Full 3D Or 3D Ready, What Is The Difference?
What is the difference between Full 3D HDTV and 3D Ready HDTV
Typically it’s said that the additional 3D accessories are optional, but don’t get fooled here as without them you won’t be capable to view 3D. They are must have devices, without this it’s just a regular television.
There are several types of TV display technologies currently in the marketplace that are considered 3DTV and 3D Ready. These current TV display technologies include DLP, Laser, Plasma and LCD.
The first commercially available types of 3DTVs use active shutter glasses for viewing 3D. 3DTV displays that use glasses free or auto-stereoscopic approaches are available but are several years away from being commercially viable.
There are several 3D HDTV manufacturers like Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Sharp, Toshiba, Mitsubishi and Panasonic HDTVs. These brands are selling full 3D and also 3D-ready TVs.
Samsung, Sony and Toshiba have announced that some of their 3D ready HDTVs can convert 2D to 3D, while Panasonic, LG and others are not making that claim yet.
Converting standard 2D DVDs into a 3D viewing experience can be done using advanced 2D to 3D conversion software. Conversion happens in real time as you play the movie, so you can experience your favorite movies with enhanced 3D effects without having to wait.
Full 3D TV
3D HD TVs that are capable of displaying 3D out of the box. These are called full 3D TVs. 3D TVs manufactured after March 2010 are new 3D format TVs. Also specified 3D glasses will be required to view the content in 3D.
The newest 3D technology utilizes a new format (side-by-side or top-bottom panels) for delivering 3D content. For proper 3D display you should have up-to-date and compatible consumer electronics and 3D glasses. Since no industry standards on glasses have been adopted, you will need to purchase 3D glasses that the manufacturer specifies, likely the same brand as your 3D HDTV.
3D Ready TV
3D-ready TV purchased before March of 2010 will likely not be compatible with this newer 3D format and therefore may not work. However some manufacturers have announced they are working on an adapter for some of their previous 3D ready HDTVs.
So, with a 3D-ready HDTV, you will need to buy an add-on (a 3D adapter) to get your HDTV display 3D content. 3D ready TV plays in 2D only unless you get the stuff with it.
Quite often 3D ready TVs are listed as “Full 3D Ready HD 1080p”. See? Look before you leap!
3D Capable TV
Often “3D capable” stands for a 3D display that is either 3D full or 3D ready. Anyway, make sure you get what you want, or you will spend more than you planned initially.
3D Ready HDTVs
Manufacturers of 3D Ready TVs have their own requirements on how to watch their 3D Ready TVs, what devices you’ll need, where to get them and how to put together all the stuff.
To watch 3D-Ready HDTVs you are required to buy a compatible 3D adapter or 3D starter kit that includes the adapter to get your 3D going. Without this adapter, your HDTV will display great 2D pictures, but you will not be able to watch anything in 3D.
Samsung has several great 3D ready HDTVs. This 3D ready TV will display 3D with an adapter. This TV and the 3D adapter for few the last few months are the top items purchased online in the 3D category.
Samsung LE40C750 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 200Hz Motion Plus Allshare 3D Ready Internet LCD TV with Freeview HD
£649
There is more and more add-on solutions on the market right now that are able to convert 2D to 3D, but the adapter is just the simple one. If you are not tech, probably you’d prefer getting just an adapter, 3D glasses and 3D Blu-ray player to experience 3D on your 3D ready TV. Otherwise you’re encouraged to explore more complicate possibilities.
If you tune to 3D programming your non-3D TV or 3D ready TV without the adapter, you’ll see a double image on that channel:
Side-by-side panels create double image side by side. Top-bottom panels create double image with one panle stacked on top of the other panel.
The add-on devices that are necessary for your 3D ready TV to get going can be purchased separately or you can get them with a special 3D starter kit. With 3D starter kits manufactures have made it simple for consumers to enjoy 3D programing.
