RealD launches stereoscopic converter PODs
by Darren Murph 
posted Dec 16th 2008 at 12:45PM
Quite frankly, we're still a bit miffed at what all RealD's 3D-PODs actually are, but we can (attempt to) explain what they do. Straight from Real3D's lips, it is delivering the "first 3D stereoscopic converter PODs," which present a "simple conversion solution when upgrading to a new stereoscopic display monitor, such as a DLP or XPOL HDTV." Still confused? Let us forge on: "the PODs automatically detect the output format from a connected display device and convert most stereo-enabled software applications from native stereoscopic output format to the required format for stereo viewing on the display monitor." We're told that these PODs (three variants are available) are specifically aimed at R&D environments, where "3D visualization is heavily used and where departments or organizations are seeking alternatives to CRT display technology for stereoscopic applications." Hmmph -- this would all be so much easier to digest if there were an accompanying image.[Via SoCalTech]
Filed under: Misc, Displays, Other hardware
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CubeGuy @ Dec 16th 2008 3:27PM
I'm kind of disappointed with RealD in general. I finally got to see a movie in 3D, and the damn thing flickered like mad crazy the entire film. My eyes hurt afterward.
Giz 3D @ Dec 17th 2008 8:40AM
This product does is the same as iZ3D's 3D software but without the need for a computer (it is a completely independent piece of hardware with 3D conversion software built in). It allows any of the new '3D ready monitors' to display any of the older 3D technologies by converting them. See the full story (with photos) at Giz3D.com (http://giz3d.com)
PS. When are we going to see Engadget3D.com??? (I'll write it for you.. for a lazy million.. kidding)