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Category Archives: 3D TV Technology
Making the Most of 3D
Over a century ago the first 3D movie came on the scene. Ever since the visual geeks around the world have sought after refining this somewhat elusive technology. Suddenly it seems that 3D options are showing up in more and more items including telephones and gaming devices. For the end consumer – it’s all very tempting but also very pricy particularly if you want to feel completely immersed in the viewing experience. Generally sets larger than 42” work best but with price tags doubling those of 2D TVs. The good news is that slowly, but surely, the cost for 3D is coming out of the stratosphere. This will allow consumers to “go big” if they wish, or move into portable 3D systems. The key is being patient. Another year on the market and you’ll be able to make the most of your 3D experience at a price that doesn’t break the bank.
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3D for iPhones
The front line of products for 3D manufacturing are not TVs, but portable devices, particularly those for gamers. With that in mind, Hasbro released My3D Viewer. Priced at about $35.00 US, this little gadget attaches to your iPod or iPhone. You can get the applications necessary for 3D viewing from the Apple Store for free currently. The result is a truly impressive viewing experience at a really affordable price.
Glasses-Free 3D Panel Television from Toshiba
Toshiba is working on a line of panel televisions at least one of which is purportedly glasses-free (something consumers have been wanting). While it seems like a dream, 20 inch and 12 inch glasses-free 3D televisions are already on the market in Japan. Delivering a full-size glasses-free TV would be a huge coup for Toshiba, and potentially change the face of the 3D market forever.
The Future of 3D: Interview with David Cole of Next3D
Currently the largest source of 3D content comes in the form of video games. As a result Next3D intends to create 3D PCs before moving into the television market. Nonetheless the generation of children who grew up with 3D glasses for various movies also represent strong potential buyers, along with sports fans who find the 3D viewing experience far more engaging. Next3D is working with Turner Broadcasting to create effective IP broadcasts. Unfortunately despite all efforts the transmissions remain glasses-dependent.
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NVIDIA GeForce 3D
If you’ve been waiting on technology that connects your GPU PC or notebook with your 3D television – wait no longer. The NVIDIA GeForce gives you this capacity, and makes viewing 3D streaming movies and playing 3D games easier. Rather than try to create more 3D content, which is very costly, this product provides access to 3D content and also converts 2D games into real time 3D stereoscopic ones. No conversion necessary, and it supports over 400 games. Users of NVIDIA’s 3D vision get this software for free otherwise it comes to consumers at a very affordable $40.00.
In the Spotlight: 3D Glasses
Consumers are a long way away from glasses-free 3D viewing. That means that finding the right technology for your 3D entertainment system is essential. Bear in mind that you’ll be wearing your glasses for, on average, two hours non-stop, so a comfortable fit is nearly as important as functionality. One of the most consistent sets receiving positive reviews currently are 3Active by Dimensional Optics. Consumers like the lightweight frame and overall design that’s user friendly. Better still they have a strong price point of $85 compared to many other sets that cost over $200.
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3D Standards – Is It Possible?
Panasonic has announced a cooperative effort with XpanD to create the M3DI, a means of standardizing 3D compatibility, something for which consumers have craved since the advent of 3D TV. The active shutter technology becomes available late in 2011 along with a new group of Panasonic high-end plasma televisions. Currently names like Sanyo, Philips and Mitsubishi are poised to adopt this technology so that when consumers buy Panasonic 3D glasses they’ll work at an XpanD cinema or a friend’s television set (if they are on one of the compatible platforms).
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3D Gets “Smart”
It appears that 3D is taking a cue from smart mobile devices based on the MIPTV industry show that starts in Cannes, France on Monday. MIPTV seeks innovative designers from the digital world to help create even more 3D options for consumers while also turning a profit. One such person is Hans Vestberg from Ericsson who believes that 50 billion people will be connected globally by such devices in under a decade. 3D TV manufacturers are watching this show closely for trends that steer the present and future 3D market.
3D Technology for the Vending Industry
Coin machine operators may find new opportunities in 3D Technology as a way of delivering advertising. Elixir XES 3D, operating in Hollywood, CA launched the idea at the Amusement Expo in Las Vegas, aiming the display systems at machines placed in hotels, airports, malls and casinos as well as other areas of the amusement industry. The company offers its 3D displays at no cost – instead the contract offers revenue sharing. Better still, these systems are glasses-free. Eventually they plan to produce monitors of this nature for home use.
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Tagged 3D Displays, 3D Vending Machines, Elixir XES 3D, Glasses-Free 3D TV
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Videocon Launches HD DVR that Records 3D Content
Videocon announced the first HD Digital Video Recorder that can capture 3D images upon transmission. Like other DVR systems, viewers can pause, forward or rewind 200 hours of action. Customers can also subscribe to a HD feed where available. By June of 2011, Videocon will host 30 High definition channels along with 3D channels – making this new device a bridge between 3D feeds and 3D TV viewing provided you have a 3D television.
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Tagged 3D DVRs, Videocon
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