3D glasses

Panasonic has announced a new series of All-In-One Plasma 3D TVs, the RT2B. They come in 42" or 46", has active-shutter 3D support (they include one pair of 3D glasses) and have built-in Blu-ray drive and Hard-Disc.

Panasonic has also announced a new range of active-shutter 3D glasses. The TY-EW series come in different sizes (there are three, actually) and include sealed-batteries that are rechargeable by USB - two hours charging will give you 30 hours of watching. They will cost the same as Panasonic old ones, $149. They will start shipping in late August.

Samsung has reduced the price of the 3D starter kit: It is now shipping for $299 (down $50). The kit includes two pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses and a 3D Blu-ray movie (monsters and aliens). You can also get it for free if you buy Samsung's new Blu-ray players (BD-6800 or BD-7900).

If you want to actually use this, you'd need a 3D TV that includes a 3D emitter (such as the Samsung C7000) and a 3D Blu-ray player.

Buy Samsung's 3D starter kit now over at Amazon.com for $299.

Intel announced that their GMA HD integrated graphics processors will support 3D. The new chips will be released in the summer, and will support 3D movies from Blu-ray discs. They'll be relying on polarized glasses.

Intel integrated graphics HD 3D slide

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Mitsubishi's 3D TV starter kit will cost $399, and include 2 pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses, an IR emitter, one 3DC-1000 signal adapter (a required adapter for Mitsubishi's DLP TVs), one HDMI cable and a Disney Blu-ray 3D Showcase Disc. We do not know when the kit will be shipping, but you can pre-order it now on Amazon.com.

Mitsubishi has 3 series of 3D DLP TVs, the 638, 738 and 838. They have just lowered the price of the 638 series (The 60" (WD-60638) will cost $999, the 65" (WD-65638) will cost $1,29) which aren't shipping yet, but can be pre-ordered.

LG announced the price of their LX6500 LED-LCD 3D TV series: the 47" 47LX6500 costs $2,700, and the 55" 55LX6500 costs $3,600. You can order now in Amazon, but they don't specify the shipment date yet.

The LX6500 support Full-HD (1080p), 240Hz, local dimming and netcast entertainment (and are wireless ready). 3D glasses are not included - Lg's active-shutter 3D glasses, cost $125 each.

Toshiba Mobile Displays (TMD) announced that they'll use OCB (Optically Compensated Bend) LCD panels in active-shutter 3D glasses. OCB LCDs offer high speed and high contrast and, according to Toshiba, are ideals for 3D glasses - they'll offer a brighter image and less crosstalk.

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LG has released their active-shutter 3D glasses, for $125. You need an LG 3D-ready TV (that includes an infra-red emitted to sync to the glasses). Compatible TVs include the top-of-the-line LX9500 and also the LD950 and other LG 3D TVs. The glasses weight 41 grams.

LG's glasses are cheaper than Samsung's (who's basic model, the SG-2100AB costs $135).

Buy the new LG's 3D glasses for $125.