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HTC EVO 3D for DUMMIES!

6.2.2011

[by Vanquished, AndroidForums]

One of the main concerns that has been brought up relates to every day use and the 2D/3D toggle switch. The User Interface (Sense 3.0) is not in 3D (It does not pop out of the screen). The standard functions of the phone are in 2D just like every other phone. The 2D/3D toggle switch is for taking pictures and recording videos.

The HTC EVO 3D will be  released on the 24th of June, 2011. This info is coming from a leaked Radio Shack ad which can be found at his link: http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-3d/305558-anyone-know-when-its-going-released-17.html#post2761482 Previous Radio Shack ads show the price to be  $199.99 on contract and  $499.99 off contract. Keep in mind that both the release date and price are still speculation as Sprint has not confrimed anything yet.

Technical Specifications:

Network
2G: 
– CDMA 800, 1900 MHz 
– GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
3G:
– CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 
– HSDPA 2100 MHz
4G:
– WiMAX

Dimensions
L x W x T: 126mm (5″) x 65mm (2.6″) x 12.05mm (.47″)
Weight: 170 grams (6 ounces)
Form Factor: Candybar

Display
Technology: TFT-LCD (Sharp AVS/Super Mobile)
Type: Capacitive 3D Touch Screen 
Size: 4.3″
Colors & Pixels: 16M Colors & 960×540 pixels (qHD)

Input/ User Interface
Auto Stereoscopic 3D display 
Newest version of HTC Sense UI 
Multi Touch 
Proximity Sensor 
Gyro Sensor, G-Sensor 
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate

System Properties
Operating System: Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) 
CPU: 1.2GHz Qualcomm 8660 Snapdragon Processor 
GPU: Adreno 220
Memory: 1GB RAM

Storage Capacity
Internal Memory: 4GB (1GB ROM) 
– 8GB Card in-box 
Expandable Memory: micro-SD card slot for expansion up to 32GB

Browser & Messaging
HTML 4.0, XHTML 1.1, WAP 2.0 
MMS, SMS, IM, Email

Camera & Video
Still (rear):
– 5 Megapixels (2560 x 1920 pixels) 
– Dual-LED Flash 
– Digital Zoom 
Additional Camera (rear):
– 5 Megapixels (2560 x 1920 pixels) 
Secondary:
– 1.3 Megapixels 
Capturing Capability:
– 2D Photos Capturing with 5MP resolution
– 3D Photos Capturing with 2MP resolution 
Video Recording:
– 1080p HD video in 2D recording capable 
– 720p HD video in 3D recording capable 
Video Out:
– 1080p video via HDMI 
– 720p 3D content via HDMI

Connectivity
Bluetooth & USB: v2.1 with EDR Stereo & v2.0 Mini USB 
WLAN:
– Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 
– WiMAX 802.16 e 
– DLNA 
Headset: 3.5mm stereo headset jack 
Radio: Stereo FM with RDS 
GPS: A-GPS 
3G: 
– Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps 
– HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps 
– HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps

Music & Video
Music Formats: 
– MP3 / M4A / QCP / AMR / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / WAV / WMA / MIDI/ EVRC-B 
Video Formats: 
– MPEG4 / H.263 / H.264 / WMV

Battery
Type: Li-Ion 1730 mAh Standard Battery 
Standby Time: Up to 355 hours 
Talk Time: Up to 450 mins

Other Features
The Green Hornet 3D movie
Spiderman Total Mayhem 3D game demo
Blockbuster 3D Demand app. 
YouTube 3D app. 
Mobile Hotspot Capability For Up To 8 Devices 
Sprint Mobile Hotspot(Up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices) 
Android Market, Google Search, Maps, 
Gmail, Google Talk, 
Picasa integration, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook 
Visual Voice Mail, GPS Navigation, Offline Navigation 
Turn by Turn Navigation

Colors Availability Black

 

See the original post here: http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-3d/346198-htc-evo-3d-dummies.html

Mitsubishi announces pricing for its 2011 3D HDTVs: 92-inch DLP set for $5,999

6.2.2011

[By Sean Portnoy, ZDNet]

Mitsubishi recently jettisoned its LCD HDTV business in order to focus on its rear-projection sets. The last company standing in that department, it has just disclosed the pricing for its new 2011 DLP units, which includes an incredibly massive 92-inch TV.

There are three Mitsubishi series released this year that are based on DLP rear-projection, which allows for bigger screen sizes for less money than equivalently sized flat panels, but adds bulk in the process. All have 3D capabilities built-in. The 73-inch 640 Series set includes three HDMI inputs and 120Hz refresh rates, and is priced at $1,599. The 740 Series adds StreamTV Internet apps, including services like Vudu and Pandora but apparently not Netflix, and lets your iPhone or iPad work as a remote control via Mitsubishi’s free app. The 73-inch model costs $2,099, while the 82-inch version will set you back $3,499.

Finally, the 840 Series (shown above) includes Mitsubishi’s new Clear Contrast Screen as well as PerfectColor/PerfecTint technology and a built-in 16-speaker Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system. The 73-inch version is priced at $2,599, the 82-inch set jumps to $4,199, and the 92-inch monster commands a whopping $5,999. Then again, you probably will have the biggest TV in the neighborhood, with four times the viewing area of a 46-inch set.

Mitsubishi hasn’t forgotten its laser-based projection sets, debuting the new L75-A94 LaserVue. The 75-inch TV includes built-in Wi-Fi for StreamTV, four HDMI inputs, 120Hz refresh rates, and PerfectColor/PerfecTint, DeepField Imager, and EdgeEnhance technologies. The company conveniently left the pricing off its press release, but you can assume it will cost about the same as that 92-inch set.

See the original post here: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/home-theater/mitsubishi-announces-pricing-for-its-2011-3d-hdtvs-92-inch-dlp-set-for-5999/4964

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Specification for Naming VFX Image Sequences Released

ETC’s VFX Working Group has published a specification for best practices naming image sequences such as plates and comps. File naming is an essential tool for organizing the multitude of frames that are inputs and outputs from the VFX process. Prior to the publication of this specification, each organization had its own naming scheme, requiring custom processes for each partner, which often resulted in confusion and miscommunication.

The new ETC@USC specification focuses primarily on sequences of individual images. The initial use case was VFX plates, typically delivered as OpenEXR or DPX files. However, the team soon realized that the same naming conventions can apply to virtually any image sequence. Consequently, the specification was written to handle a wide array of assets and use cases.

To ensure all requirements are represented, the working group included over 2 dozen participants representing studios, VFX houses, tool creators, creatives and others.  The ETC@USC also worked closely with MovieLabs to ensure that the specification could be integrated as part of their 2030 Vision.

A key design criteria for this specification is compatibility with existing practices.  Chair of the VFX working group, Horst Sarubin of Universal Pictures, said: “Our studio is committed to being at the forefront of designing best industry practices to modernize and simplify workflows, and we believe this white paper succeeded in building a new foundation for tools to transfer files in the most efficient manner.”

This specification is compatible with other initiatives such as the Visual Effects Society (VES) Transfer Specifications. “We wanted to make it as seamless as possible for everyone to adopt this specification,” said working group co-chair and ETC@USC’s Erik Weaver. “To ensure all perspectives were represented we created a team of industry experts familiar with the handling of these materials and collaborated with a number of industry groups.”

“Collaboration between MovieLabs and important industry groups like the ETC is critical to implementing the 2030 Vision,” said Craig Seidel, SVP of MovieLabs. “This specification is a key step in defining the foundations for better software-defined workflows. We look forward to continued partnership with the ETC on implementing other critical elements of the 2030 Vision.”

The specification is available online for anyone to use.

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