(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 from July 29th, 2010
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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How To Pick The Right 32″ HDTV
July 22nd, 2010 · 4 Comments · Blu-ray Players, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Reference Materials
(July 22, 2010) The best selling HDTV screen size in America is 32″. Almost every TV maker offers models in this class, which creates stiff competition that drives prices down to record low levels. A number of name brand entry models can be found for under $400, though you can also spend over $900 for [...]
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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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LG Debuts Its First US 3D HDTVs With An Offer
July 12th, 2010 · 3 Comments · 3D HDTV, Blu-ray Players, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
(July 12, 2010) LG joins Panasonic, Samsung and Sony offering 3D capable HDTVs along with a compatible Blu-ray player and active shutter glasses. Starting today, purchasers of either an LG LX9500 (photo above) or LX6500 3D ready LED (LCD) HDTV and the LG BX580 3D ready network Blu-ray player ($350 retail) will receive two free [...]
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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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Mitsubishi’s 2010 HDTV Line
July 8th, 2010 · 10 Comments · 3D HDTV, Laser HDTV, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
(July 8, 2010) Earlier this month, Mitsubishi introduced its 2010 HDTVs to the press at its New York City line show.  For 2010 Mitsubishi is offering a its 2nd generation 3D capable laser powered 75″ Digital Light Processor (DLP) rear projector, 6 LED LCDs in three series and 13-3D capable DLP rear projectors in four [...]
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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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