AMD readies Blu-ray stereoscopic 3D demo for CES 2010

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Alioscopy's 3D display demonstrated as early as 2008 during CommunicAsia.
(Credit: Philip Wong/CNET Asia)


AMD has fired its first salvo at the potentially lucrative 3D Blu-ray market ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show held next month in Las Vegas. According to its press release, the company will have a working demonstration of the forthcoming Blu-ray stereoscopic 3D standard at the annual tradeshow. More importantly, AMD is claiming the availability of compatible products and solutions as early as the second half of 2010 even though related format specifications are still a "work in progress" at the moment. This new development could probably mean AMD/ATI chips in your future Blu-ray players or computer-oriented 3D implementations in the PC market.

Either way, you'll probably need to overhaul your existing home theater to enjoy 3D visuals that jump out of your screen. And if you still recall the initial confusion with Blu-ray profile 1.0, 1,1 and 2.0, we strongly suggest you take the manufacturers' promises with a huge pinch of salt. These electronics makers seldom get things right the first time and will probably need time to iron out the kinks.

Via Engadget HD
Philip Wong
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Philip Wong is an A/V, PC, photography and gaming enthusiast. Besides spending countless days and late nights fiddling with his home theater system and watercooled PC, he also hits the roads frequently on his iron horse to sweat it out. Now, who says geeks don't work out?

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