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LG Electronics will release the 23-inch LG Cinema 3D D2343P-BN and 27-inch LG Cinema 3D D2743P-BN in the Japanese market later this month. Both 3D monitors feature a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution with a 5ms response time, a 250cd/m2 brightness, a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 178/178 degree viewing angle. The LG Cinema 3D D2343P-BN and 3D D2743P-BN are equipped with a 2D to 3D conversion software that enables you to easily convert 2D videos into 3D. Additional specs include HDMI, D-Sub and DVI-D ports. [LG]

Samsung’s arguably carried the crown of biggest, most beautiful TV screens for some time now—and if you’ve got $10,000, you can now buy the biggest, most beautiful, super-skinny of them all. This is a giant HDTV slice. More »

Is your 3D printer’s standard feature set lacking? Maybe Elefu’s Kickstarter-funded custom controller board can help. Dubbed Ra (think ancient Egyptian god), the project places a focus on expandability and carries a roster of I/O options including camera triggers and fans. The ATMega2560-based system allows for computer-free printing by leveraging an LCD screen, SD card reader and a knob. For inattentive designers, a standalone and programmable MP3 player and a light controller can be used to create alerts when printing completes, and adds extra flair as well. The unit also supports up to three extruders and plug-and-play support for ATX power supplies. Having doubled its $4,000 funding goal nearly three weeks ahead of the campaign’s end, boards are expected to show up on doorsteps this November and can be snagged for as little as $149. Head to the source for the full feature list and reward tiers.

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You know, it’s funny. Back in the day when Samsung launched the first consumer 3D TV, in 2010, I thought it would actually catch on for one principle reason. That reason is that unlike Betamax vs. VHS or Blu-ray vs. HD DVD, this was a universal format. It was like the transition from standard definition to high definition. No one questioned it. Boy, was I wrong, and MIT is the latest organization to prove it.

University researchers are developing a new standard for glasses-free 3D TV that actually works by stacking three LCD layers on top of one another. The technology incorporates an algorithm in which patterns on the different displays circulate to create the illusion of depth. Admittedly, this is similar to the kind of tech used in Nintendo’s 3DS and the very few glasses-free 3D TVs that have been released, but it is a much more effective use of the technology.

So with the glasses-free 3D movement on the rise, there is yet another competing standard in this battle to advance the TV market. The other standards are passive 3D, which is what movie theaters use and has a lower cost of entry, and active 3D which requires battery-operated glasses and more expensive hardware but creates the most realistic 3D experience in the consumer electronics market.

[via MIT]

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Have you heard of the name Sceptre before? I am quite sure that those who are constantly on the lookout to upgrade their consumer electronics devices at home without breaking the family’s budget will certainly have come across devices from Sceptre before. The latest 3D HDTV measures 46″ across diagonally, where each purchase will come with four pairs of polarized passive 3D glasses in addition to SRS TruSurround HD Sound in an elegant piano black finish.

The latest 3D HDTV from Sceptre intends to deliver a totally new dimension in entertainment by introducing the latest 3D technology from Sceptre which is said to be able to display eye-popping images at a 1920 × 1080 and 1080P resolution, not to mention warming up your ears with its heart-pumping surround sound capabilities. Apart from that, the 46″ LED HDTV will also be able to hook itself up to external devices including cameras, computers and Blu-ray players in a simple and easy manner thanks to the inclusion of its five HDMI ports, a solitary USB port and a VGA port.

Cathy Chou, Vice President of Operations, Sceptre, “Quality, ease of use and affordability continue to be primary concerns of users seeking a 3D home entertainment experience. Our new 3D HDTV provides the same high quality experience as more costly units at a fraction of the price. In addition, we’ve made it easy for the whole family to enjoy by including three passive 3D and one passive clip-on glasses.”

Thanks to the inclusion of theater quality polarized passive 3D glasses, Sceptre’s latest offering is said to be able to deliver long term cost efficiency when compared to other 3D technologies. After all, passive glasses need not rely on batteries or receivers to get the job done as your eyes enjoy pop up visuals that might just scare you. Come to think of it, how come we have yet to see an increase in horror movies that take advantage of 3D technology? It would really be something, and the Final Destination series do not count in my book. Apart from that, passive 3D glasses are also able to produce a full-color image which has been touted to be a whole lot more comfortable to watch, doing away with headaches and eye fatigue that are often than not associated with active glasses.

It is said that this 46-inch 3D HDTV from Sceptre will be accompanied by 4 pairs of polarized glasses, and you can pick one off the shelf for $999.99.

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