For everyone who's seen a 3D TV's 3D, what do you think of it?

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#1 munu9
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I got a chance to see a 3D TV in person at a local best buy. I thought the 3D was pretty impressive. The quality of the 3D seemed pretty good. 3D Movies in theaters like avatar, for some reason, give a little eye strain but the 3D TV was completely comfortable to watch. Also, the supposed dimming affect wasn't that substantial.
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#2 NVIDIATI
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I think it still needs a little bit of work, but out of the three 3DTVs I've seen, I'd rate them like this:

1. Panasonic

2. Sony

3. Samsung

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#3 munu9
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I think it still needs a little bit of work, but out of the three 3DTVs I've seen, I'd rate them like this:

1. Panasonic

2. Sony

3. Samsung

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huh, I only saw the samsung one and I thought it was pretty good. Maybe my perception was just overzealous because I was seeing it for the first time
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#4 sam_nintendo
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I wasn't very impressed by the one I saw, but it was only showing a 3D volleyball game.
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I was pretty impressed. I've rarely seen 3D material otherwise, so this first time seeing a 3DTV was cool. I just saw Toy Story 3 in 3D today, and the 3D used in the theatre took me a while to get used to (the movie was great though :)). The TV (a Samsung) only took 5 seconds to get used to. However, I wasn't completely satisfied with the flicker. It wasn't too bad, but having an eye for these things, I noticed it. This will improve over time though.

I don't like the nay-sayers that say it's just a gimmick.I like 3D. I think gaming will benefit from having an optional 3D feature in games. I don't think it'll help gameplay in FPSs or anything, but it'll be a huge just in immersion. Not on the level as the jump from 2D graphics to 3D, but still a nice feature that will definitely really put you in the game, at least more so than before.

When 3DTVs get cheaper, that's when it'll really take off. When you can get a 46" set for $1500, that's when the average consumer will jump on it. This will take some time, but I think by 2013, these prices will be possible. Then, when more than 20% of the market has a 3DTV (and that number is rapidly growing), that's around the time when the next generation of home consoles will be released with 3D. Nintendo has stated they will support 3D when more people have a 3DTV, so it'll be no surprise when their next console supports it.

As long as 3D is optional, where movies and games keep the option for 2D, I welcome this great technology into our living rooms.

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3D is a complete joke at the moment, when Nintendo start making TV's, or someone implements the 3DS technology into TV's, then it will "take-off". Until then, I'm not wearing glasses for 6 hours while I game or watch TV.

I'll stick to 2D.

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Like another poster said, I thought the Panasonic Plasma was noticably better in terms of picture quality and 3D than the Samsung, but I didn't actually get to see the Sony in action. (I've heard other reports that said the same thing, though. And after seeing the Panny in action, I'm not surprised. The Sammy looked terrible in comparison! Better glasses with Samsung, but big deal. Pic quality is king.) In short, I was amazed with the Panasonics 2D and 3D. I am totally getting one next February when I get my tax return. I am a techno- nerd, and I love crap like 3D, though... if you just bought a new HDTV, I can see how the timing could be off. But if you, like me, are in the market for a new TV anyway, that Panasonic VT 50" (Best buy has the VT20 50" for $2500) is a great one. And it comes with a pair of glasses, which is nice. I'm just not going to buy one just yet because the PS3 doesn't allow for 3D movie playback yet. Besides, Killzone 3 will come out the same month I will recieve my tax return.
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#9 donalbane
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[QUOTE="munu9"][QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

I think it still needs a little bit of work, but out of the three 3DTVs I've seen, I'd rate them like this:

1. Panasonic

2. Sony

3. Samsung

huh, I only saw the samsung one and I thought it was pretty good. Maybe my perception was just overzealous because I was seeing it for the first time

The Samsung looks like you are watching it through sunglasses, and will totally black out if you tilt your head more than 90 degrees. The Panasonic compensates by making a brighter image when 3d mode is on, so it looks better. Less ghosting too, and you can watch it while lying down on the couch with your head sideways, something the LCD versions can't do. The only advantage over the Samsung as far as I can tell is that it will take 2D content and simulate 3D content, but considering that I care most about picture quality, the Panasonic was the TV I decided to buy. Just go to Best Buy and look at it... it's amazing.
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#10 donalbane
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[QUOTE="Ugotownedo"]

I was pretty impressed. I've rarely seen 3D material otherwise, so this first time seeing a 3DTV was cool. I just saw Toy Story 3 in 3D today, and the 3D used in the theatre took me a while to get used to (the movie was great though :)). The TV (a Samsung) only took 5 seconds to get used to. However, I wasn't completely satisfied with the flicker. It wasn't too bad, but having an eye for these things, I noticed it. This will improve over time though.

I don't like the nay-sayers that say it's just a gimmick.I like 3D. I think gaming will benefit from having an optional 3D feature in games. I don't think it'll help gameplay in FPSs or anything, but it'll be a huge just in immersion. Not on the level as the jump from 2D graphics to 3D, but still a nice feature that will definitely really put you in the game, at least more so than before.

When 3DTVs get cheaper, that's when it'll really take off. When you can get a 46" set for $1500, that's when the average consumer will jump on it. This will take some time, but I think by 2013, these prices will be possible. Then, when more than 20% of the market has a 3DTV (and that number is rapidly growing), that's around the time when the next generation of home consoles will be released with 3D. Nintendo has stated they will support 3D when more people have a 3DTV, so it'll be no surprise when their next console supports it.

As long as 3D is optional, where movies and games keep the option for 2D, I welcome this great technology into our living rooms.

You can get a 50" mitsubishi DLP for under $1500 right now. I don't want a DLP, but I'm just sayin'.
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#11 donalbane
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[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3D is a complete joke at the moment, when Nintendo start making TV's, or someone implements the 3DS technology into TV's, then it will "take-off". Until then, I'm not wearing glasses for 6 hours while I game or watch TV.

I'll stick to 2D.

Have you seen the Panasonic demo at Best Buy? Or are you just a bespectacled and averse to the idea of wearing 2 pairs of glasses simultaneously?
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#12 CrushedTurtle
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I am not really for or against it. From the 3D televisions I have viewed, none of them blew me away and made me feel like I should instantly purchase one, but there were no issues that would make me not want to get one. As for now, I will stick with 2D and only advance to 3D if it really catches on.
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#13 GTR12
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[QUOTE="GTR12"]

3D is a complete joke at the moment, when Nintendo start making TV's, or someone implements the 3DS technology into TV's, then it will "take-off". Until then, I'm not wearing glasses for 6 hours while I game or watch TV.

I'll stick to 2D.

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Have you seen the Panasonic demo at Best Buy? Or are you just a bespectacled and averse to the idea of wearing 2 pairs of glasses simultaneously?

Well we don't have bestbuy in Australia, but I have seen all those TV's listed. I cannot wear those 3D glasses all the time while gaming or watching TV. For watching the world cup in 3D, its not bad, only 90 mins, but my eyes and head would definetly hurt for extended periods.

Bring on auto-stereoscopic 3D.

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#14 kayoticdreamz
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no a fan of them yet. feels like a gimmick i just got a 50 inch last thanksgiving and i intend to have it last a while
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#15 sukraj
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Not interested in 3D tv's.