Samsung March 28, 2022 6:03 am announced it has opened pre-orders for its new Smart Monitor M8, a 32-inch display that offers USB-C charging connectivity, AirPlay support, and several smart TV features built into its distinctively iMac-like design.

Figure. 1. Samsung’s iMac-style Smart Monitor M8 with AirPlay

The M8 houses a 4K UHD flat LCD panel providing 400 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB, HDR support, and adaptive picture technology that automatically adjust display brightness and color temperature for viewing comfort.
The M8 chassis is 11.4mm thin, which is 0.1mm thinner than Apple's iMac, and it includes a flat back, thin bezels, and a height adjustable stand with tilt functionality. Integrated into the display is Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless connectivity, one micro HDMI port, and two USB-C ports one of which offers 65W of charging output for a phone and notebook.[1]

Unlike a traditional monitor, the M8 has a remote control and a built-in SmartThings hub running Tizen OS, allowing it to connect to IoT devices wirelessly. The display also supports streaming entertainment services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV without the need to connect to a PC or TV.
The display is equipped with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone and two built-in 5W speakers, as well as a detachable 1080p SlimFit magnetic webcam with face-tracking and auto-zoom capabilities that sound similar to Apple’s Center Stage feature[2]

Priced at $ 700 depending on the color, the Smart Monitor M8 is available in four “Nature Shades”, including Sunset Pink, Spring Green, Daylight Blue and Warm White. While Samsung has announced that it accepts pre-orders worldwide, the company has not yet given shipping dates.[3]

References:

1. https://www.macrumors.com/2022/03/28/samsung-smart-monitor-m8-preorders-open/
2. https://hitechglitz.com/samsungs-imac-style-smart-monitor-m8-with-airplay-now-available-for-pre-order/
3. https://klmat.eu.org/56964/

Cite this article:

Nithyasri S (2022), Samsung’s iMac-style Smart Monitor M8 with AirPlay , Anatechmaz. pp.59