Back in August we reported on rumors that Toshiba were working on 3DTVs that would offer 3D without the need for (silly) glasses and, though we were somewhat sceptical it now transpires that the rumor we offered a heads up regarding was spot on what with Toshiba now being set to offer glass-less 3DTV units in Japan by December.
The new Toshiba glass-less 3DTV REGZA range will initially take in two models in the form of the 20” REGZA 20GL1 and the 12” REGZA 12GL1 which will offer 1,280 x 720 and (a meagre) 466 x 350 resolutions with the 20” model being powered by an enhanced version of Toshiba’s Cell processor which will allow the REGZA 20GL1 to display both 2D and 3D imagery at maximum resolution. The 12” REGZA 12GL1, on the other hand, will come sans Cell processor though, like its bigger (far more impressive) stable mate will offer HDMI and USB connectivity as well as a LAN port and, of course, REGZA link.
3D displays that can give the illusion of three dimensions without the need for the user to wear (mostly decidedly unflattering) eyewear are, needless to say, nothing new as those of you who read TFTS will know (along with the likes of the Nintendo 3DS both Sharp and Hitachi, amongst others, are already well advanced in developing glass-less 3DTV) but what Toshiba’s new glass-less 3DTVs do herald is the possible (probable, hopeful) end in sight for the need to wear (and pay for) special eyewear in order to immerse yourself in 3D visuals.
So, if you’re considering getting a 3DTV right now our advice – which you can take or leave – is to hold back as it looks, once again, like today’s technology is already so yesterday.
The new Toshiba glass-less 3DTV REGZA range will initially take in two models in the form of the 20” REGZA 20GL1 and the 12” REGZA 12GL1 which will offer 1,280 x 720 and (a meagre) 466 x 350 resolutions with the 20” model being powered by an enhanced version of Toshiba’s Cell processor which will allow the REGZA 20GL1 to display both 2D and 3D imagery at maximum resolution. The 12” REGZA 12GL1, on the other hand, will come sans Cell processor though, like its bigger (far more impressive) stable mate will offer HDMI and USB connectivity as well as a LAN port and, of course, REGZA link.
So, if you’re considering getting a 3DTV right now our advice – which you can take or leave – is to hold back as it looks, once again, like today’s technology is already so yesterday.
