Panasonic gives its in-flight entertainment system an Android makeover, adds 3D displays

Panasonic has been kicking around the basis of a tricked-out Android-based in-flight entertainment system for awhile, and now it’s ready for airlines to begin retrofitting their livery. The system, dubbed eX3, runs Android, relieving restless fliers with news, live television, games, and what the corporate calls on-board social networking, but that’s mostly a nod to the Facebook app. Other amenities include broadband internet access and GSM service, touchscreen controllers, capacative screens, proximity sensors, and, often times, 3D displays. Unlikely to front — we’re stoked at the idea of tuning out on-board babies via multi-hour Angry Birds sessions, but we’re seriously hoping the airlines ignore one of many system’s marquee features: in-flight video conferencing .

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