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Samsung Smart Monitor M8 available for sale in S. Korea


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The 32-inch monitor does not require a computer nor a TV

The new Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is now available for sale, Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Sunday.The product can stream services without being connected to a computer or a TV; and comes with a remote control. Because of the smart technology, experts say the monitor is made for those who are teleworking or studying online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 32 inch (80 cm) monitor is a UHD panel and boasts a super slim thickness of 0.45 inches (11.4 mm.)It also comes with a SlimFit Cam, a magnetic camera that can easily be attached on or taken off of the monitor. The camera has face tracking and automatic zoom-in functions. Equipped within the smart monitor is Samsung Health, a free app developed by the company that offers a variety of fitness programs and tracks the users’ physical activity, diet, and sleep.The magnetic camera can analyze a user’s movement as they follow a tutorial on the app.Video chat apps like Google Duo are also equipped in the monitor for online conference and meeting uses. Thanks to the Internet of things (IoT) hub function, a user can check out the connected devices’ status all on one screen.  Each Smart Monitor M8 comes with a remote control

Earlier this year, Samsung’s monitor lineup, including the M8, received several Honouree awards at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. 

Starting Monday through March 14, each Smart Monitor M8 will available for sale at 850,000 won ($698) through the Kakao Makers platform by Kakao Corp. From March 15 onward, the product will be available on and offline in South Korea. “The latest product has strengthened the functions that customers need the most,” said Ha Hye-seung, senior vice president at Samsung’s visual display business.By Sung-Soo Baebaebae@hankyung.comJee Abbey Lee edited this article.

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