Tag Archives: 3D
I Want My 3D TV
Prototype 3D televisions were a big draw at this year’s CEATEC, with Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, and Mitsubishi pushing hard to build consumer acceptance. So far, there’s no broadcast or disc-based 3D standard, either internationally or domestically in Japan, so any … Continue reading
Print to Metal
It sounds incredible. You create a file on your computer, and then print that file as a metal object. I visited the Shapeways booth earlier this month at the SIGGRAPH 2009 conference in New Orleans. Shapeways interfaces with 3D modeling … Continue reading
Pixar Soars with 3D
Two weeks ago at the NAB tradeshow, I had a chance to see some very impressive 3D clips from Pixar Animation Studios. The company’s latest animated feature, Up, will be released to theaters in 3D on May 29. The clips … Continue reading
A Billion Colors
Imagine a billion colors. Now imagine a computer monitor that can display a billion colors. Behold the HP DreamColor LP2480zx. It’s the result of an unusual collaboration between HP and DreamWorks Animation. The 24-inch LCD monitor can handle 30-bits of … Continue reading
Electronic Copilot
I had a chance to try out HP’s iPAQ 310 Travel Companion at CES. It’s a first-rate GPS device with excellent graphics and a fast processor. The bright 4.3-inch LCD touch screen has an 800×480 pixel resolution with a 16-bit … Continue reading