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Sharp's Double-View LCD TV

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-that's-just-crazy dept.

HaloPhreak writes "Sharp has released that they will soon release products that will "allow viewers sitting to the right and left of a screen to watch different channels." This is a new breakthrough in LCD technology my the industry-leading LCD manufacturer. In the article by Reuters, more than just television use is anticipated for this new technology. According to the article, laptops, ATM's, PDA's, cellphones, and even billboards you see in malls could use this technology."

6 of 233 comments (clear)

  1. Sound? by samtihen · · Score: 5, Interesting

    What about sound?

    1. Re:Sound? by Neil+Blender · · Score: 5, Funny

      What about sound?

      Holy SHIT!!! We didn't think of that. Better come up with a solution quick. How about headphones? Yeah, that will work.

      Sincerely,
      Sharp R&D

    2. Re:Sound? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

      How about headphones?

      So there's two sets of people, one on either side of the screen. All wearing headphones, seeing different things, hearing different things, and not speaking?

      If this sounds appealing to you, if this is something you think you would want, then seek help. I'm not trying to insult you and I'm not kidding. Seek help. Now.

  2. From TFA... by Otto · · Score: 5, Informative

    From TFA:

    Katayama acknowledged that sound would be an issue. He said directional speakers were one possibility in the future but earphones would be the most likely option at present.

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  3. Re:Finally! by Profane+MuthaFucka · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's what I was thinking. Me and my wife could each watch our own porn. Me, AssMasters 9. The wife, Food Channel.

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  4. Re:Simple Solution... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    What if you were watching a comedy and the person next to you was watching a drama?

    Show on the Right: "My wife died of cancer last fall.."
    Person on the Left: "Hahahaha! That's AWESOME!"