3D TV started its Invasion!

Bangalore: The success of Avatar throughout the world has forced Television manufacturers as well as broadcasters to take 3D seriously. It's no wonder that in the world's biggest electronic show, Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, 3D managed to capture everyone's attention. But can 3D TV at home become reality and be used at a large scale as it has its own share of other problems. Not everyone can enjoy the 3D experience, and many people cannot see 3D at all or suffer headaches or other ill effects from it.

In order to have 3D experience at home, a user will need new 3D content, which can be in form of 3D TV channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. ESPN and Discovery have decided to take a step in the 3D world as both have announced that they will soon make 3D content available. ESPN has announced that the upcoming Football World Cup will be broadcasted in 3D. Many movies are already available in 3D and may games are also following the trend.

Siliconindia has made a list of six television manufacturers who have launched 3D TV at the CES 2010.

Samsung
Samsung Electronics has announced that in 2010, the company's premium models in the LED TV lineup - 7000, 8000 and 9000 will all include Samsung's proprietary built-in 3D processor and emitter that is optimized for, and enables compatibility with multiple 3D standards including half and full HD resolution formats as well as the Blu-ray Disc Association approved "Blu-ray 3D" standard. In addition, Samsung's 3D system delivers a picture using a full color spectrum for an unbelievable, immersive viewing experience.

The UNC7000 is the least-expensive 2010 Samsung LED model with 240Hz processing, so it should exhibit similar motion resolution performance to the company's UNB8000 series from 2009.

Aside from the touch screen remote, the UNC9000 distinguishes itself from less-expensive Samsung HDTVs by virtue of its amazing thinness.

The PNC7000 will offer the company's interactive feature suite, anchored by Internet @ TV (i.e. Yahoo widgets) and Samsung Apps.

Along with the company's 3D Blu-ray player (BD-C6900), Samsung offers a complete solution allowing consumers to bring the 3D theater experience home. For those who want to add the third dimension to their regular TV viewing, Samsung included in its 3D processor an auto-conversion technology that renders 2D content into 3D in real time. Consumers can add a level of depth and clarity to a live football game, making them believe they are part of the action.

Sony
Sony's XBR-HX900 series has local dimming with a full array of LEDs behind the screen. This TV is 3D compatible and has 240Hz refresh rate. It also comes with Bravia Video interactive suite with Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, NPR, Yahoo Widgets and more. A user can decided whether to go for the optional Wi-Fi connection or not.

Sony XBR-HX900 series has two models, XBR-52HX900: 52-inch, XBR-46HX900: 46-inch and both will be available by this summer. Sony has still not announced the price of these products.

Vizio
Vizio will be soon launching three model of XVT Pro series which will be 3D compatible and will employs Sensio XpanD shutter glasses, which the company claims surpasses that of other 3D vendors.

Vizio has also upped the number of zones on its local-dimming LED backlight, from 80 on the VF552XVT to 120 on the same-sized XVT Pro model, the 55-inch XVTPRO550SV. The larger, 72-inch model gets 480 zones, whereas the 47-incher gets 160. The TV has a built-in wireless receiver that can communicate with an optional base station via a 60GHz signal, designed to minimize interference with other wireless devices and preserve the full resolution of 1080p.

Vizio is the only TV maker to actually announce pricing on a 3D-compatible TV in CES 2010. All the XVT Pro models are expected to be available in August. The XVTPRO720SV: 72-inch will be available for $3499 , XVTPRO550SV: 55-inch for $2499 and the XVTPRO470SV: 47-inch for $1999.

Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation and RealD will cooperate in bringing 3D technology to Toshiba TVs, including support for the stereoscopic RealD Format, as Toshiba advances development of REGZA TVs able to deliver HD quality 3D content. The companies will also work together on technology for active eyewear compatible with Toshiba 3D-enabled displays.
The company has announced 3D Tv which will be based on the Cell processor used to power Play Station 3. The company claims that Cell TV processor will operate up to 10 times faster than an Intel Core 2 Duo chip found in desktop PCs. The Cell TV has a built-in 1TB hard drive and 802.11n built-in wireless, enabling it to serve media files like video, music, and pictures to other devices on a home network, as well as display and play them back itself.

LG
A dozen advanced widescreen computer monitors from LG Electronics for 2010 are highlighted by new, more energy efficient LED models, 3D gaming monitors and a line of commercial-grade LCD monitors. LE9500 series of LED-based LCDs is the only 3D monitor launched. This striking, inch-thin panel has a bezel that measures just 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inch) from the edge of the picture to the edge of the frame.

LG INFINIA HDTVs (the LE9500, LE8500 and LE7500 series) combine a slim design and thin bezel with enhanced connectivity and abundant content options. INFINIA is the flagship of LG's 41-model LED LCD HDTV line - six new series of LED LCD HDTVs and five new series of LCD HDTVs. Leading these introductions are two new LED technologies - Full LED Slim and LED Plus - that provide cutting-edge picture quality. The unique backlight structure on its Full LED Slim models (LE9500 and LE8500) allows for the INFINIA line's ultra-slim depth without sacrificing picture quality. Together, these features provide consumers with infinite possibilities in home entertainment.

LG LE9500 series models include Infinia 55LE9500: 55-inch and Infinia 47LE9500: 47-inch and both the monitors will be available in April this year.

Panasonic
Panasonic introduced its 2010 line of VIERA Plasma HDTVs at the Consumer Electronics Show, including the premiere of Full HD 3D television for the home environment.

Panasonic's proprietary IPTV functionality, VIERA CAST enhances the user experience by adding USB connectivity, allowing for the addition of a wireless LAN adaptor, keyboard and USB memory. In addition to the continuation of such favorite entertainment sites as Amazon Video On Demand. Google's YouTube, Picasa Web Album, Bloomberg and weather service; the 2010 VIERA CAST provides access to such targeted sites as Netflix, Skype, Pandora, Twitter and Fox Sports.

The VT25 series includes four screen sizes ranging from 50-inches to 65-inches - the TC-P65VT25 class , the TC-P58VT25 class, the TC-P54VT25 class and the TC-P50VT25 class. One pair of 3D Eyewear is included. In addition to providing 3D viewing, the VT25 series of VIERA HDTVs features the enhanced VIERA CAST service with Wireless LAN Adaptor ready on its USB port, video call capability.

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