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Samsung's Series 5 NP500P4C 14" Laptop is currently being offered at only $499.99 shipped, originally priced at $799.99. It includes a third-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ("Ivy Bridge"), NVIDIA graphics with Optimus technology, and JBL audio speakers to provide a home theater experience in a mobile PC. Product page.

Notable features:

• 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-3210M dual-core processor.


• 500 Serial ATA hard drive.


• 4 GB installed RAM.


• NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics (1 GB).


• DVD±RW Super Multi dual-layer drive.


• Built in JBL Speakers.


• HDMI output + VGA.


• Microsoft Windows 8.

Samsung is reportedly set to officially unveil the Galaxy S IV in New York on March 14th. The handset will feature a 5-inch 1920x1080 display, a quad-core processor backed, 13-megapixel camera, and 2GB of RAM, running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Continue reading for the news report and more information.

The Samsung Galaxy S III may currently be the hottest Android smartphone, but when it comes to actually buying one, stay away from those being advertised on Chinese auction sites. This person didn't heed the warnings, bought one that had problems connecting to the internet, and then ended up with a whole lot of FAIL. Continue reading to see why.

Believe it or not, there's actually someone selling a "professionally microwaved" Samsung Galaxy S3 on eBay for a whopping $2012. According to the seller, it's "a REAL authentic Microwaved Samsung Galaxy S3 white version that was microwaved while turned on for your viewing pleasure inside a giant five ton microwaving robot." Continue reading for a video and more pictures.

Samsung's Series 9 NP900X3DS-A01US 13.3" Ultrabook is currently being offered at only $699.99 shipped, originally priced at $999.99. It's powered by a second-generation, low-voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processor and features one super-speed USB 3.0 port. Product page. Continue reading for a video review.

Notable features:

• 13.3-inch HD+ display.


• 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2537M ultra-low voltage, dual-core processor.


• 128 GB solid state drive.


• 4 GB installed RAM.


• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000.


• Wireless-N Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0.


• HDMI output.


• Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit).

Samsung demonstrated its flexible, paper-thin smarthpone yesterday at CES 2013 in Las Vegas. This phone boasts a screen that is OLED-based and only a thin layer of these chemicals is needed to produce a bright, colorful screen. For the bendable phone, the chemicals were laid directly over thing plastic rather than the more fragile, glass. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Samsung's Series 9 13.3" Ultrabook is currently being offered at just $699.99 shipped, today only, originally priced at $999.99. Boasting a minimalist look that is both simple and sophisticated, its polished magnesium uni-body design offers an iconic look and feel that pushes the envelope with an edge just 0.5 inches thin. Product page. Continue reading for a video overview.

Notable features:

• 13.3-inch HD+ display.


• 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2537M ultra-low voltage, dual-core processor.


• 128 GB solid state drive.


• 4GB installed RAM.


• Wireless-N Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0.

Just like the Apple fans, Samsung fanatics also like to create concept videos showing what the company's next big handset will look like. Here's an interesting Samsung Galaxy S4 preview video that showcases plenty of next-generation features, like a laser keyboard. Continue reading for more.

Finally, after years of development and teasers at trade shows worldwide, Samsung is ready to release smartphones with flexible displays. Yes, the company will release "flexible, unbreakable mobile phone screens that can be bent, twisted and even folded up and put in your wallet." Continue reading for three videos and more information.

Working at an Apple Store isn't anything special, but having the name "Sam Sung" and title of "specialist" most certainly is. If Apple could sue employees solely in regards to their name, this person might have troubles. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny charts and graphs gallery. Continue reading for a video of Twilight for math nerds.