The demand for 3DTVs hasn’t gained steam as quickly as the manufacturers would’ve liked, though recent studies suggest that potential 3DTV buyers are not only prepared to spend more, but plan to buy a 3DTV in the not-too-distant future. One of the barriers to entry has traditionally been the expensive active-shutter glasses used by most sets, a pain point made even more unbearable by most active-shutter glasses being tied to a specific manufacturer. For instance, if you buy a Sony Bravia 3DTV, its glasses won’t work on … [Read more...]
First Rechargeable Active 3D Glasses — Also Universal — Coming in August
Considering the number of 3D TV manufacturers, most of which require proprietary active-shutter 3D glasses, owners of a PS3 or 3D Blu-ray player may feel hamstrung when it comes to the total cost of their hobby. The one set of universal active 3D glasses we've reviewed (from Xpand) didn't fare particularly well, but a company called NextGen is hoping to change that. And it's going to do so via the industry's first rechargeable Active 3D glasses. On August 1, NextGen will debut a pair of Active 3D Glasses ($79.95 … [Read more...]
