Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[cam2502]

Hi guys, seriously thinking of buying a 3d tv, probably a 46 inch samsung smart one. What i want to know is, what package will i need from sky to make the most of it? Is it just sky sports in 3d or do they have a few channels dedicated to 3d? Any idea of the monthly sky costs?
 Is the smart tv with its internet connections as good as the salesman says?
Any other tips or info would be greatly appreciated.

[Chris_H]

When Tunnie gives you your answer (Sky Sales), don't forget to factor in headache pills and psychiatrist's bills.

Oh, and you may have to put a good password on your phone if News International take over Sky.

[Richie London]

i went to see pirates of the carribean in 3d, cant see what all the fuss is to be honest, and found sitting there with them silly glasses on a bit of a pain.
also tried it out in comets and didnt like that either. but thats just my opinion.

[RobG]

Over a hundred quid for one pair of decent 3D glasses, having a bloody giraffe

[Broomies Mate]

Hi guys, seriously thinking of buying a 3d tv, probably a 46 inch samsung smart one. What i want to know is, what package will i need from sky to make the most of it? Is it just sky sports in 3d or do they have a few channels dedicated to 3d? Any idea of the monthly sky costs?
 Is the smart tv with its internet connections as good as the salesman says?
Any other tips or info would be greatly appreciated.

3D is very new to the 'home' market.  The price of very good LED TV's has dropped significantly in the past few months.

It would be my advice (if you do need a new TV) to opt for a standard but good quality LED 2D TV.  I invisage the cost of 3D TV's to decrease substantially (and the quality to improve, AND most importantly, the availability of 3D channels/films to increase) within the next 2-3 years.  Then go and buy yourself something worth having. 

[Chris_H]

I predict that stereoscopic TV will fade out and just cinemas will show a few well-made (and expensive) versions.

If a new technology comes along 3D tv may take off.  But then again people watch soap operas so perhaps I'm wrong!

[Lazydocker]

Personally, I can't see 3D TV taking off in the home... When Holographic TV hits the consumer market I think it might be worth looking into as you won't need the glasses

[tunnie]

Its free to HD subscribers, which ever package you have (world, sports, entertainment ect) If you have HD the 3D is free. (need HD box)

There is only one primary channel at the moment, with some limited content. Some of the big events are broadcast in 3D such as the tennis.

I too remain unconvinced for 3D in normal TV watching, I can see it for films, and definitely computer games. How awesome would 3D Call of Duty be?

But they require 100% concentration, TV, is often just back ground type. Having glasses on, to pop and get a beer or a snack, its going to be a pain.

I watched first half game of footie (rare for me) when they demo'd it at the studios, I had a head ache at the end. I did add a real depth to it though, you could clearly see the position and the attack formations better 

Yet 3 odd hours of Avatar? I was fine!  :-/

Part of the problem is entire new techniques are needed for films, as you need more cameras at the right angle to get a good 3D shot. So for TV its very expensive to take this on.

Ohh I get it free but not bought 3D TV yet for exactly the above, can't see it working until they crack multiple viewers in 3D without glasses.

For record I'm in technology & broadcast, not sales   

[bootie]

Over a hundred quid for one pair of decent 3D glasses, having a bloody giraffe

You can get the same glasses from Amazon for around 35 quid

[Richie London]

Over a hundred quid for one pair of decent 3D glasses, having a bloody giraffe

You can get the same glasses from Amazon for around 35 quid

or just a quid at the cinema

[tunnie]

Over a hundred quid for one pair of decent 3D glasses, having a bloody giraffe

You can get the same glasses from Amazon for around 35 quid

or just a quid at the cinema

They are a completely different kind Richie, they are passive. Active 3D glasses require a power source and as Rob says cost a lot of money.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/19476569/-/Product.html?opFR=true

[sneakypenguin]

my flat mate just bought a Samsung UE46D7000 and I was amazed by the quality. The smart hub just rocks, plug a lan cable in and you can stream videos directly onto the tv, aswell as iplayer, music and pictures.
The 3D is stunning, on the smart hub there's a 3D channel and it is truly mindblowing, the tv itself can into 3D (but that really depends on how old the video itself is) but it does sometimes struggle.
It is a truly awesome piece of kit, but as others have said, wait for them to refine the technology and become more freely available

[Bionic]

   No one has commented yet that you need to be sat almost on top of it to get the best effects. Trying to watch it from a distance in a large room leads to massive disappointment as my m8 has learned to his cost  with his brand new 50 incher! Now he has sold his other normal one and regrets it all I can say "I told you so". Thats what you get for wanting to show off to others......... Maybe he will listen to sound advice next time (but I know he won't)

[sneakypenguin]

this is a view of our setup, sorry about the mess, and whilst we aren't on top top of it we are a reasonable distance and its perfectly fine

[Kevin Wood]

I've just bought a 3D capable TV (not with any intention of using 3D, just happened to have all the other features I wanted) and can confirm that it's a very convenient way to cause an instant migraine should you ever want to take a  sickie. Just a passing fad, IMHO, but we'll see.