Ben-DutkaWe're very close to the official 3D gaming revolution, which will turn our high-definition experience with the PlayStation 3 into something even more mind-blowing.
It won't be long before Sony releases a firmware update that enables true 3D technology for all PS3s, which is great news. But who really has a 3D-enabled HDTV sitting at home? We're willing to bet that few of you do, so you're gonna need one, huh? Well, we know Sony's Bravia series will certainly support 3D; those compatible units will be on store shelves this summer. But another leader in high-def TVs, Samsung, has released a listing of their impending 3D-enabled LED HDTVs , so you can do some shopping ahead of time. With a grand total of 8 series ranging in size from 19 through 65 inches, there's a TV out there for everyone and the first models will start rolling out this month. Now, to embrace 3D right off the bat will certainly be a pricey endeavor if you're not already equipped for it, and these prices will cause your bank account to drop precipitously. Also remember that LED is significantly more expensive than LCD right now, so…
Me, I've got my eye on a 40" model but with the maximum stuff (240Hz, 1080p, etc.), it's pretty damn costly. Who wishes they would do TV trade-ins along with games? I bet I could get enough with my current model to make a new purchase a lot less painful…
I do not own a plasma screen and I haven't seen any 2010 models with burn-in, yet, but I have talked with company representatives that state that over time, there still is the possibility of burn-in but it is staved, off to a certain degree, and the company's expectations are that the model will be replaced by a consumer before it is quite noticeable. This is why they still have the features included to help deter any immediate effects from happening.
only reason i did not get one is because i was told ghosting, burn in, light reflection can be real issues on them.
also ive been told you need to break them in for the first few months before the TV reaches its full quality.
as i said lasers are suppose to have all the benefits of plasmas and make them better with none of the draw backs.
thats what i dont get, plasmas are better and cheaper.
i hate LCDs for that exact fact that they over exaggerated colors and make everything looked washed out, but i was not really given a choice.
I will hold out for the 3D TVs that will no doubt be coming in a few more years, that won't require the glasses. Buying a pair for the all the members of the family adds to the overall cost.
Besides, it just would seem awkward inviting a girl over for a movie, and then trying to make a move with those ridiculous things on your face.
3D is another inevitability. Eventually reaching HoloDeck levels.
Has anyone imagined HOME in 3D? Besides me of course.
Yep. Home in 3D with PlayStation Move will be a huge step forwards into virtual reality.
imagine porn in 3d. ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! theres some things i for sure do not want to see coming out of my tv! lol
pfft, old news for some people =P lol..
Those extendo-vaginas in Dante's Inferno would truly be terrifying!
lmfao @ extendo vaginas!
Hahahahahaha! I can imagine some very funny scenes in 3D!
unless i can get some sort of 3d update on the TV i have now, since most HDTVs have a way to update via internet or USB, Im not interested.
what if i have ppl over to watch a movie? am i gonna need glasses for all of them? nooo thank you.
Last edited by Superman915 on 3/10/2010 11:45:12 PM
I hope this isnt a mandatory update. Im a bit gun shy after 3.0 bricked my fat
I have two original model phats with full PS2 compatibility and neither has ever had a problem with a firmware update. The hardware is not overly stressed or bricked by firmware updates.
UPDATES DO NOT BRICK HARDWARE!!! misuse or neglect (occasionally just bad components) bricks hardware! it just happened in the right time frame for you to "believe" that a firmware update bricked your console!
so its just a coincidence a massive amount of consoles YLOD straight after the 2.6FW update and the 3.0 one?
sorry but thats a little too coincidental for me.
The yellow LED is a general failure, it doesn't indicate a specific hardware fault. It can be anything from the HDD failing to start, to a memory error, to the BluRay failing to read.
IIRC a lot of bricked systems that were supposedly bricked by the firmware were bricked because some systems simply failed to complete the update properly and sometimes because users did not following instructions and turning off the PS3 during the update. A lot of the problems are HHD failures that coincidentally occur right after or soon after a firmware update.
now heres the million dollar question.
do i go out now and spend 1K on nvidia 3D tech and a compatible monitor.
or do i wait till 3D TVs come out and see if there cheap or not.
or do i go on a 5 day holiday?
im leaning towards the monitor that way its only 1K easily the cheapest of the 3, and that way i can play my ps3 games and my pc games in 3D.
only bad thing is well PC monitors are not exactly large, the one im looking at is a mere 22 inches.
not to mention no one in australia stocks it.
WTF is the point of that?
create a product than have no one who has it in stock.
It could be coincidence but the firmware DOES tweak how the hardware works as one will not do anything without the other. Minutes after the install the bluray drive stopped reading discs. Im told this is caused by an overload. Faulty components could be at fault, I grant you. Misuse or neglect is not the cause here. Just ask the the ps3 of which Im writing, still happily working. Installed the new laser myself.
Gun shy I remain.
A firmware update cannot cause a hardware failure. No firmware update is going (for example) to cause a laser diode to overload. The firmware cannot cause the hardware to do something it's not designed to do. The firmware can't cause a voltage spike or surge in current that fries a component. the most you could do is write a firmware routine to ignore the thermal warnings from the hardware so that in the case of a heat problem the system would simply halt because the firmware didn't respond properly. But even then the hardware is designed to be fault tolerant on it's own and halt the CPU if it overheats.
The most 'damage' that can occur as the result of a firmware update is an incomplete installation for whatever reason (stuff sometimes happens – external power fluctuations, silly users, cat's stepping on switches, whatever…). An incomplete firmware update could cause a yellow light error because the firmware is corrupt or because of a corrupt HDD. Both of these are fixable and are not due to faulty hardware or software.
Highlander is 100% correct, you might as well say that the update threw your ps3 off your shelf and smashed it to the floor.
if a firmware update can cause hardware failure, wouldnt the entire line of the ps3 version all brick? i've been hearing some complaints that "firmware update bricked their 60gb" but i installed updates to my launch 60gb ps3 and never once did the system get bricked. as highlander stated, its more about not installing it properly than a specific firmware problem. Its not like sony bricked ps3s on purpose just as a big name game is coming out forcing people to buy new systems.
Not convinced. I risk it when I get rich and buy a 19inch 3D tv.
3D Technology is truly amazing! 2009 was all about HDTV. 2010 is all about 3DTV.
I already wear glasses every breathing moment of my life. I don't need another oversized awkward pair sitting on top of them while i try to enjoy playing videogames or watching a movie…..
me too!
Ditto…
Me ditto.
To enjoy 3D we need to get laser surgery, then more glasses O.O Nah this third dimension is too pricey.
Even if I had enough money for one of those TV's, I wouldn't even think of spending it on that. Good lord, thousands of dollars to play a video game in 3-D? You gotta be nuts.
awesome! I just bought a 40inch samsung led, now to upgrade my 52" Samsung LCD!!!
I have an oath saying I shall never shall buy a samsung TV or mobile phone, since I don't like samsung, so I'll just stick with anything Sony, to be sure it works properly.
LOL, I might buy a Samsung TV, but their phones suck harder than the cold vacuum of space.
I had the same belief…until it took a Class Action Lawsuit to get our Sony TV's covered under an extended warranty for a faulty part that typically goes defective after the year warranty expires….a part that with labor runs about 2,500.
Last edited by Darwin1967 on 3/11/2010 12:13:49 PM
What's wrong with their phones? I've been using their phones for years without any issues. Now, if you're talking about the multi-use PDA phones, that could be true but their regular cell phones are wonderful. Best battery life around when compared to LG, Motorola, Sanyo, and others. If you really want a stinker, go get a BlackBerry. One of the worst phone lines out there for super users.
No one makes a better flip phone than Motorola. To be honest the original slimline GSM StarTac from Motorola was probably the best cell phone (straight cell phone, no funny business) that I've ever used. The RAZR v3 GSM phones were phenomenal too. Now I own a Droid, and feature for feature, ounce for ounce I love it. Every Motorola phone I've had felt solid, every Samsung phone I've tried/used felt flimsy and plasticy.
I remember having various StarTac phones and they were great but the battery life was horrible on those. Motorola still has the issue with battery life. My wife has a RAZR v3, still, and her battery life is horrible. It's a well known issue with Motorolas. Other than that, they do make great phones. The features work and they are dependable. My experiences with Samsung are that the phones always work and they have up to four times the battery life, whether it be, standby or operational.
My work phone of choice was the MotoQ 9h as it never ever had any issues in the 18 months that I used it, across several time zones, in multiple areas. The only gripe I had was the provider (AT&T) but that wasn't the fault of the phone. Every BlackBerry I have had since has failed miserably, in every category, except for phone reception because of the excellent coverage that Verizon Wireless offers. I really do miss using the MotoQ 9h whenever I've had to replace the BlackBerry every two to three months.
I still have my original StarTac, but it won't work on an American network because I can't get a full size SIM anymore.
I never had a problem with battery life, but then I purchased an extended life battery.
The battery life on my Droid is a tad short – mostly because I can't stop playing with it…LOL!
razor?
O DEAR GOD NO!
i had one and after 8 months calls kept dropping out and the mic went faulty.
had so many problems with that phone i ended up getting rid of it not even a year after purchase.
worst phone ive ever owned.
iphones are the shiz but extremely overpriced.
Awe…I just got an LED 8000Series. 55inches of pure HD glory…not 3D glory!!!!
i would wait to get one of sony's 3d tvs. they're supposed to have different type of glasses that use batteries to improve visual quality that normal 3d tvs will actually reduce.