According to CNET, Samsung has accelerated their plans for the 55-inch OLED-TV and expects to launch the TV in the UK this spring. That launch window will make it available in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London this summer.

Update 11:21:00 Samsung has clarified the CNET story and tells that the launch plans are unchanged.

Samsung OLED-TV soon?
CNET published in interesting report yesterday with word from Samsung’s UK division that the 55-inch OLED-TV that was unveiled at CES 2012 is expected to launch in the UK “around the spring”.


Samsung’s 55-inch Super OLED-TV

If that launch window proves right, Samsung has accelerated their production plans significantly. At CES 2012 in January, Samsung told the markets to expect an introduction in the second half of 2012. It is possible that the UK will be the first market to see Samsung’s OLED-TV due to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Samsung’s 55-inch OLED-TV is razor thin and is capable of delivering fantastic picture quality. It also boasts active 3D with shutter glasses and Samsung’s Smart TV platform. Learn more about Samsung’s OLED-TV here.

The price has still not been disclosed.

Update 11:21:00 Samsung has clarified the CNET story and tells that the launch plans are unchanged.

- Source: CNET UK