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Watching films, live gigs and documentaries in 3D at the cinema is a form of entertainment enjoyed by millions internationally. Three dimensional presentation immerses the viewer in the action on screen, and it is this distinctive ability to make viewing an all-encompassing experience rather than another form of non-interactive entertainment that is making 3D viewing the increasingly preferred option for film fans worldwide.

Many of the biggest new films being shot and recorded using IMAX 3D, Digital 3D and other 3D recording formats, rather than the traditional 2D methods of recording. Film producers and top directors including Steven Spielberg and James Cameron are embracing the stunning visual possibilities of the latest 3D technology, and are designing their film projects from scratch with 3D viewing in mind.
This public interest has led manufacturers to develop the means of bringing some of the magic of 3D cinema into the home, in the form of 3D televisions. 3D TV sets have been introduced by most of the industry’s home entertainment pioneers, so that you can now purchase Samsung 3D TVs, Sony 3D TVs and Panasonic 3D TVs to use in your own home.

Thanks to the latest innovations in 3D technology, viewers may soon have the option to not wear 3D glasses at all to see the images in a 3D recording. 3D enthusiasts are still able to purchase 3D televisions which require the use of such glasses to view recordings, but before long there will be the option to purchase 3D TVs with the ability to use the light source to split the images directly into the viewer’s eyes.

This innovation, known as Autostereoscopic 3D, renders the necessity for filtering glasses obsolete. This can truly bring 3D entertainment into a domestic environment and allow viewers to enjoy a thoroughly interactive experience without a drastic change in how television is watched at home.

The continued expansion of 3D technology has taken a number of unexpected twists and turns in the brief time it’s existed so far, and there are sure to be new technologies emerging into the market in the coming years that would currently seem like pure science fiction.

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iPads are all the rage these days and you seem to see them everywhere you go. This has only intensified with the recent release of the iPad 2. Consumer behaviour around this launch was quite interesting; luckily, Gumtree.com put together an infographic, featured below, which helps shed some light on what went on during Apple’s latest tablet release.

One thing is clear: many original iPad users have opted to upgrade and thus put there devices on Gumtree.com. The site had over 11,000 listings many of which were for bargain prices; there were tons of iPads for sale in London where many professional types no doubt wanted to stay at the cusp of the technological trend.

This makes sense as the new iPad offers a lot of functionality that the older version lacks; indeed, many saw the original as just a stepping-stone to the next model. Nonetheless, this present an opportunity for people who couldn’t afford to buy one from the Apple Store as now you can get a great product, not a year old, for a bargain price. It’s likely that this will appeal to many, and we can expect to see lots of online traffic for people look for the cheapest iPads.

The infographic also helps us chart who buys iPads. The answer is clearly Londoners, as the City dominated listings of the devices. This will gradually change as tablet technology becomes integral to business, yet it is no big wonder that London leads the way in this respect.

Clearly, the release of the iPad 2 was a big deal for many; we’ll just have to wait for the 3 to come out so we can snap up the 2 for a bargain!

Via: iPad Deals

Vodafone’s One Net Express is the answer to any SME’s problems with their phone system. One Net Express helps to consolidate all your calls and helps your business become more efficient as well. When you sign up for One Net Express you can receive landlines to go with your mobile line and therefore you have the option of using a landline to promote you company instead of a mobile giving the impression of having an office and staff.

You will be able to maintain your mobile number or even your landline number and multiple area codes can be requested so that your business looks like a local company in the different areas you work in, therefore increasing the possibility of getting more business since many people like to work only with local businesses.

There are also multiple options that are available in the packages. You can have a transfer option where you can transfer the call to the person that is being sought even though they may be on a mobile phone many kilometers away.

There is also an option for automated answering where the system will answer and prompt the caller to the department they wish and then the corresponding phone will ring for the person that is handling that department.

There are hunt groups that can be established. A call may come in for you but you are unable to answer the phone the system will automatically transfer the call to the next phone number in the hunt group so if they are not busy they can answer the phone.

All calls will also go into one common voicemail regardless if they came into a landline or mobile line they all are funneled into just one voicemail box. One Net Express offers many options to the SME and will help maintain business and attract new business as well.