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2010 Range Rover gets 12-inch 'dual view' touchscreen

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 8th 2009 at 9:23AM

We've seen dual view prototypes for ages now, but you can bank on said technology (dubbed Parallax Barrier) being front and center on Land Rover's forthcoming flagship vehicle. Announced today at the New York Auto Show, the 2010 Range Rover will arrive with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system that puts off different images depending on the viewing angle. In order words, the driver can check out the route to grandma's house while the lucky soul riding shotgun peeks a DVD -- in theory, at least. The navigation system is HDD-based and also includes a USB socket and a dedicated iPod port. Land Rover even spruced up the voice activation system, giving motorists the ability to voice their concerns about climate and volume (and get instant results). Check the full snippet just past the break.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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World's largest 3D display revealed in 4D spacetime

by Thomas Ricker, posted Jun 5th 2008 at 5:52AM

Ooo, ahhh, you feeling that 3D display on your 2D panel? You should, it's the world's largest 3D LCD panel from VMJ measuring in at 65-inches. The stereoscopic panel developed with support from VisuMotion features a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 6-ms refresh, 120-degree viewing angle, and DVI and RGB inputs. Best of all, no goofy 3D glasses of any type are required thanks to the incorporation of Sharp's Parallax Barrier viewing technology. Priced at ¥3.15 million (about $30k) when it starts advertising CosaNostra Pizza around Mr. Lee's Greater Hong Kong.

[Via Akihabara News and Impress]

Sharp's triple veil-view LCD

by Thomas Ricker, posted Sep 27th 2006 at 9:04AM

What's better than a dual, veil-view LCD? Why a triple veil-view of course! Sharp engineers have managed to control the angle of visibility using the ol' parallax barrier used in 3D displays. The resulting panel is perfect for those times when you need to get some work done on the computer but your toddler is clamoring to watch the latest download of CSI. Or mount the LCD in the car allowing you to navigate GPS maps while the family chills with a film... or freakin' puppies and plants, whatever just as long as they shut the hell up. No idea where or when these might be available, Sharp's apparently just being a little boastful about their accomplishment. Proud you should be Sharp, now come, we've got a cookie for ya.

[Via Impress]