CES 2010: Sky confirms its 3D service compatible with forthcoming big-brand TVs
At the show, LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony are due to announce their intention to roll out '3D Ready' TVs later this year, and the Sky service will work with all of those sets using an existing Sky+HD set-top box.
Viewers will of course also need 3D glasses to watch the service.
Sky has already been making programmes in 3D including movies, arts, sport and Gladiators, and has given demonstrations of the service it intends to launch using prototype 3D TVs.
The company's Director of Product Design and TV Product Development, Brian Lenz, says: "Our HD customers already have a 3D capable set-top box, so if they are interested in experiencing TV in a third dimension, the good news is that they'll have a range of 3D Ready TVs to choose from.
"This is a great example of Sky and TV manufacturers taking the initiative to ensure there is no confusion over formats. By working together with set manufacturers, we want to provide a hassle-free way for consumers enjoy 3D TV."
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Seems like 3d may not be for most people judging by these comments!
I too am one of them........
Just give quality channels rather than quantity and junk..!
Well sky obviously know they cannot hold onto the main HD provider for ever so pushing for 3D is a wise move but for everyday Tv i can't say its a good idea, I think for the odd movie but i know if my eyes are tired then i get head aches watching 3D movies
so sky going tolaunch 3D this year just great so what are most people who jusy purchased a 1080p hd tv going to do ....sell it and by a 3D tv and waste more money ...are we not in a recession at the moment. Even if people go for 3D it probably wont be free to view it if sky have anything to do with it probably another �10 per month just like the �10 a month just to watch HD. That would make the full package over �70 + ...right good value for money..yeh RIGHT.
So far as having to wear glasses is concerned, it's the potential fatigue effect - it's not really like wearing ordinary glasses or sunglasses!
Personally I don't know why Sky is pushing ahead with 3D. Their HD service has stagnated with hardly any new channels being added during 2009. Everyone signed into the HD revolution with Sky but it has simply proved to be a false dawn. Even the HD quality of existing channels has deteriorated (eg BBC HD) and also some called HD channels are simply upscaled SD channels (C4 HD)
Now it would appear that 3D has become 2010's great big hope, or would that be great white elephant? We shall see, but judging by the lack of new HD channels I will be waiting until it is very firmly established before getting involved.
Just another way of squeezing every last penny out of the gadget hungry public.I for one have had enough of being ripped off in the first place by rip off Britain only for your latest , greatest TV,AMPLIFIER,PC etc etc to become old hat after less than a year. With that said I know if I had the cash it would not be much of an issue as I love gadgets and couldn't resist, so perhaps I'm just bitter ?????
I dont want super HD either. For me, they can hold that, and 3D, and any other gimmicks they have up their sleeve until its all rock solid. Its only all to divert our attention from the fact that HD wont improver much after the digital switchover afterall*).
Oh, they could try making sure its something people want, too. Or is that just too keeerrraaaazzzzeeee?
*Totally unfounded conjecture based on nothing more than apparent lack of sensible plans for expansion.
Thi will never catch on in a big way till you have to drop the glasses. Its too early to push this out. This will be even more of a minority thing than HD. Not interested at all. Would rather have super HD
I'd like to know if anybody has done any research on the long term effect of watching 3D on TV's with or without specs.
6th.replicant - I don't understand your moan, gripe, complaint, argument, wearing a pair of glasses to watch 3D is the accepted and only way currently of doing so. That really isn't that much of a hassle actually, unless you were glasses already and then perhaps it could be a minor inconvenience.
You know when this snow has gone we may get some sunshine and you may want to wear some sunglasses but hey that could cause such inconvenience and knock the planet off its axis so beware.
Perhaps the comments are referring to say there is no need to replace the HD boxes out there in circulation. I could have it wrong of course but either way, wearing a pair of glasses? Come on.
Rather similar to a car manufacturer releasing a model that runs on hydrogen, when there're no hydrogen filling stations.
Oh, and, erm, spot the contradiction: "...Viewers will of course also need 3D glasses... ...[Sky's] Director of Product Design and TV Product Development, Brian Lenz, says: '...We want to provide a hassle-free way for consumers enjoy 3D TV'."
Reach for the travel sickness pills...
Goody!