The lack of a universal standard for active shutter 3D glasses became painfully clear during our 3D TV shootout last year, and gave plenty of reasons for buyers to skip the pricey specs altogether. Nine months later we see that LG has jumped onto passive 3D and CEA is playing catch up on the IR glasses problem, but many of the new HDTVs for 2011 are using Bluetooth technology to keep their glasses in sync -- again without any promise of cross-manufacturer compatibility. A day late and a few dollars short, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and universal glasses maker XpanD are announcing the "Full HD Glasses Initiative" which should lay down a standard for consumer active shutter glasses to communicate over Bluetooth or IR. The new glasses should be backwards compatible with this year's TVs, although early adopters from 2010 have no such guarantee. The press release (included after the break) indicates we can expect the new models to arrive in 2012, assuming they haven't lost more ground to the FPR army and can still convince buyers to even look at 3D by then.

This is long overdue but great to finally have this going on now.

 

Logitech has introduced their latest Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, which gives users wireless control of their computer or laptop-connected TV conveniently. With a wireless range of up to 10m, the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 offers easy control of a laptop on its own or when it’s connected to a TV from the comfort of your couch. The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is designed specifically for people who connect their laptops to a TV to enjoy their favourite multimedia content on a larger screen. A built-in 3.5-inch touchpad makes vertical and horizontal scrolling intuitive and eliminates the need for a separate mouse.

The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is easy to setup – just plug the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver into a USB port and it’s ready to use. The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 can even add five more compatible devices to the same receiver. Users can also enjoy lean-back wireless control for up to a year without the hassle of changing batteries. The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is compact without compromising on comfort, and stands vertically when not in use for easy storage.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is available now for a suggested retail price of S$59.

 

Now this is perfect for the HDTV setup you have at home (For the not so tech savvy, a HDTV setup is basically a PC/Laptop connected to the TV, BIG SCREENS FTW). With the built-in 3.5-inch touchpad, this can completely replace your keyboard and mouse. Based on the suggested retail pricing of S$59 as stated by VR-zone, makes this a very affordable gadget to own.
Now the only question remains is how well can this keyboard perform for the HDTV gamers.