What's the general opinion on the PlayStation 3D Display? My personal opinion is that from what they showed of it at E3, it will be a worthwhile purchase. I'd like to know more technical specs first though. What's the general opinion on the PlayStation 3D Display? My personal opinion is that from what they showed of it at E3, it will be a worthwhile purchase. I'd like to know more technical... » Read More What's the general opinion on the PlayStation 3D Display? My personal opinion is that from what they showed of it at E3, it will be a worthwhile purchase. I'd like to know more technical specs first though. « Show Less
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Guys, the glasses and TV's may be cheaper, but passive 3DTV's are at 540 resolution in 3D, compared to 1080 that active TV's offer. This is a huge difference that I was able to confirm myself by trying both at a Best Buy store. Remember that before making a decision.
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I would have been happier if this was a little bit larger. i want around a 32 inch 3d tv which isn't made yet.
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actually, Gooflee is right. Passive 3d glasses gives you a maximum of 540p in 3d because it splits one 1080 image into two for the glasses. Active gives you full 1080p because it displays a full 1080 image in each eye.
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I'd like to know how much power this display will draw in 3d. I have active 3d on a plasma and passive 3d on an lcd and the perceived difference is negligable . You can quote specs all you want but in the end your eye makes the call. The one thing both of my 3d sets have in common is they draw alot of wattage to display 3d content. If Sony fixes that they have given me a strong reason to purchase.
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I question the size when you're playing a Move or Sharpshooter game. 24" is fine when you're doing normal table top gaming, but with the extra distance the Move requires, you obviously have to be further back.
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Well this is the first Tv, that has the ability to produce 2 separate images for if your playing multiplayer. Not sure how it works but sounds cool. Also the fact that it comes with all the stuff to get started, and worked on the computer. Means i don't have to buy nvidia's 3d kit which is like $200. I will probably pick this up, looks very promising.
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@batista Your TV is probably using passive 3D which means that when you are in 3D mode, the image resolution is split in half. This is using active 3D, which buying as an add-on can cost you around $300 itself.
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I found the 3D depth effect to be good - just as good as any TV I've tried, or seen in the store. I watched an IMAX movie on it, plus saw parts of Avatar (for testing) before I returned the TV. From what I've seen, all 3D televisions are capable of producing equal depth effect... its more the differences in the movies that cause a perceived difference in depth or pop-out. The most impressed I ever was with the 3D pop-out on this Samsung TV was in the store where they were running a demo disc where a bunch of people were throwing food around. If course, you are unlikely to see such pop-out in a movie... at least not much of it, as it would probably become kinda hard to watch after a while. I found the 3D depth effect to be good - just as good as any TV I've tried, or seen in the store. I watched an IMAX movie on it, plus saw parts of Avatar (for testing) before I returned the TV. From what I've seen, all 3D televisions are capable of producing equal depth effect... its more the differences in the movies that cause a perceived difference in depth or pop-out. The most impressed I ever was with the 3D pop-out on this Samsung TV was in the store where they were running a demo disc where a bunch of people were throwing food around. If course, you are unlikely to see such pop-out... » Read More I found the 3D depth effect to be good - just as good as any TV I've tried, or seen in the store. I watched an IMAX movie on it, plus saw parts of Avatar (for testing) before I returned the TV. From what I've seen, all 3D televisions are capable of producing equal depth effect... its more the differences in the movies that cause a perceived difference in depth or pop-out. The most impressed I ever was with the 3D pop-out on this Samsung TV was in the store where they were running a demo disc where a bunch of people were throwing food around. If course, you are unlikely to see such pop-out in a movie... at least not much of it, as it would probably become kinda hard to watch after a while. « Show Less
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OK so I am thinking about buying this TV. I am most interested in picture quality and price, but of course there is more to buying a tv. So can anyone here tell me if they have buyers remorse, and if so, what do you wish you had done instead??
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Hey Ken,Thanks for the advice and the tidbits on why the DLP was better than the plasma. I did stop second guessing myself and went ahead and kept the DLP and let me say that it's a fantastic television. Nah, I don't care about mounting it on the wall nor do I watch it from weird angles. Everything you said about this tv is true and I simply love it, man you should see what a Blu-ray or HD-DVD looks like on this tv, simply amazing! I am very happy I kept this tv, I actually posted a review and posted a picture of my tv, stand, and components in on the tv's page. But thanks for all your help, love the tv and wouldn't go with a plasma or LCD for the size and price of this DLP any day of the week! Hey Ken,Thanks for the advice and the tidbits on why the DLP was better than the plasma. I did stop second guessing myself and went ahead and kept the DLP and let me say that it's a fantastic television. Nah, I don't care about mounting it on the wall nor do I watch it from weird angles. Everything you said about this tv is true and I simply love it, man you should see what a Blu-ray or HD-DVD looks like on this tv, simply amazing! I am very happy I kept this tv, I actually posted a review and posted a picture of my tv, stand, and components in on the tv's page. But thanks for... » Read More Hey Ken,Thanks for the advice and the tidbits on why the DLP was better than the plasma. I did stop second guessing myself and went ahead and kept the DLP and let me say that it's a fantastic television. Nah, I don't care about mounting it on the wall nor do I watch it from weird angles. Everything you said about this tv is true and I simply love it, man you should see what a Blu-ray or HD-DVD looks like on this tv, simply amazing! I am very happy I kept this tv, I actually posted a review and posted a picture of my tv, stand, and components in on the tv's page. But thanks for all your help, love the tv and wouldn't go with a plasma or LCD for the size and price of this DLP any day of the week! « Show Less
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Yes, it's amazing for games. I've even tested out the 3D part with Socom and Hatsune Miku Project Diva F games with my PS3 and I love it. And Forza5 looks amazing also.
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Hi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NUX2rG_u8w it differs on opinion. you can check this video. and other comparison videos. hope it helps. i would say if you have a PS3 version no need to buy the PS4 version.
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Good info, totally makes sense. Im excited for the 3D and all that but I am also looking forward to the 240Hz in 24" and at the price as there is currently nothing like that now. Will probabaly have to use a different Blu-Ray player for movies to have that smooth look to them as I don't think the PS3 can play movies past 60Hz. Still curious how it looks. I personally like smaller HD screens and am curious how it will look.
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Hi Jasmany, If you click on my name, I believe you should be able to look up my reviews. The review I posted of this TV has listed what seem to be the best overall settings for viewing. There are quite a few different settings to get it good, but it's worth the effort. If you like what it looks like after setting it up, please be sure to click that little "yes" button on my review so others can find the review easier. Any other questions, just ask! Enjoy the TV! I love mine!!
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I'd wait till April or May, that's when the new 2011 models will be coming out. The VT25 does look real awesome but its bezel is distracting. I do not own it myself but I've been researching this model very much, including having made Fry's hookup different things to it, like Blu-rays and a PS3 while in 3D. Picture is just awesome and a lot better than the ultra thin LEDLCD from Samsung right next to it. I know the 2011 will be better, as far as quality there isn't much to improve. Well, they are improving the whole look, and the 3D aspect portion.
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Yes. Lemme say though. I'm a guy who likes cool gimmicks. 3D, isn't great. Not with ps3, or 4... Not with most movies. Headache, literal, and not something one often uses. I know more than a few folks in the same spot. I still have that TV. I also have a samsung led stripped out, not smart, but hd and under a grand. Costco selling them.
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I got an e-mail about this, so I'm not sure if you meant to contact me directly or what. But anyway, I am happy with the monitor, but I am not using it for a ps3 or any other game console, so I am not sure how well it would work for you. Good luck.
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Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my question. Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my... » Read More Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my question. « Show Less
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I bought it for my son so who lives out of state so I don't know. If you live in America call gamestop or look one up online and call and ask them and they will probably be more able to answer your questions. The reason I bought the PS3 instead of the ps4 is because you can still get online free with PS3, they are still making games for PS3 and lastly I read online the ps4 has been having a lot of issues and the PS3 have been around a lot longer and for the most part have already fixed their glitches. Good luck bro and I do recommend this product coming from a happy dad who son loves it :-).
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Honestly, I think it's amazing. I've been hating 3D movies in theater lately because they don't seem to work most of the time. But the 3D with this TV works really well. I tested Tron Legacy, and it was pretty mind blowing. It is more like the TV is a window and you are peering in to action taking place on the other side of the wall. I think it is just the movie, but I don't recall many things flying at my face. As for games, I tested Wipeout, a Killzone demo and a racing game demo on PS3. Wipeout blew my mind, especially with it being an older game. The 3D really contributed to the sense of speed. The Killzone demo was neat and worked, but I found it hard to focus during a lot of the movement and I'm not a big console FPS fan, the 3D didn't add much to the experience here but it definitely worked. The racing game looked really neat and I had a few awesome moments where the 3D caused a reaction. The glasses themselves are really light and fairly comfortable. I'm glad the TV came with these instead of anything bulky, or wired like I saw a few years ago. Other than testing after I got the TV, I haven't really messed with the 3D much. The TV as is looks good enough for me in 2D.
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Kurt,Thanks for your help.We liked the reviews on the KDL-52V5100 better than the kdl-46V5100 and bought it as a bundle with the PS3 hope we didn't make a mistake, I don't know why the 52 inch tv in this model had better reviews than the 46 inch. I hope this isn't a stupid question but what is a 8-bit panel and a 10-bit panel and should we have gone with the 10-bit panel tv?Thanks Dede
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3D ready is older technology, and it means that there's a plug in the back for 3D devices. New 3D TVs are going to be about $3,000-4,000 when they hit the market later this year so that's why I'm going with this older tech. There are some great articles online if you google "3D Ready" but from what I've seen, the TVs minimum refresh rate will be 120hz (twice as fast as we can see) and it will sync up with 3D glasses that alternate at the same frequency so each eye sees a different image. There's other information about a checkerboard pattern where every other pixel is displayed and it cuts down on the resolution. I'm still new at this so I'm still waiting for my TV to come in before I figure this out. As far as I know, even though 3D ready TVs were before the industry standard, they will still be supported by blu-ray and Sony. I asked Sony, but they haven't gotten back to me yet. update: There is one thing that I forgot. Because of the way 3D technology works, screen size is the biggest factor in depth. The bigger your 3D TV is, the better the effect will be.
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Under settings, go into "Picture and Display", then select "3d Settings". Turn on "3d display" and then select the "Simulated 3d" option.I can't comment on good the effect is as I am still waiting on my 3d glasses to come in. Supposedly the best glasses are the PlayStation branded glasses.