I want to order an additional pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, and I'm thinking eBay, but how can I be sure from the listing, that they are Gen2 that I'm getting?
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
I want to order an additional pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, and I'm thinking eBay, but how can I be sure from the listing, that they are Gen2 that I'm getting?
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
[quote name='Nick7' date='19 January 2012 - 05:48 AM' timestamp='1326973731' post='1357837']
Actually, they offer no benefit, as v1 glasses work with Lightboost monitor as well.
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Yes, they work but you have to have the Gen 2 glasses with a lightboost monitor to get the benefit of the increased brightness.
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
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I have a Dell XPS L702x Laptop. How do i know if the Monitor supports Lightboost?
So its a no for this link? Damn and it was so cheap, and from a European Country. 55Euro for both Glasses and Emitter, while i get 90Euro for just the Glasses in my country :( BTW Are these the 2nd Gen lasses? These are the ones i can get from a shop nearby.
Is it worth the extra money, or should i search into eBay in more depth?
[b]EDIT[/b]: Actually the 1st link i gave before isnt even Nvidia 1 Glasses, they're generci 3d party for Nvidia 3d vision. As for the last link, they must be Nvidia 1 Glasses. The guys at the shop ordered them, and they got 2nd Gen Kit but 1st Gen extra pair of Glasses. That sounds weird...
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
I have a Dell XPS L702x Laptop. How do i know if the Monitor supports Lightboost?
So its a no for this link? Damn and it was so cheap, and from a European Country. 55Euro for both Glasses and Emitter, while i get 90Euro for just the Glasses in my country :( BTW Are these the 2nd Gen lasses? These are the ones i can get from a shop nearby.
Is it worth the extra money, or should i search into eBay in more depth?
EDIT: Actually the 1st link i gave before isnt even Nvidia 1 Glasses, they're generci 3d party for Nvidia 3d vision. As for the last link, they must be Nvidia 1 Glasses. The guys at the shop ordered them, and they got 2nd Gen Kit but 1st Gen extra pair of Glasses. That sounds weird...
[quote name='Arioch' date='19 January 2012 - 12:03 PM' timestamp='1326974634' post='1357842']
Yes, they work but you have to have the Gen 2 glasses with a lightboost monitor to get the benefit of the increased brightness.
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Will the first-generation 3D Vision wireless glasses work with 3D LightBoost monitors or notebooks?
Yes, all 3D Vision glasses work with 3D LightBoost and will receive the benefits of brighter 3D.
They are all compatible with one another - new glasses with old emitter, old glasses with new emitter. I apologize if I was misleading about the Lightboost - as long as you have a Lightboost monitor, either generation glasses will get the brightness benefit.
They are all compatible with one another - new glasses with old emitter, old glasses with new emitter. I apologize if I was misleading about the Lightboost - as long as you have a Lightboost monitor, either generation glasses will get the brightness benefit.
[quote name='therock003' date='19 January 2012 - 05:47 AM' timestamp='1326970069' post='1357820']
I want to order an additional pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, and I'm thinking eBay, but how can I be sure from the listing, that they are Gen2 that I'm getting?
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Vision-Glasses-Kit-Bundle-Box-Geforce-Nvidia-NEW-/250874219658?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item3a6944cc8a#payId
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Buyer beware, that link is to knock-off 3D Vision glasses. You want to avoid those at all costs if you want cross-compatibility with legit glasses and USB kits. While the knock-offs can work (with issues sometimes), they are generally either/or and not compatible with legit kits.
You want to buy the Nvidia branded glasses, make sure to read and look carefully.
Right now there's really no reason to buy the V1 glasses unless you get them at a significant discount and don't care for the improvements on the V2 glasses. They both have the same LightBoost benefits with LightBoost capable monitors and are both backward/forward compatible with all 3D Vision monitors.
[quote name='therock003' date='19 January 2012 - 05:47 AM' timestamp='1326970069' post='1357820']
I want to order an additional pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, and I'm thinking eBay, but how can I be sure from the listing, that they are Gen2 that I'm getting?
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
Buyer beware, that link is to knock-off 3D Vision glasses. You want to avoid those at all costs if you want cross-compatibility with legit glasses and USB kits. While the knock-offs can work (with issues sometimes), they are generally either/or and not compatible with legit kits.
You want to buy the Nvidia branded glasses, make sure to read and look carefully.
Right now there's really no reason to buy the V1 glasses unless you get them at a significant discount and don't care for the improvements on the V2 glasses. They both have the same LightBoost benefits with LightBoost capable monitors and are both backward/forward compatible with all 3D Vision monitors.
Guys thanx for your answers. I still don't get though what the deal is between Gen and Gen 2 Glasses, and my problem is that the store next to me says they order the Gen 1 Glasses. I made the order a couple of weeks ago and today they got delivered to their shop and based from what they say they are Gen 1. How is it that a new order came up with last Gen product? [b]Are there suppliers out there that still Deliver 1st Generation to electronic stores?[/b]
[b]Also how can i make out if i have lightboost technology?[/b]
Guys thanx for your answers. I still don't get though what the deal is between Gen and Gen 2 Glasses, and my problem is that the store next to me says they order the Gen 1 Glasses. I made the order a couple of weeks ago and today they got delivered to their shop and based from what they say they are Gen 1. How is it that a new order came up with last Gen product? Are there suppliers out there that still Deliver 1st Generation to electronic stores?
Also how can i make out if i have lightboost technology?
The Gen 2 glasses are just improved in some ways, larger lens size (25%), different materials, lighter, more comfortable with headphones etc. Basically Nvidia listened to user-feedback and redesigned the glasses. Any full review covers the upgrades in depth: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-2.html
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
The Gen 2 glasses are just improved in some ways, larger lens size (25%), different materials, lighter, more comfortable with headphones etc. Basically Nvidia listened to user-feedback and redesigned the glasses. Any full review covers the upgrades in depth: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-2.html
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
As someone who has V1 & V2 glasses and a BENQ2410 (pre-lightboost) and VG278H (Lightboost) I can confirm both sets of glasses work fine on both monitors (including V1 glasses benefiting from lightboost!). I find the V2's slightly more comfortable when wearing headphones, however they also seem to reflect light sources around you more than V1. Either pair is fine.
As someone who has V1 & V2 glasses and a BENQ2410 (pre-lightboost) and VG278H (Lightboost) I can confirm both sets of glasses work fine on both monitors (including V1 glasses benefiting from lightboost!). I find the V2's slightly more comfortable when wearing headphones, however they also seem to reflect light sources around you more than V1. Either pair is fine.
[quote name='chiz' date='20 January 2012 - 12:15 AM' timestamp='1327018554' post='1358079']
The Gen 2 glasses are just improved in some ways, larger lens size (25%), different materials, lighter, more comfortable with headphones etc. Basically Nvidia listened to user-feedback and redesigned the glasses. Any full review covers the upgrades in depth: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-2.html
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
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Thank You, this solves my questions. I only hope that this will convince the store personnel to offer them at a discount. But mostly local stores have an attitude of "This is their price tag, you either get them or you dont".
[quote name='chiz' date='20 January 2012 - 12:15 AM' timestamp='1327018554' post='1358079']
The Gen 2 glasses are just improved in some ways, larger lens size (25%), different materials, lighter, more comfortable with headphones etc. Basically Nvidia listened to user-feedback and redesigned the glasses. Any full review covers the upgrades in depth: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-2.html
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
Thank You, this solves my questions. I only hope that this will convince the store personnel to offer them at a discount. But mostly local stores have an attitude of "This is their price tag, you either get them or you dont".
Oh and another question i forgot to ask. [b]How do i know what emitter i have?[/b] The one i got is internal and came with the laptop. So is there any software that can identify if it is a 1st or 2nd Gen emitter? If it is 1st, will it then make any difference if i use the 2nd Gen glasses? I know you guys said that they are all compatible with one another, but now i'm asking if it makes any difference in quality if generations don't match...
Oh and another question i forgot to ask. How do i know what emitter i have? The one i got is internal and came with the laptop. So is there any software that can identify if it is a 1st or 2nd Gen emitter? If it is 1st, will it then make any difference if i use the 2nd Gen glasses? I know you guys said that they are all compatible with one another, but now i'm asking if it makes any difference in quality if generations don't match...
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Vision-Glasses-Kit-Bundle-Box-Geforce-Nvidia-NEW-/250874219658?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item3a6944cc8a#payId
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Vision-Glasses-Kit-Bundle-Box-Geforce-Nvidia-NEW-/250874219658?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item3a6944cc8a#payId
Here is a link for what the new glasses look like - notice they are larger and more oval. Also note the new ones have the metal on the arms:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-942-11431-0003-001-3D-Vision-2-Wireless-Glasses-3D-glasses-/250951409250?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6dde9e62
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
Here is a link for what the new glasses look like - notice they are larger and more oval. Also note the new ones have the metal on the arms:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-942-11431-0003-001-3D-Vision-2-Wireless-Glasses-3D-glasses-/250951409250?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6dde9e62
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
Actually, they offer no benefit, as v1 glasses work with Lightboost monitor as well.
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Yes, they work but you have to have the Gen 2 glasses with a lightboost monitor to get the benefit of the increased brightness.
Actually, they offer no benefit, as v1 glasses work with Lightboost monitor as well.
Yes, they work but you have to have the Gen 2 glasses with a lightboost monitor to get the benefit of the increased brightness.
Your link is for the original glasses.
Here is a link for what the new glasses look like - notice they are larger and more oval. Also note the new ones have the metal on the arms:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-942-11431-0003-001-3D-Vision-2-Wireless-Glasses-3D-glasses-/250951409250?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6dde9e62
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
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I have a Dell XPS L702x Laptop. How do i know if the Monitor supports Lightboost?
So its a no for this link? Damn and it was so cheap, and from a European Country. 55Euro for both Glasses and Emitter, while i get 90Euro for just the Glasses in my country :( BTW Are these the 2nd Gen lasses? These are the ones i can get from a shop nearby.
http://www.msystems.gr/index.php?category=2301&product=13343
Is it worth the extra money, or should i search into eBay in more depth?
[b]EDIT[/b]: Actually the 1st link i gave before isnt even Nvidia 1 Glasses, they're generci 3d party for Nvidia 3d vision. As for the last link, they must be Nvidia 1 Glasses. The guys at the shop ordered them, and they got 2nd Gen Kit but 1st Gen extra pair of Glasses. That sounds weird...
Your link is for the original glasses.
Here is a link for what the new glasses look like - notice they are larger and more oval. Also note the new ones have the metal on the arms:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-942-11431-0003-001-3D-Vision-2-Wireless-Glasses-3D-glasses-/250951409250?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6dde9e62
Unless you have one of the newer Lightboost monitors, you will not get any of the benefits of brighter images with the newer glasses. The newer glasses are larger and the frames make them less susceptible to scratching from my experience. So basically the old glasses are cheaper now but the new ones offer some small benefits until you upgrade to a Lightboost monitor.
I have a Dell XPS L702x Laptop. How do i know if the Monitor supports Lightboost?
So its a no for this link? Damn and it was so cheap, and from a European Country. 55Euro for both Glasses and Emitter, while i get 90Euro for just the Glasses in my country :( BTW Are these the 2nd Gen lasses? These are the ones i can get from a shop nearby.
http://www.msystems.gr/index.php?category=2301&product=13343
Is it worth the extra money, or should i search into eBay in more depth?
EDIT: Actually the 1st link i gave before isnt even Nvidia 1 Glasses, they're generci 3d party for Nvidia 3d vision. As for the last link, they must be Nvidia 1 Glasses. The guys at the shop ordered them, and they got 2nd Gen Kit but 1st Gen extra pair of Glasses. That sounds weird...
Yes, they work but you have to have the Gen 2 glasses with a lightboost monitor to get the benefit of the increased brightness.
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Will the first-generation 3D Vision wireless glasses work with 3D LightBoost monitors or notebooks?
Yes, all 3D Vision glasses work with 3D LightBoost and will receive the benefits of brighter 3D.
Yes, they work but you have to have the Gen 2 glasses with a lightboost monitor to get the benefit of the increased brightness.
Will the first-generation 3D Vision wireless glasses work with 3D LightBoost monitors or notebooks?
Yes, all 3D Vision glasses work with 3D LightBoost and will receive the benefits of brighter 3D.
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/list#s=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.
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/list#s=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.
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/list#s=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.
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/list#s=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.
I want to order an additional pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, and I'm thinking eBay, but how can I be sure from the listing, that they are Gen2 that I'm getting?
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Vision-Glasses-Kit-Bundle-Box-Geforce-Nvidia-NEW-/250874219658?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item3a6944cc8a#payId
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Buyer beware, that link is to knock-off 3D Vision glasses. You want to avoid those at all costs if you want cross-compatibility with legit glasses and USB kits. While the knock-offs can work (with issues sometimes), they are generally either/or and not compatible with legit kits.
You want to buy the Nvidia branded glasses, make sure to read and look carefully.
Right now there's really no reason to buy the V1 glasses unless you get them at a significant discount and don't care for the improvements on the V2 glasses. They both have the same LightBoost benefits with LightBoost capable monitors and are both backward/forward compatible with all 3D Vision monitors.
I want to order an additional pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, and I'm thinking eBay, but how can I be sure from the listing, that they are Gen2 that I'm getting?
For example I'm looking at this listing right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Vision-Glasses-Kit-Bundle-Box-Geforce-Nvidia-NEW-/250874219658?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item3a6944cc8a#payId
Buyer beware, that link is to knock-off 3D Vision glasses. You want to avoid those at all costs if you want cross-compatibility with legit glasses and USB kits. While the knock-offs can work (with issues sometimes), they are generally either/or and not compatible with legit kits.
You want to buy the Nvidia branded glasses, make sure to read and look carefully.
Right now there's really no reason to buy the V1 glasses unless you get them at a significant discount and don't care for the improvements on the V2 glasses. They both have the same LightBoost benefits with LightBoost capable monitors and are both backward/forward compatible with all 3D Vision monitors.
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[b]Also how can i make out if i have lightboost technology?[/b]
Also how can i make out if i have lightboost technology?
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
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The Gen 2 glasses are just improved in some ways, larger lens size (25%), different materials, lighter, more comfortable with headphones etc. Basically Nvidia listened to user-feedback and redesigned the glasses. Any full review covers the upgrades in depth: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-2.html
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
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Thank You, this solves my questions. I only hope that this will convince the store personnel to offer them at a discount. But mostly local stores have an attitude of "This is their price tag, you either get them or you dont".
The Gen 2 glasses are just improved in some ways, larger lens size (25%), different materials, lighter, more comfortable with headphones etc. Basically Nvidia listened to user-feedback and redesigned the glasses. Any full review covers the upgrades in depth: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-2.html
The Gen 1 glasses are still in the channel but are most likely discontinued and are being sold at steep discounts. They are generally 30-50% off MSRP and that much cheaper than the Gen2 glasses, which are going for full price. Personally, I think the G1 glasses are a great deal for any non-primary users, especially if you buy a LightBoost monitor that comes with G2 glasses for primary use. If your local shop got the G1 glasses, just make sure you are not paying full MSRP price for them.
LightBoost is only available officially on 1 panel right now, Asus VG278H: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/47332-nvidia-3d-vision-2-kit-review-3.html
a 2nd one on the way with the Acer HN274 revised version, but I don't know if it has hit the market yet. All of the LightBoost monitors come with the G2 glasses afaik.
Thank You, this solves my questions. I only hope that this will convince the store personnel to offer them at a discount. But mostly local stores have an attitude of "This is their price tag, you either get them or you dont".
It will work with&without lightboost.
Same as for gen1 and gen2 glasses.
It will work with&without lightboost.
Same as for gen1 and gen2 glasses.