Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[RED teases 4K REDray player and projector for the theater / millionaire set]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/red-teases-4k-redray-player-and-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/red-teases-4k-redray-player-and-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/red-teases-4k-redray-player-and-projector/#comments RED teases 4K REDray player and Laser projector for the theater / millionaire set

We don't deny our unhealthy love for RED's gear, so just imagine the look on our poor-but-aspiring faces when Jim Jannard teased a 4K laser projector coming this year. Now the spec-list is out, we can see that the subtly branded REDray Laser will display 2D or 3D for passive glasses at up to 120fps, while lasting over 25,000 hours and costing less than $10,000. At the same time, there are more details on REDRay, a compatible player that'll throw out 4K content from its internal HD, SD cards or flash media. Wish list. Added.

RED teases 4K REDray player and projector for the theater / millionaire set originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba outs Satellite P8-series laptops, treads line between enigmatic and annoying originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15.6-inch17.3-inch3dglasses-freelaptoplenticularmetallicnotebookp850p855p870p875satellite p850satellite p855satellite p870satellite p875SatelliteP850SatelliteP855SatelliteP870SatelliteP875toshibatoshiba satellitetoshiba satellite p850toshiba satellite p855toshiba satellite p870toshiba satellite p875ToshibaSatelliteToshibaSatelliteP850ToshibaSatelliteP855ToshibaSatelliteP870ToshibaSatelliteP875Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Satellite P855 glasses-free 3D laptop hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/toshiba-satellite-p855-glasses-free-3d-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/toshiba-satellite-p855-glasses-free-3d-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/toshiba-satellite-p855-glasses-free-3d-laptop/#comments Remember that glasses-free 3D Qosmio F750 (aka F755 in the US) gaming laptop we saw last year? We're not sure how many of them Toshiba has sold, but the company's PR folks tell us they've been popular enough to justify a further 15.6-inch glasses-free model -- a Satellite P855, which will have a more mainstream target audience. We're looking at exactly the same lenticular technology, which uses a webcam to adjust the 3D effect to the user's head movements, and which delivers effective results if you sit relatively still and give your eyes a chance to adapt. This time, however, the effect is delivered within a textured aluminum chassis that will likely appeal to a wider audience than the red-styled garishness of the Qosmio. The price tag has yet to be disclosed, but that should also be more appealing, since the Satellite range starts at £599 ($940). The P855 won't arrive until Q2 and Toshiba wasn't ready to reveal any concrete specs concerning the processor or graphics, other than saying this laptop is aimed at mainstream 3D gaming as well as Blu-Ray consumption. We asked about memory and storage too, but with no success -- all we could glean is that there are four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI out, Intel WiDi for direct WiFi beaming of 1080 video to a bigger screen, plus Harmon Kardon speakers. C'mon Tosh, give us Ivy Bridge paired with a 28nm Kepler GPU and make the world happy. (Hands-on video right after the break.)

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite P855 with glasses-free 3D hands-on

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Toshiba Satellite P855 glasses-free 3D laptop hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15.6-inch3dblu-raygamingglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhands-onlaptoplenticularmainstreamnotebooksatellitesatellite p855SatelliteP855toshibatoshiba satellite p855ToshibaSatelliteP855videoTue, 06 Mar 2012 13:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sony-demos-24-and-46-inch-glasses-free-3dtvs-we-go-eyes-on-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sony-demos-24-and-46-inch-glasses-free-3dtvs-we-go-eyes-on-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sony-demos-24-and-46-inch-glasses-free-3dtvs-we-go-eyes-on-vi/#comments Take a quick tour of the showroom floor here at CES and you'll certainly see, 3D days are here again -- at least, where flat panel manufacturers are concerned. And while the industry continues to pump out mass market iterations of the living room tech that hinge upon hideous eyewear, companies like Sony are hard at work behind-the-scenes refining displays that won't make you look a fool. The autostereoscopic panels, shown off at the company's booth in 24- and 46-inch models, employ a subtle 3D effect that isn't immediately noticeable. In fact, we found the visual pizzazz was best enjoyed when experienced from the side -- a feat possible due to the incorporation of multi-point viewing angles -- lending much needed depth to the onscreen image. Of the two, only the larger set can deliver full HD, owing to its beastly 4K resolution, whereas the 1080p panel on its lil' bro suffers when halved. Distance also plays a major role in the intensity of the 3D visuals, with effects holding up at a range of up to 2ft for the smaller screen and 10ft for the 46-incher. Normally, we'd recommend you skip on past the break to sample the in-development eye candy, but be warned -- you won't see much. These are truly TVs that need to be seen to be believed.

Gallery: Sony glasses-free 3DTV eyes-on

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Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MasterImage 3D touts 720p glasses-free 3D smartphone display, WUXGA tablet panel originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG updates eye-tracking, glasses-free 3D displays, learns to love the hyphen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CMI shows off 720p glasses-free 3D display for smartphones with 2D off-angle viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are some glasses-free 3D TVs around, but their limited viewing angles and poor picture quality aren't very inspiring -- so Fraunhofer's latest project is a welcome endeavor. It's developed STAN (STereoscopic ANalyzer), a system that lets broadcasters easily use four cameras instead of the usual two, for 3D recording. 3D needs a minimum of two lenses to register depth and keeping multiple shooters in sync is tough and expensive. That's led to the industry relying on two, which is why glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D TVs get such a poor picture; more cameras means more viewing angles. STAN co-ordinates the setup of the four cameras and then uses a feature detector to identify common elements in the pictures and merges them into a 3D image. Four cameras provide much more depth, which means more viewing angles, which means that if STAN gets picked up, these guys can throw away the sunglasses, even for live broadcasts.

Fraunhofer's STAN: four cameras, three dimensions, no glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"These days, all the phones look the same. They have a huge screen - 4.3-inches is normal these days - and next year they're moving even larger. And they have a fixed number of touch buttons. They're the same thickness. They have the same camera. And even the same OS. It's so boring."

Of course, it remains to be seen whether or not this strategy actually pans out, but it's definitely something we'll be keeping an eye on.

LG developing slimmer Optimus 3D handset, might be ready for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's still no word as to when it might actually land in some phones, but it looks like glasses-free 3D could soon see some improvements courtesy of Hitachi's latest 4.5-inch IPS display. Not only does it boast a high 1280 x 720 resolution, but it uses a less common lenticular lens approach instead of the parallax barrier method used by the likes of the Nintendo 3DS and HTC EVO 3D. According to Hitachi, that allows for much brighter 3D images than other displays (470 cd/m2, specifically), and images that are actually brighter in 3D mode than in 2D mode. Here's hoping Hitachi shows off a bit more than the image above before too long.

Hitachi announces high-res 4.5-inch IPS display for smartphones with improved glasses-free 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d display3dDisplaydisplayglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dglasses-lesshitachilentiuclarWed, 20 Jul 2011 19:01:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's 20-inch DX2000 3D monitor uses eye tracking, don't need no glasses to be enjoyed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/lgs-20-inch-dx2000-3d-monitor-dont-need-no-glasses-to-be-enjoy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/lgs-20-inch-dx2000-3d-monitor-dont-need-no-glasses-to-be-enjoy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/lgs-20-inch-dx2000-3d-monitor-dont-need-no-glasses-to-be-enjoy/#comments In our experience, soaking in the third dimension on a panel smaller than 40-some-odd inches isn't exactly a jaw-dropping affair, but if you're residing in cramped quarters... well, your options are somewhat limited. Outside of strapping something on your dome, you'll probably be in the market for a more diminutive set, and LG's DX2000 just might fit the bill. It's a 20-inch LED-backlit 3D monitor, but unlike the legions of alternatives, this one's of the glasses-free variety. It relies on parallax barrier technology (read: not the most sophisticated), but ups the ante by throwing in the world's first eye-tracking feature on a panel of this stature. In theory, said feature allows users to move about in front of the screen, perhaps expanding those exceedingly narrow "sweet spots" that have worried viewers for years now. We're also told that there's a 2D-to-3D conversion feature, and while it's destined to hit Korean streets later this month, other regions are slated to get it during the latter part of 2011.

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LG's 20-inch DX2000 3D monitor uses eye tracking, don't need no glasses to be enjoyed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Toshiba Qosimo F750 3D laptop hands-on

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Toshiba reveals the Qosmio F750 glasses-free 3D laptop, we go hands on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d gaming3d movies3dGaming3dMoviesbdxlcore i7CoreI7f750gaminggaming laptopgaming notebookGamingLaptopGamingNotebookglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhands-oni7intel core i7IntelCoreI7nvidianvidia geforce gt540mNvidiaGeforceGt540mqosmioqosmio f750QosmioF750toshibatoshiba f750toshiba qosmio f750ToshibaF750ToshibaQosmioF750videoTue, 05 Jul 2011 05:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Gadmei P83 PMP does glasses-free 3D for $179]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/gadmei-p83-pmp-does-glasses-free-3d-for-179/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/gadmei-p83-pmp-does-glasses-free-3d-for-179/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/gadmei-p83-pmp-does-glasses-free-3d-for-179/#comments A no-name PMP selling for $179 at Brando -- purveyor of all things inexpensive, electronic and often USB-powered -- may not ordinarily make the grade for us, but this so-called Gadmei P83 device has one somewhat notable trick up its sleeve. It packs an 8-inch, 1,280 x 768 display that's able to do glasses-free 3D video. Of course, you're left to yourself to actually hunt down or provide your own compatible video files, and the PMP itself is decidedly ordinary otherwise: 4GB of storage, an SD card slot for expansion, and the usual media playback capabilities and nothing more (no one's going to confuse this for a tablet). Still curious? Head on past the break for a video that offers a slightly more accurate depiction of the device than the image above.

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Gadmei P83 PMP does glasses-free 3D for $179 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since the dawn of Kinect hacking, we've seen cameras strung together (or rotated) to create 3D, video game-like environments, while others have tweaked it for headtracking. Others, still, have used it for teleconferencing (albeit, the flat, two-dimensional variety). Now, a team of researchers have gone and thrown it all together to achieve 3D video chats, and if we do say so, the result is greater than a sum of its parts. The group, based out of UNC-Chapel Hill, uses 3D mapping (and at least four Kinects) to render the video, and then employs headtracking on the receiving end so that people tuning in will actually see the live video in 3D, even without wearing 3D glasses. The result: a tableau that follows you as you move your head and spin around restlessly in your desk chair waiting for the meeting to end. That's mighty impressive, but we can't help but wonder: do you really want to see your colleagues in such lifelike detail? Have a gander at the video and decide for yourself.

Researchers hack Kinect for glasses-free 3D teleconferencing (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissho starts selling 52-inch, glasses-free 3D TV with Full HD resolution in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Toshiba's 8-inch glasses-free 3D display eyes-on at SID 2011

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Toshiba's tablet-ready, glasses-free 3D display debuts at SID 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 07:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen plenty of glasses-free 3D HDTVs and portable devices, but a promising new technology called HR3D (High-Rank 3D) has hit the prototype phase. Engineers from MIT's Media Lab, who developed the new solution, say that it avoids compromising on screen brightness, resolution, viewing angle, and battery life, and doesn't require those pesky (and pricey) 3D glasses. HR3D uses a pair of layered LCDs to give the illusion of depth, with the top layer (or mask) displaying a variable pattern based on the image below it, so each eye sees a slightly different picture. Nintendo's 3DS uses a similar technique, but with a parallax barrier instead of a second display. The designers constructed the prototype from two Viewsonic VX2265wm displays, removing the LCDs from their housings and pulling off polarizing filters and films. We've yet to go eyes-on with HR3D, so we're a mite skeptical, but tech this promising is worth watching closely, and from every angle.

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MIT Media Lab develops glasses-free HR3D, supports broad viewing angles (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Qosmio T851 can do simultaneous 2D and glasses-free 3D, arriving in Japan this July originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo teases next gaming console, says it probably won't be 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dAutoStereoscopicconsolegamingglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhome consoleHomeConsolenintendostereoscopic 3dStereoscopic3dwii hdWiiHdWed, 30 Mar 2011 01:36:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T launches HTC HD7S with WP7 and LG's 3D-enabled Thrill 4G Android phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/atandt-launches-htc-hd7s-with-wp7-and-lgs-3d-enabled-thrill-4g-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/atandt-launches-htc-hd7s-with-wp7-and-lgs-3d-enabled-thrill-4g-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/atandt-launches-htc-hd7s-with-wp7-and-lgs-3d-enabled-thrill-4g-an/#comments Who says CTIA is going to be overshadowed by news that actually broke prior to the event starting? Okay, so it's entirely possible that the AT&T / T-Mobile buzz will be impossible to ignore here in Orlando, but that's not stopping Ma Bell from rolling out two new (er, rebadged) handsets for those looking for iPhone alternatives. First up is the LG Thrill 4G (available in the "coming months"), an unpriced 4.3-inch superphone that features a glasses-free 3D display, dual 5-megapixel stereoscopic camera, 16GB of preloaded memory (8GB onboard, 8GB microSD card), access to Google's Android Market and a special 3D marketplace coined LG 3D Space. The camera's capable to snagging video clips at 1080p when shooting 2D, or 720p when opting for 3D. You'll also get a dual-core 1GHz processor, HDMI output, DLNA streaming support and pretty much anything else you'd expect to find in a run-of-the-mill Optimus 3D -- you know, considering this is that very phone, albeit with an AT&T logo on it.

Moving on, there's the HTC HD7S, which is essentially an AT&Tified version of the HD7 that has been on T-Mobile USA for quite some time now. In other words, you'll get a 4.3-inch WVGA Super LCD, 1GHz CPU, 5-megapixel camera, Windows Phone 7 (with copy and paste functionality baked right in) and a preloaded U-Verse Mobile application that enables "qualifying AT&T U-verse customers to download and watch TV shows" so long as they pony up an extra $9.99 per month. AT&T claims that its version of the HD7 will be the first in the US with an "improved Super LCD display," but as with the Thrill 4G above, no specific pricing is mentioned. That said, it should be popping up online and in retail locations "within the coming weeks," so you shouldn't have to wait too terribly long for those details to emerge.

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AT&T launches HTC HD7S with WP7 and LG's 3D-enabled Thrill 4G Android phone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo posts first 3DS advert for the US, whets growing appetites (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who's got two thumbs and needs glasses to see 3D? Not this guy! Francois Vogel's figured out a way to remove those pesky spectacles from the equation, and he's ready to revolutionize the stereoscopic industry forever. Sure, you'll need a monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate, but that's a prerequisite these days anyhow, and the rest is sweet, sticky gravy dished directly to your eyeballs. Get a sneak peek at the game-changing tech in the video above, and keep an eye out for unicorns (we're sure they're around here somewhere). You'll never look at 3D the same way again, we promise.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Man discovers glasses-free 3D tech in the blink of an eye (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's been no shortage of glasses-free 3D at CES but we can't say we expected Stream TV, makers of those Elocity tablets, to be showing off wares of its own. While the company is promising lots of spectacle-free TVs with parallax screens in the next year, at its booth there was just a 42-inch 1080p 3T1 panel on the show floor. We've got mixed feelings about this one; as you can see in the gallery below, the display looks very grainy and the converted HD 2D-to-3D content, while it did look three dimensional (as much as you can say), it didn't appear to be high definition by any means. However, there was one nature clip that was apparently shot in 3D, which looked incredibly crisp. Yeah, it was almost like we were watching that waterfall from a helicopter overheard. We can't say the three-dee experience is as jaw-dropping as the one provided with active shutter glasses, but it is impressive to think you don't have to wear a piece of $100 technology on your face to get images jumping into your living room. Viewing angles were actually pretty impressive -- at least in comparison to the other glasses-free 3D displays we've seen -- and tilting our head slightly didn't throw off the 3D effect too much. Steam TV is planning to release the 3T1 in May along with a 52-inch version and then 56- and 60-inch versions in September -- that will have 'em beating Toshiba to market, but we're not quite sure in quality.

Gallery: Stream TV Elocity glasses-free 3D eyes-on

Stream TV Elocity 3T glasses-free TV eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG 3D smartphone display eyes-on

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LG 3D smartphone display eyes-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d smartphone3dSmartphonecesces 2011ces2011conceptglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dglasseslesshands-onlgparallax barrierParallaxBarrierprototypevideoFri, 07 Jan 2011 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba to sell big-screen, glasses-free 3D HDTVs in 2011 / 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/toshiba-to-sell-big-screen-glasses-free-3d-hdtvs-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/toshiba-to-sell-big-screen-glasses-free-3d-hdtvs-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/toshiba-to-sell-big-screen-glasses-free-3d-hdtvs-in-2011/#comments Toshiba made good on its word to sell glasses-free 3D TVs prior to the end of 2010, but it only managed to out 12- and 20-inch versions in Japan. Today at CES, executives have reportedly stated that the company will be kicking things into high gear for 2011. It'll be showcasing 56- and 65-inch prototypes here in the desert (and a 4K one at that), and according to Reuters, it'll "probably launch two models, one over 40-inches and another over 50-inches." Atsushi Murasawa, Toshiba's head of visual products, even cleared up the distribution question: "These will not only be for the Japanese market, but also America, Europe and China." Sadly, no details were given surrounding eventual prices and release dates, but we'll see if we can't coerce someone into spilling a few more beans here in a moment.

Update: We were able to grab someone here at the show, and were told a more realistic date of "end of fiscal year," which could mean into early 2012 before consumers can bust out their credit cards.

Toshiba to sell big-screen, glasses-free 3D HDTVs in 2011 / 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d tv3dTvcesces 2011Ces2011glasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhdtvon saleOnSaleregzasalesalesshippingtoshibaWed, 05 Jan 2011 12:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba shows off glasses-free 3D Qosmio, says technology could hit laptops by the end of 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/toshiba-shows-of-glasses-free-3d-qosmio-says-technology-could-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/toshiba-shows-of-glasses-free-3d-qosmio-says-technology-could-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/toshiba-shows-of-glasses-free-3d-qosmio-says-technology-could-h/#comments It's no secret that Toshiba's got a thing for glasses-free 3D displays and that it's been putting together 3D concept laptops based on the technology, but according to Toshiba's director of product marketing Phil Osako, the company could be ready to bring a 3D laptop sans spectacles to market by the end of the year. Sounds good to us, but it's a pretty ambitious claim, considering the demo unit Toshiba's bringing to CES, which we got to see a few weeks ago, is very rough around the edges. As you can see in the images below, it had a very large red, chiseled contraption strapped to its lid -- although, we do have to say it gives it a rather Iron Man-esq aesthetic. All that aside, the Qosmio laptop packs some pretty innovative 3D technologies -- not only does it have two parallax 3D LCD, but its webcam has a special eye-tracking feature that knows when you shift your position. The goal of that is to provide "dead-zone free stereoscopic 3D images" or better viewing angles, but we can't really say we experienced that -- while the 3D clips looked, well three-dee straight on, slightly tilting to the left or right threw off the effect and we were stuck watching some blurry content. Like we said, the concept is really just a concept at this point, but it will certainly be interesting to watch what Toshiba is able to improve and put out by the end of 2011.

Gallery: Toshiba glasses-free 3D Qosmio laptop hands-on

Toshiba shows off glasses-free 3D Qosmio, says technology could hit laptops by the end of 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The Wall Street Journal reports that Toshiba is planning larger members of this glasses-free 3D family with a panel of over 40 inches in the cards for the company's next fiscal year, which begins in April 2011. More to come at CES in January.

Toshiba's Regza GL1 3DTVs going on sale in Japan tomorrow, no glasses required originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dialog Semiconductor pushes 2D to 3D conversion chip for phones and tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d to 3d2d-to-3d2dTo3d3dDA8223Dialog SemiconductorDialogSemiconductordiologglasses free 3gglasses-freeglasses-free 3gGlasses-free3gGlassesFree3gparallax barrierParallaxBarrierTue, 14 Dec 2010 08:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Eizo announces more detail on glasses-free 3D DuraVision LCD, releases more pics of this BBW]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/eizo-announces-more-detail-on-glasses-free-3d-duravision-lcd-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/eizo-announces-more-detail-on-glasses-free-3d-duravision-lcd-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/eizo-announces-more-detail-on-glasses-free-3d-duravision-lcd-re/#commentsEizo announces more detail on glasses-free 3D DuraVision LCD, releases more pics of this BBW You admired its bezels two weeks ago when Eizo released the first details to the world, now wonder at its full specs and more details. The company has released a spec sheet confirming the 1920 x 1080 resolution and 23-inch size, also detailing how it works. The monitor uses a directional backlight and a time lag to effectively hit each eye individually through the same pixel, enabling that high resolution in a small panel but still delivering glasses-free performance. Eizo pledges no moiré, color distortion, or other issues typically seen in glasses-free displays, but this tech will surely not come cheap when it ships in the second quarter of 2011. How do we know? Anticipated applications for the FDF2301-3D include scanning electron microscopes and semiconductor inspections -- playing Killzone 3 is sadly not listed.

Gallery: Eizo Duravision FDF2301-3D

Eizo announces more detail on glasses-free 3D DuraVision LCD, releases more pics of this BBW originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p23-inch3d3d lcd3dLcdduravisioneizoeizosFDF2301-3Dglasses-freelcdMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple granted patents for glasses-free, multi-viewer 3D system, colorful keyboard backlighting]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/apple-granted-patents-for-glasses-free-multi-viewer-3d-system/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/apple-granted-patents-for-glasses-free-multi-viewer-3d-system/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/apple-granted-patents-for-glasses-free-multi-viewer-3d-system/#comments We've seen a few Apple 3D patents before, but this latest IP portfolio addition shows Cupertino has clearly been thinking differently. At its core the system involves a screen, projector, sensor, and a 3D imager, which work together to allow multiple viewers to perceive 3D images from nearly any position in a room without glasses. This flexible autostereoscopic 3D effect is achieved by tracking user's positions and projecting pixels onto a reflective, textured surface that then bounces separate images into the left and right eye. Virtual interaction methods with the 3D projections are also described in the document, implying the technology has aspirations beyond passive viewing.

Speaking of aspirations, Apple's approach clearly seeks to fix many common 3D issues at once. The most obvious is literally taking 3D glasses of the picture -- which we firmly support. On the flip side, the design addresses common faults with current glasses-free options too such as: ghosting and narrow viewing angles, while still keeping commercial viability in mind. That sounds magical to us, but considering the patent was filed back in 2006, we still expect 3D to be handled the old fashion way for quite a while to come.

While we're on the subject of patents, a handful more popped in by way of Apple related to keyboard backlighting. Think multiple colors, individually lit, customizable by the user or automated based on environmental conditions and you get the gist. Hey, if it means a return for the Bondi Blue late 90's iMac design (with bright, matching keyboards), then we're excited. But it doesn't.

Apple granted patents for glasses-free, multi-viewer 3D system, colorful keyboard backlighting originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d display3d glasses3D imager3d programming3d projection3d projector3dDisplay3dGlasses3dImager3dProgramming3dProjection3dProjector3dTvAppleApple 3dApple3dAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dautosterescopiccolorglasses free 3dglasses-freeGlasses-free3dGlassesFree3dholographic accelerationHolographicAccelerationkeyboardmulti colorMultiColorpatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationpatentedpatentsstereoscopicSteveJobsThu, 02 Dec 2010 15:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Eizo's DuraVision LCD does glasses-free 3D at 1080p, is totally bezelriffic]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/eizos-duravision-lcd-does-glasses-free-3d-at-1080p-is-totally/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/eizos-duravision-lcd-does-glasses-free-3d-at-1080p-is-totally/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/eizos-duravision-lcd-does-glasses-free-3d-at-1080p-is-totally/#commentsEizo's DuraVision LCD does glasses-free 3D at 1080p, is totally bezelriffic Looking like something that escaped from the bridge of the U.S.S. Palomino is Eizo's DuraVision FDF2301-3D, a dark, menacing visage containing a 23-inch LCD. It sports a full HD resolution and can display content in 3D, but its real trick is that it can do so without glasses. Yes, deep within that dark and angular exterior is the necessary set of hardware to ensure that two eyes see two separate images, supposedly without any of the weirdness we've seen with other glasses-free displays. The penalty is of course its imposing bulk and what will surely be an imposing price. No cost has been set, but indications are that it will cost many thousands of dollars -- not that it'll ever hit retail.

Eizo's DuraVision LCD does glasses-free 3D at 1080p, is totally bezelriffic originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p23-inch3d3d display3dDisplayduravisioneizoFDF2301-3Dfukuoaglasses freeglasses free 3dglasses-freeGlassesFreeGlassesFree3dWed, 01 Dec 2010 00:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Cowon 3D is the 1080p-playing, 4.8-inch PMP that just jumps out at you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/cowon-3d-is-the-1080p-playing-4-8-inch-pmp-that-just-jumps-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/cowon-3d-is-the-1080p-playing-4-8-inch-pmp-that-just-jumps-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/cowon-3d-is-the-1080p-playing-4-8-inch-pmp-that-just-jumps-out/#comments As far as 3D goes, we can still take it or leave it, but what's really got us intrigued about Cowon's latest effort is the promise of full 1080p video playback. Ally that to a HDMI output and up to 64GB of flash storage and you've got yourself a pretty potent portable media station. The Cowon 3D PMP offers an 800 x 480 resolution on its own 4.8-inch display -- which is touted as the world's first 3D visualizer on a PMP that doesn't require glasses -- plus a battery rated to last for 10 hours of video, 45 hours of audio and up to 300 hours on standby. And, in an upgrade from the recent X7, this new device also has WiFi connectivity! Launch is scheduled for December 10th in Cowon's backyard of South Korea, with prices coming in at KRW499,000 ($431) for the 32GB-equipped 3D PMP and KRW589,000 ($509) for the 64GB version.

[Thanks, Kunal]

Cowon 3D is the 1080p-playing, 4.8-inch PMP that just jumps out at you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d pmp3dPmp4.8-inchcompositecowoncowon 3d pmpCowon3dPmpfull hdFullHdglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhdmikoreakoreanmedia playerMediaPlayeroperapmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayersouth koreaSouthKoreawifiwincewindows cewindows ce 6.0WindowsCeWindowsCe6.0Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp plans 3D smartphones for US, China and India in 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/sharp-plans-3d-smartphones-for-us-china-and-india-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/sharp-plans-3d-smartphones-for-us-china-and-india-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/sharp-plans-3d-smartphones-for-us-china-and-india-in-2011/#comments It might be all Japanese to you now, but Sharp's autostereoscopic 3D is coming to a smartphone near you next year. The tech will debut next month on the Softbank-bound Galapagos 003SH and 005SH Android handsets, but now Sharp has confirmed its intention to also bring it Stateside as well as to two of the world's most populous nations in China and India. It's not yet exactly clear what handsets those markets will be getting, but if you're looking for further signs of Sharp's expanding international ambition, the company's reported to also be contemplating extending its e-reading tablet platform out to the US and China. Taken alongside Panasonic's recently announced plans to start selling Android smartphones globally in 2012, this does suggest we might soon be watching a neat little resurgence from our buddies from the land of the rising sun.

Sharp plans 3D smartphones for US, China and India in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20113d3d smartphone3dSmartphoneandroidAutoStereoscopicchinagalapagosglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dindiaplansroadmapschedulesharpususaWed, 17 Nov 2010 03:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Galapagos 003SH and 005SH bring glasses-free 3D to Japanese Android lovers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/sharp-galapagos-003sh-and-005sh-bring-glasses-free-3d-to-japanes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/sharp-galapagos-003sh-and-005sh-bring-glasses-free-3d-to-japanes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/sharp-galapagos-003sh-and-005sh-bring-glasses-free-3d-to-japanes/#comments Hey, what could the maker of the 3DS' autostereoscopic display be doing in its spare time? Why, stealing a bit of thunder for itself, by the looks of it. Sharp has just trotted out a pair of glasses-free 3D Android handsets for Japan's Softbank network in the form of the touchscreen slate 003SH and QWERTY-slidin' 005SH. A 1GHz Snapdragon powers Froyo on both, with the 3D-capable displays stretching to 3.8 inches and 800 x 480 resolution. The 003SH also comes with a 9.6 megapixel camera, while the 005SH settles for 8 megapixels, although both are capable of 720p video. There are also bundled 3D content deals in place, such as the one with Capcom that will see Mega Man, Resident Evil and Ghosts 'n Goblins titles coming preloaded on the handsets. Intrigued? The 003SH is coming this December, to be followed by the 005SH in February.

Sharp Galapagos 003SH and 005SH bring glasses-free 3D to Japanese Android lovers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>003sh005sh1ghz2.23.8-inch3dandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2AutoStereoscopiccapcomfroyogalapagosgalapagos 003shgalapagos 005shGalapagos003shGalapagos005shglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3djapanqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidersharpsharp galapagosSharpGalapagosslidersnapdragonsoftbanktapflowtapflow uiTapflowUiThu, 04 Nov 2010 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[AUO trumpets 'deadzone-free' laptop and tablet 3D displays, recommends leaving glasses at home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/auo-trumpets-deadzone-free-laptop-and-tablet-3d-displays-reco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/auo-trumpets-deadzone-free-laptop-and-tablet-3d-displays-reco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/auo-trumpets-deadzone-free-laptop-and-tablet-3d-displays-reco/#commentsHello, future! We had an inkling that glasses-free 3D was the next big thing when we had a gaze at Intel's display back at CES earlier this year, but it seems that AUO is out to overcome the largest hurdle when dealing with lenticular lens 3D technology: viewing angles. Today, the outfit has revealed the world's first deadzone-free naked eye 3D notebook panel at FPD International 2010, and as the lengthy title indicates, this solution will enable you to view 3D content sans glasses and without positioning yourself carefully in front of the screen. Purportedly, AUO's tapping into SuperD's naked eye 3D wizardry to create a 15.6-inch laptop (1080p) and 10.1-inch tablet (WXGA) panel, and there's even an eye-tracking mechanism that's baked in to capture viewers' eyeball movements. Zanier still, both 2D and 3D modes can operate concurrently on the same display, and the viewer can switch back and forth between the two modes without having their brain implode. The company's pushing a mass production date of Q3 2011, which means that the last CES this planet ever sees should be quite the interesting one.

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AUO trumpets 'deadzone-free' laptop and tablet 3D displays, recommends leaving glasses at home originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Japan's Impress Watch has more details for us, listing a 720p resolution for the 20-incher and a funky 466 x 350 on the 12-inch GL1. Prices are estimated at ¥240,000 ($2,885) and ¥120,000 ($1,443), respectively.

Gallery: Toshiba Regza 20GL1 press images

Gallery: Toshiba Regza 12GL1 press images

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Toshiba Regza GL1 wants you to put down the glasses, enjoy the 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It took us a solid nine minutes of gawking at Minox's gilded DCC 5.1 in order to push through and locate the PX3D that premiered here at Photokina, but sadly, little was available other than the opportunity to snag a few glamor shots. The general idea is that this cutesy pocket camera will one day hit the market and capture 3D images that can then be viewed on-screen without 3D glasses. We're still under the impression that a parallax barrier panel will be required in order to witness the magic, but it's all still a mystery for now. It's still the most curious looking 3D camera that we've seen to date, so you can bet we'll be keeping you in the loop as this thing slowly crawls from prototype to profit maker.

Gallery: Minox PX3D concept camera eyes-on at Photokina 2010

Minox PX3D concept camera eyes-on at Photokina 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camera3dCameracameraconceptdesigndigical cameraDigicalCameraeyes-onglasses freeglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dGlassesFreehands-onminoxparallax barrierParallaxBarrierphotokinaphotokina 2010Photokina2010PX3DSat, 25 Sep 2010 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Minox PX3D concept camera produces 3D images viewable sans glasses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/19/minox-px3d-concept-camera-produces-3d-images-viewable-sans-glass/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/19/minox-px3d-concept-camera-produces-3d-images-viewable-sans-glass/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/19/minox-px3d-concept-camera-produces-3d-images-viewable-sans-glass/#comments The doors of Photokina open in a matter of hours, and we'll most definitely be venturing over to Minox's booth in order to have a look at the PX3D. According to the barebones teaser release, this here concept camera will be able to capture 3D images that are viewable sans glasses. It should be noted that the world's first consumer-oriented 3D cameras haven't exactly seen the fondest of reviews, but tossing the glasses requirement may just flip things on its head. It's still unclear what kind of display / digital photo frame will be required to view the effect (we're guessing a parallax barrier panel will be thrown up for display), but we'll be barging in soon in order to get the full skinny.

Minox PX3D concept camera produces 3D images viewable sans glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba reportedly prepping glasses-free 3DTV for Q4 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>201021-inch3d3d tv3dtvautostereoscopicglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dlaunchplansq4roadmaprumorspeculationtelevisiontoshibatvtv setTvSetyomiuri shimbunYomiuriShimbunTue, 24 Aug 2010 05:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba prototype display does 2D and 3D at the same time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/toshiba-prototype-display-does-2d-and-3d-at-the-same-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/toshiba-prototype-display-does-2d-and-3d-at-the-same-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/toshiba-prototype-display-does-2d-and-3d-at-the-same-time/#comments One of Toshiba's favorite hobbies is to tease the general public with prototype autostereoscopic technology, and that's exactly what we have here today; demoed at SID 2010, this screen can display 2D and 3D images simultaneously on the same 12-inch screen, no glasses required. How it does that is rather complicated, especially when translated from the Japanese, but it sounds like Toshiba's sandwiched a special panel with gradient-index lenses between a high-speed polarizer and the typical color LCD. We'd wager good money it's not coming to a store near you, but we'll keep an eye out for future developments. These days, they have a tendency to pop right out of the screen.

Toshiba prototype display does 2D and 3D at the same time originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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