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3D will fade out soon, very soon. ]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 12:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/still awesome though (can't stand 3d gaming)]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
We all know what kind of movies you are watching Pedobear. Btw I've called Chris Hanson.]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
2. Shouldn't all channels be in HD before moving to another format?

3. I'm still confused about the HDMI 1.3 v 1.4 stuff... is it a bad time to buy a new av receiver? Should I wait for the 1.4 stuff to get figured out?]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
2. No. If we wait for everyone to move to HD before advancing to another standard, you'll probably be waiting another 5 years.

3. I'm confused too. By the numbers, HDMI 1.3 has the bandwidth to do 2x 1920x1080p24 which is all a player should have to output.]]>Jan 7th 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
What I don't understand is, I just bought a 50" 1080P Plasma that does 600mhz back in September 09. Technically, why could it not display the 3D stuff from REAL D 3D? With LCD, I believe it's that 120hz refresh isn't fast enough, so they need to double it.

Also, we're looking at two standards for 3D? Flicker glasses and polarized glasses? Are movies going to be compatible with both types of 3D tech?

]]>Jan 7th 2010 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
http://answers.us.samsung.com/answers/7463/product/PN50B650S1FXZA/questions.htm?expandquestion=129528]]>Jan 7th 2010 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
Nice find squeege. So your TV has to be able to accept the 120Hz input. Very interesting. The first time I've heard this. I assume HDMI 1.3 can do 120Hz output. So, it would be up to the manufacturer to enable this in older TV's, which they most like WON'T. Bastards!

So, whether your TV displays has a 120Hz or 600Hz refresh is irrelevant. It's the TV's ability to input the 120Hz output of your 3D enabled bluray player.

Thank you sir. You get a gold star!]]>Jan 7th 2010 11:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
The second question is a little more comforting. There is a set standard for 3D over HDMI, and it will probably carry over to other input methods. This means that it is up to the display to interpret the 3D signal, and display it within its capabilities. So whether you use Shutter, Poloraized or even anaglyph is entirely between the display and the viewer and the content source won't care.]]>Jan 7th 2010 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
"but the input probably only accepts a 60Hz signal"

that's the $64K question, or in my case, the $2K question. I can't see why the manufacturers can't upgrade firmware on sets to accept this 120Hz signal via the HDMI input on the TV. I could only assume this is new technology that allows an HDMI input to accept this 120Hz signal.

Still, makes you think, the PS3, with a simple firmware upgrade is going to be 3D compatible. So the same HDMI output that was launched with the system back in 2006 can output a 120Hz signal. My 4 month old set can't interpret this signal? Wow, what a rip. The TV buying cycle shrinks down from 10 years back in the CRT days to, what, three years? This is getting ridiculous. ]]>Jan 7th 2010 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
that's the $64K question, or in my case, the $2K question. I can't see why the manufacturers can't upgrade firmware on sets to accept this 120Hz signal via the HDMI input on the TV. I could only assume this is new technology that allows an HDMI input to accept this 120Hz signal.

Still, makes you think, the PS3, with a simple firmware upgrade is going to be 3D compatible. So the same HDMI output that was launched with the system back in 2006 can output a 120Hz signal. My 4 month old set can't interpret this signal? Wow, what a rip. The TV buying cycle shrinks down from 10 years back in the CRT days to, what, three years? This is getting ridiculous. ]]>Jan 7th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
I have to say, though, that the 3D display on Fuji's camera and photoframe though is much cooler than wearing specs. I hope that's the next step in 3D TV.

http://lemon.soju.co.uk/3d/finepix-w1-hands-on/]]>Jan 7th 2010 12:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 12:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/As far as I can tell refresh rate plays a big role in what is 3D-capable and what isn't. Hopefully all of us modern plasma TV owners won't need to change sets.]]>Jan 7th 2010 1:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 2:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
Your 600hz plasma is actually only 60hz.]]>Jan 7th 2010 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 1:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
really is this true? having just bought a new panny G15 i'm starting to get annoyed i didn't wait for this 3D stuff ]]>Jan 7th 2010 2:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 1:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 3:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 4:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 6:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
Agreed, that is definitely a problem that will have to be addressed before 3D content becomes the norm. As long as glasses are required, I think 3D viewing will be an occasional indulgence, like for certain movies or games. It will be interesting to see what happens when ESPN 3D launches, though, because you're right the idea of handing out glasses to people you invite over to watch a game does seem a bit silly, especially if you're the one that had to buy a bunch of extra pairs for friends. On the other hand, if they like the look of 3D, I suppose they might consider it to be worthwhile. Although I have visions of people laughing when someone gets up to get food or something and people end up looking at each other wearing glasses rather than focusing on the screen.]]>Jan 7th 2010 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/
Now, they should be able to use 1080p HDTVs and make them 1080i, but display a left & right image while using active glasses.]]>Jan 7th 2010 10:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/eyes-on-with-directv-3d/Jan 7th 2010 12:52PM