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Samsung is No Longer Working on Hybrid Active/Passive 3D TVs

Their partner in the project, RealD, is looking for someone to pick up where Samsung left off.

Manufacturers still aren't on one page when it comes to 3D. The debate between active and passive technologies goes on, and it's going to keep going on for the foreseeable future.

We had a glimmer of hope though, in a project that was being worked on by Samsung and technology leader RealD. They planned to create TVs that could be used by people with active 3D glasses and passive 3D glasses alike.

Today the folks at RealD announced that the project would no longer be moving forward. Apparently RealD's revised license agreement didn't meet with Samsung's approval and the TV maker has stepped away.

RealD is now searching out new companies to partner with.

Source: Twice

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Samsung and RealD Sign a Deal for New 3D Tech

You'll get the full resolution of an active shutter display with the low cost of passive.

Samsung and RealD have created a new 3D technology that addresses and solves the biggest problems with both active and passive 3D. Specifically, the tech allows you to use the same inexpensive glasses that you get in the theater, but still get the benefit of a full HD picture.

The companies were able to achieve this by incorporating active shutter technology into the TV instead of into the glasses. It's a slick setup that should allow for a much better viewer experience. Sadly, it's not coming to large TVs just yet.

Samsung's new tech will start in 23 and 27 inch computer monitors, which should be released in early 2012. Only after the monitor roll-out will Samsung start working on the TV version - specifically in a 55 inch size.

Source: EON

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RealD is Rolling Out Child-Sized 3D Glasses

The only real question – why didn't they do this sooner?

Kids love 3D movies. There's just no getting around it. And if companies are hoping to start that 3D revolution, kids are the ones to target. After all, anyone growing up with a new technology will be far less likely to want to let it go.

But until now, kids going to check out the latest 3D movies, like last weekend's smash hit 'Toy Story 3,' have had to deal with oversized glasses that make them look like miniature Elton Johns.

RealD saw the problem and adjusted for it, by creating child sized 3D glasses. "The little ones will be able to comfortably enjoy the great summer movies coming out in RealD 3D wearing glasses designed just for them," says RealD's Joseph Peixoto.

Aside from the size, the glasses are the same as the ones for adults. They're also clean, which is a strange thing to point out. Still, Peixoto says that the glasses come "individually packaged in sealed bags ensuring they are clean and fresh for every moviegoer."

Source: CEPro

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