(July 29, 2010) Approximately 700,000 Samsung DLP HDTV owners can’t view 3D content either from DirecTV or from cable providers. That’s because Samsung does not offer the special adapter that’s needed to convert 3D cable and satellite signals to the DLP compatible “checkerboard†format.
Entries Tagged as '3D Satellite Programs'
Samsung’s Legacy 3D HDTV Owners Get A Reprieve
July 29th, 2010 · 13 Comments · 3D Cable Programs, 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs, Blu-ray Players, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Satellite TV
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The All Star Game In 3D-Review
July 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs, News, Product Reviews
(July 17, 2010) On July 12, 2010 DirecTV nationally broadcast the Major League Baseball (MLB) All Star Game in 3D. Fox Network produced the program for exclusive telecast on the N3D channel 103. The format used was 720p side-by-side. Fox’s production was excellent, adding another dimension to America’s favorite pastime.
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Yankees vs. Mariners in 3D-First Review
July 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · 3D Cable Programs, 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs, News, Product Reviews
(July 11, 2010) Yesterday, DirecTV (along with Cox, Verizon FiOS, Comcast, Cablevision, Time Warner Cable, Blue Ridge Communications and Service Electric Broadband Cable) brought the first major league 3D baseball game to HD subscribers in the NY and Seattle areas. To paraphrase Chico Escuela (Garrett Morris) “Baseball can be very, very good for 3D.” The [...]
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DirecTV’s New 3D Channels-Exclusive HD Guru First Review
July 5th, 2010 · 6 Comments · 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs, News
(July 5, 2010) On July 1, DirecTV began broadcasting the first 24/7 3D channel in the USA with the launch of N3D, a DirecTV exclusive. Simultaneously, DirecTV debuted its all 3D “video on demand” (VOD) channel (available as downloads via the Internet) as well as the first linear pay per view 3D channel. N3D uses [...]
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The Secret to Getting a “Free” DirecTV 3D Equipment Upgrade
June 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs
(June 8, 2010) DirecTV subscribers that want to view its 3D new channels (link) need to upgrade their legacy DirecTV H20 receiver or HR20 DVR to a 21, 22, 23 or 24 series model . DirecTV charges $100 to lease a 21 series (or higher number) receiver and $200 for a new DVR. You may [...]
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