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Get to Grips with The Latest in 3D TV’s – LG’s Cinema 3D
- By Barry Knightly
- Published 05/26/2011
- Computers and Technology
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When it comes to cinema quality and the most cutting-edge 3D viewing for the home, the introduction of LG’s new Cinema 3D is certainly something worth talking about.
The following guide will look into why this latest 3D wonder is causing such excitement amongst discerning home entertainment buyers.
LED Technology
The Cinema 3D features one of the most high-end technologies when it comes to display - its LED backlighting panel also includes local dimming so that you can adjust the screen view to perfect black/white contrast ratios. In addition, the Cinema 3D is proven to offer a brightness display that is up to two times more vivid than other 3D TV’s.
Flicker Free
One of the primary features that make the Cinema 3D’s stand out is their patented Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology. This provides guaranteed “Flicker-Free” image display, which has been a sore point in previous 3D TV manufacturer models.
Passive Display Glasses
Your 3D TV would be useless without the specialised glasses to allow your eyes to go beyond the 2D perception. Most 3D TV’s come with Active Shutter Display glasses, which deliver alternating images to each of your eyes to create three-dimensional viewing. The problem with Active Shutter Display technology however is that each set of glasses costs about £100 per pair – while you’ll generally get one set free when you buy your 3D TV, this will knock your bank balance for six if you intend on sharing your viewing experience with a large group of family and friends.
What’s more, Active Display glasses depend on the rate at which the TV model delivers the alternating images to your eyes – if the frame rate and refresh rate are not up to scratch, you’ll experience glitches in your 3D viewing. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the 3D image will appear, so if you buy a 3D TV on a budget that is weak in this area, it’s highly likely you’ll be disappointed in the juddering effect at times.
Market research has in fact shown that 88% of consumers prefer Passive 3D glasses (the same kind you get at the cinema) over Active Shutter Display, so LG seems to have made the perfect decision in this area as they provide no less than seven Passive glasses as standard with your Cinema 3D purchase. And if even this
amount isn’t enough when you’re planning a large gathering, additional sets cost only £2 each.
What’s more, Passive Display glasses weigh around half that of standard Active Shutter glasses, which makes all the difference to your nose when watching a long movie. Also, they are not battery operated, meaning you won’t have to worry about recharging them in the middle of a gripping DVD.
Smart TV
In a nutshell, Smart TV’s are Internet connected – they are currently shaking up the TV industry in the same way as smartphones revolutionised the traditional mobile phone. The Cinema 3D is keeping pace with the times by including Internet and web browser capabilities, allowing you to access or stream movies, music and other services as well as keep fully up to speed when it comes to social networking. Thus, not only do you get the ultimate in 3D viewing, you can also enjoy most of the perks that your PC provides, all from the comfort of your sofa.
Viewing Flexibility
The Cinema 3D offers wider viewing angles than many other 3D TV’s currently on the marketplace – this allows for greater flexibility when it comes to where you and your friends sit without impacting on the picture quality.
Energy Economy
Smart Energy Saving comes standard with the Cinema 3D, providing you with some clever ways to save on electricity. These include a “video mute”, content-specific settings and exclusive Intelligent Sensor Technology that automatically dims the backlight when full brightness is not needed.
Optional 2D Viewing
While offering some of the most advanced 3D features to date, due to the fact that this technology is still new to the consumer sector, there are still many movies and TV shows that you’ll want to watch in traditional 2D. Not to worry – the Cinema 3D can easily switch to 2D viewing when needed, and it even has inbuilt Freeview HD, giving you 5 times the picture quality of standard definition Freeview.
Conclusion
LG’s new Cinema 3D TV is by all standards one of the most cutting-edge home entertainment offerings available on the marketplace at present. When you see its picture quality for yourself, you’ll surely be as impressed as I was.
About the Author: Barry Knightly owns an electronics repair business and is a Cinema 3D enthusiast.
The following guide will look into why this latest 3D wonder is causing such excitement amongst discerning home entertainment buyers.
LED Technology
The Cinema 3D features one of the most high-end technologies when it comes to display - its LED backlighting panel also includes local dimming so that you can adjust the screen view to perfect black/white contrast ratios. In addition, the Cinema 3D is proven to offer a brightness display that is up to two times more vivid than other 3D TV’s.
Flicker Free
One of the primary features that make the Cinema 3D’s stand out is their patented Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology. This provides guaranteed “Flicker-Free” image display, which has been a sore point in previous 3D TV manufacturer models.
Passive Display Glasses
Your 3D TV would be useless without the specialised glasses to allow your eyes to go beyond the 2D perception. Most 3D TV’s come with Active Shutter Display glasses, which deliver alternating images to each of your eyes to create three-dimensional viewing. The problem with Active Shutter Display technology however is that each set of glasses costs about £100 per pair – while you’ll generally get one set free when you buy your 3D TV, this will knock your bank balance for six if you intend on sharing your viewing experience with a large group of family and friends.
What’s more, Active Display glasses depend on the rate at which the TV model delivers the alternating images to your eyes – if the frame rate and refresh rate are not up to scratch, you’ll experience glitches in your 3D viewing. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the 3D image will appear, so if you buy a 3D TV on a budget that is weak in this area, it’s highly likely you’ll be disappointed in the juddering effect at times.
Market research has in fact shown that 88% of consumers prefer Passive 3D glasses (the same kind you get at the cinema) over Active Shutter Display, so LG seems to have made the perfect decision in this area as they provide no less than seven Passive glasses as standard with your Cinema 3D purchase. And if even this
What’s more, Passive Display glasses weigh around half that of standard Active Shutter glasses, which makes all the difference to your nose when watching a long movie. Also, they are not battery operated, meaning you won’t have to worry about recharging them in the middle of a gripping DVD.
Smart TV
In a nutshell, Smart TV’s are Internet connected – they are currently shaking up the TV industry in the same way as smartphones revolutionised the traditional mobile phone. The Cinema 3D is keeping pace with the times by including Internet and web browser capabilities, allowing you to access or stream movies, music and other services as well as keep fully up to speed when it comes to social networking. Thus, not only do you get the ultimate in 3D viewing, you can also enjoy most of the perks that your PC provides, all from the comfort of your sofa.
Viewing Flexibility
The Cinema 3D offers wider viewing angles than many other 3D TV’s currently on the marketplace – this allows for greater flexibility when it comes to where you and your friends sit without impacting on the picture quality.
Energy Economy
Smart Energy Saving comes standard with the Cinema 3D, providing you with some clever ways to save on electricity. These include a “video mute”, content-specific settings and exclusive Intelligent Sensor Technology that automatically dims the backlight when full brightness is not needed.
Optional 2D Viewing
While offering some of the most advanced 3D features to date, due to the fact that this technology is still new to the consumer sector, there are still many movies and TV shows that you’ll want to watch in traditional 2D. Not to worry – the Cinema 3D can easily switch to 2D viewing when needed, and it even has inbuilt Freeview HD, giving you 5 times the picture quality of standard definition Freeview.
Conclusion
LG’s new Cinema 3D TV is by all standards one of the most cutting-edge home entertainment offerings available on the marketplace at present. When you see its picture quality for yourself, you’ll surely be as impressed as I was.
About the Author: Barry Knightly owns an electronics repair business and is a Cinema 3D enthusiast.