Sunday, June 7, 2009

NVIDIA 3D Vision

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This is a new technology that Nvidia announced in January 2009. This technology works with over 300 games out of the box and will immerse you into a 3D world.

Straight from their press release at CES 2009,

"Forming the foundation for a new consumer 3D stereo ecosystem for gaming and home entertainment PCs, 3D Vision is a combination of high-tech wireless glasses, a high-power IR emitter and advanced software that automatically transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D experiences."

How it works:
A high-powered USB attached infrared transmitter sends out the 3D data directly to the wireless shutter glasses, up to a maximum of 20ft and up to 40hours of charges. The glasses offer free range of motion and allows for 2x resolution per eye as well as an ultrawide viewing angle, but you have to view the game on a 120Hz monitor, projector or HDTV.

Costs:
This depends on how much technology you need to buy. Chances are high that if you aren't a hardcore gamer and even if you have recently purchased a PC, your system is not up to the minimum requirements. You'll have to factor in the costs of upgrading your PC as well as the added cost of purchasing the glasses and display. The glasses themselves run about $200 and a 22" monitor will run you about $400.

Minimum system requirements

NVIDIA 3D Vision-Ready displays devices

  • Desktop Displays
  • HDTVs
    • Mitsubishi® 1080p DLP® Home Theater TV: WD-57833, WD-60735, WD-60737, WD-60C8, WD-60C9, WD-65735, WD-65736, WD-65737, WD-65C8, WD-65C9, WD-65833, WD-65835, WD-65837, WD-73735, WD-73736, WD-73737, WD-73833, WD-73835, WD-73837, WD-73C8, WD-73C9, WD-82737, WD-82837, L65-A90
    • Generic DLP HDTV mode
  • Projectors
    • DepthQ® HD 3D Projector by LightSpeed Design, Inc.
    • DQ-3120 by LightSpeed Design, Inc.

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