What's the difference between these 3D systems?
Hi,

I have a 60" 3D ready DLP TV.

I would like to know the difference between Nvidia's 3D hardware and this one: [url="http://www.ultimate3dheaven.com/cobu2dlp3dgl.html"]http://www.ultimate3dheaven.com/cobu2dlp3dgl.html[/url]

I've not been able to find much info on comparing them.

It looks like the "3Dheaven" system includes software called "Tridef" that is capable of playing 3D movies, games, and even Google Earth. There must be some disadvantage to this system????

Will the Nvidia glasses work with the Tridef software?

Will the "3Dheaven" glasses work with the Nvidia system?

It looks like the emitter on the "3Dheaven" system doesn't have a USB connection on it. What's the disadvantage of that (if any)

Will the Nvidia system play movies in 3D?

Bottom line --- what system is better?????

Thanks,

DoP
Hi,



I have a 60" 3D ready DLP TV.



I would like to know the difference between Nvidia's 3D hardware and this one: http://www.ultimate3dheaven.com/cobu2dlp3dgl.html



I've not been able to find much info on comparing them.



It looks like the "3Dheaven" system includes software called "Tridef" that is capable of playing 3D movies, games, and even Google Earth. There must be some disadvantage to this system????



Will the Nvidia glasses work with the Tridef software?



Will the "3Dheaven" glasses work with the Nvidia system?



It looks like the emitter on the "3Dheaven" system doesn't have a USB connection on it. What's the disadvantage of that (if any)



Will the Nvidia system play movies in 3D?



Bottom line --- what system is better?????



Thanks,



DoP

#1
Posted 06/01/2009 12:22 PM   
At first glance I would say this looks like a perfectly viable 3rd party option. The direct X stuff would suggest game compatability however I would be wary about the level of support you would receive with regards to games. Nvidia may be in a better position to work with games developers to insure the games and drivers are all working in harmony with their 3d kit.
I would also be inclined to wait a while before investinging in a new technology if you are not overly familiar with the brand name. Nvidia I trust and have been using for years.
At first glance I would say this looks like a perfectly viable 3rd party option. The direct X stuff would suggest game compatability however I would be wary about the level of support you would receive with regards to games. Nvidia may be in a better position to work with games developers to insure the games and drivers are all working in harmony with their 3d kit.

I would also be inclined to wait a while before investinging in a new technology if you are not overly familiar with the brand name. Nvidia I trust and have been using for years.

#2
Posted 06/01/2009 03:45 PM   
Yeah, those look like the classic "shutter glasses" (see the WAY-outdated FAQ sticky at the top of this forum), although I'm not exactly sure how nvidia's 3d Vision glasses vary from that design or if they're just a dressed up version of the same.

In any case, I agree with Joe, the reason to go with nvidia would be for the assurance of widespread game compatibility and game-specific driver pre-sets. I doubt you'll see that kind of cooperation with game manufacturers from any other 3d provider as they just don't have the relationship with those manufacturers that nvidia obviously already does.
Yeah, those look like the classic "shutter glasses" (see the WAY-outdated FAQ sticky at the top of this forum), although I'm not exactly sure how nvidia's 3d Vision glasses vary from that design or if they're just a dressed up version of the same.



In any case, I agree with Joe, the reason to go with nvidia would be for the assurance of widespread game compatibility and game-specific driver pre-sets. I doubt you'll see that kind of cooperation with game manufacturers from any other 3d provider as they just don't have the relationship with those manufacturers that nvidia obviously already does.

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#3
Posted 06/01/2009 04:04 PM   
[quote name='Chris-NYC' post='547504' date='Jun 1 2009, 12:04 PM']Yeah, those look like the classic "shutter glasses" (see the WAY-outdated FAQ sticky at the top of this forum), although I'm not exactly sure how nvidia's 3d Vision glasses vary from that design or if they're just a dressed up version of the same.

In any case, I agree with Joe, the reason to go with nvidia would be for the assurance of widespread game compatibility and game-specific driver pre-sets. I doubt you'll see that kind of cooperation with game manufacturers from any other 3d provider as they just don't have the relationship with those manufacturers that nvidia obviously already does.[/quote]

But it looks like the 3rd party glasses system supports 3D DVD movies and apps like Google Earth in 3D. Does the Nvidia system support these? Are the Nvidia glasses "for games only"?

DoP
[quote name='Chris-NYC' post='547504' date='Jun 1 2009, 12:04 PM']Yeah, those look like the classic "shutter glasses" (see the WAY-outdated FAQ sticky at the top of this forum), although I'm not exactly sure how nvidia's 3d Vision glasses vary from that design or if they're just a dressed up version of the same.



In any case, I agree with Joe, the reason to go with nvidia would be for the assurance of widespread game compatibility and game-specific driver pre-sets. I doubt you'll see that kind of cooperation with game manufacturers from any other 3d provider as they just don't have the relationship with those manufacturers that nvidia obviously already does.



But it looks like the 3rd party glasses system supports 3D DVD movies and apps like Google Earth in 3D. Does the Nvidia system support these? Are the Nvidia glasses "for games only"?



DoP

#4
Posted 06/01/2009 05:16 PM   
[quote name='DukeOfPrunes' post='547533' date='Jun 1 2009, 01:16 PM']But it looks like the 3rd party glasses system supports 3D DVD movies and apps like Google Earth in 3D. Does the Nvidia system support these? Are the Nvidia glasses "for games only"?

DoP[/quote]

The nvidia glasses work with almost any 3d application (except OpenGL). The games specifically on the "compatible" list are just the games nvidia has tested and specifically applied certain driver-level pre-sets to. It works with plenty of games that aren't on the list and also with 3d movies (although there are few out there), 3d mediaplayer visualizations, and other 3d design applications also.
[quote name='DukeOfPrunes' post='547533' date='Jun 1 2009, 01:16 PM']But it looks like the 3rd party glasses system supports 3D DVD movies and apps like Google Earth in 3D. Does the Nvidia system support these? Are the Nvidia glasses "for games only"?



DoP



The nvidia glasses work with almost any 3d application (except OpenGL). The games specifically on the "compatible" list are just the games nvidia has tested and specifically applied certain driver-level pre-sets to. It works with plenty of games that aren't on the list and also with 3d movies (although there are few out there), 3d mediaplayer visualizations, and other 3d design applications also.

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#5
Posted 06/01/2009 05:28 PM   
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