World's first 3D TV without glasses.... (But only if you sit close)

[Resurrection]

Nice Model...


Err...TV i mean...

The world's first 3D television that doesn't require glasses has hit the market.

Toshiba unveiled the high-definition liquid crystal display 3D television that does not require the special glasses - one of the biggest consumer complaints about the technology.

The Tokyo-based company hopes this could be the breakthrough that brings 3D TV to the masses.

Toshiba describes the TVs as being for 'personal use'.

Whether consumers embrace the new TVs remains to be seen. Many might be put off by the fact that they'll have to be very close to the screen for the 3D effect to really work - not to mention the steep price tag.

Electronics and entertainment companies around the world are banking on 3D to fuel a new boom in TV, movies and games.

Most 3D TVs on the market today rely on glasses to deliver separate images to each eye, which creates a sense of three-dimensional depth.

In its new TVs, Toshiba uses a 'perpendicular lenticular sheet,' which consists of an array of small lenses that direct light from the display to nine points in front of the TV. If a viewer is sitting within the optimal viewing zone, the brain integrates these points into a single 3D image.


'The result is a precise rendering of high-quality 3D images whatever the viewing angle within the viewing zone,' Toshiba said.

The system is similar to what's used in Nintendo's 3DS, the company's highly anticipated hand-held device that features glasses-free 3D gaming.

Toshiba will offer two sizes - 12 inches and 20 inches. The technology is not advanced enough yet to integrate into larger screens. Suggested viewing distance for the 20-inch model is 90 centimetres (35.4 inches) and 65 centimetres (25.6 inches) for the 12-inch size.

The TVs will go on sale in Japan in late December, Toshiba said. The smaller version will cost about 120,000 yen (£912), and the larger one will be double the price.

The company did not release details on overseas availability.


Read more: World's first 3D TV without glasses unveiled | Mail Online

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Many might be put off by the fact they’ll have to be very close to the screen for the 3-D effect to really work not to mention the steep price tag.


Also I predict it'd be hard to get into mood with such TVs.

Imagine this...You are watching a comedy movie.You want to laugh but your eyes are watering from sitting too close to the TV...

I wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry....

[yoco]

Still not the biggest fan of 3D! But sometimes in the future I'm sure I'll get one of these

[slikrapid]

Electronics and entertainment companies around the world are banking on 3D to fuel a new boom in TV, movies and games.

which is possible only when gullible consumers buy before they try (or inform themselves about this technology)

In its new TVs, Toshiba uses a 'perpendicular lenticular sheet,' which consists of an array of small lenses that direct light from the display to nine points in front of the TV. If a viewer is sitting within the optimal viewing zone, the brain integrates these points into a single 3D image.

so let me guess: move your head/eyes a little and the image becomes fuzzy and useless until you adapt again (be prepared for some headaches, especially with people whose eyes aren't dioptrically balanced), notice also the lack of information on the viewing zone or images thereof

more on 3d tv nonsense:

http://www.sb-innovation.de/showthre...587#post179086

[Evilmill]

heard TOSHIBA also launched same thing ?

[pimphead07]

heard TOSHIBA also launched same thing ?

read post 1 again.. its about toshiba's tv only

Anyway, way to go.. finally 3d without glasses! I might be tempted if viewing distance is increased and u dont have to glue ur eyes to the tv set

[v6ph1]

The first one?
Not realy - auto stereoscopic displays are invented 2001 - and "new" on every IFA in Berlin since then.

Afaik Panasonic has also one of these in his queue.
But one of the native 3d problems this displays have: You need many more subpixels for a view.
One of this displays has 3840x2400 pixels but in the autostereoscopic 3d mode you have only 1280x800.

The greatest advantage of this displays is, you don't have to wear glasses - very good for all who need (normal) glasses.
It'll need many time these products will be something for everyone.

But the greatest problem of any 3d solution will stay:
You have to focus the screen layer even if the focused object on screen is beyond or behind the screen layer.

best regards
v6ph1

[donkeykong]

I assume glasses free 3D means cross-eyed 3D?

how it works is it internally processes the picture and produces 2 different pictures which are then combined into one, one of them is displaced by a set amount of pixels, the one that is created by combining them is displayed

to explain, if you have a 1080p video you're going to see a 1080p video but internally it runs on 3840*1080, which somewhat explains the cost and stuff

what you don't know is that this is hard on your eyes and you may notice anything from eye strain to disorientation when watching for long periods

also you have to be very close to the screen and right in front of it to get any 3D effect at all (the angle is important, you HAVE to stare right in front of the screen)

I say don't fall for it, it isn't worth it, the 3D effect is minimal in the first place