Author: JD
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Your greatness is revealed not by the lights that shine upon you, but by the light that shines within you.” -Ray Davis
A Samsung Galaxy S4 is Sold Every 0.25 Seconds, 10 Million Sold in Under a Month
WOW!!!! Both the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One went on sale around the same time, give or take a few days dependent on carrier. And while they effectively had the same starting line, the Samsung S4 has now sold – wait for it – a staggering 10 million units worldwide since launch. The S3 on the other hand took 50-days to reach this goal, the S2 five months to reach the same goal, and the Galaxy S seven months. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that global channel sales of its GALAXY S4, a life companion for a richer, fuller, simpler life, has surpassed 10 million units sold in less than one month after its commercial debut. Launched globally on April 27, the phone is estimated to be selling at a rate of four units per second. According to Samsung that’s four Galaxy S4s sold every second. The Samsung S4 is now the fastest selling Android phone ever, and outpaces the previous record holder, the Samsung S3. Samsung GALAXY S4 Hits 10 Million Milestone in First Month (SEOUL–Korea Newswire) May 23, 2013 — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that global channel sales of its GALAXY S4, a life companion for a richer, fuller, simpler life, has surpassed 10 million units sold in less than one month after its commercial debut. Launched globally on April 27, the phone is estimated to be selling at a rate of four units per second. The GALAXY S4 sets a new record for Samsung, generating sales quicker than any of its predecessors. Sales of the GALAXY S III reached the 10-million mark 50 days after its launch in 2012, while the GALAXY S II took five months and the GALAXY S seven months to reach the same milestone. “On behalf of Samsung, I would like to thank the millions of customers around the world who have chosen the Samsung GALAXY S4. At Samsung we’ll continue to pursue innovation inspired by and for people,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of the IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. The GALAXY S4 was developed to enhance the meaningful moments in our lives through its innovative features and superior hardware. It has the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED display that showcases images at their very best on a 5-inch screen with 441ppi. Equipped with a powerful rear 13MP camera, the GALAXY S4 also boasts a Dual Camera function that allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras. The GALAXY S4′s new and innovative software features include Air View and Air Gesture for effortless tasks, while it also keeps users up-to-date with information about their health and wellbeing using S Health. Samsung GALAXY S4 is available in more than 110 countries and will gradually be rolled out to a total of 155 countries in cooperation with 327 partners. Samsung is planning to introduce more color variations to meet various consumer tastes and preferences. In addition to the currently available White Mist and Black Forest, new color iterations will be added this summer, including Blue Arctic and Red Aurora, followed by Purple Mirage and Brown Autumn.
Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ Set for No. 1, 300,000-plus Debut
As previously reported, Daft Punk is heading for its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with its latest album, “Random Access Memories.” The Columbia Records set, released on May 21, could sell upwards of 300,000 copies by week’s end on May 26, according to industry prognosticators. That could earn the second-largest debut week this year, according to Nielsen SoundScan, following Justin Timberlake’s monster start of 968,000 for his “The 20/20 Experience.” Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’: A Timeline of the Global Teaser Campaign The new Billboard 200 chart’s top 10 will be revealed on the morning of May 29. In one week, “Random Access Memories” will have sold more to date than Daft Punk’s last studio release, “Human After All.” The latter, released in 2005, has shifted just 125,000 in the United States. The new album is led by the single “Get Lucky” (featuring Pharrell Williams), which climbs 15-10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. It’s the first top 10 for Daft Punk and only the duo’s third single to chart. Other albums bound for top 10 debuts next week include the National’s “Trouble Will Find Me,” Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “Love Lust Faith + Dreams” and Darius Rucker’s “True Believers.” The National may sell around 70,000, Thirty Seconds to Mars and Rucker could both move 60,000
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” -Steve Maraboli,
West Coast Defender
Scouring the the globe for vintage Defenders, West Coast Defender is a new company out of Los Angeles, CA who thoroughly restore Land Rover’s gloriously boxy four-wheelers with all the modern essentials while staying true to the Defender DNA. Upgrades include stitched leather interiors, navigation, Bluetooth, premium sound systems, and LED front and rear light packages. The company currently offers the D90 two-door and D110 four-door in left or right hand drive with gas or diesel engines, soft or hard top roofs, and 5, 7, and 9 seat configurations. $95,000-$110,000, West Coast Defender
Please Meet: Jermaine Dupri (Hip Hop Mogul) – Part 2
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