3D TV - Yes or no?
Discussion
I'm looking at replacing my TV and fancy one of the those nice Samsung's.
I'm not a huge TV watcher nor into the top end "bells and whistles", so don't need to spend a huge sum on a TV system.
I see prices are well down on 3D TV's, so whats peoples views on them. Worth it or not? Wait and see what comes down the line 3D technology wise?
I might get the Sky World package to watch the sport etc, so not too concerned about the argument about lack of content
I'm not a huge TV watcher nor into the top end "bells and whistles", so don't need to spend a huge sum on a TV system.
I see prices are well down on 3D TV's, so whats peoples views on them. Worth it or not? Wait and see what comes down the line 3D technology wise?
I might get the Sky World package to watch the sport etc, so not too concerned about the argument about lack of content
Depends what you're buying.
I've got a Panasonic, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. 2D stuff looks better than the other vieras on it (supposedly down to the new fangled panel they used for it), that's primarily why I bought mine. The quality is very, very high, everything is that bit more crisp than my G20 Panny. Treat the 3D content as a perk and you'll be happy - buy on the basis that 3D is the bees knees and there's loads of amazing 3D content out there - and well, you'll be disappointed.
They're very good, but the quality of the 3D is only as good as the people who make the content decide. Jackass 3D, in 3D, for example, is mind blowingly good, as are quite a few XBox games (yet to try the new COD on it in 3D and I'm not sure it's even supported, but black ops looked fabulous in 3D.
I've got a Panasonic, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. 2D stuff looks better than the other vieras on it (supposedly down to the new fangled panel they used for it), that's primarily why I bought mine. The quality is very, very high, everything is that bit more crisp than my G20 Panny. Treat the 3D content as a perk and you'll be happy - buy on the basis that 3D is the bees knees and there's loads of amazing 3D content out there - and well, you'll be disappointed.
They're very good, but the quality of the 3D is only as good as the people who make the content decide. Jackass 3D, in 3D, for example, is mind blowingly good, as are quite a few XBox games (yet to try the new COD on it in 3D and I'm not sure it's even supported, but black ops looked fabulous in 3D.
pidsy said:
Did you actually read it yourself?"Up to a quarter could..." and "people who already have depth perception problems and suffer from motion sickness"...
Not exactly a given now is it? Which is what you implied.
Dont get upset stu.
I suffer when i watch mine, as does my OH and several other people i know. I wasnt saying that your brain will explode and your eyes fall out of your head but... It is something to bear in mind.
Is it worth all the extra cost for-
Not much quality 3d tv
Wait until they perfect it so you dont need glasses to watch it. I do apologise if my first comment was mis-leading or taken the wrong way - i'm a terrible scaremongering muppet.
I suffer when i watch mine, as does my OH and several other people i know. I wasnt saying that your brain will explode and your eyes fall out of your head but... It is something to bear in mind.
Is it worth all the extra cost for-
Not much quality 3d tv
- possible headaches and discomfort (25% is a significant possible number of affectees)
Wait until they perfect it so you dont need glasses to watch it. I do apologise if my first comment was mis-leading or taken the wrong way - i'm a terrible scaremongering muppet.
I did a back to back test in the Panasonic shop with the same feed as I'm not interested in 3D TV in the slightest.
The shopowner, an old fashioned sort who believes in giving appropriate recommendations and try it before you buy it type of stuff, was as keen as I was to get best fit for my needs. We bought our last telly from him and it has served well and came after what turned out to be very good advice. I'll buy my next set from him, as opposed to picking his brains and then buying at lower price off the net like people who understand the cost of everything and value of nothing. Sorry, I digress, bit of a hobby horse that one.
Anyway the 2D set, whilst on face value ticking all the boxes had a significantly inferior 2D picture than the 3D set. Yes there were some scenes where it was difficult to spot the difference / any difference was possibly not worth the extra cost. However when the picture and motion got complicated, no comparison. So we will be having a 3D set but not bothering with the glasses.
This was on LED screen, we aren't going plasma as our lot have a terrible habit of pausing the picture and then disappearing into the kitchen for a brew, deciding to wash up a few things while they are in there, then make a toasted sandwich and come back to 20 minutes of paused screen. AIUI plsmas don't like that treatment.
The shopowner, an old fashioned sort who believes in giving appropriate recommendations and try it before you buy it type of stuff, was as keen as I was to get best fit for my needs. We bought our last telly from him and it has served well and came after what turned out to be very good advice. I'll buy my next set from him, as opposed to picking his brains and then buying at lower price off the net like people who understand the cost of everything and value of nothing. Sorry, I digress, bit of a hobby horse that one.
Anyway the 2D set, whilst on face value ticking all the boxes had a significantly inferior 2D picture than the 3D set. Yes there were some scenes where it was difficult to spot the difference / any difference was possibly not worth the extra cost. However when the picture and motion got complicated, no comparison. So we will be having a 3D set but not bothering with the glasses.
This was on LED screen, we aren't going plasma as our lot have a terrible habit of pausing the picture and then disappearing into the kitchen for a brew, deciding to wash up a few things while they are in there, then make a toasted sandwich and come back to 20 minutes of paused screen. AIUI plsmas don't like that treatment.
I was recently in a similar position. I had no interest in 3D but found that the 3D sets had a much better 2D picture than the pure 2D sets. The way I saw it, all the high end sets these days come with 3D, so you want anything other than a budget model you have to have it even if you don't use it.
Given the small price premium, I reckon you might as well buy a 3D set regardless of how much you end up using the 3D.
I went for the Samsung UE46D6100SKXXU (where do they get these names from?) and am extremely happy with it. Very clear picture, decent viewing angle, easy to use, no artifacts that detract from viewing enjoyment, looks very stylish. I haven't used the Ethernet connectivity but I'm sure it works as advertised. Happy to answer any questions on it.
I take FIF's point about buying from good local stores. I bought mine from the local Comet where I have bought virtually all my electrical goods over the last 12 years. Totally excellent service from staff who really knew their stuff and did the best deal they could. They didn't give a discount but they threw in a Blu Ray player and loads of other stuff.
You can always get cheaper on the web but if you want good local stores to exist you have to use them...
Given the small price premium, I reckon you might as well buy a 3D set regardless of how much you end up using the 3D.
I went for the Samsung UE46D6100SKXXU (where do they get these names from?) and am extremely happy with it. Very clear picture, decent viewing angle, easy to use, no artifacts that detract from viewing enjoyment, looks very stylish. I haven't used the Ethernet connectivity but I'm sure it works as advertised. Happy to answer any questions on it.
I take FIF's point about buying from good local stores. I bought mine from the local Comet where I have bought virtually all my electrical goods over the last 12 years. Totally excellent service from staff who really knew their stuff and did the best deal they could. They didn't give a discount but they threw in a Blu Ray player and loads of other stuff.
You can always get cheaper on the web but if you want good local stores to exist you have to use them...
F i F said:
This was on LED screen, we aren't going plasma as our lot have a terrible habit of pausing the picture and then disappearing into the kitchen for a brew, deciding to wash up a few things while they are in there, then make a toasted sandwich and come back to 20 minutes of paused screen. AIUI plsmas don't like that treatment.
Much less of a concern on the newer generations of Plasma I'm told, certainly haven't had any probs with any of mine - was very concerned about the same thing when I first made the jump.I saw my first 3D film with my wife at the cinema last year and wasn't that impressed. I then found myself wandering into a Sony shop (as you do) a couple of weeks later and just as we walked into the shop, there was a 3D demo with the same film showing. We put the glasses on and I was stunned by the improvement over the cinema picture, so much so that we bought it.
I wasn't sure about he available content, but as said by other posters, check it's a really good 2D TV with all the features you want and treat 3D as a bonus. There is a regular flow of 3D content on the Sky World package that keeps us both happy. It's a treat for us rather than a family and friends. Avatar at home in 3D was just mind blowing.
I wasn't sure about he available content, but as said by other posters, check it's a really good 2D TV with all the features you want and treat 3D as a bonus. There is a regular flow of 3D content on the Sky World package that keeps us both happy. It's a treat for us rather than a family and friends. Avatar at home in 3D was just mind blowing.
another here for the unimpressed list.
i spent almost a full day shopping for a new tv [easily done here in the malls of dubai, manufacturer outlets and the big chains] and viewed the TOTR models from panasonic, samsung, LG et al.
on some scenes/games, the 3D is quite good, and on a big panel it can be immersive. what i did find is that the more in concentrated, the more immersed i was, but that my field of vision around the panel became a distraction/annoyance. can't adequately describe what i mean, but i didn't like it.
in the end i settled for a samsung UE46D5520 and would highly recommend it to the OP. the 40" model got 5stars and a recommendation by what hifi, and i am highly impressed by the picture quality on my 46" even via a modest source. great value at £600ish.
i spent almost a full day shopping for a new tv [easily done here in the malls of dubai, manufacturer outlets and the big chains] and viewed the TOTR models from panasonic, samsung, LG et al.
on some scenes/games, the 3D is quite good, and on a big panel it can be immersive. what i did find is that the more in concentrated, the more immersed i was, but that my field of vision around the panel became a distraction/annoyance. can't adequately describe what i mean, but i didn't like it.
in the end i settled for a samsung UE46D5520 and would highly recommend it to the OP. the 40" model got 5stars and a recommendation by what hifi, and i am highly impressed by the picture quality on my 46" even via a modest source. great value at £600ish.
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