Samsung 105" Curved UHD TV, Galaxy Note Pro - CES 2014

The CES 2014 coverage from Linus Tech Tips showcases Samsung's crown jewel at the booth: a 105-inch curved UHD TV with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The presenters emphasize that this is the largest and most curved LCD display on display at the event, and they explain that it is currently available only to Samsung for trade show demos, with a potential wider release still unconfirmed for later in the year. They note that this screen isn’t marketed as a standard 4K UHD panel; instead it pushes a horizontal pixel count beyond 5,000, highlighting that standards for ultra-wide high-resolution displays were still evolving at the time. To address future standardization, Samsung includes a One Connect external box for connectivity and signal processing, allowing the system to be upgraded as HDMI and related specs mature, without having to replace the TV itself. The segment then shifts to the Galaxy Note Pro, a large 12.2 inch tablet with a 2560 by 1440 display, showcasing its high-end specs, including a quad-core processor and 3GB of RAM, with a leather-like back and a multifunction stylus for note taking. Viewers are guided through the device’s software features, including AirDrop-like handoff, multi-app multitasking, and a four-app split-screen mode that can be rearranged for productivity. The presenters also demonstrate Handcom, a productivity suite that mirrors desktop-like capabilities, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint-like apps, and discuss Knox-based security for offsite work, aiming to position the Note Pro as both entertainment and business tool. The overall takeaway is that Samsung is presenting an integrated vision where large format displays and mobile productivity converge, with future-proofing built into the product ecosystem via external processing hardware and software continuity across devices.

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