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CES 2010: show review
TV goes 3D
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is where the technology
industry gathers to show off its latest products every January. Libby Plummer took a trip
to the US to see what the future holds for consumer electronics in 2010 AD.
Held in Las Vegas, in the substantial increase in visitor excitement. What a great way but 2010 is the year that will
Nevada desert, the world’s numbers from last year. to kick off the new decade.” see the technology become a
largest consumer electronics “The innovations unveiled at reality for consumers with
show was as big as ever this the 2010 International CES 3D is here several products launching
year, with over 2,500 brought new optimism and It’s been around in the form of this year. LG, Panasonic,
exhibitors and more than opportunity to our industry cardboard specs with Samsung and Sony all
20,000 new products on and the global economy,” said coloured lens and various unveiled 3D panels with
show. Remaining bullish in the Gary Shapiro, president and gimmicky films for years, but several manufacturers also
face of the recession, the CEO of show organiser CEA. genuine 3D is finally coming to introducing 3D Blu-ray players.
show attracted more than “This show exceeded home cinema. Manufacturers Marking its commercial
120,000 attendees, according expectations with its have been showing prototype debut in the 3D market, LG
to early estimates, marking a innovation, optimism and models for some time now, unveiled a 47in 3D-ready
panel which is due to launch in
April. The new screen will use
LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony all unveiled 3D panels with
inexpensive ‘passive’ polarized
3D glasses, while most other
several manufacturers also introducing 3D Blu-ray players
manufacturers have opted for
the more bulky and pricey
‘active shutter’ lenses. George
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