Samsung Electronics has managed to maintain its position as the highest ranking HDTV manufacturer for the 2015 J.D. Power HDTV Satisfaction Report in the 50-inch and 50-inches or below for the second year in a row. J.D. Power surveyed more than 3750 consumers who purchased a HDTV in the past 12 months to arrive at these rankings. Satisfaction is measured on a scale of 1000 based on eight factors: overall satisfaction, performance, reliability, ease of operation, style/appearance, features, warranty and price. According to the study, Samsung ranked highest in the 50-inches and above category with a score of 871 and highest in the 50-inches and below category with a score of 856. In both categories, the brand ranked highest for overall satisfaction, performance, reliability, style and appearance, features and warranty. Leveraging years of expertise in the home entertainment space, and taking into account the voice of market and customer needs, Samsung continues to elevate the viewing experience for consumers with its new SUHD TVs. With superior 4K UHD picture quality, brilliant colors and details, the SUHD TVs continue to set a new standard in TV innovation. Here's what Samsung had to say about it:

“We strive to innovate and provide an unrivaled home viewing experience for consumers with spectacular picture quality. Samsung is honored to receive a top ranking in customer satisfaction for two years in a row and we look forward to delivering top quality and innovation in years to come.” Bill Lee, Vice President of the Television Product Marketing Division at Samsung Electronics America

Samsung Malaysia recently announced that their various Samsung device users can now get RM20 off taxi fare for Easy Taxi up to three times through the Samsung Galaxy Life app. The offer should be available throughout January 2015 so there are at least another 7 days or so to get this offer. The Samsung Galaxy Life app is available most Samsung Galaxy devices including smartphones and tablets. The Galaxy Life platform offers various offers, coupons, vouchers and value-added tie-ins with other brands and services in Malaysia.

Samsung Malaysia has started a new fitness promotion with their Gear Fit Gym Challenge. Available at selected Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First gyms, the challenge will run from 16 June 2014 to 27 August. The challenge will be open to gym members and involve completing a 5km run on a treadmill within 30 minutes, with the challenger who gets the shortest time winning a Samsung Gear Fit smartband. Challengers will put on a Gear Fit smartband, take the run and see their scores posted on the leaderboard. The challenger who gets the best time at the end of the challenge period will win the smartband. Of course, challengers can participate as many times as they want, so check out the Gear Fit Gym Challenge schedule in this article.

Samsung Malaysia is bringing the Samsung Galaxy 11 World Tour to Malaysia from 13 June 2014 to 22 June 2014. The showcase will offer users a close encounter with the Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear Fit devices with various activities to be held at the Orange Concourse in Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. According to Samsung Malaysia, the Galaxy 11 World Tour takes place in only 10 countries of the world, with Malaysia being one of them. Users will also get the opportunity to trade in any pre-owned mobile phone for a brand new GALAXY S5. A cash voucher equal to the value of the pre-owned mobile phone will be given along with an additional RM200 voucher for massive value.

Samsung Malaysia recently offered Samsung Galaxy device users FREE movie preview tickets for the movie X-Men: Days of Future Past all thanks to the downloadable Galaxy Life app. More than 3600 movie preview tickets were redeemed at four locations including GSC Pavilion, GSC Mid Valley, GSC Gurney Plaza and GSC AEON Bandaraya. The Galaxy Life app is Samsung’s consumer loyalty platform in a mobile app form, and offers special deals to users on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Samsung Galaxy device users with Android 4.2 and above can download the app for free at Google Play Store. Check out the happy faces below and download your Galaxy Life app today as more deals are expected to arrive in the near future.

Coming direct from Samsung Malaysia themselves, Samsung will be holding a pre-order period for their Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone from 28 March 2014 to 10 April 2014. To preorder, find a Samsung Elite Partner or go to a participating Celcom, DiGi or Maxis Centre. Samsung Malaysia have confirmed that the Malaysia pricing for the pre-order will be set at RM2399 without any bundled Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 or Gear 2 Neo smartwatch. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to be available on 11 April 2014 here in Malaysia.

Samsung Malaysia has recently indicated that their latest Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is coming to Malaysia as soon as 27 March 2014. This follows the teasers done by all the major telcos in Malaysia like DiGi, Celcom and Maxis and it is also ahead of the 11 April 2014 international roll-out date. While there aren't any other details, we expect the Samsung Galaxy S5 to be launched simultaneously by all three major telcos either on the same date or a day or so afterwards. We're expecting a rather big launch for each telco with big deals for the first-comers and early birds so keep 27 March 2014 and the days after open on your calendar. While there isn't any official pricing just yet, some local sites are estimating that it could go for RM2399.

Samsung Malaysia recently teased a rather familiar image of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet on their Facebook page, which is almost a sure indication that parents in Malaysia may soon have the option to get a kid friendly tablet not made by a toy maker or educational outfit. Originally announced in August 2013, the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids initially had a release for the US, UK, Europe, China and Africa and came with a number of brightly coloured grips, stands and other accessories. Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids remains the same and includes:

• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + up to 32GB microSD
• 7-inch TFT display (1024 x 600)
• 3MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
• 4000 mAh battery
• supports WiFi + Bluetooth 3.0 + USB 2.0 + C Pen stylus
• Android 4.1