InformationWeekreports that Samsung has started mass production of 3D television panels for 40-inch, 46-inch and 56-inch television sets.
The Korean consumer electronics manufacturer said Wednesday that it is making 3D LED and LCD panels for 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch televisions. In order to view content in 3D, people will need to wear Samsung's special eyeglasses.
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., this month, 3D TV was at center stage, with manufacturers showing a couple dozen products. Driving the move toward 3D in the home is the success of 3D movies in theaters. Director James Cameron's "Avatar," for example, has become the highest grossing film ever.
"Recently, 3D displays have captured the industry spotlight," Wonkie Chang, president of the LCD Business at Samsung Electronics, said in a statement. "Samsung Electronics aims to lead the global 3D TV panel market in pioneering panel mass production for 3D LED and LCD TVs."
3D TVs were a big deal at this year's Consumer Electronics Show where a number of 3D televisions were unveiled. Samsung's super thin LED 9000 3D TV (pictured above) was one of the more impressive 3D televisions on display on CES. The prices for the 3D televisions may not be that much more than HD TVs but the 3D glasses are going to be very expensive.
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