I couldn't help but notice that the LG representative demoing the Thrill 4G in Engadget's hands on video kept having to turn the device so it was directly facing him to accurately interact with the UI due to what I assume are poor viewing angles. Seeing as the EVO 3D uses similar display technology and lacks a 3DS-like hardware switch for controlling the 3D effect, it seems plausible it could suffer from similar shortcomings.
Though glasses aren't necessary, these devices are going to be a hard sell if the display technology negatively impacts use of the device in instances where 3D isn't necessary or desired.
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So, has it been determined whether or not it's possible to turn off the stereoscopic effect of the display?
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It only goes into that mode when 3d content is being displayed, otherwise it is no different than any other phone while doing other tasks...
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I believe so... There is actually a switch on the side marked 2D - 3D.
Image via Engadget - www.engadget.com/photos/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on-...
Image via Engadget - www.engadget.com/photos/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on-...
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I have the handset now and don't see a way to turn off the stereoscopic display. Yes, there is a 2D/3D switch on the side next to the camera button but it has nothing at all do to with the display. The switch only affects the camera mode, i.e.: it enables or disables the second 5 MP sensor. There are no settings that I've found to turn off the stereoscopic display. However, it's only active when 3D visual content is displayed, so it's on when you want it on, off when you don't.
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The switch is actually for the camera mode, not the display. Display is controlled via software. When viewing 3D content, 3D will be on (by default, not sure how much control we get over the 3D systems).
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It's absolutely a non-issue viewing angles for 2d are relatively good
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If you are thinking that the 3D effect is throughout the whole UI, its not. It only goes into affect with apps and content designed for 3D.
Basic 3D apps include Movies, Photos, Videos, and Games; which normally have settings in app to increase or remove the 3D effects altogether.
Basic 3D apps include Movies, Photos, Videos, and Games; which normally have settings in app to increase or remove the 3D effects altogether.
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Nobody commented on this in any of the hands-on looks that I saw, so I can only assume it's not a problem on the Evo 3D.
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The 3D effect occurs due to a polarizing layer built into the display itself so there is no way to turn off the effect per se.
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Polarizing layer? I don't need glasses to see the 3D effect, do I?
I am afraid that when you look at the screen from a position where 3D works, in 2D mode you would see only half the lines using the left eye, and half the lines using the right one. That could be irritating after a while...
I am afraid that when you look at the screen from a position where 3D works, in 2D mode you would see only half the lines using the left eye, and half the lines using the right one. That could be irritating after a while...
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