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SAN FRANCISCO -- Jan. 16, 2008 Samsung Electronics America, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of professional LCD and PDP display products, has unveiled its new series of 24 and 25.5-inch LCD monitors designed for consumers and commercial users seeking enhanced entertainment and multimedia capabilities. The 25.5-inch SyncMaster 2693HM and the 24-inch SyncMaster 2493HM monitors will be on display at the 2008 Macworld Conference & Expo at the Samsung booth, #S-1237 in the South Hall of the Moscone Center from January 14-18.

Featuring full 1080p HD resolution, HDMI inputs, and built-in multimedia speakers, these monitors are comprehensive entertainment solutions for consumers looking for superior image quality and next-generation audiovisual input while listening to music, gaming, or watching movies on their computer monitor. The built-in multimedia speakers also allow end-users to seamlessly participate in teleconferences or listen to videos and audio presentations without the need to incur the cost of acquiring separate speakers.

The SyncMaster 2693HM and 2493HM monitors both feature a four-way adjustable stand, providing for height, swivel, tilt and pivot capabilities. On account of the monitors' exceptional ergonomic capabilities, both displays facilitate a comfortable, highly-customizable viewing experience, therefore helping to drive productivity in the workplace and creating a flexible environment while gaming or enjoying video content.

With a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1, the 2493HM monitor sets the standard for superior, true-to-life image quality. Furthermore, both monitors feature a 5ms GTG response time, virtually eliminating blurring or ghosting. The pair of monitors also benefit from a high resolution of 1920 x 1200.

"Consumers are increasingly turning to computer monitors as an entertainment and multimedia solution, both in the office and in the living room," said Young Bae, product manager, display group, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. "By combining built-in speakers with exceptional image quality and ergonomic capabilities, this series of displays is an excellent choice for any personal and professional user who seeks a superior multimedia experience and advanced motion graphics."

Like all Samsung displays, the 2493HM and the 2693HM monitors are backed by a three-year limited warranty on labor and parts, including the backlight, as well as toll-free technical support for the life of the display.

The 2493HM monitor is currently available for an MSRP of $599, while the 2693HM monitor is available for $699 MSRP. Both monitors are available through Samsung resellers and distribution channels, which can be located by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG or by visiting http://www.samsung.com. Samsung Power Partners receive special promotions, lead referrals, training and technical support, as well as collateral and marketing materials. To find out more about becoming a Samsung Power Partner visit http://www.samsungpartner.com.

About Samsung Electronics America Information Technology Division

Samsung's Information Technology Division (ITD) markets a complete line of award-winning LCD Monitor products, including professional large format LCD and Plasma displays. ITD also markets an award-winning line of color and monochrome laser printers and multifunction devices, video security systems and the family of Samsung Q1 Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC). Samsung ITD is committed to supporting the needs of its channel partners in the professional, commercial, corporate, and SOHO markets. Based in Irvine, California, ITD is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). The SEA organization oversees the North American operations of Samsung including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for more information or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.