Toshiba on Wednesday launched in Japan the world’s first high definition liquid crystal display 3-D television that allows viewers to see 3D images without having to wear special glasses, amid intensifying competition in the market.
Toshiba will offer two sizes – 12 inches and 20 inches – designed for personal use. The technology isn’t advanced enough yet to integrate into larger screens. Toshiba says images on the 12-inch screen are best viewed directly from the front and some 65 centimetres (26 inches) away, making the 3D capability less effective for families that would view together from different points around a room. Also the viewing distance for the 20-inch model is 90 centimeters (35.4 inches).
The smaller model with a liquid crystal display carries a price tag of 119,800 yen (1,400 dollars), and the other will be double the price.
Besides, the Regza GL1 Series also allows users to switch between 2D and 3D on normal TV programmes.
“Customers currently think of 3D images as just an add-on function… but 3D is expected to become a standard eventually” with 3D films and video titles increasing.
Its available in Japan only first when the 3D flatpanels launch in December. But no word on when the Toshiba displays will roll out elsewhere.
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