Weekend Open Forum: Did you jump on the 3D bandwagon?

I went to a couple 3D movies and they gave me headaches. I decided that was enough 3D for me.

I saw a large high-end 3D TV being demoed at a Costco, using the movie Avatar. The image did NOT look three dimensional. It looked like a normal background with some of the characters on an acetate sheet about a foot in front of the back plane. The "3D" effect seemed gimmicky and less realistic than a regular 2D image.

The biggest improvements in the current HD sets over their regular definition predecessors are (a) the digital signal, eliminating ghosting, etc., (b) flat screens that do not take up as much space as the old CRTs, and (c) the much lighter weight, so that one does not get a hernia moving them. The higher definition and wider screen are definitely nice but do not significantly change the viewing experience.

Slightly off topic:
I would like to see TVs with stereo or quadraphonic sound and with quality wireless speakers, so that one can have decent sound without having to buy a separate home theater system. I would also like to see 26" and smaller TVs capable of higher volume sound so that one can hear them over background noise in a kitchen. (The 32" and larger sets generally have adequate sound volume but are too big to put on a table or counter in a kitchen.)

Just got a new 55 inch TV and it had 3d so I jumped to the opportunity and bought Sony 3D glasses. Iv seen 3D in the theaters so I knew what to expect, but it was pretty cool. I didn't get as much of a headache as I thought. Sometimes it really does look like its popping out but most scenes appear like the actor is in a room with the wall at a distance to give it depth. It's pretty cool to do once in awhile for fun, and bonus since I got a free ps3(I already owned 2 tho haha) so the old one became a 3d and blue ray player...works out perfectly. In the end its just for fun, the movie doesn't change too much in 3D.

To be very blunt, I couldn't care less. As long as graphics are good enough, stereo sound would be my focus. Agreed with Julio on the "just another feature" thing.
Not worth the money as of now.

3D Is Amazing , since I saw Batman Dark Knight and Beowulf in IMAX 3D ,I choose all movies in 3D , the only problem I had when at the end of Avatar is I could not feel my body because of the immersive experience ( I never saw any Pocahontas movie before ) , this can also happen with the games mentioned below .

I have a few months with a Viewsonic 3D Vision Ready Monitor and its like a window into the games , everything has depth a is if it is really there and being able to get inside the screen ( Batman AC , Portal 2 , Mafia 2 , Just Cause 2, Trine 2 ,Tomb Raider Underworld , Alice Madness Returns ,Far Cry 2 , Prince of Persia , Dark Void ,Hard Reset ,Metro 2033 , Half Life 2 ,Mirrrors Edge , Resident Evil 5 , Crysis 2 , Halo Anniversary ,are some of the best 3D games I have played ) .
I dont have any problems with eyes , headaches or screen brigtness (it automatically changes to 3D Mode with more brightness ).

For me HD 3D is the best since black and white TVs were invented .

Nope, don't think its worth it especially considering the headche it gives.

Was crazy about 3D initially in the beginning..saw a couple of 3D movies in the theater..I still prefer a good movie in 2D...yet to try out 3D gaming..I am sure it will be a good experience but I don't think I'll stick with it..

The glasses give me a headache within ten minutes. It'd rather enjoy a nice blueray movie without a headache.

Nope.

Over ten years ago I had an set of active 3D glasses that worked with my video card and my CRT had no issues with the required frame rates. I remember playing Ghost Recon for a few hours and thinking, wow, that's interesting, but I'll stick to 2D gaming. And to this day, every time I see 3D I still have the same opinion.

No my thing was its a cool feature for about 5 min to show your neighbors and friends but sitting on your couch with bulky glasses on for a 2 hour movie doesnt work. My LED Samsung 120 hz 55 inch already looks near 3D without being 3D when a blu ray movie is playing. Plus the $40 per 3D Blu ray cost is a turn off too.

Afraid of getting poked in the eye?

We have a 3D TV but not because I wanted one. A) The wife was adamant on a Sony. B) It seemed like ALL Sony TV's were 3D, not sure if they still are C) We got a great deal on it. We even got free 3D glasses that were worth $200 that have been collecting dust for months.

I would love a TV that just does what a TV does. No integrated Netflix, no 3D, NOTHING. Just give me great picture quality and sound and DONE.

Let me wrap my arms around Yosafbrig from Firefly and I'll buy your TV! But seriously, I always passed off 3D TV as a sales gimmick from manufactures. Give me lower prices, larger screen and better picture quality that's all I'm asking for.

As it is for the next big thing, I'd quicker jump on a 4K TV than jump to 3D.

I was more afraid of getting wet.

Seriously though, I bought a Visio 37 inch 1080p at Walmart on sale for $299 if I recall the price correctly. It has such a clear picture that I sat it on my desk and use it for my computer monitor.

I looked at the TV's in Wal-Mart last week and noticed there was hardly any mention of 3D anywhere even though many of the TV's were 120 Hz.

I got a LG Cinema 3D LED TV (42inch). I've only got one 3D bluray (because they like 2.5times the price of the normal blu-ray and I got it free with my PS3) - Pirates of the Caribean. I must say, it is incredible! It doesn't hurt my eyes, it's depth is stunning. The only shortfall is the block-like glasses. They reflect the light that is behind you because they so square. Otherwise I would definitely recommend

I own an Asus 3D monitor and find its more a show off tool at lans then anything else.

To everyone who doesn't believe 3D is (and will be) an essential part of gaming, you'll change your opinion after the release of the Xbox 720 and PS4. It will have to reach the mainstream to become acceptable. PC gamers are always 2 steps ahead of consolers. Better or worse 3D is the future.
If you haven't tried 3D on a true 3D monitoring using 3D ready software (Batman Arkm City), your missing out a truly amazing experience. I'll never go back to 2D.

My first 3d movie in theatre was avatar and unfrotunatly I came out with a headache and most of the movie was blurry to me. I don't have any problemes with my eyes. probably the way my brain processes it. I don't know.What I do know is the 3d technology as of right now is not for me.