
at a suggested list price of $1,499 for the Q1U-CMXP and $1,449
for the Q1UP-V, these ultra mobile solutions are ideal for mobile
professionals in a variety of vertical markets and environments, as well
as the general consumer who is looking to stay productive or entertained
commuting to and from work or even on vacation.
The Q1U-CMXP maximizes connectivity with integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR,  10/100 BaseTX, and an integrated HSDPA 3G cellular
modem supporting the AT&T Broadband Connect network. With unsurpassed
wired and wireless connection options, the Q1U-CMXP provides ubiquitous
communications regardless of one’s location
via the AT&T nationwide cellular network. In addition, the model boasts
the same specifications as the industry standard Q1 Ultra XP model
launched in May of 2007.
 The Q1UP-V with Microsoft Vista Business is designed for the commercial
market, as well as those individuals that travel frequently, by
delivering a high performance PC in a small form combined with enhanced
features, extended battery life, and superior text entry thanks to the
V1.5 split-QWERTY key caps. Fueled by an ultra fast 1.33 GHz Intel Core
Solo U1500 Pentium ultra low voltage CPU and 2 GB of system memory,
these components significantly enhance support for Microsoft Vista
Business. The Q1UP-V pushes the Q1 Ultra Premium to the next level.
Moreover, the Q1UP-V has integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 +
EDR, and 10/100 BaseTX providing users with various wired and wireless
connectivity options, delivering a high-performance mobile computing
solution that offers full PC functionality in an ultra-light package
weighing under two pounds. Powering this premiere UMPC platform is a
6-cell, 57.7 watt Lithium-Ion polymer battery that provides up to seven
hours of battery life for extended, continuous usage.
"With the growing adoption of Ultra Mobile Personal Computers, Samsung
continues to lead the category it pioneered, by delivering high
performance feature set solutions that meet a variety of vertical and
horizontal market applications," said Bret Berg, senior product
marketing manager of mobile computing products, Samsung Electronics
America, Inc. "The availability of the Q1U-CMXP allows unlimited
connectivity and the Q1UP-V delivers the latest Microsoft operating
system with the horsepower needed for optimal performance. We anticipate
that these Q1 Ultra models will be the most popular and successful
additions to our product lineup.”
Samsung continues to deliver seamless means of communication allowing
users to effortlessly combine the 300 pixel webcam along with a
high-performance dual-array microphone and speakers, enabling
face-to-face video chatting/video conferencing. The two models also
include a 1.3 mega pixel camera for taking pictures and recording video.
Both the Q1U-CMXP and Q1UP-V models come standard with a one-year
warranty. Additional accessories available from Samsung include a
safeguard case designed by Otterbox to hold and protect the UMPC from
damage that may occur from active lifestyles. Additional accessories
include and external USB keyboard, a docking station that supports three
additional USB 2.0 ports, an additional battery charger slot, audio-out
and microphone-in ports, a GPS navigation receiver enabling pin-point
location accuracy anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, extended-life battery
packs, car charger, replacement stylus, AC adapters, and a DVD-RW+/-
Dual Layer external Optical Disk Drive.
About Samsung Electronics America
Information Technology Division
Samsung’s Information Technology Division
(ITD) markets a complete line of award-winning LCD Monitor products,
including professional large format LCD and Plasma displays. ITD also
markets an award-winning line of color and monochrome laser printers and
multifunction devices, video security systems and the family of Samsung
Q1 Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC). Samsung ITD is committed to
supporting the needs of its channel partners in the professional,
commercial, and corporate and SOHO markets. Based in Irvine, Calif., ITD
is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), a U.S. subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). The SEA organization oversees
the North American operations of Samsung, including Samsung
Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and
Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies. The company consists of five main business units: Digital
Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication
Network Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of
the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading
producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
Information Source: Business Wire
Images courtesy of Samsung Electronics
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