The LATEST from the World of 3D

Latest INFO from 3D Radar - courtesy of Future Publishing

06 September 2010IFA SPECIAL: Sharp adds extra yellow to 3D with new Quattron TVs

Sharp used its IFA press conference to highlight two 3D additions to its AQUOS Quattron range of LCD TVs. The new LE925 Series consists of the LC-60LE925E and LC-46LE925E and are expected to go on sale across Europe this month, prices to be confirmed. read more »
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06 September 2010Canon to show 3D camcorder rig at IBC

Canon has announced that it will be showing off a 3D rig at IBC, with the company pairing two of its brand new X105 camcorders to get the extra dimension. Canon's XF105 camcorders were only announced at the end of August, but the company has clearly been readying a 3D rig using its latest high-end cameras. The XF105 is apparently the smallest to offer the broadcast quality MPEG-2 Full HD recording codec - and brings Full HD recording at 50Mbps and 4:2:2. For the first time read more »
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04 September 2010IFA 2010: Hands on: Toshiba BDX3100KB Blu-ray 3D review

Toshiba's triptych of 3D goodies is complete with the BDX3100KB 3D Blu-ray player, which joins the WL68 3D range of TVs and Satellite A665 laptop in delivering content in the third dimension. The 3D Blu-ray market may be a small one ? currently there is just one disc on sale in the UK ? but this is set to explode, with a mountain of 3D content set for cinemas and the newly crowned king of 3D, James Cameron, set to release Avatar in 3D form. read more »
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04 September 2010IFA 2010: Hands on: Toshiba Satellite A665 3D laptop review

If 3D is going to take off in the UK, then it will the games industry which pioneers the technology in the home. There's simple logic to it: if you are happy to play a fake guitar, sing into a fake microphone and wield a controller like it's a tennis bat, then it is more than likely you won't mind putting on a pair of plastic specs to play a game. Toshiba's foray into 3D gaming is with the Satellite A665 3D laptop. The Satellite A665 comes bundled with a pair of Nvidia 3D Vision active shutter glasses, which means you can have out-of-the-box 3D playback. read more »
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04 September 2010IFA 2010: Hands on: Toshiba Regza WL768 review

IFA 2010 will be remembered as the show where 3D TVs came of age. The likes of Toshiba, Sharp and Philips may not have been first to market with their televisions but giving themselves a little time has meant that each company has come up with something pretty special. And Toshiba's may well be the smartest of the lot. read more »
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Latest INFO from the World of SONY

NEW SONY BLU-RAY PLAYER INTEGRATES STREAMING INTERNET VIDEO FOR ULTIMATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

Offering the best of full HD 1080p and streaming Internet video, Sony today introduced the BDP-N460 networked Blu-ray Disc™ player.
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SONY BRINGS BOX OFFICE HIT “CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS” HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TO NETWORKED BRAVIA HDTVS AND BLU-RAY PLAYERS

Sony Electronics today announced that owners of Sony networked BRAVIA® HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc™ players will be able to enjoy an exclusive in-home opportunity to rent the Sony Pictures animated hit, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” four weeks before it is available at retail.
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CURTAIN RISES ON NEW SONY BLU-RAY 3D CAPABLE MODELS

Sony today introduced its new Blu-ray Disc™ line featuring Blu-ray 3D™ playback, Wi-Fi® Internet connectivity, and instant streaming of online video content from the BRAVIA® Internet Video platform. The new Sony Blu-ray Disc devices are another example of how Sony is providing consumers with networked products that enhance the home entertainment experience.
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SONY LAUNCHES ITS FIRST BLU-RAY 3D-READY PLAYER

Continuing to drive innovation, Sony® today launched the new BDP-S470 stand-alone Blu-ray 3D™-ready player. The model can be upgraded to play Blu-ray 3D content with a firmware update available this summer.
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SONY ELEVATES THE STANDARD FOR 3D HOME THEATER WITH NEW ES AV RECEIVERS AND BLU-RAY 3D PLAYER

Driving the innovation of 3D, Sony today took another step to strengthen its industry leading 3D home product line with new Elevated Standard (ES) AV receivers including the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, and STR-DA 3600ES and a Blu-ray 3D™ player, the BDP-S1700ES.
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Latest Global 3D INFO from SONY

16 August 2010Five of the Best go to Sony 2010-2011 EISA Awards

05 August 2010"Sony's 3D home entertainment"updated!

01 July 2010Update your PlayStation(R)3/Blu-ray 3D(TM) Player for 3D capabilities

01 July 2010"Football & 3D"updated!

09 June 2010"TV CM & Behind the scenes"updated!

Latest Global 3D INFO from SAMSUNG - USA

01 September 2010televisions : [ PN50C6500 50" Class (50.1 inch diagonal) 1080p Plasma HDTV- NEW ] 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

Samsung turns your TV into the ultimate entertainment hub and connects you to a world of web-connected Apps where you can stream movies, view photos and more right from your TV. With the PN50C6500 a cinema-quality picture in your home is now possible. Impressive contrast levels and smooth imagery creates a lifelike picture while Real Black Filter delivers deep, crystal-clear action sequences. Access it all right on this Samsung Plasma television.
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30 August 2010televisions : [ UN46C6900 46" Class (46.0 inch diagonal) 1080p LED HDTV- NEW ] 46" 1080p LED HDTV

Discover a picture that?s visually stunning with the C6900 LED backlit TV. Like to multitask? Now you can do it all right from your Samsung TV. Samsung 6800 televisions feature web-connected Samsung Apps, which let you stream movies, play games, flip through photos, and more while you watch your favorite television shows. And Samsung AutoMotionPlus 120Hz virtually eliminates all motion blur so your 1080p high definition picture is remarkably sharp. Add a 7,000,000:1 Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio and you?re ready to step into seriously mind-blowing home entertainment.
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27 August 2010televisions : [ PN50C8000 50" Class (50.1 inch diagonal) 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV- NEW ] 50" 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

With Samsung?s PN50C8000 Plasma HDTV you?re not just watching the action on screen, you?re part of it. Thanks to the wonder of revolutionary 3D Plasma Plus technology, car chases and home runs leap off the screen like never before. And web-connected Samsung Apps turn your TV into an all-in-one entertainment hub where you can stream movies, flip through photos and more right from your Samsung television. Action-packed sports are also realistically smooth with 600Hz Subfield Motion and Real Black Filter delivers sharp scenes in any light. It?s Plasma TV, reinvented.
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27 August 2010televisions : [ PN63C8000 63" Class (63.1 inch diagonal) 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV- NEW ] 63" 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

With Samsung?s PN58C8000 Plasma HDTV you?re not just watching the action on screen, you?re part of it. Thanks to the wonder of revolutionary 3D Plasma Plus technology, car chases and home runs leap off the screen like never before. And web-connected Samsung Apps turn your TV into an all-in-one entertainment hub where you can stream movies, flip through photos and more right from your Samsung television. Action-packed sports are also realistically smooth with 600Hz Subfield Motion and Real Black Filter delivers sharp scenes in any light. It?s Plasma TV, reinvented.
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27 August 2010televisions : [ PN58C8000 58" Class (58.2 inch diagonal) 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV- NEW ] 58" 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

Older News & Reviews

February 2009Next Generation Sharp at CES 2009

Showcasing several revolutionary products and technologies, Sharp presented its next-generation AQUOS® LCD TV with built-in Blu-ray™ player along with new 120 Hz offerings plus, new separate Blu-ray products.

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February 2009Summary INTERNATIONAL CES 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada – 8 -11 January

Colourful CES 2009 - featuring Green TV and Blu-ray with Internet Interactivity The 2009 CES in Las Vegas was again a massive ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of colourful products [and characters], widgets, gadgets and innovations that are the envy of many to own, both in and especially out of our industry.

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January 2009Samsung at CES 2009 - Summary

Samsung introduced at CES 2009 on 7th January in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, a new category of LED TVs, deeper Content Partnership with Yahoo, plus, unveiled intuitive UI Solutions and evolved “Touch of Colour” design to create new digital lifestyles.

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August 2008 SKY plus goes from strength to strength

According to a 5 August 2008 news release, Sky+, reported as the UK's most popular digital video recorder, added 321,000 customers in the three months to 30 June 08. Over 40% or 3.7 million of Sky's customers now benefit from being able to pause and rewind live TV, record two things at the same time and record a whole series instantly with one button.

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August 2008Olympics go High-Def for the first time

With the Olympics set to start in days, Sky+ HD customers are getting ready for over 500 hours of unrivalled high definition (HD) coverage from BBC HD and Eurosport HD according to a news release from BSKYB 5 August 2008.

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July 2008Sir Alan steps down from Amstrad

Sir Alan Sugar has stepped down as chairman of Amstrad [Alan Michael Sugar Trading] but insists that he is not retiring. The entrepreneur and self-made multi-millionaire has also become more known as the boardroom chairman in BBC reality TV show The Apprentice.

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July 2008Freeview boxes stop working in North UK

From 1st July 2008, some older digital terrestrial set-top boxes will not work in the STV Central (Scottish), STV North (Grampian), Ulster, Tyne Tees and Border TV regions because of transmitter changes.

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July 2008UK Digital Television Q1 2008 Update

OFCOM has published on 11 July 2008 its Communications Market details: Digital Television Progress Report for the first quarter of 2008 (January-March). This information is of importance to the Trade in general though some consumers may also find it an interesting read regarding DTV progress in the UK.

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July 2008Sony back at IFA in Berlin

Sony announced on 28 July there largest ever experience at IFA to showcase the immediate future of Digital Entertainment.

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June 2008Report of plans for Panasonic 37 inch OLED

Courtesy of Nikkei Electronics, Asia, some media sources reported 24 June, 2008, that Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd are making final adjustments to start volume production of a 37-inch OLED TV in fiscal 2011.

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May 2008Freesat launch in UK

Freesat was launched on 6 May 2008 by both BBC and ITV at a press conference in London, UK. The units were said to be available immediately in some major stores.

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April 2008Freesat deal agreed with Retra

Freesat was launched on 6 May 2008 by both BBC and ITV at a press conference in London, UK. The units were said to be available immediately in some major stores.

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March 2008Pioneer restructure and stop PDP manufacturing

Pioneer Corp. has announced a restructuring that will force it to withdraw from 'own' manufacturing of Plasma Panels and thus procure from the Panasonic [Matsushita] factories. This decision is the result of intense competition and continued price erosion.

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March 2008FREESAT – HD availability with no subscription

With an expected Spring launch in the UK, a brand new digital satellite TV service offering free HD TV programming at no extra cost comes from the BBC and ITV in the form of FREESAT. This service has NO monthly subscription, only a one-off payment for the FREESAT digital box, a satellite dish and installation. As FREESAT is broadcast via satellite, it is claimed that approximately 98% of households in the UK will be able to receive the digital broadcasts with this system.

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February 2008Toshiba decides to end HD DVD manufacturing

Toshiba announced on Tuesday 19 February 2008 that the Company remains focused on championing consumer access to high definition content, though it has undertaken a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD and has decided it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders. This decision has been made following recent major changes in the market. Toshiba will continue, however, to provide full product support and after-sales service for all owners of Toshiba HD DVD products.

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February 2008Sony takes climate-save to next level

Sony announced on Wednesday 19 February 2008 it will takes its Climate-Saving commitment to the next level with the introduction of a new European Environmental Communication Programme highlighting, Product, Process and Planet’

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January 2008Pioneer announces 9mm PDP at CES 2008

Pioneer announces KURO Flat Panel technology concepts at their Press Conference at CES 2008 in Las Vegas, that will end the contrast ratio discussion and show an Ultra Thin 9mm thick display exploiting the advantages of self-emitting plasma technology, Pioneers takes “Seeing and Hearing Like Never Before” to greater heights previewing 50-inch Project KURO concepts showing extreme contrast and advanced design.

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January 2008Sharp Displays 108 inch at CES 2008

Sharp introduced a dramatic expansion in the range of LCD TV screen sizes including its 108 inch LCD, a groundbreaking size in the LCD TV industry at the International CES 2008, Las Vegas, USA, held 7-10 January.

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January 2008Stewart Filmscreen win HiVi Prize

Stewart Filmscreen's has received a Grand Prix Award from the Japanese publication HiVi for their Studio Tech 130 G3 front projection screen. Thomas Stewart, CFO of Stewart Filmscreens, went to Japan to personally receive the award during a special awards ceremony attended by 135 of Japan's top audiovisual professionals.

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January 2008Slimmer Larger and Lighter at CES 2008

CES 2008 has been one of the most memorable for many years. Those fortunate enough to visit the annual Las Vegas event will appreciate the value and enormity of the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. Highlighting all in just a few paragraphs is impossible so a snapshot has been prepared of just a few interesting developments though in a nutshell one could say the show showed all that were, SLIM, LIGHT, LARGE, ORGANIC, GREEN, BLACK & BLUE.

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January 2008Warner Bros prefers Blu-ray for ALL HD releases

In response to consumer demand, Warner Bros. Entertainment will release its high-definition DVD titles exclusively in the Blu-ray disc format beginning later this year, it was announced 4 January 2008 by Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. and Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.

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September 2010SONY Pulls out of OLED

Announced in Japan by Reuters on 16th February 2010, SONY has stopped production of OLED TVs due to sluggish demand.

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