Samsung today announced that its 2012 TVs will begin shipping this month in the U.S., beginning with the LED 6-series and higher, as well as the Plasma 6-series and higher.

The new models represent Samsung's fifth generation of Smart TV. Highlights include:

- Improved picture quality with Micro Dimming Ultimate and Real Black Pro
- Dual-core CPU for quick app launching and task-switching
- Integrated camera and noise-cancelling microphone - Smart Evolution - the first future-proof TV
- Voice and gesture control as well as face recognition - AllShare Play with seamless connectivity to other devices and to cloud storage
- New Smart Touch Remote and Smart Wireless Keyboard
- New roster of exclusive services
- New browser based on the Webkit engine.

Samsung's latest Plasma TV lineup includes the flagship Samsung Plasma E8000, which features a new black bezel design with enhanced display technologies.