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22/04/2010
First 3D Televisions Go On Sale
The dimension of a third kind is now available to own from today as 3D televisions hit the high streets of Britain and Ireland.
The launch is being helmed as the biggest thing since the introduction of the colour television.
For a mere £1,800 the illusion of depth perception can be yours. The first 3D hardware and it's C7000 47-inch television 3D has been launched by Samsung, but consumers will have to shell out an additional £200 for cables and 3D glasses for the true experience. Sky will be launching its 3D channel in June to embrace the introduction but until then, consumers will have to rely on Blu Ray for viewing.
3D has well and truly re-entered the mainstream market from last year with the launch of Avatar, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and Dreamworks Animation's How To Train Your Dragon encouraging sales.
Up and coming sports events such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup will also drive demand.
3D films have existed in some form since 1890, but until 2010 had been largely relegated to a niche in the motion picture industry because of the costly hardware and processes required to produce and display a 3D film, and the lack of a standardised format for all segments of the entertainment business.
Now that is set to change as we enter the second "golden era" of 3D.
Rival versions of the 3D TV are currently in the pipeline with Sony launching in June, while LG and Panasonic sets will be introduced next month.
(BMcN/BMcC)
The launch is being helmed as the biggest thing since the introduction of the colour television.
For a mere £1,800 the illusion of depth perception can be yours. The first 3D hardware and it's C7000 47-inch television 3D has been launched by Samsung, but consumers will have to shell out an additional £200 for cables and 3D glasses for the true experience. Sky will be launching its 3D channel in June to embrace the introduction but until then, consumers will have to rely on Blu Ray for viewing.
3D has well and truly re-entered the mainstream market from last year with the launch of Avatar, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland and Dreamworks Animation's How To Train Your Dragon encouraging sales.
Up and coming sports events such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup will also drive demand.
3D films have existed in some form since 1890, but until 2010 had been largely relegated to a niche in the motion picture industry because of the costly hardware and processes required to produce and display a 3D film, and the lack of a standardised format for all segments of the entertainment business.
Now that is set to change as we enter the second "golden era" of 3D.
Rival versions of the 3D TV are currently in the pipeline with Sony launching in June, while LG and Panasonic sets will be introduced next month.
(BMcN/BMcC)
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08 March 2007
TV license fee to rise
TV licences are set to increase to £135.50 for a colour television and £45.50 for a black and white licence. The increase follows the latest BBC licence fee settlement announced in January. The licence fee will increase annually by 3% for the first two years and 2% in the third, fourth and fifth year.
TV license fee to rise
TV licences are set to increase to £135.50 for a colour television and £45.50 for a black and white licence. The increase follows the latest BBC licence fee settlement announced in January. The licence fee will increase annually by 3% for the first two years and 2% in the third, fourth and fifth year.
13 January 2010
Revolution Underway As 3-D Storms Ahead
As 3-D TV is beginning to get serious attention, the movie world is racing ahead with Hollywood preparing to re-release some past blockbusters.
Revolution Underway As 3-D Storms Ahead
As 3-D TV is beginning to get serious attention, the movie world is racing ahead with Hollywood preparing to re-release some past blockbusters.
12 April 2007
'60km sniper' for British troops
Britain's ground forces in Afghanistan are to receive a state-of-the-art precision land attack rocket, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) has twice the range of existing artillery systems.
'60km sniper' for British troops
Britain's ground forces in Afghanistan are to receive a state-of-the-art precision land attack rocket, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) has twice the range of existing artillery systems.
26 June 2007
Henman sees off Moya
Tim Henman has seen off a determined Carlos Moya seeded 25 in a marathon nail-biting first round match at Wimbledon. The first set was suspended due to rain at 3-5 with Moya fighting his way back into the first set after a comfortable looking start for a confident looking Tim Henman. Play did not resume again until 6.
Henman sees off Moya
Tim Henman has seen off a determined Carlos Moya seeded 25 in a marathon nail-biting first round match at Wimbledon. The first set was suspended due to rain at 3-5 with Moya fighting his way back into the first set after a comfortable looking start for a confident looking Tim Henman. Play did not resume again until 6.
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