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Sure, why not? We're in Vegas after all!]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
I...
I have no words for it.

Its bigger than my bed! lol]]>Jan 6th 2010 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
At least you know when your house get robbed, this tv isn't going anywhere. ]]>Jan 6th 2010 9:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/you build the house around it]]>Jan 6th 2010 9:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/If only Pioneer weren't halting the production on their TV's, Panasonic would quickly take their heads out of their arse.]]>Jan 6th 2010 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Is that symbolic of the torrent of Debt that will surely slallow you up if you are insane enough to attempt to purchase this set without the phrase "CEO" or "Apple Shareholder" after your name?]]>Jan 6th 2010 9:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 9:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/just hope i can get it in my living room]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 10:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 1:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
I don't know what the law is in the US, but in the UK/Canada/Hong Kong etc... sphere if there's an 'unusual or onerous term' in the contract it should be specifically pointed out and made to stand out. Reading the fine print is important nevertheless, but the law is trying to ameliorate the pain for consumers. ]]>Jan 7th 2010 2:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
Its, not it's. You're a journalist, man, come on.]]>Jan 6th 2010 10:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
Yep, and the irony is that in the first sentence, Ben used "its" when he meant "it's". Plus there's the whole "then" that should be "than".

Unfortunately, being a journalist no longer seems to correlate with knowing how to use proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Probably because people are always demanding free news, which necessitates budget reductions, which erodes the concept of "professional journalism". That and the population at large either seems not to know or not to care about these types of distinctions anymore. As far as they're (not "their" or "there") concerned, if people understand what they meant, who cares what they said. Sigh.]]>Jan 7th 2010 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 11:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 2:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 6th 2010 11:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
What the hell, why is everyone obsessed with oversized penises? WTF man I don't wanna see a penis as big as my arm waving in front of me... tough i could do with some massive boobies!]]>Jan 7th 2010 7:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
Where is the 3D coming from, the content or the TV itself? Will we still need glasses to view the 3D or does the TV somehow magically display it? Have we actually come that far in technology now?

If we have to wear glasses, then how is this any different than the movies you can buy on Blueray right now and use the polarized glasses with it?]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 2:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
Here's the breakdown:

3D content from cable, satellite, Blu-ray, or anywhere else will require a 3D TV as well as 3D glasses. As you may know, there are two ways to display 3D content: light polarization and stereoscopic (i.e. quickly switching frames). Those two formats require two separate types of glasses. Glasses with light polarization filters are cheaper and unpowered, which is nice. Glasses for stereoscopic 3D requires active shutter functionality, which means powered and therefore more expensive glasses, as well as a way for the glasses and the TV to communicate and stay in sync.

Good so far? Ok, so in the theatres, the most common way to do 3D is to use light polarization. The reason for that is that in the theatres, 3D is pulled off using two projectors, each of which has a different light polarization filter in front of it. So what you end up with on the screen is two sets of images, each polarized differently.

The reason you can't do that with TVs at home is because (at least for now) the TV actually needs to GENERATE the image, whereas in the theatre the screen you're looking at is a reflection of two sources of light generated elsewhere. TVs for now don't seem to be able to generate two images simultaneously that are each polarized differently, and if you think about it, that makes sense. If a given spot on the screen could simultaneously be polarized two ways and displaying potentially different colors (due to differences in the images), then they would be considered two separate pixels. Given you only have a 1080p display, that would mean each image would have lower resolution or you'd need a higher-res display. So instead what's happening is 3D TVs are being given super-high refresh rates (480 Hz, apparently) that will allow them to switch images fast enough to work with active shutter glasses and not have to deal with light polarization.

I'm actually not sure how the existing 3D on Blu-ray works (like The Final Destination), but I would guess they're using the older version of 3D which used red and green lenses. I don't remember the technical details on how the effect is created that way, but I do know it's the least effective of the 3, and I can also say for certain that in those cases the TOTAL resolution you're getting is still 1080p, whereas the new technology will allow 1080p image quality to go to each eye.]]>Jan 7th 2010 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 2:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Fixed that for you...]]>Jan 7th 2010 3:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 4:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/
Shame from an energy standpoint, but definitely not from an image quality one, which let's face it, will take priority over energy savings for anyone with enough cash to buy this thing.]]>Jan 7th 2010 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 4:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 4:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 4:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 6:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 10:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/Jan 7th 2010 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/panasonic-does-it-again-introduces-152-inch-3d-4k-hdtv/NBC has one of the 152" for the Vancouver Olympics. They ordered 2, 1 as a backup and they probably got laughed at.
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