The CEDIA trade show has been over for months, but you’d be surprised how often what shows up there pops up again at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) just 100+ days later. Any trade show has the potential to be overwhelming, but for those looking for ways to watch 3D at home, this was one big candy-store to press your face against the glass (bad pun, yes). For someone in the trade, everything is fair game, but for a consumer looking to get the best 3D at home, there were three displays that stood out. Here they are.

Mitsubishi WD-92840 Projection TV

We left out the size in the name above because we wanted to tease it. Is it a large display? Yeah it’s big, for sure it’s big because it’s 92-inches! And for sale — it’s not a display sized to attract attention or grab bragging rights that nobody is going to buy. Cheap? No, but compared to what a 52-inch cost just a few years ago, not so bad (street price is below $4500). Does it do 3D? Of course it does. And for those who don’t care for the hassle or stress of using a front projector (or needing a screen), this gives you one heck of a big picture so that the 3D can function as it should, despite where you are seated. Technology uses a DLP (digital light processing) chip for a bright image, as opposed to a LCD panel, but it’s still thin compared to what you would expect. Active liquid crystal glasses so you’re getting the highest resolution of 3D from this Full HD 1080p display, and besides a 16-speaker audio system, you get the niceties of Internet streaming and Bluetooth audio streaming too.

Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema 6010

I’m very familiar with the Powerlite series and these LCD-based front projectors are solid performers. The short-throw lens makes adapting them to the owner’s environment easier than most and the latest models improve on the lag that 3D imaging can cause with some game material. But as regards viewing 3D it’s good all the way. Why? Partly because the projector is bright so the initial drop in levels due to 3D aren’t noticeable. And partly it’s due to the solid build and sensible controls found here. It doesn’t hurt to be using active 3D glasses either, a huge contrast ratio and a split screen mode for watching two video sources simultaneously (for those who want such a thing). THX certification means something too.  And the under-$3500 price tag is inviting.

LG 55LW6500 LED-LCD HDTV

Okay, it’s not the largest Full HD 1080p display at 55-inches, but not everyone can go super-big in their bedroom anyway. The LCD panel is thin for sure, and 3D stands out without the need for being dead on toward the screen, because “passive” technology provides the third-dimension. This also allows for 4 pairs of lightweight 3D glasses to be brought along at less than a $1500 price tag. Motion blur is obviated through fast image processing, be that 3D or 2D, and the internal 2D to 3D converter is a nice addition. Internet accessibility and easy self-calibration and light sensor technology gives you the best image possible for the environment you are in.

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