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Consumer electronics companies and broadcasters are talking up the prospects of 3D TV – but is it worth splashing out on?
First it was flatscreens; then it was high definition – now the must-have TV technology is 3D. Sitting in a cinema or, manufacturers hope, your own living room, will once again involve wearing special glasses. Avatar may be making all the headlines, but that last bit feels more like Back to the Future.
So the key question for consumers is a simple one, in two parts: what’s the big deal about 3D TV, and is it worth spending money on?
This week four major manufacturers have unveiled the British versions of their flagship sets. LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic are betting the house on this new technology eventually becoming ubiquitous. And long-term they’re probably right to do so – who now goes out to buy a TV and can even find one that isn’t at least HD-ready? But a recent survey suggested that Britons have paid for £52 billion’s worth of features on their gadgets that they’re not using.
Anyone who has watched Avatar, James Cameron’s 3D blockbuster that was nominated for nine Oscars, or Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton’s reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel, knows that a 3D image can be remarkably impressive. Sky, who will launch a service in pubs next month and a broadcast channel later this year, demonstrates startlingly good footage of sport in 3D. There should be no doubt that, in the right circumstances, 3D can provide the best TV experience currently available, though some people have complained of headaches and tired eyes after watching a 3D movie.
But the country’s biggest TV shows are some way off being filmed in 3D – and few argue that X Factor in 3D will be enhanced immeasurably.
Turn your 3D TV into the ultimate, high-definition, 3D entertainment experience by connecting it to your NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU-powered PC or notebook.
NVIDIA® 3DTV Play™ software allows you to leverage the 3D processing power of your GeForce GPU to create an immersive 3D experience in your own home. Game night? Convert over 500 of the most popular PC games into immersive 3D environments. And photos never looked so real. Bring home the 3D theatre experience and surround yourself in the latest Blu-ray 3D movies. Relive the moments captured in your 3D photos as you browse them on your 3D TV or view them as a slideshow.
Don't just watch your entertainment, immerse yourself in it!
How do I get NVIDIA 3DTV Play software?
1 – Add it to your current PC: 3DTV Play software is now available for sale as an upgrade for existing PCs.
First it was flatscreens; then it was high definition – now the must-have TV technology is 3D. Sitting in a cinema or, manufacturers hope, your own living room, will once again involve wearing special glasses. Avatar may be making all the headlines, but that last bit feels more like Back to the Future.
So the key question for consumers is a simple one, in two parts: what’s the big deal about 3D TV, and is it worth spending money on?
This week four major manufacturers have unveiled the British versions of their flagship sets. LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic are betting the house on this new technology eventually becoming ubiquitous. And long-term they’re probably right to do so – who now goes out to buy a TV and can even find one that isn’t at least HD-ready? But a recent survey suggested that Britons have paid for £52 billion’s worth of features on their gadgets that they’re not using.
Anyone who has watched Avatar, James Cameron’s 3D blockbuster that was nominated for nine Oscars, or Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton’s reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel, knows that a 3D image can be remarkably impressive. Sky, who will launch a service in pubs next month and a broadcast channel later this year, demonstrates startlingly good footage of sport in 3D. There should be no doubt that, in the right circumstances, 3D can provide the best TV experience currently available, though some people have complained of headaches and tired eyes after watching a 3D movie.
But the country’s biggest TV shows are some way off being filmed in 3D – and few argue that X Factor in 3D will be enhanced immeasurably.
Turn your 3D TV into the ultimate, high-definition, 3D entertainment experience by connecting it to your NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU-powered PC or notebook.
NVIDIA® 3DTV Play™ software allows you to leverage the 3D processing power of your GeForce GPU to create an immersive 3D experience in your own home. Game night? Convert over 500 of the most popular PC games into immersive 3D environments. And photos never looked so real. Bring home the 3D theatre experience and surround yourself in the latest Blu-ray 3D movies. Relive the moments captured in your 3D photos as you browse them on your 3D TV or view them as a slideshow.
Don't just watch your entertainment, immerse yourself in it!
How do I get NVIDIA 3DTV Play software?
1 – Add it to your current PC: 3DTV Play software is now available for sale as an upgrade for existing PCs.
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