3D TV - here to stay?

The majority of users surveyed in the study were concerned about the use of “uncomfortable” 3D headsets. All 3D enabled televisions which are scheduled to be released in the foreseeable future will require users to use headsets, or glasses in order to make use of the technology.
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What are so "Uncomfortable about wearing "pseudo sunglasses/specs"?? Wearing the old style 3d anaglyph glasses made out of paper and red/blue "lenses" was gimmicky yeah geeky maybe and "uncomfortable". The old type shutter glasses linked with cable was really uncomfortable together with heavy strain on the eyes. The glasses from Avatar less so, No different from normal specs or sunglasses. So I still wonder what the issue is. IMHO its just a mindset due to a lack of knowledge and exposure to the latest tech. Everyone remembers the old tech!

I predict that the 3D "fad" are here to stay as to much are already invested in this more modern version of the technology, even if it is just academic like in the sense of other "extras" the current more modern LCDTV's and other equipment sport. Then the occasional entertainment value of watching a BBC "Nature" video in awe and maybe watching a sport telecast in 3D. Look at all the extra features in a cellphone, everybody wants them all, whether they are going to use it a lot or not!

Then tere are the "Kid" factor. Do not underestimate the willingness of the young and learning/developing to want to view "Donkey" in 3D in the Shrek franchise (Also others)

tHEN there are still gaming! In 3D? Bring it on Sony.

Simply said!
 
milomak said:
is 3DTV viable in SA?

if so when?
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Already some different technologies and compatible hardware are available. The manufactures are now already releasing "3D ready" Tv's, BluRay players, etc. 3D Content already exists. It was just an issue of getting it in the lounge as part of the main entertainment. That is now happening. By August to New year expect a lot of 3D content and goods to be released.

The only real pain is to decide which version of the technology to adopt initially with the hope that sooner than later all hardware, software and media content will support all the different formats in one system.
 
actually the prices aren't as high as I would have expected them to be.
in the UK the Panasonic 3d HDTV top of the line model (with two 3d glasses) will be sold for £2000 for a 50 inch and £4000 for a 65 inch.
and if I remember correctly it was £100 for a pair of 3d glasses
It would be a different matter here as it depends on how much the SA consumer gets ripped off....
 
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This is not a passing fad and definitely will grow as more content is made available.It will really take off when viewing without glasses is possible.This might take a while but the techology is allready being worked on .(limited at the moment due to poor resolution without glasses) Anyone who has seen 3d on the big screen will agree its a awesome and exciting experience -
 
I would like to know what the maximum viewing angles are. There is no point in 3D if only 2 or 3 people can see the 3D effect at a time on a single TV, and what the effect would be viewing at greater angles.

The whole concept doesn't appeal to me yet, at home at least that is.
 
rpm said:
3D TV adoption

Is 3D television just a gimmick or is it here to stay?
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It's here to stay, but it will be a fad for the middle and lower class that have just forked out R8 000+ for a LCD TV. For the rich, its another toy get bored with.
 
Watched avatar 3D at brooklyn, about a three hour movie and half way through i could feel
my eyes getting tired, not bad but slight strain.

Costly, and like HD is wow now but will fade and become average like most other technology.

I would love to play games using the technology.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RealD_Cinema

It uses Circular polarization so as far as i know does not make a huge difference where you sit.

Watching a plain 3 hour movie etc. is already anti-social according to some...
 
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i think only a few elite will go for this and will be waaayyyyyyyyyy to expensive for most people.
 
Only if you want to spend your evenings looking like Roy Orbison with those black rimmed glasses ;)
 
R1500 for an extra pair of glasses and R30 000 for the tv. Expensive

2 questions

1) All 3D movies/Tv shows are in HD already?

2) Could one of the newer LCD's with a 200Mhz refresh rate support 3D considering the average refresh rate is 50Mhz i think?
 
Guantanamo said:
R1500 for an extra pair of glasses and R30 000 for the tv. Expensive

2 questions

1) All 3D movies/Tv shows are in HD already?

2) Could one of the newer LCD's with a 200Mhz refresh rate support 3D considering the average refresh rate is 50Mhz i think?
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3d is just an additional feature of the TV. Its like any other HDTV with the added bonus of being able to watch 3d blurays or 3D tv when it does become available.

Currently the new LCD's available can not support it unless it specifies it is 3D capable. Just like how a HDTV would mention it shows in Hi-def 1080p or 720p

p.s £1 = 12 ZAR
 
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mith said:
p.s £1 = 12 ZAR
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I was adding in a bit for realism, the cost of shipping, tax etc make everything more expensive here than the U.K. An example that happened with me is that I wanted a certain pair of soccer boots but They were R1600 for a black pair from the Adidas factory store, my uncle bought them in London at a normal sports store for R800.

Exchange rate is only part of the factor when comparing costs.
 
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R1500 for an extra pair of glasses and R30 000 for the tv.
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With 4 to 6 people watching TV at any one time...thats 4 to 6 of those special glasses...that's without your buddies coming around for rugby ;)
 
dabbler said:
With 4 to 6 people watching TV at any one time...thats 4 to 6 of those special glasses...that's without your buddies coming around for rugby ;)
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hence the reason I am not sold on the Idea of watching 3D with special glasses.
And the worst thing is they might not be compatible with other brands. i.e - sony glasses might not work with a panasonic tv

give me 3D HDTV without the need for glasses, and I am sold.
 
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