DirecTV 3D Service To Be Launched In 2010
December 30th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by GDBy Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 2009 was a year of technological innovations. Some of the most advanced gadgets were unveiled this year and 2010 is likely to bring in more good news for the gadget lovers. As per the industry experts, 3D is the next big thing. If the response to James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Avatar (3D) is anything to go buy, 3D movies and entertainment will become more mainstream in the next year.
Acer has already launched a 3D laptop that has generated enough buzz in the tech circle. The LCD TVs are in vogue these days and it seems that TV transmission in 3D may start in 2010. A USA based broadcasting company known as DirecTV may start offering 3D channel. It will showcase the offering in the upcoming CES 2010. Several HDTV manufacturers have already released their next generation panels for 3D HDTV.
DirecTV may churn out a 3D channel to offer 3D HD content. The company will be able to start the service after March, following the launch of a special satellite in orbit. As one can expect, the viewers will need to use special 3D glasses to view content in 3D. This is similar to the concept introduced by Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision. The existing Set top box and HD TV owners would require to use 3D conversion boxes. Everyone is waiting for the inauguration of the CES that will take place on January 7, 2010 in Las Vegas.
The upcoming DirecTV 3D service will include a range of movie, sports and other types of entertainment programs. It will take TV viewing on a different level altogether.
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