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PeterTHX · 06-11-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis Is Alive

Yes several million. I had read somewhere that over 4 million 3D ready DLP sets have been sold that support the checkerboard format. A real shame Sony won't provide 3D support for the current largest installed 3D ready displays in people's homes. I will be voting with my wallet by buying the new Panasonic player that outputs checkerboard.

Here is a link that just says "millions" but doesn't offer a specific number of sets: http://hdtvprofessor.com/HDTVAlmanac/?p=1022

Is that worldwide numbers? US? US + Japan + Korea?

Samsung put out a proprietary (read: unsupported) format and you expect Sony to support it?

And how long do you think Panasonic will, especially now that the official 3D standard has been set?

(when I first heard of "checkerboard" I thought it was the name they gave color wheel visual artifacts)

Buddy Christ · 06-11-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkshark

Finals:
Brazil
Spain

Champion:
Spain

Enjoy the footy, one and all... Condolences to Mandella, I can't believe his party was sullied by some drunk driver...

Brazil v Spain isn't much of a stretch

So I went with Germany v England (spain/argentina get knocked out in the semi's)

sharkshark · 06-11-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2U

Brazil v Spain isn't much of a stretch

So I went with Germany v England (spain/argentina get knocked out in the semi's)

Oh, don't get me wrong, this isn't who I -want- to win.

I actually made all the picks before I saw the official rankings, so felt amused that I matched the top pick.

Spain's just been so damn dominant. As I said before, we all win as long as Portugal doesn't.

ps. Go South Africa!

Jeff Kleist · 06-11-2010, 03:35 PM

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Is that worldwide numbers? US? US + Japan + Korea?

Samsung put out a proprietary (read: unsupported) format and you expect Sony to support it?

And how long do you think Panasonic will, especially now that the official 3D standard has been set?

(when I first heard of "checkerboard" I thought it was the name they gave color wheel visual artifacts)

Well, it's not exactly proprietary. It's a Texas Instruments system. Mits is intentionally locking out other brands from their adapter. Any 3D DLP is using the same, regardless of point of origin

Uxi · 06-11-2010, 03:43 PM

Since Sony abandoned rear projection, I have almost bought that 82" Mitsu DLP on a couple different occasions... everytime I'm willing, I am decidedly underwhelmed and hold off to see if it will get cheaper, though it's "3D ready" system was part of the draw. Once I learned it was a doomed format, that became far less of a factor. Just don't really give two brass obols about flat panel form factor.

Buddy Christ · 06-11-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkshark

Go South Africa!

Elvis Is Alive · 06-11-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Since Sony abandoned rear projection, I have almost bought that 82" Mitsu DLP on a couple different occasions... everytime I'm willing, I am decidedly underwhelmed and hold off to see if it will get cheaper, though it's "3D ready" system was part of the draw. Once I learned it was a doomed format, that became far less of a factor. Just don't really give two brass obols about flat panel form factor.

At one time US Appliance had that set for $1899!!! I haven't seen it under 3 stacks since.

cjamescook · 06-11-2010, 07:01 PM

Penton-

Seeing as this is Friday, even I have a bike(r) video for you: see here.

Note: These people are professionals, do not attempt this at home.

Have a good weekend.

sharkshark · 06-12-2010, 09:05 PM

No cheering from the yanks? WTF, nobody really watching?

Congrats - a draw is actually quite an accomplishment.

DenonCI · 06-12-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkshark

No cheering from the yanks? WTF, nobody really watching?

Congrats - a draw is actually quite an accomplishment.

Just finished watching on TiVo...USA, USA, USA!!!

Jeff Kleist · 06-13-2010, 01:46 AM

One wonders how he'd react if they actually won

sharkshark · 06-13-2010, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

One wonders how he'd react if they actually won

well let's not go crazy now...

DenonCI · 06-13-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

One wonders how he'd react if they actually won

They were lucky to win. England was the better team but their goalie allowed one of the softest goals I've ever witnessed. I've coached youth soccer for 9 years and it was the type of play I would expect a 10 year old to make, not a professional player.

Jeff Kleist · 06-13-2010, 05:59 AM

1-1 is not winning

That's a tie

sharkshark · 06-13-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

1-1 is not winning

That's a tie

A draw. A draaaawwwwwww.....

http://www.theonion.com/interactive/...-soccer,17558/

PeterTHX · 06-13-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

1-1 is not winning

That's a tie

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkshark

A draw. A draaaawwwwwww.....

Sometimes that's all you need.

"A matter of perspective doctorrossi. In the strictest sense they did not win.
They busted them up."

aygie · 06-13-2010, 08:33 AM

USA played well, England were pushing hard in the second half and almost made it it 2-1 but the US team were good at keeping Rooney covered. I think England were the better team in general but I was dead impressed with USA.

I just hope the stupid mistake from Green doesn't bash his confidence because he's a damn good keeper.

DenonCI · 06-13-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

1-1 is not winning

That's a tie

I misspoke...What I meant is a tie is like a win to the US because England was the toughest draw in their bracket. If they win their next game they should advance. My bad.

chris0 · 06-13-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aygie

USA played well, England were pushing hard in the second half and almost made it it 2-1 but the US team were good at keeping Rooney covered. I think England were the better team in general but I was dead impressed with USA.

I just hope the stupid mistake from Green doesn't bash his confidence because he's a damn good keeper.

The US almost made it 2-1 as well. Green made a good save in the second half deflecting Altidore's shot. Well, he and the upright made a good save.

sharkshark · 06-13-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chris0

The US almost made it 2-1 as well. Green made a good save in the second half deflecting Altidore's shot. Well, he and the upright made a good save.

Oh, you're not allowed to play "almost" when I've got Rooney as a scoring leader...

Meanwhile, good for Ghana (killing all hopes of Serbia going through, screwing my pool even further). This might meen that Oz will slip through, or Ghana will continue to be doing well. Bless em'

Let's see how post-Balack Germany fares....

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06-11-2010, 03:43 PM	#14465
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Since Sony abandoned rear projection, I have almost bought that 82" Mitsu DLP on a couple different occasions... everytime I'm willing, I am decidedly underwhelmed and hold off to see if it will get cheaper, though it's "3D ready" system was part of the draw. Once I learned it was a doomed format, that became far less of a factor. Just don't really give two brass obols about flat panel form factor.

06-11-2010, 07:01 PM	#14468
cjamescook Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Massachusetts Blu-ray reviews:1	Penton- Seeing as this is Friday, even I have a bike(r) video for you: see here. Note: These people are professionals, do not attempt this at home. Have a good weekend.

06-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#14469
sharkshark Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Toronto	No cheering from the yanks? WTF, nobody really watching? Congrats - a draw is actually quite an accomplishment.

06-13-2010, 01:46 AM	#14471
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	One wonders how he'd react if they actually won

06-13-2010, 05:59 AM	#14474
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	1-1 is not winning That's a tie

06-13-2010, 08:33 AM	#14477
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	USA played well, England were pushing hard in the second half and almost made it it 2-1 but the US team were good at keeping Rooney covered. I think England were the better team in general but I was dead impressed with USA. I just hope the stupid mistake from Green doesn't bash his confidence because he's a damn good keeper.

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