After Sharp and I-cubed showcased their 4K prototype LCD TV earlier at the CEATEC, Toshiba has now displayed one of their own at the CEATEC. With the resolution the same as the Sharp 4K TV (4 times the standard Full HD resolution, i.e. 3,840×2,160), the REGZA 55X3 also boasts Toshiba’s glassless 3D tech. The 4K resolution is however, only reserved for two dimensional viewing as three dimensional pictures will be displayed at only 1,280×720 resolution, which is sadly not even Full HD.
The television on display was a 55 inch LED LCD with the brand new “REGZA Engine CEVO Duo” processor and 5,000:1 contrast ratio. The face tracking technology along with the camera under the panel enables glassless 3D viewing possible and though it can still improve, it isn’t bad either. The Quad Full HD TV created quite a stir with people having to and of course, “choosing to” stand for over half an hour to get a look at the REGZA 55X3. When it hits markets in Japan later in December, it is expected to be priced at around $11,700.
4K technology is going to bring your viewing experience one step closer to reality as the Integrated Cognitive Creation (ICC) technology is supposed to deliver the same cognitive sensations to the human brain as a real live scenery or object does when we perceive it. It is through the joint venture of Sharp and I-cubed Research Center that the primary prototype is now ready. The LCD TV was on display at the CEATEC in Japan this year.
What the developers are claiming is that it will bring a sense of perception into the displayed media and coupled with 3D, it is going to take virtual reality seen on a TV screen to an all new level. You would be able to actually estimate the distance and area of a bridge or a field just like in real life when this comes out (reportedly) next year .
