Directv and 3D Eyeglasses

Next month, Directv will be adding 3D channel line up that include ESPN, 3D Cinema, 3D On Demand, and a few other 3D channels. You don't have to pay extra to get 3D, and the software upgrade for your HD DVR. Of course, you need a TV with 3D technology and special 3D eyeglasses.  The 3D eyeglasses are a little expensive, but you can get them free along with a 3D movie, in a Starter Kit from Samsung.

The 3D eyeglasses:  They're called 3D Active Eyeglasses- they are powered by batteries, the kind you use in wristwatches; the button batteries (CR2025).  These 3D eyeglasses are very different from the eyeglasses that you get from the theatre  3D movies (IMAX, Real 3D).  Don't think the eyeglasses you get from the theatres will work on the new 3D TVs--they won't!  Here's why:  Your 3D enabled TV sends a signal to your 3D Active Eyeglasses which then controls the built-in shutter's on and off switch in the lenses.  You can also turn the eyeglasses on or off with a tiny power button on the frames.

Just a note: The only thing I didn't like about the Samsung Active Eyelasses is the flimsy cloth case.  I mean, for such expensive "tech" eyeglasses, it would have been nice to have a sturdier case to protect them.

Directv will broadcast the World Cup event on ESPN in 3D 

I can't wait to watch football in 3D

Here's a link to learn more about the 3D technology: http://www.samsung.com/us/learningresources3D/
Here's Directv's link about the 3D Press Release: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P6770179

I think the wave of the future for 3D TV is here to stay.  Pretty soon, hologram television! (I can only hope).

Samsung 3D TV: A Simple Push of a Button

At Gamestop, I saw a new Batman video game in 3D for sale.  I asked the clerk if he can show me 3D glasses that comes with video game, and they were made out of flimsy, cardboard paper; the kind with the red and blue cellophane lenses. 

We started talking about real 3D technological effects, such as the Samsung's LED 3D TV. He told me he was hesitant to buy a 3D TV because he couldn't see himself watching 3D constantly. I explained that you don't watch 3D all the time; there's a button on the TV remote control that you lets you switch the viewing mode from 2D and 3D. He was bewildered that you can watch regular TV (in 2D mode) on a 3D enabled TV.  Also, to watch 3D movies on DVD, you need a Blu-Ray 3D DVD player.  In addition to that, 3D eyeglasses.  The 3D eyeglasses are expensive; however, you can get them free with the purchase of certain models and DVD Blu-Ray player promotions. 

Now, after somewhat "educating" my young clerk at Gamestop on 3D TVs, he said he's ready to go and buy one because of my testimonial.  He was clearly grateful and was going home after work to make room for his new TV.