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There are three models in this flagship lineup:
Note: The equivalent international models at markedly higher prices are SHP-DR708 (~ SHP-DR900) and SHP-DP738 (SHP-DP950). There is no international model equivalent to SHP-DR700.
There are three models in this flagship lineup:
- SHP-DR700 (new R-series, without fingerprint option)
- SHP-DR900 (new R-series, with fingerprint option)
- SHP-DP950 (an update to last year's P-Series SHP-DP930 model)
Note: The equivalent international models at markedly higher prices are SHP-DR708 (~ SHP-DR900) and SHP-DP738 (SHP-DP950). There is no international model equivalent to SHP-DR700.
What's New:
- WiFi: The R-Series models (Samsung SHP-DR900 and Samsung SHP-DR700) embrace WiFi for remote operation and monitoring. It may have some value to a very small segment of customers who really need to do those but give it a serious thought if it is just nice-to-have versus a real need. We think 98% of digital lock owners will have no real need, no time to manage, and hence no use for the WiFi - and that could be a good thing in terms of security, battery consumption etc.
Update: The WiFi feature of the SHP-DR900 and SHP-DR700 will not work for Singapore customers. It may be a good thing your lock is not always connected to Samsung infrastructure. - New "Push-Pull" handle: The R-series Samsung SHP-DR900 and SHP-DR700 also use electronic touch-activated handle to unlock the bolt from inside. Touching the inner handle now activates the mortise to unlock, and then you pull the door open. Previously (and also in the new Samsung SHP-DP950), one uses the mechanical lever action of the handle to unlock the bolt and in the same action pulls the door open. The mechanical joints for previous Samsung Push-Pull has been problematic so a non-movable handle seems to address this issue and it seems to be the future trend. This is a PLUS!
Note: With the new electronic touch handle performing the unlocking of the bolt (instead of a mechanical lever action), it means one cannot unlock the bolt when the lock is not powered (or when there is an electronic failure). This necessitates the need for a mechanical action to unlock from inside - in the form of a big thumb-turn on the inner body. While this is a welcome feature (missing in the previous Push and Pull locks), it becomes mandatory in the R series due to electronic touch handle feature. This is a PLUS! - Fingerprint sensor: The lineup now uses capacitive fingerprint sensor instead of optical sensors. Capacitive sensors uses electrical charges instead of optical light to model the fingerprint whorls. It will add to the lock cost of production and passed on to the consumer. The Samsung capacitive sensor is not protected by fingerprint lid cover so the jury is out if that is a good design decision (asthetics versus reliability).
Note: As a comparison, the Gateman fingerprint lock has been using capacitive fingerprint swipe sensors for the last 10 years, and with fingerprint lid cover on the lock. - Looks: The beautiful curves are gone and replaced by straight boxy lines. It is subjective and we leave it as that.
- Price: It is always way much cheaper than local sets being pushed by the distributor and their resellers. This is a PLUS!
Conclusion: We all love a new model that sounds exciting. We are only humans waiting to be thrilled and finding reasons to spend the extra bucks.
Note: Samsung Digital Lock Abbreviations Used:
Sometimes we do not refer to the complete model, so some abbreviations are used in the following manner
Samsung R900 = Samsung DR900 = Samsung SHP-DR900 Digital Lock
Samsung R700 = Samsung DR700 = Samsung SHP-DR700 Digital Lock
Samsung P950 = Samsung DP950 = Samsung SHP-DP950 Digital Lock
Samsung P930 = Samsung DP930 = Samsung SHP-DP930 Digital Lock
Samsung P920 = Samsung DP920 = Samsung SHP-DP920 Digital Lock
Samsung P738 = Samsung DP738 = Samsung SHP-DP738 Digital Lock
Samsung R708 = Samsung DR708 = Samsung SHP-DR708 Digital Lock