Despite not having the same ultra-slim looks of Samsung’s iconic B7000 and B8000 LED models, the LE40B550 LCD TV is still very easy on the eye with its subtle curves, ‘crystal’ finish and transparent outer border. Its array of connections is gratifying too, as it joins the Toshiba contender in offering four HDMIs, as well as a USB port for playback of MP3s and JPEGs. There’s no sign of the Ethernet port found on Samsung’s higher spec flat TVs, though, so you can’t jack into a DLNA-certified PC or Samsung’s online service. But this is

The release of Samsung’s multimedia behemoth i8910HD in India has brought a surprise in the shape of an upgraded 1GHz processor. Currently the only phone on the market with such hardware is the Toshiba TG01, but it seems Samsung might be trying out to keep pace with its large-screened phone. The blurry shot shows the specs listed as very similar to that released in the UK (albeit with an upgraded 16GB memory, which TechRadar was told was offered to the UK distributors but wasn’t taken up) apart from the faster processor. Too many phones However, it

Samsung is aiming its latest high performance 256GB SSD squarely at gamers, with the Korean giants stating the improved performance of the drives enhances the gaming experience. Although Solid State Drives are only just beginning to move into the mainstream, the data loading speeds are attracting admiring glances from the gaming community. Samsung, aware of the interest, is now hoping a high-performance 256GB version will crack the gaming market, and prove that the future is solid state. Blistering speed "The blistering speed and dazzling photovisuals

Samsung’s latest trick is to announce it will be bringing a whole host of Android phones to market for under $100 (£60). While the firm was announcing the Reclaim, an environmentally friendly phone made of corn-based bioplastic, Casey Ryan, Samsung’s product manager for the Reclaim, stated that there were other devices on the horizon. He said that in 2010 the Korean firm would be unleashing a whole host of touchscreen phones on the Android OS, capable of full web browsing for ‘well under’ the $100 mark. Early success While Android has

In a surprise move, Samsung has announced a new range of high-end LED TVs which return to using full-array illumination. This separates them from the brand’s current 6000/7000/8000 models, which utilise edge-lighting. Samsung has previously stressed that edge-lighting has several benefits over full-array, allowing for thinner frames and lower power consumption. Not that the new screens are portly. The new 8500 series come in at 40.6mm deep, compared to the 29.7mm of their predecessors. One clear benefit offered by full-array technology though is improved black levels and

Samsung is preparing a slimmed down version of its forthcoming Android phone, the i7500 Galaxy. According to the Wi-Fi certification channel, Samsung has submitted the i5700, which it is calling the Galaxy-Lite. We can only assume it will be running Android, although it would make a lot of sense. However, it’s also possible that Samsung’s less powerful TouchWiz UI could be plonked on top instead. Thin on the ground Things we know about it: it’s from Samsung, it’s a mobile phone and it has Wi-Fi. Things we don’t know: everything

In news that will please all those fed up about writing about fallen profits, Samsung has posted strong financial results for Q2 2009. Among the highlights were the LCD division, which returned to a 150 billion won (£73m) profit after a disappointing Q1, although year on year suffered an 8.1 per cent decline. However, short supply of the LCD panels in the difficult economic climate had an obvious effect on sales. LED backlit TVs showed strong growth, and the overall prices for the panels increased over monitor, notebooks and sub 32-inch TV segments. Samsung expects a strong Q3,

Samsung has confirmed to TechRadar that it won’t be bringing the S9110 watchphone to the UK for the foreseeable future. Due to launch in France as a rival to LG’s GD910 watchphone later this month, all eyes were on whether the €450 (£390) device would be landing in the UK. Samsung declined to give us a reason for not bringing it over here, other than pointing out how many products have been launched in recent months. Asia to Europe However, it’s perfectly plausible that the company is going to wait and see how technology which

Vodafone has announced the new Samsung Blade has been added to its line up, with a whole host of mid-range technology. The phone will be available for free on contract from £15, although you’ll be sentenced to 24 months with the thing. Much better is the £25 a month deal, with a free phone and only 12 months to wait for a new handset. Most of you will recognise the Samsung Blade as the Samsung S6500 that we brought you news of in March, although this one has a major difference. All change You know that square button at the front? Gone. You know

Samsung’s first Android phone (and the first from a company that isn’t HTC) has gone on sale over in France. Network Bouygues Telecom, the third largest carrier in the country, is offering the phone for €89 (£75) but with a two year contract. As we stated before on TechRadar, it looks likely you’ll have to pay nearly £500 for the privilege, although it’s nearly £100 less SIM free across the channel. Exclusive deal? O2 will be bringing the phone to the UK, although it’s not confirmed whether this will be on an exclusive deal or