While calling it the holy grail of 3D may be a stretch, there's no denying that the technology has been largely held back and (rightfully) seen as a gimmick due to the whole "unsightly glasses" requirement. Granted, this isn't the
first time we've heard of 3D being experienced sans goggles, but the newfangled agreement between Magnetic and NEC could deliver just that to a display near you very soon. Reportedly, the duo is off demonstrating a 57-inch Enabl3D display at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, and while this iteration is admittedly aimed at commercial users, the promise of seeing imagery "pop more than a foot off the screen without the use of any special glasses" sure sounds intriguing. No word on when this stuff will be coming to everyday users, but don't be shocked to see marketers coming up with new ways to grab your attention (and frighten the young) with this in the near future.
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zoran @ Feb 28th 2008 6:15PM
HD is Great, but do we really want it all the time. Also, why is this still in its infancy when we had 3D movies in the 80's. If anyone saw Beowulf in 3D they would understand. I like having the 3D option , but I guess the closest thing to it now is the 120hz refresh rate on the Samsung and Sony LCD tv's. Check it out at your local Best Buy but make sure you are watching Blu-ray playback.
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Mr. E @ Feb 28th 2008 7:26PM
I personally feel that this new "renaissance" of 3D is going to fade away as a fad, just as it did in the 1950s. If it does stay with us, however, the only way it will gain traction in the home is if 3D sans glasses like this is effective and affordable enough for the masses. With 100 years of non-3D film history and just a few 3D films, I'm dubious that the vast majority people will want to spend much if anything to experience it at home.