Can I watch a 3D TV video without glasses?

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#62147 31-May-2010 12:30

Hi,

Just curious.

Can I watch a 3D TV video without glasses?

I am thinking of the multiplexed 3D TV images.

If others are watching 3D TV with glasses.
Do not have enough glasses for everyone?
Have only one good eye?

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#336554 31-May-2010 12:35

Yes, but only if you want a massive headache.

When the TV is displaying 2D content, it's fine to watch without glasses. With 3D content, however, it's not recommended.

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#336561 31-May-2010 12:41

Yeah as above, sure you can watch it but with your eyes constantly trying to focus the picture you'll soon wind up with a nice headache!

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#336574 31-May-2010 12:57

Actually there is a 3D screen that you can watch without the need of having to wear special glasses.

The only drawback is that it costs tens of thousands of dollars and it is only avaliable in China at this stage

Run a Wiki on 3D

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#336580 31-May-2010 13:06

F1 in 3D would be mind bending! Driver cam as someone hits a wall would scare the bejeebus out of folk!
But yeah, in an ideal world you'd want to watch 3D content with glasses on, otherwise it won't be overly interesting / comfortable. The glasses are what... $150 - $200 now? I'm picking they'll be half that in 2 years time (especially when the standard for glasses is agreed upon).

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#336584 31-May-2010 13:10

The technology is well served for pirates. If you ask nicely at HN they will provide you with an eyepatch. I've heard that artificial parrots are also available to match the eyepatch. Ask for Davy Jones at your local HN and offer him a cracker.

Joking aside, no.. to view 3D properly you need 3D glasses.. Else everything will look blurry.

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#336620 31-May-2010 15:06

As I understand it you are buying an HD TV that can display 3D as well. When it's in 3D mode the picture won't make sense without the glasses. When it's in 2D you don't need the glasses and everyone can watch.

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#336621 31-May-2010 15:08

Gordy7: Hi,

Just curious.

Can I watch a 3D TV video without glasses?

Only if you can blink each eye really really fast......

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#336622 31-May-2010 15:09

Yep, I could just imagine the pirates cutting the 3D glasses in half to get a better view.

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#336625 31-May-2010 15:11

wellygary:
Gordy7: Hi,

Just curious.

Can I watch a 3D TV video without glasses?

Only if you can blink each eye really really fast......

You got my vote for best answer to the OP.

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#336630 31-May-2010 15:34

So...to hijack the thread a little:

I went to the movies with my kids. We all purchased 3D glasses for $2 each.

We were told to keep them and bring them next time we see a 3D movie.

Would these work with a 3D TV?

If not, why not?

What's the difference between "projected" 3D and LED/LCD-based 3D?

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#336637 31-May-2010 15:38

Handsomedan: So...to hijack the thread a little:

I went to the movies with my kids. We all purchased 3D glasses for $2 each.

We were told to keep them and bring them next time we see a 3D movie.

Would these work with a 3D TV?

If not, why not?

What's the difference between "projected" 3D and LED/LCD-based 3D?

The fancy glasses that come with the 3D TVs are battery-operated and only work with the TV they are made for. The TV 'syncs' the glasses so that each eye closes whenever the other eye is being shown an image on the panel.

The $2 ones are polarized, but don't sync with any TVs.

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#336648 31-May-2010 15:59

magu:
Handsomedan: So...to hijack the thread a little:

I went to the movies with my kids. We all purchased 3D glasses for $2 each.

We were told to keep them and bring them next time we see a 3D movie.

Would these work with a 3D TV?

If not, why not?

What's the difference between "projected" 3D and LED/LCD-based 3D?

The fancy glasses that come with the 3D TVs are battery-operated and only work with the TV they are made for. The TV 'syncs' the glasses so that each eye closes whenever the other eye is being shown an image on the panel.

The $2 ones are polarized, but don't sync with any TVs.

Yes that is correct magu - best to wait for when manufacturers start bringing out polarized 3D TVs.

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#336649 31-May-2010 16:02

wellygary:
Gordy7: Hi,

Just curious.

Can I watch a 3D TV video without glasses?

Only if you can blink each eye really really fast......

*alternate eyes really really REALLY fast.

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#336650 31-May-2010 16:04

Thanks all for answering the hijack.

As you all were.

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#336704 31-May-2010 17:51

cgrew:
magu:
Handsomedan: So...to hijack the thread a little:

I went to the movies with my kids. We all purchased 3D glasses for $2 each.

We were told to keep them and bring them next time we see a 3D movie.

Would these work with a 3D TV?

If not, why not?

What's the difference between "projected" 3D and LED/LCD-based 3D?

The fancy glasses that come with the 3D TVs are battery-operated and only work with the TV they are made for. The TV 'syncs' the glasses so that each eye closes whenever the other eye is being shown an image on the panel.

The $2 ones are polarized, but don't sync with any TVs.

Yes that is correct magu - best to wait for when manufacturers start bringing out polarized 3D TVs.

Less expensive & more user friendly

I thought the crystals (pixels) in an LCD were polarised and that was how they were light or dark. So how would they polarise the picture so the simpler glasses would work?

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