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The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
edited June 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
am I the only one that doesn't get this concept? who wants to watch TV in 3-D? I can understand a movie or two, but TV just doesn't make sense...especially sports (unless you're on some kind of drugs at the time. that could be cool).

also, having to wear those stupid 3-D glasses would get old after 2 minutes.

maybe someone can enlighten me
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    i pretty much agree. to have to put on special glasses everytime to watch tv...i don't think so tim. plus the cost is crazy.

    now what would be cool is if they made it 3d with a headset for a video game so that when you look left, it looks left. but then you would need surround tv.
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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    3D tv... just a little bit bullshit.
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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    I don't get it at all either...

    Even 3D movies... ya, it's cool, but you can still tell it's a 3D movie. It's not like you're watching it and you really think it's happening where you are. Maybe in the future it might be different...

    And for the life of me, I can't figure out why anyone would want to sit on their couch wearing glasses the whole time. Besides a movie, most of the time that I'm watching TV, I'm doing other stuff (internet, playing with my son or dogs, cleaning up the house, etc). Why would I want to wear glasses the whole time just so I can see The Office in 3D.
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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,160
    They still haven't implemented HD to all of the stations yet. 3-D will be niche market.

    However, I can't wait to get the new Nintendo 3DS. You don't need glasses and early reports say it works great.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,815
    Not happening in my household

    My cat would probably freak if I wore those stupid glasses
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  • PontikasPontikas Posts: 210
    I agree, we should all go back to black and white tvs without remote controls and also stop using the internet.
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  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    this is one step in video entertainment that i will not be taking. at least until i have no choice.
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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    the wolf wrote:
    this is one step in video entertainment that i will not be taking. at least until i have no choice.

    Yeah, 5 years from now, we might be 4 generations of 3D down the road, and things might be better/more convenient/cheaper, but I'm gonna sit this one out for a while.
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  • maj4emaj4e Posts: 605
    I don't even do HD. I just don't care about it and I'm pretty techy. I typically watch documentaries and 30min sitcom type shows. I don't really need Kramer jumping out in my living room during Seinfeld reruns..
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    maj4e wrote:
    I don't even do HD. I just don't care about it and I'm pretty techy. I typically watch documentaries and 30min sitcom type shows. I don't really need Kramer jumping out in my living room during Seinfeld reruns..

    oh man, you are missing out without HD. watching TV without HD is like having sex with a condom on...I'll do it, but I don't have to like it.
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    The Fixer wrote:
    maj4e wrote:
    I don't even do HD. I just don't care about it and I'm pretty techy. I typically watch documentaries and 30min sitcom type shows. I don't really need Kramer jumping out in my living room during Seinfeld reruns..

    oh man, you are missing out without HD. watching TV without HD is like having sex with a condom on...I'll do it, but I don't have to like it.

    I agree.. and documentaries in HD... the nature ones are absolutely incredible.

    I honestly could care less for network TV shows being in HD, but sports and nature/discovery shows are amazing... it's like night and day (or sex with and without a condom :))
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  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I have a friend who doesn't like watching blu-ray because, and I quote, "it looks too real". :?


    I thought Avatar was cool in 3D, but it's not something I'm going to run out and buy a new TV over just yet..
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    The Fixer wrote:
    maj4e wrote:
    I don't even do HD. I just don't care about it and I'm pretty techy. I typically watch documentaries and 30min sitcom type shows. I don't really need Kramer jumping out in my living room during Seinfeld reruns..

    oh man, you are missing out without HD. watching TV without HD is like having sex with a condom on...I'll do it, but I don't have to like it.

    Are you telling me I can't get my standard definition TV pregnant ?

    man, all the time i've been wasting... :D
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  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    I have a friend who doesn't like watching blu-ray because, and I quote, "it looks too real". :?


    I thought Avatar was cool in 3D, but it's not something I'm going to run out and buy a new TV over just yet..

    I really beleive some older movies are ruined by HD, or bluray...
    Edward Scissorhands was one of them. I could see the makeup too much!

    However, all the movies made from here on out will have HD in mind and should be OK.
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  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,767
    Im not really looking forward to the 3d step. Im a long way off from accepting this.... like someone said: years down the road, and a few generations.

    I do think 3d video games may have some potential.... especially since Sony and Microsoft are rolling out some motion control gaming.

    Avatar was cool for a novelty. half way through the movie the glasses hurt my face and my eyes/head felt tired by the end of the movie.
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    Dont say that you won't get one until you see it in person. They are amazing!

    Panasonic has the best 3D TV's by far.
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    I don't get a 40" 3D tv. It's too small. The areas around the edges are all messed up because part of the image is off the screen in one eye, and on the screen in the other eye.

    A 100" to 200" 3D tv... ok, that might make sense. But the smaller the tv, the more the edge becomes a problem.
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  • Kel VarnsenKel Varnsen Posts: 1,952
    81 wrote:
    i pretty much agree. to have to put on special glasses everytime to watch tv...i don't think so tim. plus the cost is crazy.

    now what would be cool is if they made it 3d with a headset for a video game so that when you look left, it looks left. but then you would need surround tv.

    Yea if it was some sort of actual 3D system that would be cool, but it isnt. I mean if someone's fist comes out of the screen straight towards you, it's not like you can walk to the side of the tv and be able to see the side of the person's arm including their elbow and everything (that you could not be able to see from looking straight at it). Now that would be cool.
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Kel Varnsen wrote:
    81 wrote:
    i pretty much agree. to have to put on special glasses everytime to watch tv...i don't think so tim. plus the cost is crazy.

    now what would be cool is if they made it 3d with a headset for a video game so that when you look left, it looks left. but then you would need surround tv.

    Yea if it was some sort of actual 3D system that would be cool, but it isnt. I mean if someone's fist comes out of the screen straight towards you, it's not like you can walk to the side of the tv and be able to see the side of the person's arm including their elbow and everything (that you could not be able to see from looking straight at it). Now that would be cool.


    They have this. It's virtual reality. There's no tv needed - it's all in the glasses.
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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    CJMST3K wrote:
    I don't get a 40" 3D tv. It's too small. The areas around the edges are all messed up because part of the image is off the screen in one eye, and on the screen in the other eye.

    A 100" to 200" 3D tv... ok, that might make sense. But the smaller the tv, the more the edge becomes a problem.


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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 49,409
    its a fad. wasn't 3d also a fad like 40 years ago too? :roll:

    my dad wants to get one. i told him he's wasting his money. can't imagine having to put on a pair of those stupid glasses to watch tv.

    anyone who thinks this is the next logical step from hd is kidding themselves.

    i do remember reading that espn is coming out with an all 3d network at some point this year.
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,924
    What about porn in 3-D? I can't decide if it would be awesome or too much.
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    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What about porn in 3-D? I can't decide if it would be awesome or too much.


    can it ever be too much
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    81 wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What about porn in 3-D? I can't decide if it would be awesome or too much.


    can it ever be too much

    Very good point.
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    81 wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What about porn in 3-D? I can't decide if it would be awesome or too much.


    can it ever be too much

    Very good point.

    depends what's coming at you. there are certain body parts I want nothing to do with
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,924
    Also a good point. And putting glasses on to watch porn might be a bit strange.
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Also a good point. And putting glasses on to watch porn might be a bit strange.


    ...but sometimes practical for protection of the eyes. :?
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  • smg97791smg97791 Posts: 151
    The Fixer wrote:
    am I the only one that doesn't get this concept? who wants to watch TV in 3-D? I can understand a movie or two, but TV just doesn't make sense...especially sports (unless you're on some kind of drugs at the time. that could be cool).

    also, having to wear those stupid 3-D glasses would get old after 2 minutes.

    maybe someone can enlighten me

    Yeah, i agree with you. Lots of companies trying to profit off the hype Avatar brought IMO. As long as you have to wear very clumsy looking glasses this idea is never gonna take off.
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    FrankieG wrote:
    Dont say that you won't get one until you see it in person. They are amazing!

    Panasonic has the best 3D TV's by far.

    i will say it. :P

    i live my life in 3D i dont need it on tv.
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    81 wrote:
    now what would be cool is if they made it 3d with a headset for a video game so that when you look left, it looks left. but then you would need surround tv.
    saw something like that in the latest popular science... its a big orb TV on rollers... you can walk around in it like you're walking through a virtual environment... i think the army is testing it right now... combine that with that harness thing that can duplicate the feeling of rain and wind using low freq sound and a cooler wii remote and you have the ultimate gaming experience

    oh and 3-D TVs suck
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