[Soundy]

http://technology.sympatico.msn.ca/CES/ContentPosting?newsitemid=275cecc1-d241-4b35-9033-c434c12250e7&feedname=MARC_SALTZMAN_CES&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=False

http://www.techviva.com/20081010/72-inch-3d-tv-by-jvcnict-revealed-no-dorky-glasses-required/

http://vroot.org/node/4947

http://www.dlp.com/hdtv/3-d_dlp_hdtv.aspx

http://people.csail.mit.edu/wojciech/3DTV/index.html

[iam_dan]

think of all the exciting porno flicks i could watch

[twitchyzero]

HDTV isn't even mainstream yet..i doubt we'll see 3D TV anytime soon.

[hotjoint]

cool

[unit]

its not obsolete until 3dtv is mainstream or at least available to consumers.

probably another 4-5 years before ppl have this in their homes if its only commercially available in 2011.

[Manic!]

Too bad there is no content.

[Hondaracer]

120hz tv's look so fucked up, I dunno who would buy one on purpose if u plan on watching any sort ofmovies

[BlackV62K2]

I have a 120hz Sony XBR4. I don't really notice any issues watching movies with it.

[Presto]

There's an option to toggle 120Hz mode.

[nsmb]

120hz is only good for sports and video games

[Hondaracer]

I have a 120hz Sony XBR4. I don't really notice any issues watching movies with it.

they had a bluray player hooked up so a bravia LCD in Bestbuy playing a movie, and everything looked like it was in fast motion to me, but if theres a toggle to it i guess it really doesnt matter

[asian_XL]

3DTV is like you get sucker punched or smoke a pound of weed in front of a TV.

there's a 3D LCD TV demo at the train station near my place. The picture looks so fucked up and make you feel so dizzy.

[Hondaracer]

im interested to see this..

any local displays?

[asian_XL]

^ it's no different from watching IMAX 3D without glasses, but in WAAAY smaller screen

I am not sure if the one I see is the same technology as the LG one...I need to stand
right in front of the TV (can't be at an angle) to make it looks perfect and the contrast/brightness
is quite low for no reason.

[twitchyzero]

120hz looks good once you get used to it.
and i would guess the 3D TV would need programming and movies that support it.

[!Aznboi128]

i got a xbr4 and on motionflow(120hz) its just set to standard most of the time... its pretty horrible to play games/watch movie on enhanced

[popnGEAR]

what good is 120hz when games don't render that fast?

[Soundy]

what good is 120hz when games don't render that fast?

...YET

[ime2006]

My 55inch A950 looks awesome!!! with 120hz on!!!!!!!
Things look so freaking real.
Well, LED back lighting.....what can u say

[popnGEAR]

...YET

Such a low percentage games even achieve 60hz, I would shudder to think what the games would look like in order for it to run 120hz. Personally, I would rather have a better looking 30-60hz game then a crummy looking 120hz game. I am a bit biased too as I think 120hz looks odd.

[Great68]

120Hz is a gimmick. You are watching a FAKE image. The microprocessor in the TV is making interim frames.

It would be different if the SIGNAL was actually broadcast with a higher framerate.

[underscore]

I tihnk 3DTV's will only really be used at tradeshows and stuff to showcase products in 3D, I don't see it being very practical for watching movies and such. it's still wicked cool tho.

[VrrM604]

Sony has the 240Hz XBR7 Series TVs...

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1005981&navigationPath=32050n100473n100460

[red_2]

looks good

[Gazorcoop]

really no dif between 60hz and 120hz. not very noticable.

and the 240hz is just wow.

[Carl Johnson]

check this bad boy out:
http://www.guru3d.com/news/philips-cinema-lcd-tv-with-219-aspect-ratio/

[twitchyzero]

^Lol 21:9

[teaoh]

man that sony looks nuts

[macatacz]

wow... the sony is insane!

[bossxx]

check this bad boy out:
http://www.guru3d.com/news/philips-cinema-lcd-tv-with-219-aspect-ratio/


I always wondered why they never came out with this.. fuck. This is epic. When is it available? edit: oh nevermind it's available this spring haha. woop.

How much??

[shenmecar]

who really needs a 21:9 tv?

[bossxx]

For a true theatre experience.

I use my TV for mostly movies..

Movies (75%)
Wii (10%)
NHL (10%)
regular TV shows (5%)

Why don't they just call it a 7:3 instead of 21:9 ?

[Presto]

It kinda makes sense if you watch nothing but movies. Other stuff, like regular broadcasts, and video games would get the black bars on the sides. I'm sure you could make those fit to screen, but you wouldn't get the whole intended picture.

[Manic!]

LG showed a 480 hz LCD at CES.

Now that most people have got 19x9 tv's there switching to 21:9 tv's.

Check out this masking system for projectors.

jRNUerFfsto

[bossxx]

It kinda makes sense if you watch nothing but movies. Other stuff, like regular broadcasts, and video games would get the black bars on the sides. I'm sure you could make those fit to screen, but you wouldn't get the whole intended picture.

It says this though from that link..

"Using highly advanced formatting technology, regular 16:9 content from sources such as TV broadcasts and games consoles is also adapted to fill the 21:9 screen."

[Presto]

Yep, I noticed that. My last sentence still stands, though. If the image is scaled to fit the whole screen, you'll lose parts of the scene, just like on current TVs. You'd likely lose more of the scene on a 21:9 vs 16:9.

[m3thods]

There are projector accessories that project a super-wide image (cinema-scope adapters or something). I forgot what it is but it displays the entire 2.39:1 image with no bars and no scaling. However this a TV and would suit more people.

I also agree that this would really only be ideal with a movie-only setup. Since 16:9 != 21:9, Presto is right to assume for all intents and purposes that there will be scaling.

Nonetheless, I can't imagine watching a full 2.39:1 movie sans letterboxing at home on a big screen with no scaling. :eek: