DirecTV to Launch First-Ever Satellite 3D-HD Channel
DirecTV to Launch First-Ever Satellite 3D-HD Channel
Posted 12/30/2009 at 11:25am
| by Paul Lilly
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We always take rumors with a large grain of salt, but as far as pre-release speculation goes, news and rumor site Fudzilla has a knack for being right on the money. And if their latest claim turns out to be true, DirecTV will announce the world's first satellite 3D-HD channel next month during CES.
What isn't known is when the channel will actually go online, though it's likely to coincide with the next DirecTV satellite the company plans to launch into space early next year. If all goes to plan, that satellite will be online and operational by March 2010.
That means new 3D hardware if the fad is to take off, which would be a tough pill to swallow for anyone who just plunked down a wad a cash for a flat-screen LCD TV. But if it's any consolation, Fudzilla says it's been hearing chatter that most of DirecTV's recent HD and HD DVR receivers will support the 3D-HD standard with a simple firmware update.
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milehighxr
January 03, 2010 at 4:26pm
I wear saety galsses for 40+hrs a week at work. When I come home to escape reality and watch TV(and I mean TV, not reality garbage) I most assuredly DO NOT want to put on some sutpid ass glasses while relaxing. How about DirecTV focusing on ala carte pricning so i can lower my bill, while getting the channels I want, and not having to pay for stupid shopping, religious, or "alternative" lifestyle cahnnels.
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