The ultimate gaming experience! opinions please!

[x32993x]

thats what I meant. I did go to the store and check it out!

Opinion: 2 types of LGs with passive tech, 1 samsung active tech.
old lg looked amazing with true 3d content, new lgs were more money and had pretty good 2d-3d conversion. It did not popout like the rep said, so he lied which was a big disapoint, however the depth was amazing. it still looked 3d and had great depth. The rep I talked to said LG is coming out with a new version very soon that has depth control that is set to 10 and will go up to 20. it could be effective or it could be useless, im my experience changing depth did not produce a better 3d effect but the LGs could actually work, you never know!

verdict: Not what I wanted, expensive, I will have to wait until LGs new tv comes out and check it out in person. If the new Lg does not have better depth or popout with 2d content I may just wait until 3d tech evolves until it does.

[jrwingate6]

I just got back from Best Buy and was interested in seeing if the 3D conversion was really that good on this TV. No, it is not any better than anything else available today. When comparing a Football (American) game, the Samsung/Panasonic Plasma's did a much better job converting a 2D image into a 3D image. The depth was much more prevalent and the overall picture just looked sharper.

If I were saving up for a 3D gaming display, I would look elsewhere.

[x32993x]

yea some people just plain lie about it. 2d-3d conversion is neat but not exactly mind blowing.

jrwingate I had a samsung and the 3d was good but the LG is better in everyway

[jrwingate6]

yea some people just plain lie about it. 2d-3d conversion is neat but not exactly mind blowing.

jrwingate I had a samsung and the 3d was good but the LG is better in everyway

Did you own every Samsung model or just one in particular. The reason I ask is because Samsung manufacturers multiple 3D panels just like every display manufacturer. Some of the best 3D images I've seen are on the HIGH END Samsung flagship models, especially the Plasma's. Both LG and Samsung use different 3D technologies. Both of which have pro's and con's. The biggest con of Active 3D is ghosting. Active 3D also requires expensive glasses. Obviously, the biggest con of Passive is the inability to display 3D content in full HD. Another major con is the way Passive technology is implemented, it hurts the every day 2D image. Personally, I don't watch enough 3D to even care about the 3D picture. However, there is no way I would ever want 3D technology hurting my 2D picture which is why I will not purchase any set using Passive 3D technology.

[x32993x]

Did you own every Samsung model or just one in particular. The reason I ask is because Samsung manufacturers multiple 3D panels just like every display manufacturer. Some of the best 3D images I've seen are on the HIGH END Samsung flagship models, especially the Plasma's. Both LG and Samsung use different 3D technologies. Both of which have pro's and con's. The biggest con of Active 3D is ghosting. Active 3D also requires expensive glasses. Obviously, the biggest con of Passive is the inability to display 3D content in full HD. Another major con is the way Passive technology is implemented, it hurts the every day 2D image. Personally, I don't watch enough 3D to even care about the 3D picture. However, there is no way I would ever want 3D technology hurting my 2D picture which is why I will not purchase any set using Passive 3D technology.

Hi JR

Obviously I have not owned all of them! "Another major con is the way Passive technology is implemented, it hurts the every day 2D image" can you explain please

So your saying when a 1080p LED is on 2d mode its image quality is hurt by something that is turned off? thats like saying my room is brighter with the lights turned off!

Edit. JR thanks for your post btw it can help others that are reading that have not seen the TVs in action! and your right about 99 percent of the things you said except im confused about image quality being affected in 2d mode not attacking just curious as im considering buying an LG.

also what do you think of this deal : http://accessories.dell.com/sna/prod...1&sku=A5135157

[jrwingate6]

Hi JR

Obviously I have not owned all of them! "Another major con is the way Passive technology is implemented, it hurts the every day 2D image" can you explain please

So your saying when a 1080p LED is on 2d mode its image quality is hurt by something that is turned off? thats like saying my room is brighter with the lights turned off!

Edit. JR thanks for your post btw it can help others that are reading that have not seen the TVs in action! and your right about 99 percent of the things you said except im confused about image quality being affected in 2d mode not attacking just curious as im considering buying an LG.

also what do you think of this deal : LG 42" 120Hz 3D LED HDTV with SmartTV, 3D glasses included! : Home Theater & Audio | Dell Canada

The 2D picture is affected due to the circularly polarized light filters built into the display. These light filters are obviously needed to create the 3D image and have gotten better with the second generation passive models. The normal consumer would never even know.

The only thing I can relate this polarizing filter to is a matte type display. The filter placed over the display not only polarizes external light sources but also light sources that are produced by the display itself. This polarization of light causes a reduction in contrast and color.

The two filters mentioned above are completely different however, both polarize light. I just couldn't think of anything else to compare it to.

Sorry I even mentioned anything. You probably would have never noticed any reduction in 2D picture quality. Now that thought may always be in the back of your head.

[x32993x]

damn bro!

Thanks for that!

Im thinking of getting the 42in version for 800. And now im not sure?

[jrwingate6]

damn bro!

Thanks for that!

Im thinking of getting the 42in version for 800. And now im not sure?

All that matters is that you like the picture. If you like it then go for it. Personally, I think your $800 is better spent on a low end/middle of the road Plasma.

[x32993x]

Iv'e read alot now and I dont think I can go plasma for gaming or as a monitor. They have too many issues physically like burn in and degradation of the P element. Like one guy said he was watching CNN and the logo burnt into his screen after 6 months and he only watched it 4 hours a day. So why do people recommend plasma 2d? Isnt having the Z axis a big deal???? and isnt having a stable picture method more important than Hz??

[CrAzYsIm]

Like jrwingate6 said, the TV you linked is a passive 3D TV, you can't view 3D images in full HD, and with active 3D TV's the ghosting is a slight problem but from my own personal experience it only lasts a few minutes. I have the Sony KDL46NX810 240Hz LED 3D TV and the ghosting when watching 3D content is minor, when the glasses fully sync up with the transmitter I dont see any ghosting, but I can't speak for other 3D TV's because this is what I personally have.