KOREA: Samsung gears up for 3D LCD production
Samsung today announced it's started mass-production of 3D LCD panels, with models using both using conventional lighting and LED backlights.
The company will be making the panels in 40in, 46in and 55in sizes, following on from the CES announcement of its 2010 TV range, and will be using True 240Hz technology in the new models.
Used with 3D Active Glasses, the company says this will enable 3D content to be displayed in a more natural way, adding that the new panels will also have a response time that's 20% faster than existing models, at around 4ms.
Rapid response is seen as a key quality for 3D TV, in which the images for the left and right eyes are shown sequentially. It's also said that the technology will have benefits for 2D content, and particularly that with fast-moving images.
"Recently, 3D displays have captured the industry spotlight," says Wonkie Chang, president of the LCD Business at Samsung Electronics. "Samsung aims to lead the global TV panel market in pioneering panel mass production for 3D LED and LCD TVs."
According to market research firm DisplaySearch, the 3D display market is expected to grow from $902m in 2008 to $22bn in 2018.
Specifically, the 3D TV market is expected to expand to a $17bn market, with sales increasing from 200,000 units in 2009 to 64 million units in 2018.
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webby613
I wear glasses and it's fine to wear the 3D ones over your normal specs, although you do look a bit daft with two pairs on! But I think if you have a lazy eye the 3D effect might not work so well for you.
This maybe a stupid question but, what about people who wear glasses? I personally don't but do have a ''lazy'' eye. I cant see clearly much further than about 1 metre if i cover the other eye up!
Will this affect my ability to benefit from the 3D specs. I remember the coloured paper ones from the 80's and they never seemed to work for me. 3D sounds an exiting innovation but the big question is how much will it cost (after Sky's initial cost free bonus!)lets say sky charge �10/month. I reckon you need to be a couch potato to warrant nearly �70/month if its only available to Sky HD customers who also subscribe to their top package. (�840.00 per year to watch TV..PHEW! and thats not including the TV license!)There you go..moan over
Jolly Good.