In case you missed it,
Sony's got a thing for 3D with big plans to push the technology into your living room next year. While the first application will be applied to the flat screen TV, Sony's obviously thinking about other displays judging by this tiny prototype set for reveal at Tokyo's Digital Content EXP0 2009 on Thursday. The 13 x 27-cm device packs a stereoscopic, 24-bit color image measuring just 96 × 128 pixels viewable at 360-degrees without special glasses. If the prototype ever hits the assembly line then Sony envisions its commercial use in digital signage or medical imaging -- or as a 3D photo frame, television, house for your virtual pet, or visualizer to assist with web shopping in the home. We'll be on-hand for the unveil on Thursday with live coverage and hands-on, check back then for more.
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posted Oct 19th 2009 3:19AM
aint that cute, viewable at 360 degrees interesting....
Cant wait for the 360 degree 3D porn!!!!
PORN! :D
i agree with the porn comments, but i'd want it in a true volumetric display with auto-stereoscopic, now that would be sweet way to watch porn.
Something else for your kids to let die.
Better than the dog that "ran away".
It is kind of cool though imagine something like this large scale for 3d designers.
Looking at the design (not being able to view the video for some reason), it looks to me it's just a LCD screen that is being spun around and shows the correct image at the correct angle...
Well, it's really volumetric instead of just stereo faking it.
But who wants to watch a flickery image projected on a spinning cylinder?
HA! I invented this as a kid! Though mine was obviously just a concept...
anyone else getting this image for the player on their site?
yea its a frackin image! FAKE POS, FAIL!!
would be nice to have a chick inside, it's more fun to stare at the ass in 3D
http://www.sony.co.jp/SonyInfo/News/Press/200910/8ido1800000584in-img/8ido18000005aavz.jpg flash detection? cant find any javascript there...
READ the actual picture. It's asking you to come back on the 22 of October @ 13:00.
yeah dummy! cant you read japanese, its says come back on the 22nd!! ;)
Don't have to read japanese. Just use your brain and common sense.
Sony makes a simple concept uneccessarily elaborate and overly expensive? I must say I am shocked!
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/sony_releases_new_stupid_piece_of
How exactly was Satn down ranked? It's a pretty common joke, as the above link demonstrates.
Nintendo had this technology at e3 in 2002 I think it was. It housed Fox McCloud.
Do a Barrel Roll!
No, they really didnt
"SONY" and "360" just don't go together.
Wii agree :D
I did a double-take when I saw that title.
Whilst it's quite interesting what might the practical application of this kind of 3D technology be?
Sony's 3D display prototype looks good...
It should be a welcomed addition in digital signage...it will be very useful in medical imaging.
This 3D display concept is a winner for Sony. I look forward to seeing its many practical applications.
Thank you for the review...look forward to your live coverage of its unveiling at Tokyo's Digital Content EXPO 2009 on Thursday.
Hmmph, sony manages to steal yet another technology (unless they licensed it, pheh right):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FiR2rGv7i4
http://www.sonyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/PIA0001001217.png
image quality sucks when you zoom in for a closer look, add that with the constant flickering, it'll be like watching tv on those really old black/white televisions.
But seriously, 128x96?
The return of the Tamagotchi .... in 3D !!!
Sony needs to focus on making a few core (successful) products outstanding instead of spreading their R&D, and continued support over 1 million dead end nichge products. But then, Sony never has done this, and they never will.
Could have some cool applications in Architectural design, cooler then having to show the 3d design file.
Seems like the start of something big.