Mits Unveils DLP and LCD 3DTVs

Not all 3DTVs are flat panels. Mitsubishi, whose DLP rear-projection sets were an early vehicle for 3D, plans to introduce new fourth-gen models and will also offer 3D in the form of edge-lit LED LCD displays.

The new DLP 3DTVs will include seven models ranging from 60 to 82 inches, while the LED-backlit products will include four models from 46 to 55 inches. Some will incorporate 5.1-channel surround produced with 16 small drivers.

For its networked-TV move, Mitsubishi announced the debut of Stream-TV, which will use Vudu Apps to offer access to not only Vudu but Pandora, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, Twitter, AP, and NY Times content. Some models will offer wi-fi connectivity in addition to ethernet.

The report in This Week In Consumer Electronics explained a major technology shift behind Mitsubishi's newest 3DTVs: "Mitsubishi 3D TVs in the 738 and 838 series support a side-by-side 3D signal format, where past models supported the checkerboard 3D format used primarily by video game.... Legacy 3D-ready product and new 638 series models will require a 3D adapter to playback all three 3D signal format outlined in the HDMI 1.4a spec, including topbottom and frame packing used in new 3D Blu-ray Disc players. In all cases an emitter and matching 3D active-shutter glasses or DLP Link active-shutter glasses are required for 3D viewing."

Note: The required glasses are not the ones shown. For additional information including pricing see TWICE.

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