Toshiba has announced launching a 3D TV that doesn't require any glasses. Great for everyone who has said they don't want to sit around for long periods of time with glasses on. Those that have said they can't multi task with glasses on.
Not so fast!
First - just like OLED screens - they are VERY expensive 12 inch TV for $1,440 and 20" for $2,880. The 20" is more expensive than a 40" 3D TV with glasses from Sony which is around $2,500 including the cost for glasses.
Second - they have not been successful in making a set larger than 20" that is consumer ready.
Third - current models 12" and 20" suffer from a loss of 50% of the resolution when producing this 3D image. Ouch!
On the positive side the sets have the capability of converting any 2D content to 3D content addressing the issue of what is not currently available in 3D which is a lot.
Toshiba has shown a 56" version at CEATEC - but there is no information about timing or price. Based on current information on the models being made available it is a long way away from release.
Some of these issues is why SED tv has never been produced for consumers although it significantly outperforms LCD tvs. OLED may go the same way, they are struggling to get the costs down and struggling to produce TVs over 32". Sony's 12" OLED TV was $2,500.
Time will tell - but for those that jump at new announcements, I wouldn't be so sure that 3DTV without glasses is really coming to your living room anytime soon.
JZ
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