The Samsung N120 is the first notebook to obtain TCO 3.0 Certification

Dubai, UAE, July 21, 2009 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the global leader in consumer electronics and advanced technology solutions, today announced that its innovative notebook Samsung N120 has awarded the TCO 3.0 certified, the leading environmental and usability standard, for the first time in the world.

"We are proud that the N120 is the first notebook to achieve TCO 3.0 certification, as it visibly demonstrates just how safe and user friendly our products are. Protecting the environment is one of our core values that we attach a lot of importance to, so we are constantly striving to develop our products to meet the high standards set by TCO," said Madhav Narayan, General Manager, IT division, Samsung Gulf Electronics. "We are please to be able to offer our customers in the Middle East the option to purchase green technology products."

Helena Nordin Product Manager, Notebooks, TCO, said, "TCO Certified is really more than an eco-label. We go beyond green by combining features such as good picture quality and ergonomic design with the toughest environmental requirements on the market today. With the Samsung N120 you can now choose a notebook that meets the TCO requirements - and that's a really positive development for anyone who wants a product that offers high performance with minimal impact on the climate and natural environment."

Samsung N120 is complemented about the highest level of environmental-friendliness. It is completely mercury and other hazardous materials free and consumes significantly less energy thanks to an LED backlit display. It's unique combination of power-efficient LED display and optimized processing performance coupled with Samsung's class-leading engineering makes the N120 achieve a much longer battery-powered performance of up to 10.5 hours, for maximum freedom and mobility.

As well as its eco-friendliness, Samsung N120 is very ergonomically designed for delicate consumers who want both efficiency and style. With a large enough 10.1" screen and a full-size 12" notebook style keyboard with optimized key spacing, users can type faster with fewer mistakes, while placing less stain on your wrists. Users can also enjoy high-quality sound anywhere using its integrated SRS 2.1ch system, featuring 2 x 1.5 Watt stereo speakers with a dedicated sub-woofer.

With an ultra-lightweight and robust slimline casing, the N120 is more than capable of rolling with the punches. Having passed a grueling series of 54 quality assurance tests, ranging from rapid temperature change to electrical surges, it sets new standards for survivability and resilience, giving you much less to worry about when you're traveling. The N120's compact size also offers other 'green' advantages, as less energy is used in the manufacture and usage phases of its product life.

Samsung Electronics has reinforced for environmental-friendly management throughout the products, processes, workplaces, and communities. Samsung Electronics products have continued to incorporate eco-friendly functions and components via environment-friendly manufacturing procedure and the company also put focus on recycling processes in order to minimize their impact on the environment.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About TCO Certified
TCO Certified is a third party certification for high performance ICT products that are also designed for minimal environmental impact. Since 1992 the TCO certification program has had a significant influence on improved image quality and ergonomics for displays and PCs, as well as the reduction of electromagnetic emissions from ICT products. Energy Efficiency and reduced usage of hazardous substances are also key aspects of TCO Certified. Computer users and purchasers use TCO Certified as a tool to select products that meet their green objectives, while at the same time ensuring the performance they demand. Visit www.tcodevelopment.com.

© Press Release 2009