[Philip Lelyveld comment: take a deep dive into autostereo technology by listening to the SMPTE webcast and downloading the pdf at
Autostereoscopic Displays: State of the Art and the Way Forward]
Sprint and AT&T will start competing directly with Nintendo in the glasses free (autostereoscopic) gaming arena this summer. AT&T has the LG Thrill 4G and Sprint has the HTC EVO 3D. Both phones will play new 3D games from publishers like Gameloft. Check out the Sprint phone in action in this exclusive video preview from CTIA 2011.
The HTC EVO 3D is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor, and it is built on Android 2.3, Gingerbread. It also features dual 5-megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both high-quality conventional and stunning 3D images and videos, opening up new frontiers for user-generated content, social networking and streaming video, and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat.
The Android-powered HTC EVO 3D displays 3D content on its glasses-free QHD screen. Powered by enhanced HTC Sense software, the sequel to last year’s game-changing HTC EVO 4G also sports a brawny dual-core Snapdragon processor and a beefier 1730 mAh Lithium-ion battery, in a compact and elegant design.
“Sprint is taking wireless innovation to the next level once again as we bring our customers the ability to experience 3D on their phone without glasses,” said Steve Elfman, president – Network Operations, Product and Wholesale, Sprint. “HTC EVO 3D makes it easy to take pictures or movies in 3D when you are on vacation, and then feel like you are there again when you view it months later. This device takes full advantage of Sprint’s powerful 4G network and offers the innovation one would expect as the next benchmark device in the prestigious EVO product line.”
As 3D has become more sought-after in both movie theaters and family rooms, the ability to enjoy 3D on a wireless phone – 3D glasses-free – will change the way customers interact with their devices. According to The NPD Group’s 3D 360° Monitor (September 2010), consumers show a high degree of interest in working with personal media in 3D (with one-third saying they would like to take photos in 3D).
“At HTC, we believe in offering a wide portfolio of beautifully designed, powerful and highly customizable devices for our customers, and the HTC EVO portfolio at Sprint does just that,” said Jason Mackenzie, president – HTC Americas. “As HTC continues to push the limits of innovation, we are looking forward to delivering the HTC EVO 3D and our first 4G tablet, the HTC EVO View 4G, to Sprint customers this summer.”
According to ABI Research (Dec. 20, 2010) mobile 3D devices will be driven by three key applications: creation of user-generated 3D content by integrated video and still cameras, playback of 3D content and 3D gaming. It also anticipates that mobile devices may turn out to be the most successful form factor towards bringing 3D technology into mainstream markets.
With integrated 3D HD (720p) video capture, 4G speeds, and the latest version of the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, HTC EVO 3D makes it possible to become part of the action and then easily and seamlessly post high-quality video to YouTube or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the Internet live, via Qik. Its integrated DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) capability makes it fast and easy to share stored music, pictures and user-generated HD video wirelessly with other DLNA-certified home electronics, including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, printers and more. Using an HDMI cable (sold separately) makes it possible to also share user-created 3D video content via a 3D TV.
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