Well, Blackberry’s aren’t all business and emails anymore.  The cell giant announced that they are working on the implementation of 3D technology for their operating platforms, including various applications and games.  A Rubik’s Cube was shown off on their PlayBooks, though 3D glasses will be required to jump on this train.  The presence of a single screen all but eliminates the 3D experience without a bit of ocular help.

You can hook your Blackberry up to a television through an HDMI and start getting down on the 3D action.  The question to ask here is whether or not the Blackberry market really uses their devices for entertainment.  Often heralded as the business operative of the iPhone, the Blackberry has developed quite a loyal following, though it remains to be seen if it’s the right demographic.

All in all, this simply signals the 3D movement’s influence spreading.  How long will it be before we’re cruising through our file manager and utilizing the 3D element to help us arrange things?  Honestly, that’d be pretty killer, but in the meantime, it’s a wonder whether or not people will be sitting on the bus wearing their 3D glasses just to check some 3D emails.  Time will tell, but as of now, Blackberry wants in.

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Well, Blackberry’s aren’t all business and emails anymore.  The cell giant announced that they are working on the implementation of 3D technology for their operating platforms, including various applications and games.  A Rubik’s Cube was shown off on their PlayBooks, though 3D glasses will be required to jump on this train.  The presence of a single screen all but eliminates the 3D experience without a bit of ocular help.

You can hook your Blackberry up to a television through an HDMI and start getting down on the 3D action.  The question to ask here is whether or not the Blackberry market really uses their devices for entertainment.  Often heralded as the business operative of the iPhone, the Blackberry has developed quite a loyal following, though it remains to be seen if it’s the right demographic.

All in all, this simply signals the 3D movement’s influence spreading.  How long will it be before we’re cruising through our file manager and utilizing the 3D element to help us arrange things?  Honestly, that’d be pretty killer, but in the meantime, it’s a wonder whether or not people will be sitting on the bus wearing their 3D glasses just to check some 3D emails.  Time will tell, but as of now, Blackberry wants in.

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Samsung usually delivers electronics that make the world stop and take note.  They’re planning on wowing us again, apparently, with the brightness on their latest gaming laptop, the RF712.  Because the 3D glasses dim the pictures a pretty good bit, they’re looking to counteract this effect by increasing the brightness.  Logical enough, right?  But, the end result is meant to attract gamers everywhere by delivering stunning 3D without any of the drawbacks.

The RF712 has a 17.3-inch screen, coupled with the Super Bright Plus that we saw with the Series 9 unit should be enough to put this laptop in a class all by itself.  But, enough about the screen, let’s talk specs.  The RF712 has a second gen quad-core Intel processor, 2 GB of AMD HD6650M graphics, USB 3.0 and a 750 GB hard drive.  Not too shabby, huh?

South Korea will get their mitts on it first, but it isn’t coming cheap.  Selling for the equivalent of $2,400, this unit may take some time to reach the international market.  Sure, there’s plenty that will generate some buzz, but it may need to drop at least a little before people really start making their move.

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Mitsubishi isn’t wasting any time getting in on the market for 3D monitors.  Their latest rendition takes things to another level by combining an IPS display with the 3D technology.  If you like wide viewing angles and love the prospect of 3D gaming, you’ve found your technological match.  The 23” viewing screen offers a LED backlit picture with Full HD, 178-degree viewing angle, and an impressive response time of 3.8 milliseconds. 

The RDT233WX-3D receives the content via a DVI-D connector and two HDMI 1.4 ports.  In addition to the connectivity here, it’ll utilize D5 connections, bringing content in any form you can think of.  Fans of the passive 3D movement will be happy to learn that this monitor subscribes to the same 3D club you do.  Passive 3D glasses will allow you to check out all the 3D content you like.

Prices are not yet available, and though it’s slated for release in Japan on May 30th, there’s no telling if (or when) we’ll be able to get our hands on it.  Importing the monitor could prove costly, though it’s likely it’s going to cost an arm and a leg anyway.  With the connectivity and great screen size, there’s a decent chance it’ll find its way into every market interested in shelling out for it.

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The Civil War is one of the most tragic and intriguing events in American history.  Those that love history, or maybe just love 3D pictures, will be thrilled to learn that several Civil War pictures are being delivered in 3D.  Via a new iPad application, users can view some of the most popular photographs from the era.  Coinciding with the 150 year anniversary of the event, Mike Silvers (an application programmer) teamed up with a member of the Library of Congress to create the 3D renditions.

The former Library of Congress communications director, Matt Raymond, selects the photos and Silvers helps them make the transformation to 3D.  The goal, according to Raymond, is that the pictures can become a valuable learning tool for children.  The initial grouping of the photos contains 20 pictures, though more will be released in groups in the future.

Those with an iPad can purchase the application for $1.99, though 3D glasses will be needed to get the 3D effect.  The specs can be purchased online.  The application is called History 3D: Civil War, and it seems that other installments will be on the way…perhaps consisting of other famous events throughout history.  So, if you have an iPad and want to find out just how interesting history can be in 3D, you’ve probably found your match.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) took a little extra baggage on their latest journey.  Fujifilm UK provided the W1 3D camera, giving them the ability to deliver some photo and video content of their journey.  The Soyuz 25S, a Russian spacecraft, took the camera with them in December to document their work in the International Space Station.  See, we told you 3D was booming…

We’ll get getting the footage when the astronauts return later this month, but interested parties can visit Flickr to see what they’ve already been up to.  Space intrigues many, as we’ve seen with IMAX productions on the same topic, but this is something unique.  We’re getting an in-depth look at life in space.  The pictures are viewable only through 3D glasses, however.

3D recording technology is getting better by the day, it seems, and Fujifilm wants to be sure that they’ve got a horse in this race.  Are you interested in getting some 3D content from the International Space Station?  We sure are, and we’re ready to see exactly what they do up there.  Honestly, it can be nothing but video of them floating around…we don’t care.  We’re ready to be jealous that we didn’t get to go with them…

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Remember those hideous blue and red 3D glasses?  Well, maybe you don’t, but many of us should.  With every passing 3D advancement, it’s hard not to look back and see just how far we’ve come.  But, do you really understand what’s happening?  It can be confusing, so we talked to some folks who could fill us in, and this is the information they delivered…

Each of your eyes receives a slight variance of information from the other.  The distance between them offers up that slight angle differential.  This is called convergence, and when you factor in the light angles and your eyes attempt to focus on an object, we are given a unique opportunity to play with some movie magic.  Your depth perception is created through light-sensitive cells known as rods and cones.

When two cameras, angled slightly different (remember your eye orientation) record simultaneously, we are able to get a feeling of depth.  If you are looking at your computer screen reading this, your eyes are focused on the screen, not the objects on it.  By shifting the images slightly, you are giving your eyes the depth perception necessary to create the 3D effect.  Granted, things are a bit more complicated, and we could spend all day talking about how your television creates the effect, but in a nutshell, the 3D images are concocted by “hiding” the screen face and delivering the angled images that create depth perception.  There.  Now go and impress your friends…

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So you want to make some 3D home movies, huh?  Sony had something for you when they announced the release of the HDR-TD10, but unfortunately had to delay the release due to the tsunami in Japan.  But, the US market is getting something to quell that craving for 3D with the 3D Bloggie.  The MSH-FS3 is the first portable dual-lens 3D unit from Sony thus far.

With the way the lenses are laid out, you’ll want to hold the camera horizontally to get the 3D capture.  In addition to the orientation of the lenses, to capture at max quality, be sure that your subject is between 1.2 and 5 meters.  That’s the camera’s sweet spot.  Resolution may be a bit limited, but for a first generation 3D camcorder, Sony seems to be on the right track.

All of your captures will be in autosteroscopic 3D.  Translation:  you won’t need 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D experience.  As far as recording time, you should be able to get between 40-60 minutes , with the playback window lasting about 2 hours.  There are some file size issues, however, as 2GB worth of capture will shut this baby down.  Ok, it won’t up and die, but it’ll stop recording.  Aside from a few drawbacks, the Bloggie MHS-FS3 will be our first chance to see how Sony plans on handling the 3D camcorder design.  Once we capture some videos of us playing around on our lunch break, we’ll be sure to upload them for you guys.

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The prospect of getting into the 3D experience can sometimes need some prodding.  However, Panasonic is looking to capture your business by offering up some content with the purchase of one of their selected Blu-ray models.  If you buy a player or home theatre system, you can get a special 3D Blu-ray edition of Avatar to kick off the movie celebration in your living room.

Given the fact that this disc currently isn’t available anywhere else, look for many to take the bait and purchase a Blu-ray player from Panasonic.  In fact, I don’t believe that this will be the last time we’ll see this trend.  It definitely isn’t the first.  How many gaming systems came with a game when you bought it?  This has dated back to the original Nintendo (and maybe further though my age won’t allow me to validate that). 

In addition to the players and home theatre setups, you can snag a copy of the film through their 3D Essential’s Package.  You’ll get a 3D Blu-ray of Avatar and two sets of 3D glasses.  Or, you can really take the plunge and buy a Panasonic Full 3D HD Plasma.  Any of these avenues will deliver the special edition Blu-ray disc, but you’ll need to make your move between March 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012.  After that, all bets are off…

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Sweeting the pot for movie-lovers seems to be the goal of Samsung, and while they’re at it, it seems that they may be ensuring that active 3D technology remains the industry standard.  Those interested in what all the hype is about can get a great package.  You’ll get two sets of battery-powered Samsung 3D specs, all of the Shrek movies re-mastered in 3D, and vouchers to get your mitts on Shrek Forever After  and Megamind, both on Blu-ray 3D. 

With all of the battles raging on regarding active and passive 3D technology, Samsung seems to be recruiting new fans by offering them a great package at a reasonable price.  Samsung has long been known for quality 3D experiences, so there’s no better way to prove your clout than by bringing new consumers into the fold.

Few movies are better in 3D than digitally animated flicks, so you’ll likely get hours of entertainment from this package.  Priced at $349.99, it seems a bit steep at first, but the inclusion of the battery-powered 3D glasses and popular titles puts it in a very reasonable realm.  Interested in 3D? Give the Megamind 3D package from Samsung a look.  You may never go back to 2D movies…

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