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Sony Develops TVs That Zoom in for True Close-ups

Posted by samzenpus on from the examine-her-on-the-cellular-level dept.

prakslash writes "Sony has unveiled version 2 of its 'Digital Reality Creation' technology that allows viewers to pan around a TV image and then zoom in. Unlike the current TVs that simply scale the image, Sony's technology does 'true' zooming by digitally enhancing the signal to communicate gloss, depth and texture.

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  1. and i was like by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    nut-uh girlfriend, don't go there!

    1. Re:and i was like by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      hey-YO!!!!!

  2. Re:Why? by The+Islamic+Fundamen · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Oh, Why did I get a -1 for that?

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  3. Re:Grassy knoll, anyone? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    dude, get the dvd

  4. BEWARE PYRAMID SCHEMES by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Whenever you see a link to "free flatscreens" or "free ipods" in someone's sig, you can bet your ass it is a pyramid scheme. And as we all know, wherever there is a pyramid scheme in progress, there is a LOT of people getting ripped off.

  5. Re:OK by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You just know everyone here would like to know what it's like to screw in zero gravity.

    Of course, there are plenty who would like to know what it's like just to screw...

  6. Re:digital zoom vs real zoom by arekusu · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    A 23" LCD that can resolve 1920x1200 costs $2000.

  7. GMAIL by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    NEXT 3 people to email dbushea @ gmail . com get an invite

  8. MODERATION ALERT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I call Moderation Alert! Yes, clearly this post should have been moderated "-1, Redundant" but some slack-jaw incompetent has gone and moderated it "-1, Troll". I demand a little accountability around here! At Slashdot we have STANDARDS and GUIDELINES and those who don't follow along and be a TEAM PLAYER can just as well hit the showers and call it a day!

    Hompth hompathhatdsh pies

    1. Re:MODERATION ALERT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      its an ac, it mod points shouldent have been wasted on it at all..

    2. Re:MODERATION ALERT by eduo · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      You're missing the point. Mod points are not used to "award karma". That's a side effect.

      Mod points are there to moderate. So people can read at a level they can ignore the trolls and flamebaits and such.

      So, modding ACs is a good thing. I'd first vote for taking out registered users than taking out AC modding. AC modding makes slashdot somewhat readable, as ACs are the ones that troll and flame the most.

      There are some of us who aren't here for the karma.

      Eduo

  9. Now you can answer the immortal TV question... by syousef · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Dude! Where's my car?!?!?

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  10. Re:official press release by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I sure wish blatant karma whores would at least take the time to spell out Y-O-U.

  11. Dude... by tmw_prophecy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Just 'cause your moms female and nice to you, does'nt mean its cool to refer to her as your "Girlfriend".

  12. Re:Digital Zoom is a MYTH! by TiggsPanther · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    But some of us are a bit pants at cutting things straight. So being able to grab a nice even slice straight from the packet to stick into the toaster is quite useful - especially when you hate having to spand too much time at all on food prep.

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  13. Re:Grassy knoll, anyone? by thegrassyknowl · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Yes, I'm here, can I help anyone?

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  14. Re:Digital Zoom is a MYTH! by danila · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And you can choose how you want to slice it - you can make smaller straight pieces or longer slanted pieces. But this is somewhat different for different types of bread. For example, very light white bread for toasts is difficult to cut, because it compresses so well. :) Though in the year 2004 there is no excuse not to have a decent sharp knife.

    If you just want to make a sandwich from other types of bread, there is almost no advantage to having it sliced.

    Also, I have never seen sliced bread that was really fresh - like it was just several hours from the bakery at most, usually the quality is quite ordinary.

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