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63% want glasses free 3D in-flight entertainment

[3D Focus

3D Focus polled 525 of its readers asking if they would like to watch 3D films and programs on glasses free 3D seat back TVs. 63% said yes, 24% said they were indifferent and 13% said no.

We must say, 3dfocus.co.uk readers are possibly more likely to embrace 3D than non-readers. However, other 3dfocus.co.uk poll results, due to be released soon, suggest 3D Focus readers are still discerning about how they want to consume 3D entertainment.  …

On the other hand, modern airlines are increasingly updating their IFE entertainment offerings with systems that allow travellers to view personal content on the seat back screens by plugging in a camcorder or tablet computer. For example, Qantas and Jetstar are trialling the loan of iPads with pre-built content for its passengers (for $10-$15 per flight).  …

Last year glasses free 3D specialists MasterImage 3D told The Hollywood Reporterthat the company is in advanced talks with airlines and car makers to license their technology for the purposes of 3D inflight entertainment and luxury car 3D systems for back seat passengers.

Executive VP and GM of 3D Display at MasterImage Roy Taylor said it would be about 2.5 – 3 years before passengers will be watching 3D movies 30,000 high in the sky.

Read the full story here: http://www.3dfocus.co.uk/3d-news-2/3d-technology/63-want-glasses-free-3d-in-flight-entertainment/7049

 

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