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Samsung has become the first manufacturer to move 3D LCD and LED panels to mass production. The company began producing 40″, 45″ and 50″ panels using Samsung’s 240MHz technology. 3D TVs are coming to the mainstream as manufacturers struggle to hold onto higher retail price points. Samsung’s 3D TVs will deliver full HD in 2D and full HD 3D at 240 frames per second.
“Recently, 3D displays have captured the industry spotlight,” said Wonkie Chang, president of the LCD Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung Electronics aims to lead the global 3D TV panel market in pioneering panel mass production for 3D LED and LCD TVs.”
The TV will still require glasses for the 3D experience. Using “3D Active Glasses”, these block the left then the right lens, causing a momentary lag while the image is shown to both eyes. Older 3D glasses were polarized and produced separate images for each eye – reducing the resolution. The newer glasses are said to produce more lifelike images.
The 3D TV market is expected to expand to a $17 billion market by 2018.
At CES there was a big push for 3D and while the demos were impressive, we can’t help feeling like 3D will have trouble losing its novelty status. What do you think? Are you itching to wear glasses for 3D at home?
Press release: [BusinessWire]
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