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8K LUXURY The pinnacle of Samsung’s 2022 smart TV range is undoubtedly the QN900B Neo QLED 8K, with screen sizes of 65”, 75” and 85”. This set is truly a thing of beauty, delivering jaw-dropping picture quality on an ultra-thin Infinity Display – a virtually bezel- and border-free design that’s all screen from edge to edge. Quantum Matrix Technology Pro further raises the bar in image quality, with superior backlighting

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times, and providing fast access to multiple platforms including the new built-in Samsung TV+ channel. And there’s no more fussing about to get the picture “just right”. A Smart Calibration tool – used in conjunction with the SmartThings app – lets users simply point their phone’s camera at a colour test pattern on the TV screen to adjust picture presets accordingly. There are exciting new updates on the audio front as well. A smart TV’s internal speakers are often criticised for a lack of grunt, but that’s certainly not the case here – 2022’s Neo QLED TVs feature world-first native Dolby Atmos support with inbuilt upward and sideways firing speakers for that truly immersive 3D surround experience (depending on the source content). Samsung’s 2022 QN90BA and QN85BA Neo QLED 4K Smart TVs are available in the following screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75” and 85”.

Samsung’s The Serif) now features Anti Glare Matte Display tech, which uses sophisticated micro embossing that minimises reflections and fingerprint smudges and scatters light across the screen for a premium matte finish. The result is incredibly authentic looking art – oil paintings now display almost tangible textures, and if you didn’t know you were looking at an image on a TV, you’d swear it was a framed work of art! Seeing is believing, so check out a display model in-store and prepare to be amazed! photos can also take pride of place when transferred from a compatible smartphone or USB drive. For best results, 4K image resolution is recommended – after all, a low-res picture hanging on the wall isn’t going to look good. And you can also add some artistic flair to your framed photos with filter effects or a matt canvas background. An inbuilt Motion Sensor detects when someone has entered and exited the room and switches the Frame on and off, respectively. This energy-saving feature can be activated in the Art Mode settings. Another neat addition is the option to conveniently flip The Frame from landscape to a portrait configuration using a rotatable wall mount accessory (sold separately) and the remote control. For this purpose, Samsung’s 2022 range supports a vertical interface, with two 16:9 aspect ratios and the ability to view the Smart Hub, Ambient Mode+ and Art Mode in vertical mode. Plus, you can further customise your artworks to match the decor with a variety of frame styles (sold separately) available in a choice of colours. When is a smart TV more than a smart TV? When it’s The Frame. The Frame (2022) is available in screen sizes of 43”– 85”. It’s not just artwork that can be displayed in The Frame – favourite

tech for incredible levels of fine detail and inky blacks, while Quantum HDR 64x captures and highlights subtle details often lost in bright and dark scenes for a truly awesome HDR10+ image and twice the brightness and black levels of 4K.

Real 8K resolution and AI Upscaling adds depth, detail and sharpness to your favourite movies and TV shows (depending on the quality and resolution of the source material, of course) – Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs

in particular will benefit from the bump in resolution. If you’re looking for a TV that will completely immerse you in a vibrant and authentic-looking picture, the QN900B Neo QLED 8K offers next- level realism. IN THE FRAME Samsung’s seamless blending of design and technology brings a unique and personalised experience to its Lifestyle TV range, and the ultimate fusion of TV and lifestyle is undoubtedly The Frame, which features some stunning new additions in 2022.

Forget about bidding at Sotheby’s – acquiring an iconic art masterpiece to display at home has never been easier. The Frame comes with 20 artworks included and you can now access over 1400 classic and modern works curated from 600 galleries worldwide (including The Louvre!) with a free 60- day trial subscription to the Art Store – available with the purchase of The Frame (2022). Whether it’s a Picasso or a Vermeer, the updated display tech of The Frame ensures a gallery-quality finish every time THE ART STORE

The Frame may look like an everyday smart TV when it’s turned off, but when powered up it can transform into a literal work of art. And with the Art Mode potential of this versatile 4K QLEDTV gaining popularity, Samsung has made some exciting upgrades that add a more authentic quality to the artworks and images. The Frame (along with

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