nVidia Knocks $50 Off 3D Vision Kit

[SmogHog]

Nvidia Updates 3D Vision Wireless Glasses

nVidia just announced an updated version of its 3D Vision wireless glasses kit that provide 50 percent longer battery life from a single charge. That translates into 60 hours of 3D mania, giving you 20 extra hours over your early adopting neighbor who bought into the first generation eye gear.


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Nvidia's new price of $149, which is a $50 mark down from before. That means you pay less for a superior set of glasses.

http://blogs.nvidia.com/2011/03/the-number-one-3d-glasses-for-the-pc-now-only-149/

[powerpack]

But is 60hrs enough? I am waiting for at least 100hrs.:p:D

[DRY_ICE]

I'm waiting for optical implants that run on Red Bull and double as X-ray vision...

[vicivc]

Good news. However, it doesn't mention any other performance improvement such as response time, weight. It still looks pretty much the same as the old model. If only the battery life was improved, then I am fine with my 40hr 3d glasses that came with G73SW-3DE. It seems Nvidia was intimidated by potentially growing market of naked eye 3D technology. But that shouldn't be the case, because naked eye 3D display can't be viewed by many people at same time. It should only affect a small portion of Nvidia's market share.

[blittenb]

So the question now is do the New stock of G73SW-3DE coming in soon going to have the 40 hr version or 60 hr version??





Good news. However, it doesn't mention any other performance improvement such as response time, weight. It still looks pretty much the same as the old model. If only the battery life was improved, then I am fine with my 40hr 3d glasses that came with G73SW-3DE. It seems Nvidia was intimidated by potentially growing market of naked eye 3D technology. But that shouldn't be the case, because naked eye 3D display can't be viewed by many people at same time. It should only affect a small portion of Nvidia's market share.

[SmogHog]

NVIDIA Introduces New $99 3D Vision Wired Glasses

NVIDIA has just announced that a new, more affordable, wired 3D Vision kit will soon hit the market. The NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses will arrive with an MSRP of only $99 and allow compatible GeForce owners to enjoy the benefits of NVIDIA’s 3D technologies with a pair of active shutter glasses connected to a single USB port. Full details and other information regarding the release are posted in the PR below...


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TAIPEI—May 30, 2011— COMPUTEX 2011—NVIDIA today announced a new addition to the NVIDIA 3D Vision product family: NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses. The new glasses make the world’s best 3D PC experience more affordable at $99 (U.S. MSRP), and offer the same award-winning 3D quality and features of 3D Vision wireless glasses.

NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses, which feature NVIDIA’s advanced active-shutter technology, allow gamers and 3D enthusiasts to access the broadest selection of high-quality 3D content available today, including more than 525 full-HD 3D games, Blu-ray 3D movies, and streaming 3D video from YouTube and 3DVisionLive.com. NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses also support more than 65 different 3D Vision monitors, notebooks, and projectors, giving users complete flexibility in configuring their 3D Vision PCs.

NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses include a 10-foot USB 2.0 cable for direct, easy connection to a 3D Vision PC or notebook. This makes it ideal for LAN gaming events and iCafe gaming centers, as it does not require batteries and the cable can easily be secured to a PC with an optional computer lock to minimize theft.

“3D Vision provides gamers and enthusiasts with the world’s largest ecosystem of 3D products and features,” said Phil Eisler, general manager of 3D Vision at NVIDIA. “3D fans have been waiting for more affordable glasses, and we’re expecting our new 3D Vision wired glasses to hit the sweet spot for them.”

NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses are expected to be available beginning in late-June 2011 from the NVIDIA Store, as well as from leading retailers and e-tailers. For more information about 3D Vision visit www.nvidia.com/3dvision.

[scar]

Wearing glasses with a wire is probably the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. Wireless or no glasses at all would be ideal, otherwise, 3D is terrible.

[Skarn]

Wearing glasses with a wire is probably the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. Wireless or no glasses at all would be ideal, otherwise, 3D is terrible.
I've heard others say the exact same thing about wearing wireless glasses to get the 3D effect in the first place. (Just to be clear, I'm not one of them.)

In fact, I may seriously consider the wired glasses as a replacement when the wireless ones coming with my 8170 break down. Why? Because I have a history of bad experiences with rechargeable batteries.