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(More customer reviews)I saw this family pack, and since I knew that IO-Display systems was the recommended brand to use on DLP checkerboard format 3D technology, I jumped at the chance. I was still worried I wouldn't be able to get the software on my PC working, plus it was going to cost about $100 USD to buy that software. So I decided to buy the Panasonic blu ray player instead, as it has checker-board format. No one could guarantee my HDMI graphics card and blu ray in my PC would be compatible with 3D programing, so I decided not to take the chance. Maybe later after the price drops on the software.
The glasses worked right out of the box with absolutely no problems that were anything the fault of the design. I just had to make sure the emitter that comes with the package is centered in front of the TV and pointed toward the viewing area. Some folks would probably attach it on top of the HDTV, but I didn't try that. Once the emitter is placed correctly the glasses pick the signal up quite well and I had no more problems. I could move my head around quite a bit and not lose the signal, so that is not a disadvantage of this system. Some people complain about the frumpy look of all 3D glasses, like they are going to a fashion show or something, I think these look the coolest; because they remind me of the protective glasses atomic scientists in the late forties used!
The youngest member of my group decided he didn't like the glasses because he wasn't used to wearing glasses, but his brother who already wears glasses didn't seem to mind at all. I am used to wearing all kinds of appendages on my face and head, as I was in the Army, and did industrial work with every kind of tool, mask, safety goggle, you name it on my face - so for me, I hardly noticed them. Especially when the movie started!! They are VERY light and fit over your prescription glasses very handily - and my glasses are pretty thick. Each one is powered by two small batteries, that look like the type a lot of cameras use, so I don't think it will be a problem finding replacements. I'd rather do batteries that fool around with clumsy cables any-day! You shut the glasses off by simply closing them, so there are no fancy switches to mess with. There are no indicator lights to see, but you will instantly notice the 3D image, so there will be no doubt it works!!!
I had always heard the old DLP checkerboard technology was way obsolete, but DO NOT discount it!! I was getting positive results similar to those related in Consumers Union comparable to the better high end systems, and I can attest this is close to the top!! Now I must admit, my old Samsung LED DLP won't give me the eye-popping 3D that jumps out of the screen at you; but that is the only disadvantage. This is just a limitation of present DLP technology. The performance with these glasses was excellent - with very little ghosting. You only noticed it when the subject matter had a bright background like an early morning sky. The rest of the time, I never noticed any. I saw no artifacts,smearing, or smudging in action events, and the color was accurate.
At first you notice things looks a little darker, like you're watching with slightly tinted sunglasses, but if you play with the TV control to bring up the brightness, I never noticed after that. I was watching a movie that was almost all in darkness or semi-darkness called Legends of the Guardians, that had owls in many twilight scenes, so that movie looked dark anyway. Everything was perfectly clear, and the color was fantastic, with no strange affects there. The 3D contrast was impressive, so there is no need worrying about whether things jump off the screen, because they look like they are about to anyway. Besides, you would have to buy a top rated Panasonic plasma that was featured in CU, if you want something better. No thanks, I don't like plasmas, with their horribly shiny screens; I am extremely satisfied with mine. In fact - I think I'll wait until the Laser Vue gets more affordable, as I understand it will be capable of doing the new polarized glasses thing like you see in the movie houses.
I think that is why the prices are dropping, as this technology will be totally obsolete in a few years. Don't discount the quality of shutter glasses yet - though - the VISIO 65" set that has polarized glasses will only have HALF the vertical resolution of this arrangement of mine, so you will lose some quality going that route. My 3D is full 1920 X 1080p, so I'm not losing out of anything really. Right now only a few sets are capable of beating this, and you can read about them on Consumer's Report, if you can stand the disadvantages of those sets, that is!
Getting into 3D technology is fraught with bad or no information. So to save space here now - I invite you to ask questions in the comment sections and I will try to answer any concerns you may have. I hope you all don't pull you hair like I did trying to find out what glasses did this, and what TV did that, etc. I can definitely recommend this deal, and the people at IO-Display will provide phone help if you can't get your merchant to answer questions about this technology. I say they got probably the best support of any of the places I've called, and they've been in the business of true 3D longer than many of them. They also have a 3D image test page; a very handy troubleshooting option!
I am not a paid reviewer, but I wouldn't want anyone to go through the torture I did to get where I am. You can go to Tru3D to see what equipment is mixed and matched to get the right result, but I don't think they list these glasses. They do list almost everything else. As long as you are using a DLP rear projection HDTV with a PS/2 type emitter output, you should be able to use these cheaper glasses. IO-Display has a list of compatible sets on their site. Lower price does not mean lower quality! Be careful - and GOOD LUCK!!
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This bundle is the ULTIMATE way to view 3D on your 3D-ready Mitsubishi or Samsung DLP HDTV! Simply hook your computer to the TV, connect the transmitter and glasses and enjoy your 3D content. Note that 3D software is required to view 3D movies, DVDs or Blu ray discs. For DVDs & movies, Stereoscopic player is recommended. For 3D Blu rays, a Blu ray drive is required and Power DVD 10 Ultra 3D is recommended). These glasses can also be used to play PC games in true 3D! This pack includes: 4 pair of wireless glasses and 1 wireless transmitter. This pack is compatible with the following Samsung DLP monitors (& any other 3D Ready televisions not listed): HL-50A650 HL-56A650 HL-61A650 HL-61A750 HL-67A750 HL-72A650 HL-T4675S HL-T5075S HL-T5076S HL-T5087S HL-T5089S HL-T5675S HL-T5676S HL-T5687S HL-T5689S HL-T6176S HL-T6187S HL-T6189S HL-T7288W and with the following Samsung Plasma monitors(& any other 3D Ready televisions not listed): PN42A450P PN50A450P PS42A450 PS42A450P1 PS50A450 PS50A450P1 PS50A476 Alsowith the following Mitsubishi DLP monitors (& any other 3D Ready televisions not listed): WD-60C9 WD-65C9 WD-73C9 WD-57833 WD-60735 WD-60737 WD-65735 WD-65736 WD-65737 WD-65833 WD-65835 WD-65837 WD-73735 WD-73736 WD-73737 WD-73833 WD-73835 WD-73837 WD-82737 WD-82837.PC System Requirements: Intel® Pentium 4 1.6GHz or Athlon XP 512MB RAM DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card * 100MB free disk space Windows® XP, Vista or 7, DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Internet connection DVD-ROM drive Network card * NOTE: VGA to HDMI cable or DVI to HDMI adaptor is required for VGA or DVI cards.These glasses were created for use with a PC, however, they will work great with Mitsubishi 3D TVs using the optional 3DA-1 adapter.Although these glasses CAN work with the 3DC-1000 starter kit using the included emitter, they are NOT compatible with emitter included with the starter kit.For compatible glasses, please use this URL:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047UIA7O
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