3-D T.V's......

[Brightonia]

Does anyone actually have one? Are they any good and do the glasses get on your tits after a while

Considering getting one but wanna know if it's worth it...

 

[Jack Daniels]

I have one. Used the 3-D mode at least twice in the last year.

Waste of time IMHO.

 

[Sussax]

I have one. Used the 3-D mode at least twice in the last year.

Waste of time IMHO.

Snap, Last night of the proms and the Olympics.

Nowt since then.

 

[Since1982]

The TV I wanted to buy came with it - but wouldn't pay extra for it. Watched a couple of films and the odd prem game. Glasses aren't as bad as you might think but if it came to a choice then better to spend money on upgrading the audio of a standard flatscreen TV than paying extra for 3D in my view

 

[Ulloa's Soul Patch]

They're a pile of vvank

 

[The Oldman]

Have 3D. Hardly ever use the mode. Sometimes watch Sky Football but after the first half usually go back to HD. It's a gimmick.

 

[pasty]

On a similar note, what are 3D movies like? We've never been to one before and Mrs P want to go and see The Great Gatsby tonight, but the only showing that fits into our time frame is in 3D. Are they any good?

 

[WhingForPresident]

Have one but very rarely use it. Novelty wears off very quickly.

 

[Nibble]

yes. Kind of. yes. no.

 

[Nibble]

I too am being taken to see the Great Gatsby in 3D tonight by my Sister and niece. Somehow, this has been sold to me as MY birthday present. Wha, wha, wha?

 

[surrey jim]

Have the Samsung 8 series , used 3D on a number of occasions but not regularly. We got the TV as it was a good one based on reviews, 3D was a bonus on it,

 

[upthealbion1970]

If you're considering a 3d tv then go for passive as it uses polarised lenses the same as at the cinema as opposed to active which uses £40+ per pair glasses, also passive glasses weigh next to nothing. If you have sky hd then you'll get 3d (channel 170) free, just needs to be activated by sky. If you have a ps3 then you won't need a 3d Blu ray player as ps3 does this, and has quite a few 3d games (gt5 & cod black ops are pretty special in 3d). All 3d tvs have a function to convert 2d into 3d but it is nowhere near as good as something recorded/transmitted in 3d. Use mine a couple of times a month, it IS a gimmick but I quite like it

 

[FOOTSKI]

My stepson has a 3Dtv and to be honest i would'nt get one. It's great to watch but i find after a while you kind of forget it's 3D.

You get about 30mins of wow and then the rest kind of feels normal.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

On a similar note, what are 3D movies like? We've never been to one before and Mrs P want to go and see The Great Gatsby tonight, but the only showing that fits into our time frame is in 3D. Are they any good?

3D is better when you watch it on a cinema screen as it is more immersive. 3DTV will only look good on a 4K screen being fed 4K material (ie side by side at 1920 X 1080P)

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

If you're considering a 3d tv then go for passive as it uses polarised lenses the same as at the cinema as opposed to active which uses £40+ per pair glasses, also passive glasses weigh next to nothing. If you have sky hd then you'll get 3d (channel 170) free, just needs to be activated by sky. If you have a ps3 then you won't need a 3d Blu ray player as ps3 does this, and has quite a few 3d games (gt5 & cod black ops are pretty special in 3d). All 3d tvs have a function to convert 2d into 3d but it is nowhere near as good as something recorded/transmitted in 3d. Use mine a couple of times a month, it IS a gimmick but I quite like it

Agreed , if you're susceptible to migraines don't buy an active 3D TV , active works on a shutter system alternating between the left and right lenses.

 

[brighton rock]

I like them good for si fi films kids films and football .

 

[Mad as my Mother]

I've always wondered how much difference they make to Football games?

 

[Mr deez]

3D is a fad and is dying away at the cinema now. Might as well have it if the TV comes with it, but you'll never use it.

 

[Garret Bobby Ferguson]

Got a new tv recently and it has 3D. Didn't choose it for the 3D but some of the films are quite good and the kids love it on some of the things they watch.

 

[Max Paper]

Slight change of subject here but what can a 'smart' tv do and is that also a gimmick?