The good news is that Panasonic has opened a "FULL HD 3D THEATRE” featuring two 103in full HD 3D theatres for visitors to watch the downhill action in riveting 3D. The bad news is that it’s only in Vancouver.
The giant screens in the facility at LiveCity Yaletown will be open to everyone free of charge and show three dimensional images of all the action from the Winter Games (assuming there’s eventually enough snow for them to go ahead).
Panasonic's Olympic Full HD 3D Theatre
Takumi Kajisha, Panasonic’s Managing Executive Officer, said: “This theatre is our way of sharing the passion of the 2010 Winter Games… Panasonic believes 3D systems will greatly enhance at-home viewing of future Olympic Games, combining the enjoyment of watching the greatest sports event with the stereoscopic images of full HD 3D.”
Panasonic’s first 3D TVs for home use, which will use active 3D technology with glasses using motorised shutters to create the stereoscopic image, are expected to be launched in the spring, though we should have some more info after a special press viewing next week.