How to Turn Old TVs into 3D-Capable SetsBy Julie Jacobson
Don't toss those old TVs! Distribute 3D content to dozens of legacy HDTV sets -- even models that predate 3DIf you’re thinking about trashing your old legacy HDTV sets just to get a 3D picture … think again.
Instead, you might want to get the 3D Manager from Just Add Power, one of the original developers of HDMI-over-IP. The new solution, introduced at the Electronic House Expo, turns virtually any HDTV with an HDMI port into a 3D-enabled display.
I interviewed JAP principal Ed Qualls before EHX 2011 and the solution sounded pretty good. As described, the technology could potentially save clients thousands of dollars, protecting their initial investment and making the integrator look like a star.
3D for the Whole HouseConsumers currently have access to multiple 3D sources including Blu-ray, satellite, PS3, Vudu, cable and others. But most households have only one or two (or zero) 3D-capable displays in the house.
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