ESPN to launch 3D network

I don't think regular HDTVs can display 3d properly... although I heard from someone that they can.

So I just googled and apparently if the TV can do interlacing (1080i in practicality) it can do 3d. Who knows.

Well, hmm looks like there is some investigating to do.

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/ele...-inch-xvt.html

3D is obviously going to be the wave of future TV, let's not forget 1600p TVs that are set to be out soon as well. Who knows what type of compatibility will be needed but just the fact they are pushing for it and the time has come is great IMO.

Here is the 3D Television market forcast up to 2018.


http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde...on_by_2018.asp

3D-ready monitors will grow from 40K units (0.02% penetration) in 2009 to 10 million (3.6% penetration) in 2018. 3D notebook PCs are forecast to grow from 66K units (0.04% penetration) in 2009 to 17.7 million (3.2% penetration) in 2018. Mobile phones will be the largest 3D display application on a unit shipment basis in 2018, with 71 million units with 3D capability. The largest screen size category for 3D display shipments will be 1-4.x”, due to demand from mobile phone and digital camera/camcorder applications. The second largest size range will be 40-49”, due to TV, public display and 40+ monitor applications. LCD will be the primary display technology used for 3D displays, as a result of its wide range of display applications ranging from small mobile phones to large public displays and TVs. Eyewear will be necessary for most 3D applications for many years to come, due to the limitations of auto-stereoscopic (no glasses) technologies. DisplaySearch forecasts there will be more than 7,000 new 3D cinema screens installed in 2010 and an additional 9,000 in 2011.

Thanatos is intrigued.

DirectTV and Panasonic announced a few days ago with their partnership in the 3D market. Should be interesting news in the next few days/weeks.

Definitely keep us updated. This is pretty intriguing, mostly because 3D TVs coming out would make the price of current high quality HDTVs plummet.

mostly because 3D TVs coming out would make the price of current high quality HDTVs plummet.

Oh, absolutely, and analog old-school televisions will become antiques.


http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357685,00.asp

In a surprising endorsement for 3D display technology, Sony Corp. of America, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corp. have announced plans to form a U.S. television network entirely devoted to 3D programming. The three parties have signed a letter of intent to form the unnamed venture, which is scheduled to launch in 2012.

It's coming, there doesn't seem to be any new details from CES 2010 but i'm sure in the coming weeks there will be more information of the costs and availability of 3d televisions. Focused Technology has a Phillips 42" 3D Television set at $8,999 which might seem absurd, but by the time the rest of the industry catches up, most TV's will be comparable to that of HDTVs, atleast the price fallout of the last few years.

Is there any use for a 3D television set right now? Are 3D television sets HD as well?