Blu-ray 3D specifications finalized, your PS3 is ready!

[noxibox]

Huh? Never thought about that!

So theres some encryption algorithm embedded in the cable?

HDCP.

 

[noxibox]

Sony unveils 3d HDTV prices for the UK:

Looks to be a while before those become mainstream products.

 

[RazedInBlack]

HDCP.

Ah! Ok!

 

[SmartKit]

Sony unveils 3d HDTV prices for the UK:




http://whathifi.com/News/Sony-confirms-UK-prices-for-2010-Bravia-TVs/

At that price it will be while before people are willing to buy the TVs, the cheap price of HD LCDs is too tempting.

 

[Kerrrang!]

Yeah, being new tech it will take quite some time still before it's mainstream, but i actually think those prices aren't too bad comparitive to most new current HDTV's of that size from the big manufacturers.

 

[SmartKit]

Yeah, being new tech it will take quite some time still before it's mainstream, but i actually think those prices aren't too bad comparitive to most new current HDTV's of that size from the big manufacturers.

Better than OLEDs, at least

 

[PeterCH]

Yeah, being new tech it will take quite some time still before it's mainstream, but i actually think those prices aren't too bad comparitive to most new current HDTV's of that size from the big manufacturers.

Yeah and considering the free headache included and the gimmick factor, they're a steal! Just the thing for chumps with lose change on their hands. Also a good reason to upgrade those Sony Bravia Z/V series from last year.

Hype, hype, hype. We've had 3D for decades now. I found an box from my old Creative Labs GeForce 2GTS Deluxe which came with 3D goggles for the PC, circa 2001.

 

[Kerrrang!]

Samsung's model will apparently be cheaper still - just can't find a link now with the product model.

 

[SmartKit]

Yeah and considering the free headache included and the gimmick factor, they're a steal! Just the thing for chumps with lose change on their hands. Also a good reason to upgrade those Sony Bravia Z/V series from last year.

Hype, hype, hype. We've had 3D for decades now. I found an box from my old Creative Labs GeForce 2GTS Deluxe which came with 3D goggles for the PC, circa 2001.

I will admit that during 3D movies, at the cinema, I've had to remove the glasses for a few minutes every now and then because it does seem to strain my eyes. Not quite a headache, but definitely not something I would choose to do for more than a single movie.

 

[Kerrrang!]

Yeah and considering the free headache included and the gimmick factor, they're a steal! Just the thing for chumps with lose change on their hands. Also a good reason to upgrade those Sony Bravia Z/V series from last year.

Hype, hype, hype. We've had 3D for decades now. I found an box from my old Creative Labs GeForce 2GTS Deluxe which came with 3D goggles for the PC, circa 2001.

Since you've conveniently arranged for my posts to be deleted, let me rephrase.

Even though you're calling potential 3DTV investors "chumps", i'd have to disagree with you there, good sir.
This is technology that is extremely lucrative from a gaming perspective. When you're thinking of upgrading your current HDTV set, and were expecting i.e. to pay 32k for it, you would have to effectively have to pay an additional 2k on top of that for the 3D functionality. Yes, R2000 is a decent amount of money, but when compared to the 32k you're already willing to shell out for an upgrade, i for one certainly won't mind shelling out an additional 2k. If it becomes obsolete in 5 years time, i doubt i'll have sleepless nights over it.

Also, you may be prone to headaches while watching 3D content - i'm not, and i know i'm not alone in that.

 

[PeterCH]

Since you've conveniently arranged for my posts to be deleted, let me rephrase.

I did no such thing. I reported you for throwing insults.

Even though you're calling potential 3DTV investors "chumps", i'd have to disagree with you there, good sir.

To invest in something suggests you are purchasing something whose value is expected to grow. As you probably know electronics only depreciates. Secondly first adopter electronics (1st gen) is usually overtly expensive and often quite bug ridden. So I disagree there already. A person who expects to invest in something which inevitably depreciates on a daily basis is behaving like a chump. This is not an insult at you or anyone else here.

This is technology that is extremely lucrative from a gaming perspective. When you're thinking of upgrading your current HDTV set, and were expecting i.e. to pay 32k for it, you would have to effectively have to pay an additional 2k on top of that for the 3D functionality.

R32K is very expensive for a set. I would expect the highest quality blacks or a very huge TV for that price. 3D tech is very gimmicky. As pointed out by me, we've had 3D capable hardware sold since the beginning of the decade and somehow till Avatar came along, it never caught many followers.

Yes, R2000 is a decent amount of money, but when compared to the 32k you're already willing to shell out for an upgrade, i for one certainly won't mind shelling out an additional 2k. If it becomes obsolete in 5 years time, i doubt i'll have sleepless nights over it.

It will likely cost R22K next year and possibly R11 in 2y time. I believe 3D is gimmicky and uncomfortable. Until it comes out in a comfortable form with no hit in quality in terms of contrast and size (and price) I think it's not worth it.

 

[Kerrrang!]

I did no such thing. I reported you for throwing insults.

Indeed, and calling potential 3D investors chumps is in NO way insulting...Gotcha.

To invest in something suggests you are purchasing something whose value is expected to grow. As you probably know electronics only depreciates. Secondly first adopter electronics (1st gen) is usually overtly expensive and often quite bug ridden. So I disagree there already. A person who expects to invest in something which inevitable depreciates on a daily basis is behaving like a chump.

There you go with the insults again...

R32K is very expensive for a set. I would expect the highest quality blacks or a very huge TV for that price. 3D tech is very gimmicky. As pointed out by me, we've had 3D capable hardware sold since the beginning of the decade and somehow till Avatar came along, it never caught many followers.

These are the going prices for brand new sets. You'd have to wait for a proper review on the 3D-sets before shooting it down. Personally i think it will be comparable to whatever's out there in the same price range. Oh, and contrary to popular belief, 3D from a gaming perspective has been looked forward to for quite some time now, certainly long before the advent of Avatar.

It will likely cost R22K next year and possibly R11 in 2y time. I believe 3D is gimmicky and uncomfortable. Until it comes out in a comfortable form with no hit in quality in terms of contrast and size (and price) I think it's not worth it.

Yes, the depreciation of tech. Thank you for that little Economics101 lecture.

 

[fdaniels]

I saw Avatar in 3d this week. It was the first 3d movie that I ever saw, and I was dumbfound. It is awesome. The very first thing that came to mind was 3d porn. I would LOoooooooOVvvveeEEEee to see that

 

[Kerrrang!]

Well, personally i can't wait to for this. Yes, BR movies will be cool but the feedback on the demo gaming stations in NA have been overwhelmingly positive.
And the glasses actually look decent this time around. The way some people have been going on about their aversion to wearing glasses for 3D content you'd think they'd have to stuff a giant porcupine up their a$$...

 

[Lemon369]

@PeterCH : It's a personal opinion, you probably don't have a good experience with 3d content ? is it more invasive than immersive for you ? I find surround sound and high volume levels uncomfortable, hence my preference to watch movies at home...the general concensus is that it's a wonderful technology, adds to the immersion of movies...there's being a cliche that quality of video can be horrendous as long as the content is compelling, true (success of youtube is a good example)....but 3D gives another level of "WOW" when you watching content...the 3 main types of content is movies, the natural world (animal, sea and nature content) and sports...Then there is the signficant moves in the game industry to provide 3D experiences (namely Sony).

On the technical side, 3D is not a new technology or requires early adopters...teh pricing by the end of the year is going to be marginal compared to standard HD panels ... It might be tough for existing HD owners to justify re-purchasing hardware until there is quantity and quality content to drive that decision making, for the rest of us, it's much easier....tbh, I would purchase even if only F1 was broadcast in a HD 3D format...

I think that your personal dislike for 3D is clouding your overall judgement of a long-time format being offered as quality content and accessible to the mainstream.

 

[RazedInBlack]

I saw Avatar in 3d this week. It was the first 3d movie that I ever saw, and I was dumbfound. It is awesome. The very first thing that came to mind was 3d porn. I would LOoooooooOVvvveeEEEee to see that

Aaah! The joys of being surrounded by pu55y!

 

[Kerrrang!]

Some specs and price of the Samsung 3D model - looking pretty sweet.

Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV (Black)
$3300

From the Manufacturer
(February 2010)
What do you get when you combine the break-out thrills of 3D entertainment and visually stunning picture quality with Internet@TV? The Samsung LED 7000. Action leaps off the screen with advanced 3D technology, for a truly immersive viewing experience. Internet@TV lets you get connected to the best of the web, right on your HDTV, with downloadable and customizable widgets – and coming soon, Samsung apps. Connect to friends, share pictures, shop online and more. Samsung Real 240 Hz technology delivers even the fastest onscreen motion with utterly lifelike clarity. It all comes together in a sleek design that complements nearly any décor.

Key Features
Screen Size: 55 inches
Full 1080p HD: Enjoy the powerful picture quality, vivid colors and stunning clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution..
240 Hz Clear Motion Rate: Samsung 240 Hz technology delivers even the fastest onscreen motion with utterly life like clarity.
3D-ready: Samsung 3D technology makes images leap off the screen– so you feel like you’re a part of the action. Sync up with our Samsung Blu-ray
player to experience movies in 3D on your TV – and enjoy more TV broadcasts in stunning 3D, coming soon.
Ultra Slim Design: Stunning ultra slim depth – includes tuner (no external transceiver box).
Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.

Touch of Color design: Exclusive Mystic Earth Touch of Color design combines texture and color that can complement any room.

ConnectShare Movie: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. User-friendly interface allows access to videos, music
playlists and pictures via the remote.
Internet@TV: Connect to an ever-expanding portal of your favorite digital content. Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Video On Demand and more – all on your HDTV.
Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: Up to 57% more energy efficient than ENERGY STAR 4.0 minimum standards.

Wide Color Enhancer Pro delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail.

15 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
Built in Digital Tuner: no external box needed.

Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung
toll-free support.
BDWise: Automatically adjusts all your components for the best picture and sound quality.
AllShare: Sync up your entire household. A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote.
Skype on Samsung TV: Enjoy the convenience and connectivity of free, IP-based, picture-in-picture video calls via Skype right from your couch: View it all life size on your Samsung TV.

Swivel stand

Connections


4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) version 1.3: 4 back

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.

USB: 2 side

PC input: 1 back
Dimensions


TV without stand: 50.5 x 30.0 x 1.0 inches (WxHxD); 48.9 pounds
TV with stand: 50.5 x 32.9 x 12.0 inches (WxHxD); 54 pounds

 

[SmartKit]

Actually, that's not bad!

 

[Dolby]

THat's actually very good :/

Unless $3300.00 equates to R45,000.00 over here ...

 

[SmartKit]

THat's actually very good :/

Unless $3300.00 equates to R45,000.00 over here ...

Yeah, add import duties, customs taxes, etc, etc and suddenly it's R15k more. *grumble*