Samsung demonstrated first LTE-HSPA+ dual mode netbook at IFA

Posted on Tuesday, September 07 2010 @ 12:55 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Samsung sends out word that it unveiled world's first LTE-HSPA+ dual mode embedded netbook at last week's IFA 2010 conference in Berlin. Additionally, the South Korean firm also introduced a couple of other notebook lines, full details can be found in the PR below.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, is proud to launch a series of innovative and pioneering products at this year’s IFA in Berlin. At IFA 2010, Samsung is putting its achievements in mobile computing on full display. The company is showcasing the world’s first LTE-HSPA+ dual mode netbook, the Samsung N350.

Delivering its advancements in both design and performance, Samsung has crafted these products to meet the needs of its customers’ dynamic and rapidly changing lifestyles. Each product has been skillfully designed to enhance previous capabilities while delivering entirely fresh and exciting user experiences.

Samsung continues to offer the market the best in design and performance. With its continued success in both technology and business, Samsung is confident that users will see the instant benefits of each of these innovations as it helps its customers to live smarter lives.

“IFA is a tremendous platform for Samsung to launch its newest innovations. The products we are launching at the event truly demonstrate Samsung’s commitment to delivering the finest in technology with optimum designs to meet the demands of every lifestyle,” said Seongwoo Nam, Executive Vice President and Head of IT Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics. “Recognizing the future of wireless network technology, Samsung created a netbook that is both LTE and HSPA+ equipped. This world first shows that Samsung is relentless in its pursuit of the best technologies so that our customers can have the highest quality user experiences. It gives us great pleasure to usher in a new era in mobile computing technology,” he added.

N350 - LTE-HSPA+ dual mode enabled netbook
The new ultra-thin N350 is a light and compact netbook with embedded LTE-HSPA+ dual mode technology. This new technology gives users the best in wireless technologies allowing them to experience internet speeds that are comparable with fixed internet services. The N350 harnesses the power of two technologies and allows users to make the most of both 3G and 4G networks. Using dual mode technology, users will be able to stay connected in areas without LTE services using a standard and widely available 3G network.

QX series notebooks – portable, premium, performance
The QX series has been crafted from the finest materials to deliver high performance and mobility in three screen sizes – 13.3” (QX310), 14” (QX410) and 15.6” (QX510). Today’s upwardly-mobile professional will be drawn to the notebook that mirrors their passion for performance with its impressive feature range and uncompromising design. At just 27mm in thickness and weighing in at just 1.99kg (13” screen model), the QX series’ streamlined body with airfoil design makes the notebooks as eye-catching as they are powerful. The QX series is both stylish and reliable, having been tested to withstand even the most extreme conditions. A combination aluminum LCD back and edge-to-edge LCD display, coupled with side doors to hide a variety of connection ports, ensures a smooth, unbroken design profile. The QX series’ premium lithium-polymer battery gives an incredible 6.9 hours of battery life giving you the freedom to perform.

SF series notebooks and NF series netbooks – design sophistication
The SF series ultra-portable notebooks (Samsung SF310, SF410 and SF510) couple stylish, streamlined design with contoured line and rounded edges for increased mobile convenience. Inspired and elegantly crafted, Samsung has taken a new approach to design and focused on streamlining the body for fashionable and trendsetting lifestyles. It is available in three different screen sizes (13.3” SF310, 14” SF410 and 15.6” SF 510) and shows refined craftsmanship that is both ultra-light and scratch resistant.

The NF series netbooks (Samsung NF 110, NF210 and NF 310) share the unique design of SF series and boost mobility with enhanced battery life. The Samsung SF series and NF series will be available in Europe from October 2010.

RF series notebooks – powering multimedia
RF series notebooks are the highest performing products in Samsung’s award-winning portfolio. The quad-core performance notebooks are crafted to perform to high standards and come in three screen-sizes – 14” (RF410), 15.6” (RF510), and 17.3” (RF710).

Multimedia lovers and gamers will benefit from the RF series’ super-fast processors and dazzling graphics while the range’s minimalist design and clean lines will appeal to even the most style conscious consumers. To ensure convenient access to a true multimedia experience, the RF range provides dedicated multimedia controls, powerful speakers and a bigger acoustic chamber enhanced by realistic 3D SRS Premium Sound.

Samsung’s RF series notebooks come equipped with nVIDIA’s latest graphics solution – a GT330M video card with 1GB of memory or a GT420M card with 2GB or memory – that will make 3D games and HD video shine. The RF Series’ two bay hard disk slots which can be enhanced to up 1TB storage will provide the ultimate multimedia experiences.


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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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