Okay folks we’re down to crunch time. Christmas Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t finished those lists then you better step on it! With that in mind I’m going to give you what I believe are the top five gifts to give this season. The order isn’t a factor here just the gear that’s on it. I guarantee you any of these is sure to please.

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The HDMI 1.4 specification adds support for extremely high video resolutions that go far beyond today’s 1080p systems. 4K is shorthand for 4,000 lines wide by 2,000 lines high, or roughly four times the resolution of a 1080p display. The term actually covers two formats, both supported in the HDMI 1.4 specification: 3840 pixels wide by 2160 pixels high and 4096 pixels wide by 2160 pixels high.

Over the past three years, Samsung and LG demonstrated 4Kx2K televisions at various shows. While they and other TV manufacturers are hustling to earmark a 2012 consumer release, the technology seems way ahead of the consuming public.

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According to Reuters, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will become the world’s largest smartphone maker this quarter, overtaking struggling Nokia, which has lead the market since 1996. Samsung will take the top spot while Apple’s iPhone moves to second place. Nokia will occupy the third spot.

The big factor, however, is that Apple has now decided to market the iPhone 4 as an unlocked GSM cellphone. This means you’re not stuck at negotiating a deal with Verizon or AT&T. You can seek out your own favorite GSM provider, wherever they are. Obviously, the unlocked iPhone 4 is selling at a much higher price than the locked version.

Now that iPhone is ready for the open market, as are Samsung models, how long will Samsung reign as Regent of the Smartphone class?

Samsung is a tech company that knows how to improve on a product and get it into the hands of the public. Many stores are already carrying one of their top-selling cellphones, the Samsung Galaxy S, that has an ultra-bright, energy saving Super Amoled display.

Their latest innovation promises to change the design of cellphones completely.

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Samsung is making it clearer that 3D HDTV is going to start having a big impact in 2010. Following the ESPN-HD announcement of broadcasting some World-Cup Soccer in 3D in June and another 3D alliance between Sony, Discovery, and IMAX, 3D HDTV is ready to deliver a thunderous impact on new TV and video sales during 2010.

Samsung’s 2010 HDTV lineup includes the 7000 Series and above LED TVs, 7000 Series and above plasma TVs, and 750 Series LCD TVs. The HDTVs include Samsung’s proprietary built-in 3D processor and emitter that is optimized for and enables compatibility with multiple 3D standards including half and full HD resolution formats, as well as the Blu-ray Disc Association ratified “Blu-ray 3D” standard. In addition, Samsung’s 3D system delivers a picture using a full color spectrum for an unbelievable, immersive viewing experience.
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One of the trends appearing in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is Internet Embedded TV. So far, HDTV leaders like Sony, Philips, Samsung, Panasonic and LG plan to offer Internet capability on selected TV models. Peer-2-Peer (P2P) Internet TV has been one of the alternative marketing means to provide streams of audio, video, and informational channels via broadband Internet connection through TV. Online streaming businesses like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and Pandora have been negotiating with TV manufacturers to set arrangements for the creation of P2P channels. One of these is Skype, famous for offering discount telephone calling via Internet.

Internet Embedded TV helps shift programming from Internet sources in direct competition with current Cable, Satellite, and Broadcast methods. This will open an entire new flow of TV entertainment through broadband Internet access.

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When it comes to TV, Samsung is a mainline leader and innovator in the United States market. In cameras, however, it’s hardly noticed. It takes a backseat to dominators like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, and Kodak. After two years of research, Samsung is set to introduce two point-&-shoot cameras in September 2009. These employ a dual-view screen concept offering a front screen as well as a rear screen. Samsung has also adopted Schneider-Kreuznach optics for professional quality images. The Samsung TL220 and TL225 appear ready to move ahead and bring Samsung a leading spot in the digital camera market.

Samsung’s Dual-View concept lets you view the subject on the traditional rear screen while the subject (whose picture is being taken) can view self on the front LCD screen. Continue Reading »