Miracube brings 3D products to Singapore
3D photo frame.
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While it has been in Singapore only for a year, Miracube is no green horn in the 3D display industry. Its partner company in Korea, Pavonine, has been involved in bringing stereoscopic technology to the market since 2002. While Miracube has an extensive lineup of monitors, the company will be launching just three products in the third quarter of this year for the Singapore market.
19-inch display.
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Showcasing its products at the Singapore Media Fiesta 2010, the company uses two types of 3D technology: One requiring polarized glasses, while the other viewed without optical aid. Unlike Nvidia's 3D Vision Kit, polarized glasses do not require a battery source and hence can be made into fashion wear, though the viewing angle and 3D effects are more pronounced in Nvidia's implementation. 3D displays which do not require optical equipment need content made with special devices, such as Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W1 in conjunction with the screen to produce a 3D image. The viewing angle is very narrow and meant more for commercial advertisements than home movie viewing.
There will be two products using the non-glass 3D display, a 19-inch monitor and 6-inch digital photo frame (shown above). The former targets the commercial sector, while the latter was designed with wedding displays in mind. When these devices roll out come Q3 2010 in Singapore, the cost is estimated to be S$450 (US$361.56) and S$400 (US$321.39), respectively. But remember that this does not include the special 3D filming equipment, so factor that in if you intend to get one of these gadgets.
24-inch monitor.
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The 24-inch 3D monitor is estimated to cost S$700 (US$562.43) and requires the use of polarizing glasses. The good news is this system should work with any 2D content, though the effects is more subtle than the current crop of 3D devices using active glasses. Meant for the home user, this monitor is expected to retail in Singapore from Q3 2010.
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