3D TV, like 3D cinema has evolved into something that is very real. Gone are the days of 3D films where images such as sharks teeth seemed to be levitating in mid-air, and instead some real depth perception is being utilised in film. This was showcased in films such as Avatar, and How to train your dragon. The new Toy Story film, is also being filmed in 3D.
To this end, leading manufactures of TVs have developed 3D televisions, which like their cinematic cousins, will show high quality 3D imagery. Here are some of the best available.
Samsung C9000 Series
These televisions are not cheap, the 55″ version costs around £7000, and many sites that sell the TVs will only confirm a figure upon application. What is inside the sleek deisgn? Well the TV has full HD and Freeview HD. It also has interenet connectivity and apps to play BBC iplayer, Youtube, and Lovefilm. Which indicates that app development for TVs is just around the corner. The set’s 3D works on 200 HZ panels, which is the measurement of 3D TV, and the frame is under 8mm thick.
Smaller screen sizes are available in the C9000 range, but you can still expect to pay around £6000.
Panasonic VT20 Series
Costing around the £2250 mark for a 50″ set, Panasonic has used plasma rather than LCD technology. Plasma does not struggle with 3D imagery like LCD, and the plasma sets do seem to be cheaper than their LCD counterparts. This range of sets come with HD, Freeview HD, and Full Sat HD. Wi-fi connectivity is possible with an adaptor, and two pairs of glasses come free with the set. It is also readily available from most retailers.
Samsung 7000 Series
Samsung’s lower spec range of 3D TVs comes with a vastly reduced price tag, not that can that £1800 can be classed as cheap by any stretch of the imagination. For your money you still receive a Full HD set with a Freeview HD tuner. It has wi-fi connectivity too. The set is an unbelievable 28mm thick, and this has presented some connectivity problems, as it cannot accept standard scart leads, and has its own brand of cables. Still, a good 3D set.
Passive and Active Technology
All these sets work on active 3D technology. Here, the glasses are of a higher specification, which should in theory provide a better 3D viewing experience. Active technology works through transferring the image between each eye. The 3D glasses cost around £100.
Passive technology has a red lens for one eye, and a blue lens for the other. These blend each colour to give a 3D image. These are traditional 3D glasses, and normally cost under a fiver. They do not really work with HD.
Sky are planning to launch a 3D channel in the near future, and there can be no doubting that together with internet connectivity, 3D is the future of TV. As with all new technology, televisions of this kind will soon drop to affordable prices.
Pictures and source: 3Dradar
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