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In the February 22, 2011 Issue:

ESPN produces flagship boxing event in 2-D, 3-D
New 3net channel gets off the ground via satellite
Sensio helps NBA deliver All-Star Game in 3-D for international fans
Consumer Reports examines passive 3-D set from Vizio
MasterImage 3D develops new 3-D displays, user interface for mobile devices

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 Top Story
ESPN produces flagship boxing event in 2-D, 3-D

Covering boxing in 3-D creates fewer challenges than a sport that takes place over a larger surface, like football.

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 News
New 3net channel gets off the ground via satellite

Americans with 3-D TV sets now have a choice of around-the-clock 3-D programming.

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DVB approves 3-D TV spec for Europe

The DVB’s Steering Board met Feb. 17 to vote on the new spec, which was unanimously approved.

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Toshiba glasses-free 3-D TV sales miss expectations

The Tokyo-based company has sold only half of what it planned in the first month of the TV’s availability.

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 3-D Showcase
Sensio helps NBA deliver All-Star Game in 3-D for international fans

The live broadcast used Sensio’s 3D Live Network and display technology.

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Comcast launches 3-D channel as part of Xfinity service

The MSO joins DirecTV and ESPN in offering 3-D content 24/7.

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 Stereoscopic Innovations
Consumer Reports examines passive 3-D set from Vizio

In general, Consumer Reports said, there is a lot to like about the VT3D650SV.

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 New Products
MasterImage 3D develops new 3-D displays, user interface for mobile devices

The 3-D user interface from Scaleform represents a prototype of what a holographic mobile experience might look like.

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SpectraCal develops calibration tool for JVC 3-D projectors

Calibrating HD projectors has generally been a complicated process using on-screen menus and a remote control.

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Germany's ZDF uses Teranex 2-D-to-3-D conversion technology

ZDF conducted a four-week field test before choosing Teranex.

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