Next3D to Launch Broadband-Delivered Stereoscopic 3D Home Service in First Quarter of 2010

Next3D announced that Next3DTV, the company's broadband-delivered 3D HD Home service will begin operation in the first quarter of 2010. Next3DTV will offer the home consumer a variety of stereoscopic 3D content, including theatrical 3D movies, films originally created for 3D IMAX theaters, movie trailers, sports, news, documentaries, live 3D weather maps, and games.

Additionally, Next3DTV will offer user-created content channels for stereo 3D enthusiasts to post and share stereoscopic videos and still images. Movies, special events, games and other premium content will be offered on a rental basis, while some content will be free.

"With millions of 3D-ready TVs, computers, and monitors rapidly entering the home, we've created Next3DTV as a one-stop-shop for the consumer to easily get great 3D entertainment and content," said Steve Heyer, Chairman of Next3D. "Our encoding and playback technology provides an amazing viewing experience. Next3DTV wraps that experience in ease of access and convenience."

Next3DTV will be initially available for PC's, with support for Mac, game consoles and select set top boxes to follow. For PC users, Next3DTV will support 3D Laptops, most NetTop PCs, and modern PC's with NVIDIA or ATI video cards.

Source: PR Newswire