3D glasses: One for each set
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That means that if you buy a Panasonic 3D TV, you can't use the accompanying lenses with your neighbor's Sony 3D TV, should you want to get together to watch the World Cup in 3D this summer. That's because each TV brand has a sensor that picks up a signal from the corresponding brand of glasses.
If that seems backwards, it's because it is. But it's also the sign of a new technology that hasn't yet worked out all of its kinks. Thankfully, the burgeoning 3D industry knows that this is a shortcoming and is concocting a fix.
One company that makes 3D eyewear, XpanD, has staked its claim to be the vendor of choice for brand-agnostic 3D glasses. The company has been manufacturing 3D glasses for movie theaters in Europe and Asia for years, and it is now moving to make the glasses work for people's homes as well.
XpanD has been contracted to produce the lenses that will ship with Panasonic and Vizio's 3D sets, but the company is also aiming more broadly: to be the provider of one pair of glasses that people buy once and use everywhere. XpanD's glasses will be available for between $125 and $150, starting June 1 at retailers such as Best Buy and Sears.
For more of this story, read One pair of 3D glasses to rule them all on CNET News.
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3d glasses
Making the glasses proprietary is the height of manufacturer arrogance.
sckenney@...18th Mar 2010 -
The joke is on us
3d televisions will be the Edsel of TV's. A $150.00 per pop for lost, broken or stolen glasses, just to watch next to no content. This has to be a joke.
glassdesigns@...25th Mar 2010 -
Headaches in more ways than one
And then there's the problem when you want to invite over a few friends to watch the World Cup, Superbowl or Stanley Cup finals. How many pair of glasses will you need to stock in order to be able to accommodate everyone? "Bring your own" won't work unless they have the same brand of TV as you.
My experience with 3D movies has shown me that the results just aren't worth the headaches (literally). Thanks, but I'll stick with the less expensive but perfectly watchable (and pain-free) 2D version.
ziffdavis@...19th Mar 2010 -
RE: 3D glasses: One for each set
Again here is manufacturers trying to pull the wool over our eyes. Sorry guys these tricks have been played one to many times in our world. We got a back FULL of Mule hind legs to prove it. I hope they fail in there launch that would serve them right!! Anyone want to buy 20 out of ink printers. It was cheaper to buy a new one then buy a ink refill oops there's that mule again!!
MrMagQQ19th Mar 2010
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