3D is not all that
 

We just got our new 59 inch Samsung plasma set with WiFi and 3D capability early this morning.

The picture is incredible and the set is huge in our living room. Much bigger than it looked in the store (Best Buy).

It came with two pairs of 3D glasses and since we subscribe to DirecTV we have a half a dozen dedicated 3D stations to watch. When we tested it out their was a distinct "wow!" factor that lasted about two minutes, but both me and my wife found we cannot watch for more then 20 minutes without incredable eye strain -we tried watching tonight's Arizona State football game which is broadcast on ESPN 3D but couldn't last past 5 minutes before switching to the normal version.

Anyone else here actually LIKE 3D tv?

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I've felt the same way after watching IMAX 3D. I love it, but after awhile it REALLY hurts my eyes. I don't think I could handle watching it all the time, and I wonder what kinds of lasting physical effects it could have on viewers.

I believe the Nintendo DS that has 3D capability comes with some warnings about extended use, headaches and seizures. Actually, that might have been with the regular Nintendo. I can't remember. Maybe because the screen is held so close?

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I think the Nintendo 3DS is probably much SAFER to use for extended viewing because the screen is so small but this huge set really does a number on the muscles behind your eyeballs. LOL One of the big issues is that the people filming really enhance the 3D to make it pop -much more than if you were there in person. This is probably what causes the huge eye strain. I know the Nintendo 3DS allows you to adjust the depth perception to tone it down a bit.

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Avatar was the only 3D movie that I have ever been able to watch without getting a headache after about 15 or 20 minutes. That was in a theater.

I believe your Samsung 3D plasma is active vs passive 3D? If so that is supposed to be the better of the two methods.

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It is active. Active generally provides for a much more accurate picture but passive is also much cheaper since it only uses polarizing glasses versus battery powered LCD shutter ones.

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I don't like TV at all since I plan on making it to heaven. Enjoy it while you can.

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Ya know, it just isn't funny when you make fun of people riding the short bus. So there isn't any reply here that I make that is worth the effort.

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Did that movie get you closer to God? How did you like the foul language?

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You won't have the time to respond since you will be busy staring at your idol.

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What an idiot.