Buyers Guide to Why LG’s Cinema 3D is Causing a Stir

As anyone who’s seen an IMAX 3D film can tell you, there is no doubt that 3D content works best on a big screen. And with the amazing advancement in technology, we’re now able to watch three-dimensional Movies from the comfort of our own homes.

While these days manufacturers are only offering 3D TV’s that measure 40 inches and up to allow the 3D viewing experience to shine out, it has to be said however that when it comes to true theatre quality, LG’s new Cinema 3D is causing quite a stir.

Following from my previous article on the subject titled ‘Guide to the Latest Home Entertainment Star – Cinema 3D’, this guide will further explore the main advantages that the Cinema 3D offers.

Flicker Free Technology

One of the most exciting features of LG’s Cinema 3D is their patented Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology – it offers a guaranteed “Flicker-Free” picture screen display, which rectifies consumer complaints about some of the other 3D TV models currently on the marketplace.

Passive Display Glasses Verses Active Shutter Display

Most high-end 3D TV’s come with Active Shutter Display glasses for viewing 3D content. This technology delivers alternating images to each of your eyes to create the three-dimensional perception. The problem with Active Shutter Display glasses is that the nature of the technology makes them pricey, at around £100 per pair – while you’ll generally get one pair free when you buy your 3D TV, this means you’ll have to foot a rather hefty bill if you want to share the experience with friends and family.

A second major disadvantage to Active 3D glasses is that the separate images displayed to each eye are not delivered at the same time – the rate at which the alternating images are shown depends on the frame rate and refresh rate that each TV model offers. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the 3D image will appear, so if you buy a 3D TV on a budget that is weak in this area, you might notice a slight juddering effect at times.

LG has chosen to stay with Passive display glasses for their new Cinema 3D – these are the same lightweight, battery-free glasses used at the cinema. They weigh about half that of the standard Active Shutter glasses, which makes all the difference in comfort when watching a lengthy movie. And unlike other 3D glasses, there’s no fuss needed with battery recharging, which is also a big plus as you certainly wouldn’t want to run out of juice right in the middle of a gripping scene!

What’s more, Passive display glasses start in cost at around £2 a pair, and when you buy the Cinema 3D, LG supplies you with seven glasses free, so you’ll never have a problem when lots of friends drop by to watch a sports match or movie.

All in all, market research has shown that 88% of consumers prefer Passive 3D glasses over their Active Shutter counterparts, so LG seems to have made the right choice in this department.

Viewing Angle

The Cinema 3D offers wider viewing angles than many other 3D models that are currently available, which gives you more flexibility to sit where you want as well as view quality images with larger groups of people.

LED Technology

The Cinema 3D features a LED backlighting panel with local dimming, which enables you to tailor the brightness to your preferences so that you get the best black/white contrasts possible. All in all, LED technology is truly superb in terms of vivid and crystal clear picture quality. Plus, the Cinema 3D boasts up to two times brighter display than conventional 3D TV’s.

Internet Connectivity

Internet connected TV’s are currently all the rage – they are revolutionising the traditional telly in the same way that smartphones shook up the mobile market. Smart TV’s allow you to stream live content, stay in contact with your Facebook or Twitter friends and generally have the same unlimited access to online goodies as you do on your PC. They are soon going to become the standard addition to your home entertainment system and LG’s Cinema 3D TV has kept pace with this trend.

Smart Energy Saving

With the Smart Energy Saving that comes with the Cinema 3D, you have some nifty energy-saving options. These include the ability to choose a content-specific setting, “video mute”, or engage exclusive Intelligent Sensor Technology that automatically dims the backlight when appropriate.

2D Option on Your 3D TV

There are times when you’ll want to watch your favourite shows in 2D. The Cinema 3D comes complete with Freeview HD built in, giving you 5 times the picture quality of standard definition Freeview.

Conclusion

Without a doubt, 3D viewing for home entertainment systems is one of the most fun and exciting technologies to hit the consumer marketplace in recent times. The above guide gives you a clear understanding of why LG’s Cinema 3D TV is arguably leaving many of its competitors in the dust.

About the Author

Barry Knightly owns an electronics repair business and is a Cinema 3D enthusiast.

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