LG is talking up its forthcoming DM50D 3D HDTV — not a whole lot, mind you, but simply enough to get us interested. The corporate offered up a largely spec-free press release at the forthcoming set, heralding the adoption of passive 3D glasses, “Flicker Free” capabilities borrowed from its Cinema 3D TV line, and double the brightness of conventional 3D sets. The display has a built-in DTV turner, HDMI capabilities for connecting with 3D-capable consoles etc, and the flexibility to view images and videos directly from a USB flash drive. It will be hitting Europe in July, with more of the arena getting a crack at it later. Peep the 2D release after the break.
LG TAKES ENTERTAINMENT TO A BRAND NEW DIMENSION WITH THE SHARPEST, MOST ADVANCED PERSONAL 3D HDTV YETSeoul, Jun. 28, 2011 — LG Electronics (LG) today introduces its next generation DM50D monitor, which contains the entire advantages found on LG’s game-changing CINEMA 3D TVs in a kind factor that matches easily on a desktop. The sparkle-free, bright images and light-weight 3D glasses that buyers have come to go along with CINEMA 3D can all be found at the DM50D, including Full HDTV. The DM50D is the precise platform for 3D gaming and picture watching.
“Our consumer research showed that while interest in 3D monitors was high, there have been certain misgivings concerning the cumbersome glasses, reported health concerns and shortage of 3D content,” said Si-hwan Park, vice chairman of the monitor division at LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “Through CINEMA 3D technology, the DM50D addresses all of those concerns, leaving users free to be completely immersed within the highest quality 3D content and gaming on any monitor avaiable for purchase today.”
Like CINEMA 3D TVs, the DM50D monitor can also be “Flicker Free” certified by European quality assurance agencies TÜV and Intertek. In addition to producing wonderfully smooth 3D images, the shortage of flicker and coffee crosstalk means an end to the dizziness and headaches users could sometimes experience on conventional 3D screens.
The DM50D boasts the final word in 3D brightness, greater than double that of conventional 3D monitors. What’s more, the glasses – also available as a clip-on for corrective glasses wearers – are extremely light, don’t have any batteries and not must be recharged. This makes them very comfortable to wear even for long work sessions or movie marathons. The DM50D 3D glasses are very affordably priced and have compatibility with all of CINEMA 3D products.The DM50D also comes with a built-in 2D to 3D conversion feature so viewers can always watch top-quality 3D content at the fly. The conversion function works whether the monitor is attached to a computer and kicks in automatically on games to deliver the last word in 3D entertainment.
What’s more, the DM50D boasts Full HDTV picture quality with a built-in DTV tuner that supports MPEG4, DVBC, DVBT and other digital TV broadcasting signals. Real surround sound delivers the various fullest and vivid sound on any monitor and HDMI makes it a cinch to attach the DM50D to 3D games consoles, set-top boxes and more. And USB Quick View HD Play makes it possible for the direct viewing of videos and photos through a USB flash drive even if the computer is off, freeing users from long boot-up times.
LG’s DM50D monitor can be available in Europe beginning in July, to be followed by additional markets worldwide.
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