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Grumpz · 06-10-2009, 09:58 PM

I don't see one anywhere, and thought this article would be a good start.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/...ngincellphones

toef · 06-10-2009, 10:28 PM

I like the thing Samsung makes to watch your DVD's in 3D. I don't really know if it works, but it comes with a set of glasses, and requires hooking your computer up to a 3D-capable TV (which a lot of newer DLP and Plasmas are, apparently).

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SSG1000-3D-glasses-kit/dp/B001ETL488

brettallica · 06-10-2009, 10:50 PM

Both of the first two things posted in this thread are pretty sweet. I'm curious about how those 3D glasses work, and how integrate-able they are with current systems. The user review on that Amazon link wasn't too helpful, but it appears that they at least work to some extent, and the reviewer's TV wasn't anything über-expensive, meaning it's poentially a pretty mainstream-capable technology right now.

Grumpz · 06-10-2009, 10:57 PM

The 3-D kit almost seems like a gimmick, or too good to be true.

I also didn't see a price, wth!

DrinkMore · 06-10-2009, 11:03 PM

I have to be the minority here. I don't like either of the two technologies posted. Air writing? As if we don't have enough idiots out there now. Can you imagine a few hundred air writing chinese/japanese people walking down the street or on a bus. How is that safe? Lol. I can't even imagine driving down the road in the USA and seeing people waving their hands around like they are having a walking seizure. No thanks.

As for the 3D glasses.. they have a ways to go. Most of them a junk/gimmicky as of now. Just not fully developed. Would love some 3D stuff when it's good. I thought some parts from "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" were pretty good.

FindYourWay · 06-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Glass keyboard!!

Glass Action!

toef · 06-10-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpz

The 3-D kit almost seems like a gimmick, or too good to be true.

I also didn't see a price, wth!

I just read about it in Popular Mechanics.

Some excerpts:

Quote:

...every new DLP rear-projection TV can play 3D, and a decent number of plasmas can as well. If you've purchased an HDTV in the past few years, there's a fair chance it can play 3D. (Chck the back for an output labeled "3D sync.")

and...

Quote:

If your TV is 3D-ready, you'll also need a PC and the Samsung SSG1000 3D conversion kit, which retails for $130.

and...

Quote:

The home 3D kit...uses what are called shutter glasses. A 3D-enabled TV refreshes its image 120 times per second, but these battery-powered glasses effectively split the image between your eyes by blacking out each lens 60 times per second. A 3D emitter (which comes with the kit) tunes this flickering, ensuring that the lenses are open at alternating times so each eye receives different images from the screen. And it happens so fast that you can't tell it's going on.

toef · 06-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Glass keyboard!!

Glass Action!

Forget glass. How about lasers?!?!

FindYourWay · 06-10-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

Forget glass. How about lasers?!?!

I like! Better have a nice reflective surface.

How about your next USB Flash Drive with gears!

DrinkMore · 06-10-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Glass keyboard!!

Glass Action!

I would buy that in a heart beat. The only two issues I see are the home row keys - how people who rest on them (most touch typists) without activating them? Last would be the abrupt force now experienced by the tip of your fingers. You can test this by "play" typing on your desk or any flat, solid surface. There is a big difference in pressure. After a while I am sure it would hurt. Even me doing it for a few seconds - it doesn't feel good. Typical keyboards seem to absorb the shock preventing any issues.

Grumpz · 06-10-2009, 11:34 PM

I'd take either of those keyboards. Those things look awesome!

Grumpz · 06-10-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

I just read about it in Popular Mechanics.

Some excerpts:

and...

and...

Bah! My TV is a yr old, no 3D sync for me.

Hammie · 06-11-2009, 04:30 PM

I've tried the laser keyboard before. It was alright. I'll stick to my traditional keyboard or my rubber keyboard as seen in Live Free or Die Hard.

This is a really cool toy. However, they had another one that had a camera AND shot rubber pellets. I had always wanted to get that one for work.

dialog_gvf · 06-11-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FindYourWay

I like! Better have a nice reflective surface.

How about your next USB Flash Drive with gears!

Cool.

16GB - Link for above - too bad it is sold out

Here's another

Gary

Grumpz · 06-12-2009, 03:25 AM

WOOHOO!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero:_Smash_Hits

Grumpz · 06-13-2009, 10:03 PM

OMG!

This thing shoots up to 3 darts a second!

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/new-a...ter/index.html

Driver_King · 06-14-2009, 02:03 AM

This is interesting/weird.

06-10-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	The Official Cool Technology Thread. I don't see one anywhere, and thought this article would be a good start. http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/...ngincellphones

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06-10-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I like the thing Samsung makes to watch your DVD's in 3D. I don't really know if it works, but it comes with a set of glasses, and requires hooking your computer up to a 3D-capable TV (which a lot of newer DLP and Plasmas are, apparently). http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SSG1000-3D-glasses-kit/dp/B001ETL488

06-10-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Both of the first two things posted in this thread are pretty sweet. I'm curious about how those 3D glasses work, and how integrate-able they are with current systems. The user review on that Amazon link wasn't too helpful, but it appears that they at least work to some extent, and the reviewer's TV wasn't anything über-expensive, meaning it's poentially a pretty mainstream-capable technology right now.

06-10-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	The 3-D kit almost seems like a gimmick, or too good to be true. I also didn't see a price, wth!

06-10-2009, 11:03 PM	#5
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	I have to be the minority here. I don't like either of the two technologies posted. Air writing? As if we don't have enough idiots out there now. Can you imagine a few hundred air writing chinese/japanese people walking down the street or on a bus. How is that safe? Lol. I can't even imagine driving down the road in the USA and seeing people waving their hands around like they are having a walking seizure. No thanks. As for the 3D glasses.. they have a ways to go. Most of them a junk/gimmicky as of now. Just not fully developed. Would love some 3D stuff when it's good. I thought some parts from "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" were pretty good.

06-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Glass keyboard!! Glass Action!

06-10-2009, 11:34 PM	#11
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	I'd take either of those keyboards. Those things look awesome!

06-11-2009, 04:30 PM	#13
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I've tried the laser keyboard before. It was alright. I'll stick to my traditional keyboard or my rubber keyboard as seen in Live Free or Die Hard. This is a really cool toy. However, they had another one that had a camera AND shot rubber pellets. I had always wanted to get that one for work.

06-12-2009, 03:25 AM	#15
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	WOOHOO! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero:_Smash_Hits

06-13-2009, 10:03 PM	#16
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	OMG! This thing shoots up to 3 darts a second! http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/new-a...ter/index.html

06-14-2009, 02:03 AM	#17
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	This is interesting/weird.

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