Next month, LG will go big with passive 3D -- literally. The company has announced plans to show off "the world's largest" 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV at January's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Of course, the real hook is not the TV's 84-inch size. It's that this UD TV uses passive 3D technolgy and can muster up a resolution beyond 1080p. In fact, LG says that this model will include a whopping 8 million pixels, which translates to a 3840 x 2160 resolution when in 2D.
If you recall, the big complaint about film pattern retarder technology (FPR) -- also known as passive 3D -- is that it cuts the vertical resolution in half. Well, if you do the math, this model should be able to deliver 3D effects at 3840 x 1080, which means you will get every last pixel of 1080p resolution (and then some) even in 3D mode.
This is huge for passive 3D technology, which has taken a backseat (as far as quality is concerned) to the active 3D format. Of course, the UD TV will still use passive 3D glasses, which deliver a more comfortable viewing experience. Passive 3D glasses are similar to the ones currently distributed in 3D movie theaters, and don't requiring charging or batteries.
If that sort of resolution is too much (or too little), this 3D UD TV also has 2D-to-3D conversion so viewers can add 3D effects to daily viewing. There's also 3D Depth Control, which allows users to tweak effects to their liking. One other 3D perk is something called 3D Sound Zooming, which promises immersive 3D sound.
The UD TV will also have LG's Smart TV platform, a staple on the companby's web-enabled HDTVs. Currently, that perk provides on-screen access to over 1200 different web-enabled apps, including 3D movies and other content. Last week, LG made the announcement that new Smart TV features would be announced at CES next month.
Other perks include a narrow bezel design and the new, ergonomically-designed Magic Remote. Besides offering gesture-based control, the newly designed controller has added in voice recognition options.
"LG is pushing the limits of home entertainment innovation with this 3D UD TV," said Havis Kwon, president and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. "We are bringing together all our Smart TV and 3D knowledge in the 3D UD TV in order to demonstrate to the CES audience that LG is committed to being the world's leading brand for immersive home entertainment in 2012 and beyond."
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