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Posted by
Paul
"Crazyace" Bouthiller on February 19, 2002
Manufacturer: Dimension
Technologies
Product: 2015XLS
3D LCD Display
I
was pretty excited when I got the chance of reviewing the
DTI 3D Flat Panel, mostly due to my love to computer gaming.
When I first heard about the product, I closed my eyes and
visualized rail gun rockets flying out of the screen as I
was fully immersed in a 3D Quakeland. Yes, I did have high
expectations, but when you hear about a product so
innovative, you can’t help to let your imagination run a
little wild. So, did the display unit live up to my
expectations? Is it a must have for every die-hard gamer? I
know one thing for sure, it must be better than wearing
those st*pid 3D glasses.
Please
note that the unit I received is a pre-production model, but
it is pretty close to the final release product.
DTI
was founded in 1986, in
Rochester
,
NY
by inventor Jesse Eichenlaub. The main goal for the
company was to develop a true three-dimensional viewing
system that did not require use of headgear, glasses, or any
other cumbersome viewing aids to enjoy 3D images. DTI owns
many patents on 3D auto stereoscopic imaging, and has many
hundreds of 2D/3D flat panel displays in use around the
world.
The
original “virtual window” 15” display was designed in
1998, followed by an 18” display adopted by NASA. These
original units were expensive and not really intended for
the average home user. A few years later (2001), DTI
released the 2015XLS 15” 3D display at an affordable
$1699. It’s bigger brother, the 2018XLQ 18” display unit
weighs in at a hefty $6,999.
The
display takes advantage of binocular disparity, which is a
direct result of your eyes seeing slightly different things
than one another because of the different location (your
nose is in the way!). With these different images, your
brain gets a better idea of what the image actually looks
like (example: take 2 pictures of your car, one of each
side. When you put them together, you get a better idea of
how the entire car looks like in 3D). They call this
stereoscopic (stereo = 2+) imaging, which works by creating
at least two images of each scene. People do this by having
a left eye, and a right eye. The DTI display basically
creates images the right eye sees and different ones for the
left eye to see, which create the 3D effect. This is a very
basic explanation of how the technology works, for an
in-depth look check out DTI’s Technology
page; after all, they are the ones who patent it ;).
More comments on real usage and testing,
as well as general impressions can be found on the next
page.
Technical
Specs
| Display
Size |
15.0" |
| Display
Type |
TFT
LCD |
| Max.
Display Resolution |
1024
x 768 |
| Computer
Resolutions Supported |
640
x 480 @ 60 Hz*
800 x 600 @ 60 Hz*
1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
* Resolutions other than 1024 x
768 displayed in a "window," unscaled
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| Inputs |
Computer:
Analog RGB, 15-Pin
Misc.:
RS-232, 9-Pin, for computer control
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| User
Controls |
2D/3D;
3D Mode; Stereo Reverse on/off |
| Included
Accessories |
AC
adapter, Display cable, RS-232 cable, PC software
CD-ROM, User's Manual |
| Display
Area |
12.0"
(W) x 9.0" (H)
304.1 mm (W) x 228.1 mm (H) |
| Pixel
Pitch |
0.297
mm (H) x 0.297 mm (V) |
| Backlight |
CCFL
side-light type, four lamps |
| Display
Colors |
16.7
million (24-bit color, 8 bits/color) |
| Contrast
Ratio |
200:1
typical |
Brightness (2D)
(3D) |
200
cd/m2
69 cd/m2 |
| Outside
Dimensions with Stand (HWD) |
19"
x 15" x 3.5"
483 mm x 381 mm x 89 mm |
| Weight |
20
lbs / 9 kg |
| Power
Consumption |
30
watts max. |
| Input
Power |
115
VAC/1.5A or 230 VAC/0.8A |
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