HDGURU.Com DirecTV To Launch A 3D Channel-HD Guru Exclusive (http://hdguru.com/directv-to-launch-a-3d-channel-hd-guru-exclusive/1201/)

I think people need 3-d capable sets first

I am not buying it...

There are not any 3D sets available yet. Secondly DIRECTV has told me time and again that they won't be at CES this year.

The other thing is where is this 3D content coming from? Is it just going to be a demo loop? If it is who is going to go buy a 3DTV just for a demo loop?

I think people need 3-d capable sets first

Well the story does tell of the TV set producers who are coming out with TVs that can do 3D.
Any how why would anyone want to wear those stupid glasses that you have to use to see 3D is beyond me.

Yeah they showed off some 3DTVs last year too.

I have just contacted DIRECTV so lets see what they say.

If I'm not mistaken didn't Merdock own D before he bought Sky 'ON' SkyLife 3D channel | Korea IT Times (http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/6350/skylife-3d-channel)

I think 'Avatar' has changed things a bit. I won't stop till my HT is a Holodeck.

If I'm not mistaken didn't Merdock own D before he bought Sky 'ON' SkyLife 3D channel | Korea IT Times (http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/6350/skylife-3d-channel)

No he owned Sky before he purchased (and sold) DirecTV.

I think 'Avatar' has changed things a bit. I won't stop till my HT is a Holodeck. Unfortunately 99.999% of the HD out there is no where as good as the HD that was in AVATAR. :)

From DirecTV... DirecTV to Launch 3D Channel? - BIT RATE | Blog on Multichannel News (http://www.multichannel.com/blog/BIT_RATE/29653-DirecTV_to_Launch_3D_Channel_.php)



“I can’t speak to what’s in the blog except to say that 3D is something we are very interested in and we’re looking at all of the various pieces of the puzzle that need to be put together,” said DirecTV VP of public relations Darris Gringeri in an e-mail.

DirecTV is not hosting a press conference at CES (http://www.multichannel.com/hottopic/CES_Vegas_2010/index.php) as it has in years past, nor will it have a booth there — but, according to Gringeri, the company “may issue some press releases.”

Any how why would anyone want to wear those stupid glasses that you have to use to see 3D is beyond me.
I'll take immersion over how a person looks in my Home Theater

yea well i really have no interest in this and from what i see most of you don't either

You will have to have a tv set capeable of 3D, a program thats filmed in 3D, glasses to watch 3D, and to be quite honest, a big enough tv to watch a 3D show. Squinting at a 37" in 3D is not much of an experience.

I think people need 3-d capable sets first
Not if it is like any other 3D program or movie you watch at home. You just need to wear those stupid glasses. :D

You will have to have a tv set capeable of 3D, a program thats filmed in 3D, glasses to watch 3D, and to be quite honest, a big enough tv to watch a 3D show. Squinting at a 37" in 3D is not much of an experience.
Why would you need a 3D TV? Any 3D program can be viewed on any TV, in 3D, as long as you wear the glasses.

I happen to be reading writing and watching this thread on a 67" 3D ready display that will be a year old in Feb.

I have seen a 3D LCD Flat panel display (3D picture without glasses). The picture wasn't that great

I've heard on the radio about a company developing 3D software that will convert current and old motion films and video games into 3D :)

I have this TV Mitsubishi TV - 60" Home Theater TV: Model WD-60737 (http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/product/WD60737)

it is supposed to be 3d ready, we will see, but I have no desire to watch a movie with them glasses on either, but I might watch on just to see how it does, I have never been impressed with 3d movies.

Encore HD had a couple 3d movies

I happen to be reading writing and watching this thread on a 67" 3D ready display that will be a year old in Feb.

yeah that's right. i was wondering why a few were saying that 3D sets didn't exist yet. i have a friend with a sammy that's 2 years old that is 3D ready.

Also has anyone been to a 3D movie? The movie and 3d stinks as it is right now. 3D is not a winner.

Not if it is like any other 3D program or movie you watch at home. You just need to wear those stupid glasses. :D Nope this new 3D HD requires a special TV (and stupid glasses). (Dumb ehh?)

Lots of 3DTV's will be introduced next week at CES.

Also has anyone been to a 3D movie? The movie and 3d stinks as it is right now. 3D is not a winner. yeah. i'm a real tech freak but 3D has never done it for me. went to see avatar last weekend in a regular theater (no 3d)

Well, its a start. Cant be mad about that.
Someone has to do it, and even though there is little to no use for it now, I am glad they might be about to attempt it.

Just another thing they wasted money on to crow about on ads. Like all of their 1080p programing and their over priced NFL package.

Charlie won't even think about competing with them in this area until it becomes profitable.

I was just trying to think about how long the movie producers and theaters have been trying to get 3D to be a real success. I kept thinking that the 1st 3D movies were in the 50's, but according to Wikipedia, the first was in 1922!!

So I wonder :

1. Will 3D really be successful now in theaters since it hasn't been since 1922?

2. Assuming #1 is yes, then how long before it actually is good and successful on our TVs?

ESPN to launch 3D network in June - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2010-01-05-espn-3d-network_N.htm)

Next3D to Launch Broadband-Delivered Stereoscopic 3D Home Service in First Quarter of 2010
3D-News Posted: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 (14:03 UTC) | Posted By: Webmaster


Next3D announced that Next3DTV, the company's broadband-delivered 3D HD Home service will begin operation in the first quarter of 2010. Next3DTV will offer the home consumer a variety of stereoscopic 3D content, including theatrical 3D movies, films originally created for 3D IMAX theaters, movie trailers, sports, news, documentaries, live 3D weather maps, and games.

Additionally, Next3DTV (Next3DTV.com) will offer user-created content channels for stereo 3D enthusiasts to post and share stereoscopic videos and still images. Movies, special events, games and other premium content will be offered on a rental basis, while some content will be free.

"With millions of 3D-ready TVs, computers, and monitors rapidly entering the home, we've created Next3DTV as a one-stop-shop for the consumer to easily get great 3D entertainment and content," said Steve Heyer, Chairman of Next3D. "Our encoding and playback technology provides an amazing viewing experience. Next3DTV wraps that experience in ease of access and convenience."

Next3DTV will be initially available for PC's, with support for Mac, game consoles and select set top boxes to follow. For PC users, Next3DTV will support 3D Laptops, most NetTop PCs, and modern PC's with NVIDIA or ATI video cards.

Next3DTV will be demonstrated on the NVIDIA 3D Vision System at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show, January 7-10. NVIDIA's widely-distributed 3D Vision technology brings immersive 3D gaming, movies, photographs, and Web browsing to personal computers. NVIDA Booth, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 4 #35912

Updated: Discovery To Launch 3-D Channel With Sony, IMAX - 2010-01-05 15:21:32 | Multichannel News (http://www.multichannel.com/article/442454-Updated_Discovery_To_Launch_3_D_Channel_With_Sony_IMAX.php)

[QUOTE=Scott Greczkowski;2059410]Nope this new 3D HD requires a special TV (and stupid glasses). (Dumb ehh?)

Magnetic 3D | Auto-Stereoscopic 3D Displays, 3D Content & 3D Digital Signage (http://www.magnetic3d.com/)

DirecTV 3D broadcasts officially announced, coming in June -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/directv-3d-broadcasts-officially-announced-coming-in-june/)

again how is E* going to compete with this? : Priming the 3D Pipe - 2010-02-01 05:00:00 | Broadcasting & Cable (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/446598-Priming_the_3D_Pipe.php) http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P6600006&CMP=EMC-MQ-NW&ATT=120-58-100129final&m=

I personally hope Dish doesn't bother to compete with it. Sounds like a huge waste of bandwidth to me, not to mention an increase in cost if it's not a la carte.

I agree,
I hope they don't bother with it at all.

I agree,
I hope they don't bother with it at all.

Yes, then the people that buy 3DTV's don't have to worry about what provider to pick.

Yes, then the people that buy 3DTV's don't have to worry about what provider to pick. I doubt 3D Tv's will get many buyers.

Problem with 3d is until they get it to the point where you dont need to wear glasses and the the equipment is cheap enough to allow broadcaster to buy it, it is just not going to happen.

All things in time I give it 10 years from now

Problem with 3d is until they get it to the point where you dont need to wear glasses and the the equipment is cheap enough to allow broadcaster to buy it, it is just not going to happen.

All things in time I give it 10 years from now
you mean inserting a chip in our brains to avoid the 3d glasses???? heeellllll no!!!:D:D
hell i'll go back to dish before I become directv's lab rat :eek::eek::eek:

you mean inserting a chip in our brains to avoid the 3d glasses???? heeellllll no!!!:D:D
hell i'll go back to dish before I become directv's lab rat :eek::eek::eek:

No one TV manufacture is working on a a 3d tv that does not need glasses or chips being installed in said brain.

you mean inserting a chip in our brains to avoid the 3d glasses???? heeellllll no!!!:D:D
hell i'll go back to dish before I become directv's lab rat :eek::eek::eek:

http://www.dbstalk.com/images/smiles2/icon_lamer.gif

No one TV manufacture is working on a a 3d tv that does not need glasses or chips being installed in said brain.

it was just a lame joke ;):p

I doubt 3D Tv's will get many buyers.
First 3D HDTVs Sell Out in One Week (http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Panasonic-3D-HDTV-Blu-ray,news-6171.html)

Why are some so concerned with 3D HDTV when we can't even get our providers to offer all "regular" HD channels that are currently available?? :confused:

you mean inserting a chip in our brains to avoid the 3d glasses???? heeellllll no!!!:D:D
hell i'll go back to dish before I become directv's lab rat :eek::eek::eek:


When did you think you never was DirecTV's lab rat with the HR2xs?.;):eek::D

First 3D HDTVs Sell Out in One Week (http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Panasonic-3D-HDTV-Blu-ray,news-6171.html) Your point? What they sold all 5 they had.:rolleyes:
Wow 325,000,000 people in the USA alone. 3D TV is on fire.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Can't wait in a year when they are all in the repair shop, or returned.:up
When they sell their first 1,000,000 let me know.

When did you think you never was DirecTV's lab rat with the HR2xs?.;):eek::D
my head just exploded :yikes

my head just exploded :yikes


:D

From someone like me who cannot see 3d images because of being crossed eye, this entire subject makes no sense. lol

I am looking forward to discussions exclaiming, "That's not 3D, its 3D Lite"

I am looking forward to discussions exclaiming, "That's not 3D, its 3D Lite"
yeah me too :rolleyes:

When you look at the companies and the money behind 3D you can bet your a*** 3D will fly. It will take off like HD did after the money guys got behind it. For the first couple of years, nothing, now, try and find a non-HD TV in any store.

http://www.mtbs3d.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11150:directv-to-launch-espn-3d-to-millions-of-customers-nationwide&catid=44:newswires&Itemid=89

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20001535-266.html

ESPN and Comcast Announce Distribution Agreement to Bring ESPN 3D to Sports Fans (http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRelease/PressReleaseDetail.ashx?PRID=991)

Article from Roger Ebert, and I happen to agree with his points:

Roger Ebert: Why I Hate 3-D Movies - Newsweek.com (http://www.newsweek.com/id/237110)


Just this past weekend my wife and I were in a Best Buy and they had a 3D HDTV (55" or larger) hooked up with Monster vs. Aliens playing (is there any other 3d movies out there). I didn't like it.

yeah i'm not a huge fan of 3D myself.................... just me :D

yeah i'm not a huge fan of 3D myself.................... just me :D
Nor am I a fan of Roger Ebert... :p

Nor am I a fan of Roger Ebert... :p
+1:up:up:D

Kind of sad that I have to answer my own question, but then again this might not be true: The World Cup on 3D TV: gripping, but pricey - CSMonitor.com (http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/new-economy/2010/0610/The-World-Cup-on-3D-TV-gripping-but-pricey?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+feeds/wam+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+)

Kind of sad that I have to answer my own question, but then again this might not be true: The World Cup on 3D TV: gripping, but pricey - CSMonitor.com (http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/new-economy/2010/0610/The-World-Cup-on-3D-TV-gripping-but-pricey?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+feeds/wam+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+)

What was the question? I never saw it

What was the question? I never saw it

SatelliteGuys.US - View Single Post - How does Dish compete with this? (http://www.satelliteguys.us/2058238-post1.html) As it turns out the CSM report is not correct and the question still remains "how is E* going to compete with D*'s ongoing 3D broadcasts?

SatelliteGuys.US - View Single Post - How does Dish compete with this? (http://www.satelliteguys.us/2058238-post1.html) As it turns out the CSM report is not correct and the question still remains "how is E* going to compete with D*'s ongoing 3D broadcasts?


I would imagine Dish will consider it once they hear everyone is going down and getting a what? 3,000 to 4,000 dollar 3-D HDTV?;)

DirecTV To Launch 'N3D' Channel July 1 - 2010-06-28 19:01:00 | Multichannel News (http://www.multichannel.com/article/454268-DirecTV_To_Launch_N3D_Channel_July_1.php)

The Official AVS 3D TV Topic! - AVS Forum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=18951736#post18951736)

It's about time!! :From Multichannel News


Quote:
Dish Dips Into 3D

Satellite TV Operator Debuts 3D Movies On-Demand

By Todd Spangler

Dish Network is throwing its hat into the 3D ring with the launch of a handful of on-demand movies in the format.

Starting this month, Dish will offer access to 3D movies including Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, The Last Airbender, A Christmas Carol and Step Up 3D. Additional titles to come in January include Despicable Me, Shrek Forever After and Saw: The Final Chapter.

A Christmas CarolDish follows satellite rival DirecTV, which was first to jump into 3D earlier this year in hopes of establishing a lead in the new format. DirecTV offers n3D, its own 24-hour channel sponsored by Panasonic, as well as the event-based ESPN 3D channel and 3D movies. Other providers that offer 3D VOD include Comcast, Verizon FiOS TV, Time Warner Cable and AT&T U-verse TV.

Dish currently isn't offering ESPN 3D, which also is carried by Comcast, TWC and AT&T. Verizon is to add ESPN 3D to its lineup in 2011.

Still, it's early days for 3DTV, and sales of 3D sets to date have been a big disappointment for manufacturers and retailers.

Dish's 3D movies -- which it says will be available in up to 1080p quality -- range in price from $5.99 to $7.99. To watch the movies in 3D, customers must have a Dish ViP 922 HD DVR and a 3D television set with compatible glasses.

To promote its 3D debut, Dish will host a "Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes" through Dec. 31. Each time a subscribers rents a qualifying movie or event from Dish Cinema, they are automatically entered into a drawing to win prizes including a Sony 46-inch LED 3DTV, Sony portable satellite navigation systems, Sony Webbie HD Cameras and Fox Family Prize Packs.

"Dish Network is giving customers the ability to experience the power of 3D from home with a variety of popular movies available on Dish Cinema," Dish senior vice president of programming Dave Shull said in a statement. "Our customers expect engaging video experiences, and we look forward to bringing them additional 3D titles as we expand our Dish Cinema platform."

The movies can be ordered through the Dish Cinema interface by pressing "Menu" then "Dish On Demand," or by tuning to channel 1 or 501. The company provides more information at DISH Network's 3D Site FAQ (http://www.dish.com/3D).

It's about time!! :From Multichannel News


Quote:
Dish Dips Into 3D




Satellite TV Operator Debuts 3D Movies On-Demand

By Todd Spangler

Dish Network is throwing its hat into the 3D ring with the launch of a handful of on-demand movies in the format.

Starting this month, Dish will offer access to 3D movies including Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, The Last Airbender, A Christmas Carol and Step Up 3D. Additional titles to come in January include Despicable Me, Shrek Forever After and Saw: The Final Chapter.

A Christmas CarolDish follows satellite rival DirecTV, which was first to jump into 3D earlier this year in hopes of establishing a lead in the new format. DirecTV offers n3D, its own 24-hour channel sponsored by Panasonic, as well as the event-based ESPN 3D channel and 3D movies. Other providers that offer 3D VOD include Comcast, Verizon FiOS TV, Time Warner Cable and AT&T U-verse TV.

Dish currently isn't offering ESPN 3D, which also is carried by Comcast, TWC and AT&T. Verizon is to add ESPN 3D to its lineup in 2011.

Still, it's early days for 3DTV, and sales of 3D sets to date have been a big disappointment for manufacturers and retailers.

Dish's 3D movies -- which it says will be available in up to 1080p quality -- range in price from $5.99 to $7.99. To watch the movies in 3D, customers must have a Dish ViP 922 HD DVR and a 3D television set with compatible glasses.

To promote its 3D debut, Dish will host a "Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes" through Dec. 31. Each time a subscribers rents a qualifying movie or event from Dish Cinema, they are automatically entered into a drawing to win prizes including a Sony 46-inch LED 3DTV, Sony portable satellite navigation systems, Sony Webbie HD Cameras and Fox Family Prize Packs.

"Dish Network is giving customers the ability to experience the power of 3D from home with a variety of popular movies available on Dish Cinema," Dish senior vice president of programming Dave Shull said in a statement. "Our customers expect engaging video experiences, and we look forward to bringing them additional 3D titles as we expand our Dish Cinema platform."

The movies can be ordered through the Dish Cinema interface by pressing "Menu" then "Dish On Demand," or by tuning to channel 1 or 501. The company provides more information at DISH Network's 3D Site FAQ (http://www.dish.com/3D).

Dish better do something more S O O N. I have no desire to pay $200 and $4 more @ month for a buggy 922 just to be able to view a 3D VOD.:rolleyes: Overall, I'm a happy Dish customer (been with 'em 12 years) but I want 3D!:rant:

Ed