Hands on with Panasonic's 1080p 3D HDTVs

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August 24th, 2009

You finally got past the digital transition, upgraded yourself to a new HDTV, maybe even sprang for a Blu-ray player. You can now sit back and enjoy your 21st century HDTV for years to come, right?

Well, not so fast.

Panasonic has officially announced it will unveil the first workable, full 1080p, 3D HDTV system for the home sometime next year.

Yes, you will need a new Blu-ray player. Yes, you will need a new HDTV that can display both 2D and 3D. And, yes, you will need to wear glasses. Panasonic will likely launch its 3D Blu-ray camcorders in 2011. And, yes, new 3D HDTVs and 3D Blu-ray players will carry a “substantial premium” in price, according the Panasonic's North America executive VP, Bob Perry.

Panasonic insists its 3D system won't provoke a 3D format war ala Blu-ray and HD-DVD. While no other Blu-ray or ...

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