3D boxes

fudge · 05-01-2010, 19:41

My son went to the cinema at the weekend and he said there was an advert advertising sky and virgin bringing out this year new HD / 3D boxes .
I have not herd of this my self , i was woundering has any one else herd of this.

Ignitionnet · 05-01-2010, 19:49

Yes, they aren't new boxes though the existing HD ones can do it so long as you have a capable TV.

No idea about Virgin but Sky are going to be doing it later this year.

fudge · 05-01-2010, 19:52

I have just googled it and yes sky is ment to be bringing it out this year then maybe virgin , but as you say you have to get a new tv to see the 3d effects It wont work on any tv.

05-01-2010, 19:53

Its the start of a new format war. Personally I think SKY is barking up the wrong tree

devilincarnate · 05-01-2010, 20:34

I thoght that all the boxes were 3d !

they all have HEIGHT , WIDTH AND DEPTH

dcclanuk · 05-01-2010, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by zing

Its the start of a new format war. Personally I think SKY is barking up the wrong tree

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standa...3d-from-rbs.do

05-01-2010, 21:35

that does not change my opinion

http://www.physorg.com/news173082582.html this I think will be the winning format

frogstamper · 06-01-2010, 03:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadbandings

Yes, they aren't new boxes though the existing HD ones can do it so long as you have a capable TV.

No idea about Virgin but Sky are going to be doing it later this year.

The speed which VM have embraced HD doesn't bode well for anyone hoping to get 3D-TV on the network any-time soon.
As far as I'm concerned I agree with zing, I don't see any massive future for 3D-TV in the next few years outside of it being a novelty, I'd guess there will be far more mileage in HD.

LondonRoad · 06-01-2010, 10:34

I can see 3D having more scope in the gaming market, but even it may be a bit gimmicky for a while.

Mad Bee · 06-01-2010, 12:40

ESPN are launching a 3D channel in America this summer.

06-01-2010, 13:18

what you have to bare in mind is SKYs way you need twice as many pixels across the horizontal to get full 1920 on each pic. Sony Panny etc way means each pic is full HD on a 1920 res screen

zantarous · 06-01-2010, 16:43

What version of HDMi does the V+ have as according to HiDef Digest any 1.3 HDMI device should be able to get a firmware update to support 3D including sat and cable boxes.

ShadowTD · 06-01-2010, 16:46

I'm really chuffed that 3D is being touted for the home. Not because I think it's any good for anything other than the occasional cinema experience or theme-park ride, but because it will hopefully drive down the cost of HD channels as they cease to be the 'premium' option.

3D TV in the home can whistle, as far as I'm concerned.

06-01-2010, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by zing

what you have to bare in mind is SKYs way you need twice as many pixels across the horizontal to get full 1920 on each pic. Sony Panny etc way means each pic is full HD on a 1920 res screen

But the Sony Panny way needs a 1080p50 capable encoder and STB to be able to show 25 frames per eye per second to avoid flicker. So new encoders and STB's besides the new TV. Sky's way just needs a new TV. I've seen it demo'd and was very impressed at how 3D it was.

06-01-2010, 17:00

well we will see wont we