3D Television

[Crawl]

Hello.

3D televisions have recently been released but you will need to wear 3D glasses all the time. so what is the point, 3D glasses start to hurt my eyes when i have had them one for quite a while so if you are having to wear them to watch TV for over 5 hours or something, it will really hurt your eyes.


Also, with the 3D TV's there is no way to set it back to normal TV so you will HAVE to wear the glasses. I suppose they could create like 3D contact lenses but still. it is alot of work just to watch Television.


Thoughts?

[xxMATTGxx]

What I dislike about 3D is a) The glasses and b) The headaches that you can get after watching like a 3D movie or something. I'm not sure if it will kick off well at all, if they can get rid of the problems with headaches and what not then fantastic.

[Nemo]

Well if they make it like the 3DS or whatever which is apparently without glasses then it should be good. (dont quote me on the 3ds)

[Crawl]

@ Mattgarner I dont get headaches but i do get a bit dizzy after taking them off.

[peteyt]

I wouldn't get a 3D TV myself for ages. Well finacially I can't anyways but I doubt there will be much content in 3D on the Television e.g. SKY, Freeview etc. I guess its more for DVDs although Sky apparently are going to get a 3D Channel or channels.

The problem with 3D is its a gimmick. Lots of films are just 3D to try and make it look kool. And some are re-released just to try and pocket more money. Often the effects are limited. I saw Toy Story 1 in 3D here in the UK and found that most of the film didn't use much 3D - Apparently the Second does and the 3rd will be made from scratch. The problem is some films throw in a few effects but mostly don't have much to show off.

[Kieran]

Also, TVs that you can watch without the glasses, at the moment need to be watched from the right angle or you can't see anything

They had one in Harrods when it was first made and I went to look at it. You can't see anything if you aren't looking straight on at it.

[Jam]

Short sited/glasses + 3D glasses + lack of programming recorded in 3D + a lack of interest = no.

[N!ck]

It's not possible to do it without the headaches/dizziness.

[Art]

I don't get headaches/dizziness but 3D TV still doesn't appeal to me. 3D movies at the cinema are fine though once in a while. Not really interested in it at home on a small screen.

[Recursion]

I don't get headaches/dizziness but 3D TV still doesn't appeal to me. 3D movies at the cinema are fine though once in a while. Not really interested in it at home on a small screen.

Agreed.