Tag archive: ESPN 3D

As of today, Sony launched a free “3D Experience” service for anyone that purchased a 3D Bravia television since 2010. The new channel is loaded onto the Bravia television (assuming the television is connected to the Internet) and provides access to 3D movie trailers as well as sports clips likely provided from the partnership with ESPN 3D. The service is available for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France and Germany at the… Read More

After all the hype, it may be that there was little substance to ESPN’s 3D coverage. In an interview, the company’s own director of technology, Jonathan Pannaman admitted in a press conference in Europe that the sports network has not seen a clear return on investment. Even so, ESPN isn’t quite ready to give up on it. But halfway through its year trial, shouldn’t there be some indication of whether or not it will succeed? Is there really no way… Read More

After all the mixed emotions surrounding the introduction of 3D TV and ESPN’s announcement to broadcast in the format, I’ve yet to cast my ballot on watching sports this way. Sure, I’ve spent the extra five bucks to see a Pixar movie or two (I saw Toy Story 3 but not Avatar in 3D – I know, those are some messed up priorities) but I’m a purist when it comes to watching sports. For instance, halftime shows are an interruption I barely tolerate.… Read More

Also check out 3D TV: What You Need to Start Watching in 3D. Call us practical, jaded or simply a good, old-fashioned stick in the mud, but when it comes to consumers upgrading to 3D television anytime soon, we just don’t see the point. Much ado has been made about this new technology at CES 2010 by manufacturers such as LG, Sony, Samsung, Toshiba and Panasonic, with one in four consumers surveyed by the CEA saying they plan to buy a 3D TV… Read More