Since ya'll know so much about TVs...

[riverwed070707]

Can anyone tell me what all is needed to get the 3D working on a 3D ready TV? We have a Sony Bravia NX810 that is about a year old. It is 3D ready, but I don't believe it has the transmitter in it. DHs bday is coming up and I was looking at the starter kits that come with a couple pairs of glasses, the transmitter and a movie. Is that all I would need? I see that there are 3D blu ray players now too -- any idea how to tell if the 3D will work with our existing blu ray player?

If I had to buy a new blu ray player in addition to everything else, I think that would be a deal breaker, but otherwise it seems reasonable as the price have come down drastically since we bought our TV last year. He's the electronic guru in our house but obviously I don't want to ask him or he'll know exactly what I'm up to.

[seen]

Bluray players are not 3D by default. It needs to be 3D compatible.

Do you know the make/model of the player you have?

[riverwed070707]

No -- its a sony also but I have no idea what the model is. I can try to look when I get home. It's about a year old as well

[Frugal]

I agree that BlueRay players are not set up for 3D automatically. You would probably have to set that up. We have had a BR player for awhile, but didn't know you could set up 3D capability. We are also having problems with our TV right now (only about 2 yrs old).

[bjl584]

If your TV is 3D ready, then all you should need is a Blue Ray that is 3D, and the viewing glasses.

[Maggie55]

You may want to check your local TV providers - (e.g. satellite, cable) offer 3D service

[disneysteve]

Am I the only one who thinks 3D TV is a fad that won't ever really catch on? I've checked out the 3D TVs in the store and it is kind of neat but I can't imagine watching it for any period of time. Even a 2-hour movie seems like a bit much. I've been to various 3D attractions at theme parks but those only last 15-20 minutes or so.

Maybe I'm influenced by the fact that I rarely just sit and watch TV. I'm almost always doing something else at the same time - reading the paper, doing something on my iPhone or iPad, etc., so wearing a pair of 3D glasses seems like it would be quite annoying. Besides, my wife can't see 3D so we wouldn't ever get a 3D TV.

[GREENBACK]

Originally Posted by disneysteve

Am I the only one who thinks 3D TV is a fad that won't ever really catch on? I've checked out the 3D TVs in the store and it is kind of neat but I can't imagine watching it for any period of time. Even a 2-hour movie seems like a bit much. I've been to various 3D attractions at theme parks but those only last 15-20 minutes or so.

Maybe I'm influenced by the fact that I rarely just sit and watch TV. I'm almost always doing something else at the same time - reading the paper, doing something on my iPhone or iPad, etc., so wearing a pair of 3D glasses seems like it would be quite annoying. Besides, my wife can't see 3D so we wouldn't ever get a 3D TV.

I don't neccesarily see it as a fad but it does need refinement. It's essentially the same thing I remember as a kid in the theatre but with better glasses now. I personally think this will eventually become as common as high def is now but it's not there yet. I too have seen it in the stores and was impressed but didn't care for wearing the glasses. Maybe the next "Steve Jobs" will refine this technology so it can be viewed without the glasses.

[cypher1]

Originally Posted by disneysteve

Am I the only one who thinks 3D TV is a fad that won't ever really catch on?

You're not the only one who thinks that way. I have yet to watch an impressive 3D movie (Avatar was ok) in the theater. Maybe its just me, but concept of having to use special glasses in order to watch a show/movie just seems like an inconvenience or nuisance for myself and audience. Although the guy I bought my amplifier from, loves his 3D home theater setup, claiming the experience is better than at the theater.

[elessar78]

Originally Posted by disneysteve

Am I the only one who thinks 3D TV is a fad that won't ever really catch on? I've checked out the 3D TVs in the store and it is kind of neat but I can't imagine watching it for any period of time. Even a 2-hour movie seems like a bit much. I've been to various 3D attractions at theme parks but those only last 15-20 minutes or so.

Maybe I'm influenced by the fact that I rarely just sit and watch TV. I'm almost always doing something else at the same time - reading the paper, doing something on my iPhone or iPad, etc., so wearing a pair of 3D glasses seems like it would be quite annoying. Besides, my wife can't see 3D so we wouldn't ever get a 3D TV.

Might be a niche for gamers. PS3 3D games, I've heard, are pretty awesome.

[Kelvin]

Nice sharing of the information with us on this forum.