Philips demonstrates 3D HDTV
Just getting your head around normal HDTV? I suppose those fortunate enough to live somewhere that high-def has been a reality for a few years now are itching for something else - or at least the R&D departments at major consumer electronics companies are.
Philips seems all set to launch a "3D" high-definition TV in a few years time, according to Broadcasting and Cable magazine. Apparently a casino in Breda (60 miles away from this week's IBC conference in Amsterdam) has a 42-inch 3D HDTV on display.
What's new about this TV is that you don't have to wear those silly 3D glasses to appreciate it. "The set, which was developed by Philips, is entertaining guests (presumably a few conference attendees) with 3D images of gaming action." reports TVPredictions.com.
Reports of feeling slightly nauseous after extended viewing could potentially mean it's quite realistic - or ultra-realistic - and a Philips spokesman is reported to have said that it could be adjusted to make it more palatable for a living-room environment.
Getting content for this type of set will be another thing, even if it does make it to market. We're having a hard enough time getting broadcasters to output more 'standard' HD as it is.
(Via TVPredictions.com)
