MLB All Star Game in 3-D

[Happy29]

The 2010 MLB All Star game will be in 3-D via Directv

[Adam Dayton]

Re: MLB All Star Game in 3-D

I'm sure the 4 people who own 3d Tv's will be happy.

[Blzer]

Re: MLB All Star Game in 3-D

I would jump on a 3D-TV if it were cost-beneficial for me right now. But I'll wait for a long time heh.

[Happy29]

Re: MLB All Star Game in 3-D

Whats the chances they replace the HD TV?

[Brandwin]

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I just don't see people sitting in their house wearing 3d glasses. Plus, what if friends come over, they will need a pair as well.

[Steel5]

Re: MLB All Star Game in 3-D

I'm sure the 4 people who own 3d Tv's will be happy.

QFT.

[mjb2124]

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There have actually been numerous sporting events in 3D... The Super Bowl the last 2 years and many of the BCS Bowl Games have been in 3D.

I was lucky enough to see a demo on a 3D TV and to be honest...I didn't think it was all that great and am not sure it will catch on. I was actually considering purchasing one late this summer when my wife and I upgrade our 46" DLP, but will pass and get a 60-65" Plasma.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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I'll be happy with my HD.

[SPTO]

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I really hope 3D is more of a supplemental rather then supplanting HD or what have you. I only more or less have one good eye and thus the depth perception is not there. I would have ZERO use for 3D.

Besides, I've heard that 3D has led to some people getting seriously ill and other such side effects.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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I really hope 3D is more of a supplemental rather then supplanting HD or what have you. I only more or less have one good eye and thus the depth perception is not there. I would have ZERO use for 3D.

Besides, I've heard that 3D has led to some people getting seriously ill and other such side effects.

Yeah I hope 3D doesn't become the norm. It's cool going to the movies and watching Avatar in 3D but at home I don't want to deal with wearing the glasses. I'm content with my crystal clear HD.

[mjb2124]

Re: MLB All Star Game in 3-D

FWIW, there are 3D TV's that have been made where you don't have to wear 3D glasses (Mitsubishi and Philips make them...might be a few other companies as well).

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: MLB All Star Game in 3-D

FWIW, there are 3D TV's that have been made where you don't have to wear 3D glasses (Mitsubishi and Philips make them...might be a few other companies as well).

They look awful too.

I've played with a 3DTV at a Sony Store, while it was impressive, the cost of the TV with the cost of the glasses, it'll never catch on. They should sell the glasses found in the movie theaters for 5 or 10 bucks, and they would have a better chance of it catching on. As it is now, it's a fad that will be included in TV's for the next few years and probably phased out.

[bigfnjoe96]

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3D has a loooooong way before it surplants HDTV as we know it.

[elgreazy1]

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Awesome, now we get to see the 'roid veins up close and personal.

[Blzer]

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Awesome, now we get to see the 'roid veins up close and personal.

Though it was poking fun with sarcasm, this is one of the general misconceptions that I think people create about the direction of 3D, especially with today's technology. It's not so much about having things pop out at you, but it's about creating a foreground image (and giving it depth within that image itself) and a background image with it. Sure, things might go in front of it from time to time... but if we're going to watch the All Star Game, the pitcher will appear closer than the batter and the catcher. This isn't so much about the pitcher coming out of our screen, we can save that for The Discovery Channel to do a documentary on sharks or something.

As for the glasses, I think some companies will throw in glasses for free with a combo purchase of the TV and a 3D-ready Blu-ray player.