"Déjà vu" is defined as a type of paramnesia of recognition that makes us believe that we have experienced a present event before. An experience that seems to have already been experienced, but deep down, it is not real and is the product of our imagination. Considering this definition, the new samsung monitors they are not a déjà vu. They are reminiscent of Apple's most recent iMac M1, a lot. But, removing this resemblance from the equation... what can these new devices offer us?
Samsung brings color sparkle to smart monitors
The new Samsung monitors have taken great care of the design. So much so that some directly consider that the Koreans have been too inspired by the Cupertino company. He Samsung SmartMonitor M8 It goes a little beyond the concept of a monitor that we have known all our lives, since it comes with its own pre-installed operating system to use applications such as YouTube or Netflix, to give a few examples. A version of Tizen for monitors that matches the capabilities of this device to those of a Smart TV, with the difference that the M8 does not have an antenna input.
Technical characteristics of Samsung SmartMonitor M8
The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is designed to be at the top of its product family, above the M5 and M7. This new member of the Samsung monitor family has a huge panel of 32 inches with 4K resolution. The panel has a brightness of 400 nits, which promises to be regulated automatically by collecting information from the ambient light through its own sensors. The screen boasts a contrast ratio of 3000:1 and support for HDR10+, as well as a color space which guarantees to cover 99% of the sRGB spectrum. The refresh rate of this new equipment will remain at 60 Hz, with a response time of 4 milliseconds.
Connectivity
On the other hand, the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 has quite a few connectivity and peripheral options. It comes with a pair of 5W speakers integrated, connectivity Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 and microHDMI connectivity, as well as a pair of USB-C connectors. The monitor comes with its own remote. In addition, we will be able to give voice commands to the monitor thanks to the compatibility with the SmartThings software.
Ultra-slim design, color and magnetic webcam
The great charm of this new family of Samsung monitors is its ultra slim design and the possibility of choosing the color that we like the most and that best suits our desktop. Is available in four colors: white, pink, blue and white, in pastel tones and very much in line with what Apple presented with its iMac a few months ago.
Another very interesting point is the camera. The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 has its own webcam —which comes bundled with the monitor— with 1080p resolution. Instead of placing a notch or a larger frame, the camera attaches to monitor frame magnetically. In this way, we can make high-quality video calls, either using a computer or through the applications that we can download and install on Tizen OS.
Price and Availability
At the moment, the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is already available for pre-order. Its price is only known in the United States, where it will be launched at a price of U.S. dollar 729. We assume that it will cost a similar figure in euros and will arrive very soon