Topic: General HD S-3D News

[Mouldingo]

Also regarding possiblity of 3D BD rips, wouldn't the lower resolution affect the 3D too?

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I haven't seen yet what this biohemmet guy did but I think, it will always depend on how good its gonna be encoded. Lets see that soon;D but for now I wont take any chances . . . w/ just a couple 3D movies avail. on the shelf, blu-ray 3D is the way to go.

Also, if I'm allowed to base it on 3D gaming w/c is just 720p, I don't think the lower reso. is a fallback. It may not be the same on a videophile's eyes but the 3d effect is surprisingly good and sharp.

[Mouldingo]

Is the playback format for 3d bluray same as an ordinary BD e.g. VC-1, AVCHD...? What are the requirements to be able to playback a 3D bluray on a HTPC?

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Nope it's different, BD3D uses a new format .mvc (or Multi View Coding) that is still based on mpeg-4 codec.

Aside fr. the 3D display and shutter glasses, you also need:
1. BD-rom at least 2x speed
2. 3D player/software like Pwerdvd10 or Arcsoft TMT3 +Sim3D
to play BD3D from the pc.

[Mouldingo]

Nope it's different, BD3D uses a new format .mvc (or Multi View Coding) that is still based on mpeg-4 codec.

Aside fr. the 3D display and shutter glasses, you also need:
1. BD-rom at least 2x speed
2. 3D player/software like Pwerdvd10 or Arcsoft TMT3 +Sim3D
to play BD3D from the pc.

How about the Video Card? pwede na ba yung mga Direct X 11 GPU like the Nvidia 4XX or the ATI 5XXX? Also do you need a higher CPU like Intel Core i7?

[dts-HD 3D]

you can either invest on a:

1. DX11 video card w/ BD3D support and just have a core 2 & above cpu or
2. an i7 cpu w/ a less powerful video card like nVidia 8800 or ATI 3870(or higher)

Zalman offers a 3d monitor w/ polarized glasses that works w/ either nvidia or ATI but when you have 3d vision glasses, you're stuck w/ nvidia video cards only. Don't know when but ATI is going to release their bit Couldron . . . it sports a universal 3d glasses. Their emitter connects to a VESA 1997.11 on the TV or thru usb.

http://www.bitcauldron.com/

[AlvinladeN]

from bitcauldron website:

Bring realistic 3D into your home using Bit Cauldron 3D glasses and technologies. Our high tech products transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Turn your existing HDTV into 3DTV, your computer into a virtual 3D world and immerse yourself in 3D gaming.

this is interesting 

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turning an ordinary HDtv to 3D may be possible question is, how efficient it will be removing the flickering w/ 30/60 or just 30 frames per eye? baka kahit 1min. lang sa minimum depth setting nakakahilo na.

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LG jumps on 3D TV bundle bandwagon



LG is the latest company to announce a 3D TV hardware bundle, and as usual it's not cheap.

Since actually watching 3D TV in the home requires not only a new TV but 3D-compatible hardware, expensive 3D glasses for everyone, and, yes, something in 3D to watch, TV makers are using bundles to promote 3D.

LG is the latest, joining other TV makers Samsung, Sony, and Panasonic. According to LG's press release:

Consumers who purchase any LG LX9500 or LX6500 LED HDTV paired with the LG 3D Blu-ray Disc Player from participating retailers, will receive two free pairs of the 3D active shutter glasses, a $100 instant rebate, and a bonus redemption certificate to receive Warner Home Video's Blu-ray 3D title "IMAX Under the Sea 3D" by mail while supplies last.

More: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20010243-1.html

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Sony's PlayStation 3 firmware upgrade for 3D Blu-ray arrives in September.



The 3D future's so bright for PS3 owners, they have to wear liquid-crystal shutter glasses.

People who bought the Sony PlayStation 3 for its built-in Blu-ray player may have another reason to feel good about themselves. Sony has confirmed that in September the multitalented game console will receive a firmware update that allows it to play 3D Blu-ray discs.

"In September this year, we're launching another Firmware upgrade--and this one is going to upgrade the PS3 to support Blu-ray movies in 3D," said Mick Hocking, senior director of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, at a press event in London late last week. He also mentioned future upgrades to support 3D photos and 3D YouTube videos. The console's update for 3D gaming came worldwide in June.

When the 3D Blu-ray upgrade hits homes this fall, the crucial installed base of 3D-compatible Blu-ray hardware will increase significantly; there are "35.8 million PlayStation 3s out there," according to Hocking. The upgrade, which we assume will be free as usual, makes the cost of upgrading to 3D a bit less expensive than before. Of course, you'll still need a new TV and expensive glasses for everyone, but at least PS3 owners won't have to buy a new Blu-ray player.


Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20010230-1.html

[AlvinladeN]

turning an ordinary HDtv to 3D may be possible question is, how efficient it will be removing the flickering w/ 30/60 or just 30 frames per eye? baka kahit 1min. lang sa minimum depth setting nakakahilo na.

there's 120hz and 240hz non 3D TVs right? 

[dts-HD 3D]

there's 120hz and 240hz non 3D TVs right?  

yes but those are only interpolated type TVs. From what I know lang ha, regardless of what S3d format(side by side, interlaced, etc.) the glasses still need a frame by frame processing fr. the tv(hence, frame sequential TVs) so it can sync the shut-off sequence thrown by the emitter. But then, if BC can do it by just using their special connector/emitter & 3d glasses why not? we the consumers will benefit fr. it anyway no need to buy a new 3d TV. Huwag lang nila mahalan

[pchin]

there's 120hz and 240hz non 3D TVs right? 

Quote from Lee Stewart:
 
You will need a new 3DTV.

120Hz or 240Hz is not the requirement - it has to be a 3DTV to begin with. The 3D LCD HDTVs are using 240Hz (120 per eye) to avoid flicker while the Panasonic PDP uses 120Hz (60 per eye)

3DTV's either have the emitter built in (it syncs the glasses to the display) or a port on the back that an emitter can be attached. Yours doesn't have that. Nor does it have HDMI 1.4 input(s) which is a requirement for 3DTVs.

The only HDTVs that can be "upgradeable" to watch 3D BD's are the Mits and Samsung DLP 3D ready RPTV's and they will need the Mits 3DC-1000 converter which is coming later this year.

[dts-HD 3D]

The only HDTVs that can be "upgradeable" to watch 3D BD's are the Mits and Samsung DLP 3D ready RPTV's and they will need the Mits 3DC-1000 converter which is coming later this year.

Great support fr. Mitsu & Samsung, correct me if Im wrong I think the converter refered to is the same as the DLP link. DLP link doesn't need a converter anymore if the blu-ray 3D player supports a checker board output.

Are these the same tvs from the early 2007? If so, some of these are probably running low on lamp life already owners should consider the cost of the replacement lamp plus, the converter . . . or maybe just buy a new 3D TV.

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3D films and games with glasses from ATI before Christmas

Soon NVIDIA will no longer be alone in offering a 3D film and gaming solution with stereoscopic glasses. ATI's alternative is on the way and pulls the rug from under NVIDIA's 3D Vision system. In contrast to NVIDIA's proprietary system it proposes an open standard.



Does this mean you won't be offering a proprietary solution like Nvidia, but will be launching an open technology?

SP: That's correct. The open standards that we're looking at supporting are the HDMI 1.4a and DisplayPort 1.2, which both have Stereo 3D support built in. With respect to glasses, we're supporting the idea that the glasses can be synched to the display or driven by a USB emitter connected to the host (computer). We're not trying to reduce options down to one solution. We want there to be competition in that respect. We are however working on the idea that glasses can be synched up to the display and display vendors can supply those glasses.

This means that in theory, ATI technology could be compatible with Nvidia glasses?

TM: No, they block it. The difference is that Nvidia has glasses, monitors and software that will only work with Nvidia equipment. Their package costs $200 for the software and $500 - 600 for the monitor. Our approach is that you will never see a pair of AMD glasses. You'll see glasses and monitors from many other companies with a panel shipped with those displays that simply says: Works with ATI/AMD.

More: http://www.digitalversus.com/3d-films-and-games-with-glasses-from-ati-before-christmas-article-1086.html

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iPad Projector Renders 3D Objects for the Naked Eye


 Experimental design team Aircord Labs has released a proof of concept video demonstrating an iPad with 3D capabilities visible to the naked eye. The effect is achieved with a specially designed projector that beams images into a pyramid shaped screen.

Once projected, viewers can move around the floating imagery, almost as if they were real objects in space. At the moment, the design is very pretty to look at and very little beyond that. But it shouldn't be hard to imagine practical, fun applications. Think 3D blueprints for engineers, or getting a better look at a new pair of shoes before buying. Or, let's just be honest and admit this will be quickly adapted for porn. [Aircord Labs via CreativeApplications]


Demo Video: http://gizmodo.com/5590999/ipad-projector-renders-3d-objects-for-the-naked-eye?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Sony limiting use of 1080p 3D in PS3 games

Sony's official guidelines for 3D gaming on PS3 limit the displayed image to a resolution of 720p, a Sony representative confirmed at the Develop conference this week.

Even games that run natively at 1080p resolution, like Super Stardust HD, are downscaled in 3D mode to two 720p images (one for each eye), Sony's Simon Benson explained during a demo of the technology at the conference. While the PS3 is capable of displaying a 1080p 3D image -- indeed, it will support 3D Blu-Ray movies at that resolution later this year -- Benson said upping the resolution comes at the expense of the silky-smooth 60 frames per second available at 720p (Blu-Ray movies run at 24 frames per second). Benson said that a "more cinematic game" might be well-suited for the lower frame rate and higher resolution, but that Sony's current guidelines for 3D games wouldn't allow for such a setting.

The effects of this policy are probably unnoticeable to most gamers. Benson said that, in 3D, even trained computer graphics artists could barely tell the difference between the resolutions. Still, for all you pixel counters out there who obsess over "full HD 1080p," here's another bit of technical trivia for you to argue over.

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Samsung's new plasmas will do 3D for much cheaper - Update: $989 for 50-inch 720p



Looks like Samsung's 3D Blu-ray players aren't the only ones coming in cheaper versions, as it's unveiled the new 680 Series and 490 Series plasma HDTVs. Both were shown off in Korea yesterday, though the US website only features a product page for the 50-inch PN50C680 so far, showing off its 1080p specs and DLNA access. You will give up a few features from higher end plasmas, which add picture-in-picture, widgets, a higher contrast ratio and slimmer designs to the mix. The PN50C490's situation is a bit murkier, but FlatpanelsHD reports it will be the first 720p 3DTV of the current generation. With current series 4 plasmas retailing for around $720, it could also be the first flat 3D set to crack (or at least approach) the $1,000 barrier -- if you're willing to miss out on the extra pixels.

Update: A listing on ABC Warehouse shows the PN50C490 with a few specs plus $1,099 MSRP, but already up for preorder for just $989. Perfect for some PS3 gaming or ESPN3D watching, right? Of course, as a few commenters have mentioned, you can get a 60-inch 1080p projection 3D capable HDTV from Mitsubishi for even less, so that's hardly your only cheap 3D option.

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Panasonic's consumer-grade 3D camcorder leaks out, the HDC-SDT750



We'd heard Panasonic was planning a more affordable stereoscopic 3D camcorder, but it looks like we won't have to wait until a mysterious July 28th Tokyo unveiling to find out for sure -- it's called the HDC-SDT750, and Panny's advertising it as the "World's first 3D Shooting Camcorder." Leaks at all the seams of the company's website afforded us the above picture, and the surprising revelation that the product may not be a brand-new camcorder, but rather an existing high-end 3MOS model (we'd guess the HDC-HS700) with a "3D conversion lens" attached. If the yet-to-be-activated product page's source code can be believed, the SDT750 will shoot in 1080p AVCHD at 60fps, feature Panny's proprietary Hybrid O.I.S. image stabilization technology, and come in a lovely shade of Henry Ford black. That's all we have for now (save a second tiny picture after the break) but rest assured we'll be keeping tabs on this one.

[dts-HD 3D]

Marantz adds Blu-ray 3D, internet streaming features across 2010 Blu-ray player



Marantz has unveiled its 2010 line of high end receivers, amplifiers, pre amplifiers and Blu-ray players, and naturally the headlining upgrades have to do with streaming internet video access, Blu-ray 3D and HDMI 1.4 compatibility. You can check out the press releases for all the details, but we'll highlight the UD7005 ($899, due in September) and UD5005 ($499, August) "Universal Media Players," which earn the tag by including everything SACD, DVD-Audio, DivX and even Blu-ray 3D playback, plus improving on their predecessors by featuring DLNA v1.5 streaming access and built in Netflix and YouTube compatibility. One disappointment however, while some are still waiting for an updated version of the flagship SR8002 receiver, with only new editions in the form of the SR5005, SR6005 and SR7005 receivers. The SR7005 features six HDMI 1.4a inputs, with Windows 7-compatible DLNA, iPod, IP control, Pandora and the other usual feature boxes checked when it ships next month for $1,599.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/marantz-adds-blu-ray-3d-internet-streaming-features-across-2010/

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NVidia releases new 3D Vision Pro, OptiX2, SceniX 6

Huge day for NVidia.  First the amazing Quadro Fermi series (Read our review of the Quadro 5000), and now new 3D Vision Pro and new AXE systems.  First, let’s discuss the impressive new 3D Vision Pro.

NVidia brings their 3D Vision Pro to a new class of applications with one simple change:  Switching from IR transmitters to RF transmitters.  This effectively eliminates line of sight problems, opening the 3D Vision use for crowds of people, multi-screen displays, and VR environments like the CAVE.  Also, this allows them to synchronize glasses to specific displays, as they’ve done in their impressive SIGGRAPH Booth.  3D is a big driver today, and they’ve got around a dozen different 3D displays running different demos all around the booth.  Each display has about 4 3d glasses synced to it, and they don’t interfere with other displays, nor do the glasses work with other displays.  The display can effectively turn the glasses on and off, without messing with other displays.  This kind of managed interface is critical for large-scale professional applications.

Digital content creation (DCC) Artists, product designers, and physicians can see their ‘world’ in 3D, with perspectives that are significantly richer than traditional two-dimensional views. Physicians, for example, can now view volumetric scans like ultrasound in 3D.  Businesses looking to provide large scale visualizations such as popular video walls now have a reliable, enabling technology to deliver that kind of experience.

“NVIDIA is clearly a leader in the field of 3D visualization and has been working on Stereoscopic 3D technology since 1999. With their launch of a professional 3D solution, this technology can easily move beyond the entertainment viewing experience for individual consumers,” said Dr. Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research. “By providing large scale visualization capabilities and remote management capabilities, NVIDIA is pioneering 3D technology for the enterprise, opening the door for professional users and large scale visualization system integrators to utilize 3D in ways not thought of before.”

More: http://www.vizworld.com/2010/07/nvidia-releases-3d-vision-pro-optix2-scenix-6/

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Runco intros 3D-ready Signature Cinema projectors: $90k+, still require glasses



Runco" and "cheap" have never, ever been used correctly in the same sentence before, but being elite apparently doesn't mean that you can just turn a blind eye to rambling bandwagons. With just about every other projection company flipping out 3D-ready alternatives, Runco has decided it best to follow suit. The company has just added a fanciful pair of PJs to its Signature Cinema line, with the SC-50d and SC-60d both offering 3D playback with support for Active3D (active shutter) or passive glassed-based solutions. The duo also packs a 3-chip system that outputs 1080p natively, and these are also the company's first projectors to include its Smart Lens system -- which offers a controllable motorized lens and iris that can be preset in memory. Hit the source links if you're interested in learning more about the Fall-bound pair, but be sure you're willing to pay upwards of $88,995 before wasting the bandwidth.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/28/runco-intros-3d-ready-signature-cinema-projectors-90k-still/

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A sneak peek at Toshiba's upcoming 3D TV for Asia



Aside from the new Cell Regza TVs announced recently in Japan, Toshiba has launched another F1-series. These 29mm-sleek panels utilizing LED technology offer 3D support via active shutter glasses and a fast 240Hz screen refresh rate. Other frills include DLNA-compatibility, USB video recording, HDMI 1.4 input with audio return channel and various Web content streaming services.

Judging from a draft catalog of the Asia Regza lineup (see above) we obtained from a reliable source, the Japanese F1s may well be Toshiba's 3D TV offerings for our region, too. That said, we're purely speculating here since we only know that the firm is planning to roll out 3D TVs in Asia by year end. The final design and specifications of these upcoming panels are still closely guarded at the moment.

Source: http://asia.cnet.com/2010/07/29/a-sneak-peek-of-toshiba-s-upcoming-3d-tv-for-asia/

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Toshiba To Release Four 3D Blu-ray Recorders, Introduces “3D Upgrade Kit” Concept



As if the eight 3D LCD TVs Toshiba yesterday announced for the Japanese market weren’t enough (three CELL Regza and five conventional REGZA models), the company also showed [JP] a 3D powered and Blu-ray recorder and another three that can be upgraded to 3D via a “3D upgrade kit”. All devices have an additional HDD on board.

First the RD-X10, which is the flagship model with a 2TB HDD and allows you to play 3D movies out of the box (pictured above). It will go on sale in Japan in September for $2,500.

Then we have three models that can be upgraded to 3D via a “kit”, which Toshiba is still tight-lipped about at this point (for example, regarding the price). But the basic approach seems to be that consumers, when deciding to go for a Toshiba Blu-ray recorder, can decide to pay a higher price to get the 3D ability.

The kit will be available for these models when they hit Japanese stores:

RD-BZ800 with a 1 TB HDD (release in September/$1,700), pictured above
RD-BZ700 with a 500GB HDD (release in September/$1,300)
RD-BZ600 with a 500GB HDD but without the ability to record a TV program while watching another (release in October/$1,000)
No word yet from Toshiba Japan regarding overseas sales plans.

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/07/29/toshiba-to-release-four-3d-blu-ray-recorders-introduces-3d-upgrade-kit-concept/rd-x10/

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Sharp enters 3-D TV market via Aquos series


New 3-D force: Sharp Corp.'s Aquos Quatron 3D TV LV series are on display at a Yodobashi Camera store in Osaka's Umeda district Thursday. KYODO PHOTO


OSAKA (Kyodo) Sharp Corp. on Thursday began selling 3-D televisions, joining competitors Panasonic Corp. and Sony Corp. in the emerging market of TVs that can project 3-D images.

Sharp rolled out the Aquos Quatron 3D TV LV series in 40- to 60-inch screen sizes with prices ranging from ¥280,000 to ¥600,000 at selected domestic electronics retailers, one day prior to the official launch date.

Sharp said the TVs feature its four-color liquid crystal display panel technology, which adds yellow to the conventional red, blue and green, to enhance the brightness of 3-D images.

The move follows the releases of 3-D TVs by Panasonic in April and Sony in June.

Sales of 3-D TVs accounted for only 2.7 percent of the total domestic sales of flat-panel TVs in June on the basis of monetary value, according to market research firm BCN Inc. But with more electronics makers planning to release models, the market is likely to expand.

Toshiba Corp. plans to release eight models of its Regza LCD TVs equipped with 3-D technology in late August, while Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and Hitachi Ltd. are also planning to market 3-D TVs.

More: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20100730a4.html

[Mouldingo]

A step in the "right" direction. Who'll be the first?

Hong Kong filmmakers shoot 'first' 3D porn film
 
HONG KONG – A group of Hong Kong filmmakers have started shooting what they claim will be the world's first 3D pornographic film, a report said Sunday.

The 3.2 million-US-dollar '3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy', set for release in May, has already generated interest in a host of Asian film markets, as well as Europe and the US, the Sunday Morning Post reported.

Loosely based on a piece of classical Chinese erotic literature, The Carnal Prayer Mat, the movie will star Japanese adult actresses Yukiko Suo and Saori Hara, the Post said.

The film chronicles the story of a young man who, after being introduced to the erotic world of a duke, realizes his ex-wife is the love of his life and features "orgies, swinging and some very graphic sex scenes", the paper said.

Producer Stephen Shiu acknowledged that censors would likely block the movie's screening in mainland China, a key market for Hong Kong filmmakers.

"(But) we are almost closing deals with some markets including Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and some pay TV channels in Hong Kong," Shiu told the paper.

Italian director Tinto Brass has announced he would produce a 3D remake of his 1979 erotic film Caligula, while Hustler plans to release a pornographic spoof of 3D science fiction film Avatar, the top-grossing movie of all time which has earned some 2.7 billion US dollars worldwide since its release.

[dts-HD 3D]

sana ipalabas dito yan . . . sa Imax

[dts-HD 3D]

PlayStation Move 'takes 3D to new level'


PlayStation Move - making moves to 3D

Sony's 3D games development head gets excited.


The head of Sony's 3D Games development Mick Hocking is getting excited about the possibility of Move in the 3D environment, explaining that the motion-sensing technology takes 3D "to the next level".

In an interview with Sony's official PlayStation site, Hocking explains how Move will work with 3D, noting: "What we've done with PlayStation Move is to take that spatial control of gaming into a very accurate and very dynamic realm; it's really taking it to a new level.

"You can just imagine the possibilities of controlling something in 3D outside of the screen and looking at it being controlled in 3D within the TV screen."

Never been done

Hocking believes that because nobody else has tried 3D with motion control, Move will be a game changer.

"What's fantastic for us is that this is the first time this has ever been done. The games we've already converted are great fun and we're still only dipping our toe in the water.

"Once we educate all of our teams on how to create 3D content and how they can use PlayStation Move in 3D, you can just imagine what they're going to start producing."

Sony's PlayStation Move has been given a UK release date of 17 September, costing £34.99, with the Nav controller £24.99.

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Fujifilm releases second 3D camera



Last year, Fujifilm debuted the world's first consumer-oriented 3D compact, the Real 3D W1. Today, the company announced the successor to the Real 3D W3.

The new 3D point-and-shoot sports several improvements over its predecessor. The most significant upgrade would be the inclusion of a 3D HD video-recording function. This lets mainstream consumers capture high-definition 3D movies with ease. Additionally, the camera sports a mini-HDMI port, so users can connect the shooter to a compatible HDTV to view the images and videos stored on it. The LCD display has also increased from 2.8 inches on the W1 to 3.5 inches on the W3.



The W1 compact had a glossy chassis prone to fingerprint smudges and stains, and Fujifilm is clearly aiming to resolve this issue by using a matte body for the W3. There is also a one-touch movie-recording button for easy video capture.
As with its predecessor, the W3 has two lenses spaced 75mm apart to simulate the space between the human eyes. Behind the optics are two 10-megapixel CCD image sensors. Other than producing 3D pictures, the dual-lens setup lets users take two shots at various lens or image setting.

The Real 3D W3 will be available in the US from September at US$499.95. We have yet to receive any confirmation on availability and pricing of the camera in Asia, but will update once we receive more information.

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New Panasonic 3D plasmas shrink prices, screens



Panasonic has announced the availability of two 3D-compatible plasma TVs as part of the new GT25 series. Both are less expensive than the company's current 3D TVs, the excellent VT20/25 series.

The 50-inch TC-P50GT25 carries an MSRP of $2,099.95, while the 42-inch TC-P42GT25 lists for $1,699.95. The 42-inch model is the smallest 3D screen size yet for Panasonic. Both sizes will be available in late August, according to the company.

While the new TC-P50GT25 does cost less than the existing TC-P50VT25, which is currently going for about $2,600 from authorized online retailer BestBuy.com, the same retailer has the nearly identical TC-P50VT20 selling for $2,100. For that reason, among others, we expect the actual selling price of the new TC-P50GT25 to be somewhat less than $2,000.

In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if the 50-inch GT25 hit the same price point as the competing Samsung PN50C7000 (about $1,800). In case you're keeping track, the recently announced Samsung PN50C490 (a 720p model for about $1,000) is still the least expensive 3D-compatible plasma TV.

The GT25 series will have the same VieraCast functionality found on the VT25 and G20/25 series, and it wouldn't surprise us if the GT25's specs--and 2D picture quality--mirrored those of the G20/25 models. Unlike the VT20/25 models, the GT25s will not include 3D glasses, which currently retail for about $150 each.

Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20013693-1.html