Is 3D Possible Without These Glasses?

Reports popped up online today that Toshiba is planning to launch a series of televisions capable of displaying graphics in 3D without the use of 3D glasses.

No official word has come from Toshiba as of yet.  However, if the digital displays are on the same level as current television models which use 3D glasses priced upwards of $150 for additional pairs, then expect the announcement to put a serious dent in any production value for these current 3D models.

The report, which originated in Japan, claims that Toshiba will have the models available for launch sometime during the fourth sales quarter of this year, making Christmas the prime target for the 3D devices.  The design premise has been around since April of this year, with small models being shown to the press to stir up noise about Toshiba's capabilities.  It's safe to assume that the plans currently being discussed are for larger models than the initial press machines and would be capable of displaying a much better picture quality.

Current 3D televisions have been on sale at local retailers for months, all requiring goofy (and expensive) 3D glasses for viewing.  The current models aren't going to see much use inside the home (though some networks have started streaming television officially in 3D) as the technology just isn't there yet, not to mention that the price for such a device is astronomical compared to regular flat screens or plasmas.  Current displays come with two high-tech glasses which enable the viewer to see the 3D picture quite clearly, but the $150 price tag for additional glass wear is absurd for the average user.

These new models, requiring no 3D glasses, will certainly have a leg up over the competition.  The only remaining piece of the puzzle will be the price tag associated with such a device, which is anyone's guess at this point.