What do you think about 3D? Do you like it? Hate it? Think it's better than 4K?

[dib]

Originally Posted by maygit

Apparently I think you're wrong. If you notice, the only things that glasses free 3D displays work on are single person electronics: cell phones, laptops, and handheld gaming systems. Yes, i did notice that it stated that the 3D effect can be seen from 9 angles, but you also have to be at the proper distance from the display. Too close or too far away and you lose it. Too back up Petra, it is just too unrealistic at this point for GF3D to work in the home. Every seat would have to be positioned exact for GF3D in which no one will do. GF3D would maybe only work in an extremely dedicated home theater room, which are too rare to matter. At this point, a GF3D set that has no angle/distant issues is too far in the future, if at all possible, and will take too long to come down in price for the average consumer to purchase. Yes 3D is here to stay, but if you want 3D right now, suck it up and wear the glasses until advancements happen in the future. Personally, i think the only GF3D displays that will work will have to be a holographic one.

The biggest issue for anyone is the need to wear glasses. The only way it will probably be more widely excepted is if they can get the glasses free tv. I have also seen HUGE displays for masses of people to view in 3D without glasses.

I don't think I am wrong. I don't think it'll be 10 years before 3D without glasses will be around and I would not want to spend thousands of dollars on equipment and movies just to have it all replaced later on. I'll stick to my non 3D blu-ray. Heck the sony 3D projector is $10K.

[thunderforce]

3D is awesome and I just can't see it going anywhere , since I got me panny my sister came over and loved it so much she got one too .

[drummerboy_2002]

Originally Posted by dib

The biggest issue for anyone is the need to wear glasses. The only way it will probably be more widely excepted is if they can get the glasses free tv. I have also seen HUGE displays for masses of people to view in 3D without glasses.

I don't think I am wrong. I don't think it'll be 10 years before 3D without glasses will be around and I would not want to spend thousands of dollars on equipment and movies just to have it all replaced later on. I'll stick to my non 3D blu-ray. Heck the sony 3D projector is $10K.

First, I don't have a 3D player or TV, and have no need to upgrade any time soon. Now that that's out of the way, 3D isn't going away any time soon. Even if you don't upgrade to 3D for a decade, if you avoid 3D releases now, you may just wind up double dipping after you do. 3D BD is just as future proof as 2D BD, as it stores both perspective images, but doesn't care how they are displayed. Advances in 3D television displays will not effect the 3D BD format. The only thing that will effect 3D BD, is advances in 3D filming.

[DragosC]

3D BD is here for the long haul

[Zoodles95]

I watched some movies in 3-D at my buddy's place last weekend. It was via front projector and was pretty impressive with his 100+ plus screen. Alas, my setup does not allow for a front projector so the most I could pull off would be 60" flat panel. I sit just over 8 feet away from my current 50" screen. I wonder how immersive a 60" set would be at that distance?

What bugs me right now is the lack of standardization between glasses and sets. I am going to see how the next 2-3 years go and where this all goes. I see myself using 3-D for gaming, certain sporting events, and select movies.

Even if glasses are always required it would not bother me with the criteria I have set for myself...

[Grand Bob]

It was initially cool as a gimmick, and I'm happy for those who enjoy it, but it is not for me. Perhaps I will give it another look when a version is developed that doesn't require the extra glasses.

[AutomaticDriver]

Originally Posted by DimeMecka

I am not buying into it either. Gives me a headache,strains my eyes,definetley cant stand to were glasses and takes away the picture clarity.

I can understand why you wouldnt want to watch things in 3D. But I dont understand this. You say it takes away the picture clarity? How so?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by DimeMecka

I am not buying into it either. Gives me a headache,strains my eyes,definetley cant stand to were glasses and takes away the picture clarity.

Originally Posted by 3DForLife

I can understand why you wouldnt want to watch things in 3D. But I dont understand this. You say it takes away the picture clarity? How so?

I'm wondering if he's thinking of the 3D in theatres. I find that that style of 3D presentation is definitely less clear at times. However, the clarity of the 3DTV technology is much better at keeping a high quality consistency across the entire frame. The glasses and TV are constantly working together to adjust the signal appropriately to maximize quality.

I really do wonder how many people who complain about 3D have actually spent more than 30 seconds in front of a 3DTV ensuring that the glasses were turned on... or are basing their opinion entirely on theatrical REAL 3D technology. Everytime I go into Best Buy, Future Shop, or Sony Store, there are people trying to try the 3D TVs and don't have the glasses turned on. Even after I turn the glasses on for them, they usually watch for about 10-15 seconds, say "interesting," put the glasses down and then leave.

So, I think that many complainers haven't given it appropriate demo exposure time.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Blu-ray is not a fad nor is 3D. They're both options for consumers. There's little competition between the three formats (DVD, Blu-ray/3D) but none of them will take over completely which is good. I'm trying to get into 3D also but it doesn't have lossless audio (that I know of). Plus, it's not available to rent yet (that I know of) and they're expensive to buy. I'm gonna wait another year or two before I pull the trigger.

[Rob J in WNY]

I am equipped to display 3D content, but haven't set up my system for it (Panny DMP-BDT300 player has two HDMI outs so that I can direct audio to my non HDMI 1.4 Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver).

Just haven't felt the urge to get into 3D, but it's nice to know that I could jump into it anytime without any additional purchases or upgrades.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Blu-ray is not a fad nor is 3D. They're both options for consumers. There's little competition between the three formats (DVD, Blu-ray/3D) but none of them will take over completely which is good. I'm trying to get into 3D also but it doesn't have lossless audio (that I know of). Plus, it's not available to rent yet (that I know of) and they're expensive to buy. I'm gonna wait another year or two before I pull the trigger.

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

I am equipped to display 3D content, but haven't set up my system for it (Panny DMP-BDT300 player has two HDMI outs so that I can direct audio to my non HDMI 1.4 Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver).

Just haven't felt the urge to get into 3D, but it's nice to know that I could jump into it anytime without any additional purchases or upgrades.

It may not be fantastic, but ANY content can be converted into 3D by most 3DTVs on the market. You don't necessarily need to buy 3D content in order to enjoy the 3D.

Just sayin'..........

[Canada]

3D TV sales fizzle around the world

[poke smot]

has anyone else seen the commercials for the 3d LG TV that uses polarized glasses?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Canada

3D TV sales fizzle around the world

Read the comments. There is a valid point made therein.

People are not buying the highest end TVs. Up until this summer, the majority of TVs being purchased are reduced price clearance units from previous production lines. 3DTV sales will begin to skyrocket as the current models will begin to drop in price and the newer models coming out (high AND low end) this year will all have 3D built into them. So, with a much larger percentage of units on the market having 3D capabilities, the number of those units being sold will also increase.

A little common sense leads me to believe that 3D will succeed.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

It may not be fantastic, but ANY content can be converted into 3D by most 3DTVs on the market. You don't necessarily need to buy 3D content in order to enjoy the 3D.

Just sayin'..........

I see what you're saying but without the proper equipment, it won't be the same and the content may appear awkward. In my opinion, you'll get a better experience with the proper equipment.

[rmartin_69]

It's definitely here to stay.

[drummerboy_2002]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Blu-ray is not a fad nor is 3D. They're both options for consumers. There's little competition between the three formats (DVD, Blu-ray/3D) but none of them will take over completely which is good. I'm trying to get into 3D also but it doesn't have lossless audio (that I know of). Plus, it's not available to rent yet (that I know of) and they're expensive to buy. I'm gonna wait another year or two before I pull the trigger.

It does indeed. You're probably thinking of the PS3's 3D limitation.

They are actually getting quite affordable lately. I picked up my first 3D title last week for $15 (with manufacturer and store coupons).

[Dynamo of Eternia]

3D is probably here to stay largely because of what is and will be a false sense of success with it. Now that many manufacturers are only making larger HDTVs with the 3D feature built in (and there aren't making and 2D-only TVs without 3D), when people go to buy them, they will have no other choice.

And each time one sells, the 'powers that be' will spin this to make it sound like 3D is wonderfully successful, when many people who buy these sets may not be using it at all.

It just feels like something being shoehorned upon the public that the masses didn't really ask for and don't necessarily want, but have little to no choice to avoid it.

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by Canada

3D TV sales fizzle around the world

I remember back in 2007 when the headline was "Blu-ray sales fizzle around the world".

[etype55]

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

3D is probably here to stay largely because of what is and will be a false sense of success with it. Now that many manufacturers are only making larger HDTVs with the 3D feature built in (and there aren't making and 2D-only TVs without 3D), when people go to buy them, they will have no other choice.

And each time one sells, the 'powers that be' will spin this to make it sound like 3D is wonderfully successful, when many people who buy these sets may not be using it at all.

It just feels like something being shoehorned upon the public that the masses didn't really ask for and don't necessarily want, but have little to no choice to avoid it.

Interesting perspective. Can you show me the data that lead you to these conclusions? Any surveys? How large were the samples ? What was your articulation?