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New Advance In 3D TV Technology

Posted by samzenpus on from the more-real-than-real dept.

sciencehabit writes "If you've pondered whether to sink a cool couple of grand into a fancy new three-dimensional TV but didn't want to mess around with those dorky glasses, you may want to sit tight for a few more years. Researchers at Hewlett Packard Laboratories in Palo Alto, California, report that they've come up with a new 3D technology that not only doesn't require viewers to wear special glasses, but it also can be viewed from a wide variety of angles. The advance could propel the development of mobile 3D devices as well as TVs."

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  1. where do 3dtv's cost a few grand? by alen · · Score: 3, Insightful

    they were around $1500 or so last year for a set in the 50" range. at most

    the cheap ones start for $1000 for a 50" set

  2. Re:Why is this taking so long? by alen · · Score: 3, Insightful

    no one cares about 3d

    only people i know who bought 3d bought it only because they wanted the most expensive set and they watch regular cable TV on theirs

    almost everyone i know doesn't care about 3d and won't buy one unless its the same price as a regular TV or its a feature on all sets

  3. 3D is a Gimmick by hairyfish · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I never seen 3D look any good at any time ever (except real life of course). What will be different about this?

  4. Holograms by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I don't want to see another 3D-related post unless we've got working holograms.

  5. Re:Why is this taking so long? by DragonTHC · · Score: 3, Insightful

    lenticular displays are not new. They are annoying though.

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    They're using their grammar skills there.