Autostereoscopic 3D, that is 3D which doesn’t require glasses, is currently something of a mirage for the major consumer electronics manufacturers. Consumers want it, the ability to watch 3D content as you would watch regular 2D content is ideal, but at present it is hard to achieve. The technology currently requires viewers to sit motionless and face the 3D display head on if they are to enjoy the full 3D effect, which is more of an inconvenience than wearing 3D specs. However one manufacturer of…
Ionut Nicolae - 14 December 2010 | comments. Read more
3DTVWatcher has previously reported on Sharp’s 3D mobile plans, and now those plans are set to launch. The same autostereoscopic technology which is being used for Nintendo’s 3DS is being used here, meaning users can view 3D content without 3D glasses.
The Galapagos 003SH and Galapagos 005SH are both based on the Android 2.2, and Sharp is certainly looking to consumer first-contact with its smartphone to generate interest in the technology generally; and of course its own product range which is including more and more 3D hardware as…
Ionut Nicolae - 5 November 2010 | comments. Read more
3DTVWatcher has been tracking the influx of new technology which will allow consumers to produce their own 3D footage or stills, and the most recent addition to this collection of hardware comes from Viewsonic. The company, based in the town aptly named Industry, California, has released the 3DV5, a 3D camera which is capable of capturing footage in 3D, with a 720p resolution.
The company, which predominantly manufactures HDTVs, projectors, has broken new ground with the camcorder, and it seems that 3D hardware which allows users to create…
James Mitchell - 1 November 2010 | comments. Read more
If 3D cinema, TV and gaming wasn’t enough then 3D mobile technology is the new kid on the block, in India at least. 3DTVWatcher has spoken about 3D mobile technology, and what affect it will have on the technology’s success or otherwise in the consumer electronics market. The opinion of the team here is that the popularity of 3D will increase if it is available on mobile devices and thus has more visibility in public, no doubt many commuters would peer over-a-shoulder to see what 3D…
Geoff Slaughter - 25 October 2010 | comments. Read more
The problem a lot of electronics manufacturers are facing with 3D technology is the use of glasses. Consumers seem reluctant to entertain the idea of buying 3D hardware if it requires glasses, and with stereoscopic technology looking the likely standard for 3DTV over the next few years, the problem isn’t going to go away without a lot of investment towards autostereoscopic technology, or a seismic shift in market sentiment. However something that has been largely overlooked in the debate is the inconvenience to people who…
Ionut Nicolae - 22 October 2010 | comments. Read more
Samsung have reiterated their belief that 3DTV is best viewed with 3D glasses, and that technology won’t be available for another 10-15 years that will make autostereoscopic (without glasses) convenient or comfortable. The requirement to wear spectacles has been a cause for concern for many prospective 3D consumers, not helped by the fact that sets won’t work on other manufacturers 3DTV sets. This incompatibility, which we at 3DTVWatcher have previously commented on, is something that may be eradicated in the future, but at present seems…
James Mitchell - 14 October 2010 | comments. Read more
It only took 21 years after Back To The Future Part II showed us how a 3D-enabled world could be, but today, 3D outdoor advertising is becoming a reality. Over in Japan this week, Sony were showcasing large-scale 3D display technology to promote its booth at CEATEC.
At a reported 1,136 sq ft, with scope to be bigger (due to its modular assembly), it’s applications for outdoor events seem pretty clear, the only snag being the need to hand out polarised glasses.
Elsewhere, improvements in auto-stereoscopic display technology mean…
Geoff Slaughter - 5 October 2010 | comments. Read more
A cinema in New Zealand are set to show rugby games in 3D. The Embassy Theatre in Wellington is to show the games, amongst other sporting and music events in the increasingly popular format, as well as 3D films. The cinema’s manager, Damianos George, has said the cinema is set to install RealD 3D screens in time for the next Harry Potter instalment which is released in New Zealand on November 18th.
George echoes 3DTVWatcher’s sentiment that 3D is not just a passing fad; “It is a very…
James Mitchell - 5 October 2010 | comments. Read more
Japanese computer game giant Nintendo has announced that its first venture into 3D gaming, the Nintendo 3DS, will miss Christmas. The hand held console is auto-stereoscopic, meaning it can be played without the need for 3D glasses, and represents a huge step forward in mobile 3D gaming. The console is however going to miss out on the ever-frantic Christmas period, and will instead debut in Japan on February 26 2011 costing around 25,000 yen (£190). Chief executive Satoru Iwata broke the story…
Geoff Slaughter - 29 September 2010 | comments. Read more
It seems that the 3DTV glasses debacle continues, after a consumer survey by Nielsen found that consumers are more likely to buy a 3DTV set that doesn’t require glasses. “It’s a marketing challenge,” surmised Frank Stagliano, the general manager of Nielsen’s TV Primary Research. As previously reported by us here at 3DTVWatcher, Samsung, who currently hold 80% market share for 3DTVs, insist that stereoscopic 3DTV is currently the best available solution. Stereoscopic technology requires glasses, where as auto-stereoscopic doesn’t and it…
James Mitchell - 13 September 2010 | comments. Read more
