Vingroup begins making smart televisions
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VinSmart, the smartphone producing unit of Vietnam’s biggest private conglomerate Vingroup, has revealed its first 55-inch smart TV.
The smart TVs are currently being manufactured in a factory in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac Industrial Park, and are set to be released around December this year, according to a Vingroup source who wished to remain anonymous.
They will run on the Android TV operating system, which is currently being used by smart TVs produced by Japanese electronics-maker Sony, according to information leaked on tech forums on Wednesday.
Users will be able to install applications from the Google Play Store, as well as issue voice commands in Vietnamese.
The new smart TV has garnered thousands of comments on internet forums, many of which said it should be affordable so that it can compete with existing products of Sony and South Korean electronics-maker LG.
VinSmart was established by Vingroup in June 2018, and produced its first smartphones just six months after. It has produced a total of eight models thus far. Last month, the company began selling four of its Vsmart models in Russia.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the expected release date for Vingroup's new smart televisions?
What is the expected release date for Vingroup's new smart televisions?
The smart TVs are anticipated to be released around December this year. This information comes from an anonymous Vingroup source, indicating the company's internal timeline for the product launch.
Q.Which operating system will the new smart TVs use, and what features will it offer?
Which operating system will the new smart TVs use, and what features will it offer?
The smart TVs will run on the Android TV operating system, which allows users to install applications from the Google Play Store. It will also support voice commands in Vietnamese, enhancing local usability.
Q.What is the manufacturing location for VinSmart's new smart televisions?
What is the manufacturing location for VinSmart's new smart televisions?
The smart televisions are currently being manufactured in a factory located within Hanoi’s Hoa Lac Industrial Park. This is the initial production site for Vingroup's foray into smart TV manufacturing.
Q.How long has VinSmart been producing electronic devices for Vingroup?
How long has VinSmart been producing electronic devices for Vingroup?
VinSmart was established in June 2018 and launched its first smartphones just six months later. This indicates a rapid entry into the electronics market, having produced eight smartphone models to date.
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