3D TV to revolutionize home entertainment – reveals YouGov Siraj’s survey

Subhro P Ghosh

A recent report of a survey conducted in the UAE reveals that 51% of the total 764 surveyed respondents expressed optimistically that the potential of 3D TV penetration is immense to revolutionize the way they’re in watching TV at their residence. Whereas, over one-third of the respondents said that the thing will change more effectively with the application of 3D games.

Toshiba 3D TV

This sort of research conducted by YouGov Siraj is generally conducted to understand the inclination of customers toward the 3D TV when majority of the global market leaders are venturing into retailing 3D TV. Sharing the experience of the research, H S Paik, President of LG Electronic Gulf opined, “We asked the consumer what they considered would be the most important reason for buying a 3D TV and of those that responded, more than 65 per cent said the ability to be able to watch 3D movies was either important or very important.”

H S Paik also commented that the UAE consumers are well aware about the usage of conventional shutter glasses and its drawbacks such as image flickering and overlapping, whereas due to the presence of inbuilt rechargeable batteries, the glasses are not at all comfortable and low brightness is very common. While the customers were asked on their decision, over 85% voted for lightweight battery-free 3D glasses, variable relaxing seating positions and topmost image clarity matter a lot that would benefit with proper return-on-investment.

The new models of LG Cinema 3D TV introduced globally is based on FPR 3D technology that was achieved the honor of ‘Best 3D technology’ at a Display Event held in Beijing last year. LG’s Cinema 3D TV implemented with FPR technology has also received the ‘flicker-free’ certificate from two global certification agencies Intertek and TÜV.

LG Electronics faces scarcity in supplying its 3D TV glasses

Subhro P Ghosh

A Korean news portal has reported that supply of LG’s 3D TV glasses has come down and some of the customers who had bought LG Cinema 3D TV are not properly getting the glasses. Basically, each customer is supposed to 6-8 glasses per 3D TV set, but due to the shortage of LG’s supply, the number has come down.

According to the customers, they have got only a few glasses with the set and they will be getting the other remaining sets after about a month, and this shortage is also felt for 3D Blu-Ray titles. On the other hand, one of the senior officials of LG said, “It is true that the supply of the glasses has not been without a hitch as the domestic demands have exceeded our expectation. However, since the glass-makers are quite small in size and mass production is a kind of tall order for them, we are thinking to increase the number of suppliers.”

LG's FPR 3D glasses

However, industry experts believe that this supply shortage of the glasses is making the promotion of LG’s Cinema 3D TV, which is very new in the industry. The new Cinema 3D TV is based on FPR technology, which is yet to gain much popularity in the market competing with its major rivals Samsung and Sony. This also could be its strategy of LG to be floated in the news as its competitors are in an attempt to develop their conventional SG (shutter glasses) technology, for instance, Samsung has recently joined hand with RealD Inc. to make possible the merging of passive 3D glasses with active shutter technology.

LG’s new CINEMA 3D LW5700 LED TV reviewed

Subhro Prakash Ghosh

The leading Korea-based electronics brand LG has launched its 3D TV ranges in the New Year. The newly launched LG CINEMA 3D LW5700 LED TV offers outstanding 3D viewing experience with smoother and crisper image with superb clarity from virtually any angle. The picture quality being offered by LG CINEMA 3D LW5700 LED TV is absolutely stunning making you sure of not having experienced the same earlier before.

While at the launch, LG called for a press meet for giving a practical demonstration of its new 3D TVs ranges as the brand believed to give hands-on experience to the visitors. The main objective of the event was to understand the basic difference between LG’s new FPR technology and the traditional SG technology.

Specifications

·       Available screen sizes (42”, 47” and 55”)

·       Backlight: Edge LED

·       Response time: 2.4ms

·       Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1

·       PC Connectivity

·       Picture Wizard II

·       Speaker System: 1 Way, 2 Speakers

·       HDMI: 4 sides

·       USB 2.0: 2 sides

·       Headphone Out: 1

·       Antenna In : 1

·       Audio Out: 1

·       RGB In (D-sub 15pin): 1

·       PC Audio Input: 1

·       Power Consumption: 170W

Features

·       Infinite 3D Surround System

·       Advanced IPS LED Panel

·       Cinema 3D

·       Features of Smart TV

·       Motion Clarity Index 600

·       FPR 3D glasses free from flickering, blurring, image overlapping, etc.

·       DLNA or WiFi ready

·       Advanced 2D to 3D conversion

·       Stylish design with slim bezel and depth

With the adoption of FPR (film-type patterned retarder) technology, LG LG CINEMA 3D LW5700 LED TV displays picture that is absolutely flicker-free with no crosstalk and retention. For the superior quality of picture, Cinema 3D TV product ranges have been certified ‘flicker-free’ from two globally spread Europe-based certification agencies Intertek and TÜV. The practical demonstration showed that the FPR 3D technology brings no such drawbacks of conventional SG technology, offering light-weight and comfortable 3D glasses. The glasses are free from batteries, hence it doesn’t require to be charged always. The viewer is also free from the harmful effect of electromagnetic waves. Moreover, the presence of 3D Light Boost enhances the picture quality. It is a thin film covering the CINEMA 3D TV’s screen that ensures 3D images are displayed at full brightness.