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Samsung Smart TV is here – join in!

With the new Smart TVs from Samsung you can access a treasure-trove of entertainment possibilities. Smart TV is the next level of internet-enabled, high definition television that allows you to play content from a wealth of sources – all from the comfort of your lounge!

Here is a small selection of things that you can do on a Samsung Smart TV:

• Source the latest news online from ninemsn or a newspaper website⁶
• Update your Facebook status or tweet your latest thought through Twitter⁶
• Stream photos, videos or music that is stored on the home PC and play it on the TV using AllShare¹
• Turn the TV into a video phone and call family and friends around the world using Skype²
• Have the TV recommend the latest release movies and stream it to the TV from your Video on Demand service – no more trips to the video store!! ⁶
• Play the latest game app you’ve downloaded from Samsung Apps⁶
• Browse your favourite websites and watch TV all at the same time⁶

All of this is delivered through and more is delivered through a one-screen interface available on the TV called the Samsung Smart Hub³.

Samsung Smart TVs

	Samsung Series 8 LED4 TV (D8000) This model is the top of the range in Samsung’s new Smart TVs and combines the best of Samsung’s TV technology in an uber-stylish package that is capped off with a virtually edgeless silver 5mm bezel. If you want the latest and greatest in Samsung TVs, this is the ideal choice. Available in: UA55D8000 (55”) RRP: $4,699 with a 60”inch model to be released later this year
	Samsung Series 8 Plasma TV (D8000) This model is the top of the range in Samsung’s long-standing Plasma range featuring the full Samsung Smart Hub3 functionality combined with colour richness and picture quality of Plasma. To cap it off, with the new narrow bezel design, Samsung plasma delivers you +1 inch viewing – a bigger screen size without increasing the outside dimensions of the TV.7 Available in: PS64D8000 (64”) RRP: $4,299 PS59D8000 (59”) RRP: $3,499 PS51D8000 (51”) RRP: $2,599
	Samsung Series 7 LED4 TV (D7000) This is a premium Samsung Smart TV featuring the full functionality of Samsung Smart Hub3 to give you an extended TV experience and is packaged in a stylish super narrow bezel with the Samsung Crystal Design black finish. Available in: UA55D7000 (55”) RRP: $4,099, UA46D7000 (46”) RRP: $3,199
	Samsung Series 6 Plasma TV (D6900) This is Samsung’s prestige 3D5 plasma offering stunning picture quality and most of the Smart Hub3 functions (except Web Browser and Skype), but still represents a great choice of TV if you’re looking for a big size. Available in: PS59D6900 (59”) RRP: $2,999 PS51D6900 (51”) RRP: $2,099
	Samsung Series 6 LED4 TV (D6600) This is a Samsung’s middle-premium 3D5 LED TV – the bezel is not as thin as its Series 7 & 8 cousins but it does include the full Smart Hub3 functions and comes in a variety of sizes to complement your lounge room. Available in: UA55D6600 (55”) RRP: $3,499 UA46D6900 (46”) RRP: $2,699 UA40D6900 (40”) RRP: $2,099
	Samsung Series 6 LED4 TV (D6000) This is a Samsung’s mainstream 3D5 LED TV – offering the outstanding picture quality of our LED TVs with all the Smart Hub3 functions except the web browser. Available in: UA55D6000 (55”) RRP: $3,499 UA46D6000 (46”) RRP: $2,699 UA40D6000 (40”) RRP: $2,099

Isn’t it time that you joined in?

Learn more about Smart TV on the Samsung website>>

There is also a broad selection of other TVs available from Samsung:

LED⁴ TV
Series 5 (D5000) LED TV. Available in 40”, 37”, 32”, 27” and 22”
Series 4 (D4000) LED TV. Available in 32”

Plasma TV
Series 5 (D550) Plasma TV. Available in 59”, 51”
Series 4 (D450) Plasma TV. Available in 51”, 43”

LCD TV
Series 5 (D550) LCD TV. Available in 40”, 32”
Series 4 (D450) LCD TV. Available in 32”, 26”, 22”
Series 4 (D400) LCD TV, Available in 19”

 

1. To use Samsung’s AllShare feature on models without built-in wireless networking, a Samsung Wireless LAN Adaptor is required. RRP $79.00. Samsung takes copyright seriously. Samsung's AllShare feature is intended only for private and domestic use by a person. Any other use of Samsung's AllShare feature may be contrary to the law, including copyright law. Samsung does not authorise, sanction, approve or countenance any use of its AllShare feature that infringes copyright or is otherwise contrary to law.
2. Audio and visual calls require the use of a Samsung HD Skype Camera which is sold separately and NOT INCLUDED with your TV purchase.
3. Due to the various capabilities of different Samsung products featuring Samsung's SmartHub and other content services, as well as limitations in the available content, certain advertised features, applications and services may not be available on all devices or in all territories. Some features on SmartHub may also require additional peripheral devices or additional fees that are sold separately, including internet connection fees. Please visit www.samsung.com.au/tv for more information on specific device information and content availability. The services and availability of content through SmartHub are subject to change from time to time and without notice.
4. Samsung LED TVs combine LCD screens with LED edge-lights
5. For information on viewing in 3D mode go to www.samsung.com.au/tv
6. Internet connection, download and/or data usage fees may apply.
7. As compared to previous Samsung Plasma TV models.