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What Are 3DTV Owners Watching?

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3DTV owners make good use of their purchase by watching 3D content on a regular basis, according to Strategy Analytics' latest research.

3DTVThe analyst says 41% of 3DTV owners in Europe and the US watch 3D content at least once a day (if not several times a day), while over 66% claim to watch at least one 3D show weekly.

These findings should be encouraging to content producers looking to work into 3D content-- it appears there's an audience for 3D after all. And if there's quality 3D content, 3DTV ownership should also rise.

Strategy Analytics says “3DTV is confounding the skeptics and gaining traction with early adopters.”

The typical 3DTV owner has two pairs of 3D glasses-- while 13% don't own any.

The anlayst says the purchase of additional glasses is "seen as a barrier," with 53% of survey participants saying they would buy more pairs of 3D glasses if prices were lower.

Ultimately, customers would rather not have to wear 3D glasses to begin with-- even if the majority of 3DTV owners are ready to put up with glasses if the 3DTV experience proves to be entertaining enough.

Go 3DTVs: Buying Intentions and Early Adopter Feedback (Strategy Analytics)

Crestron's V-Panel Grows to 24"

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Crestron launches an addition to its V-Panel range with the V24-C, combining full touch screen navigation, high performance graphics, HD video and DigitalMedia 8 connectivity in a 24" display.

V24-CIt connects to Crestron's DGE-2 digital graphics engine, providing access to all digital media your customers want (with HDCP support) and internet access, without needing a separate computer.

Image-wise it features S-PVA technology, for rich colours, black depth and contrast, with ultra-wide 178 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles.

Navigation is gesture-based, with colourful 3D icons and on-screen keyboard and mouse capabilities. Users can even connect a physical keyboard and mouse via built-in USB port.

One can hide the DGE-2 graphics engine (and related AV source wiring) up to 100m away in the main equipment rack, while DM input allows signal transmission over single CAT5e or DM 8G cable.

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A New Active 3D Glasses Standard

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Panasonic, Samsong, Sony and XPAND 3D announce their collaboration on a new universal consumer active 3D glasses standard-- the "Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative."

XPAND GlassesThe companies will develop (and eventually license) radio frequency (RF) system 3D active glasses technology-- including RF protocols between active glasses and displays-- and multple infrared (IR) system protocols.

Development will start from September 2011, with 3D glasses using the new IR/RF protocols to be available in 2012.

The initiative will also involve the use of Bluetooth technologies, which should allow users greater freedom of movement.

Glasses using the new technology should be backwards-compatible with Sony, Samsung and Panasonic's current active 3D displays.

Go Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and XPAND 3D Join Forces in "Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative"

Panasonic's 20 Series Replacement

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Panasonic launches its 30 series plasma display range, its 20 series replacement with 42", 50", 60" and 65" 3D-ready models designed for home cinema applications.

PF30The series comes with x2 variants-- PF and PH models.

PF30 models are 3D-ready, with dual-HD-SDI and DVI-D boards allowing simultaneous 3D inputs. All models have 5000000:1 contrast ratios, high luminous efficiency and a wide viewing angle.

They come with "Slot 2.0" function slots allowing the support of various digital interfaces.

Meanwhile PH30 models are designed for your more energy-conscious customers, with lower power consumptions than previous models. Panasonic says its 42" and 50" models consumes 30% less energy than their 20 series predecessors.

Each display is part of the Offset for Life initiative, Panasonic's non-profit programme allowing customers to offset the carbon their displays emit.

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ViewSonic's Latest 3D Display

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ViewSonic announces the V3D245, the 24" addition to its 3D-ready monitor range.

ViewSonicIt carries a 1080p LED-backlit panel together with a built-in nVidia 3D Vision wireless emitter, while the package includes a pair of 3D Vision glasses.

The display comes with 120Hz refresh rate, 2ms response time, brightness at 300 nits and contrast rates of up to 20000000:1.

It is also HDMI 1.4 compatible and HDCP enabled, and audio comes via built-in SRS Premium Sound speakers.

ViewSonic says the V3D245 should be available by August 2011.

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