Samsung demonstrates its innovation by winning 5 EISA Awards in 2006

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EISA Award

Samsung Demonstrates Its Innovation by Winning 5 EISA Awards in 2006

HT System - HT-XQ100
Samsung is the winner for the third year in a row in the home theatre system category. Its new Home Theatre System (HTXQ100 has the world's first "USB Host Play Supporting Moving Picture" in an all-in-one Home Theatre System. Simply connect any kind of USB storage to the HT-XQ100 and it will play DivX movie files, MP3 songs and JPEG image files at your command. Wireless ready, the HT-XQ100 adds wireless flexibility for easy and clean setup with perfect integration. Consumers can do away with the cabling that once cluttered their living space.

Mediabook - Samsung Q1
Weighing just 777g and featuring the latest touch screen technology, Samsung's Q1 combines powerful mobility, high performance and market leading functionality. Boasting equivalent functionality to that of a conventional PC the Q1 features an Intel CPU and Microsoft Windows XP Tablet OS. Bluetooth and wireless LAN connectivity ensure Internet access on the move, whilst a 7 inch wide LCD touch screen and Windows XP functionality guarantees high-definition capabilities and extensive applications, including Mobile TV viewing and a navigation system. AVS Now also enables users to enjoy different multimedia such as video, music and photographs directly without booting.

Mini Printer - SPP-2040B
The SPP-2040B, selected best in the mini photo printer category by EISA, is Samsung's dye sublimation A6 photo printer that produces high-quality photos, which are water and fade-resistant, and safe even from heat and dust. The SPP-2040B features a 7-in-1 memory (CF I, II, SM, SD, MMC, MS, xD Card) interface, and supports direct printing connectivity with PictBridge for digital cameras, camera phones and digital camcorders. With the SPP-2040B, users can also select, edit and delete their photos directly from the 2.0 inch TFT-LCD without having to turn on their PC.

Compact Digital Camera - NV 10 from Samsung Techwin
The NV10, chosen in the compact digital camera category by EISA, is a truly compact but robust camera which including a groundbreaking new design and innovative User interface (UI).
The unique makeup of the 'Smart Touch' UI on the back of the camera is expected to be great fun for users, giving them an experience unlike anything they have tried before. It is equipped with a 10.1 mega-pixel CCD sensor, a Schneider-Kreuznach 3x optical zoom and a bright 2.5in LCD. All this is wrapped up in a slim, black aluminum body which incorporates an anti-shake system.

For more information, please visit www.samsungcamera.com

About EISA Awards

The EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award is the most prestigious award in the European video and audio industry. Experts from 50 influential magazines in 20 European countries form the examination board that selects the best product in each of five categories: audio, video, home theater, photography and mobile. There is intense competition among world-renowned companies every year to attain an EISA award.

About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network 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. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

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