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Like I said, the world consensus apparently differs from yours; that goes for the overall impression of 3D too.

>>> "there are maybe three films of Avatar's hype released each decade and it is impractical to buy a new display and other hardware for these few titles..." <<<

A lot more 3D films are on the way, most with less "hype," but since hype seems to be what you're all about I could see how that might impact your impression of this relatively new more involving cinematic experience. The bottom line is that GAME CONSOLES will probably lead the way, just your revered PS3 tipped the balance in BD acceptance.

I find it rather amusing that you now seem to be doing a 180 in respect to what has become a hot movie and game playing technology when I'm pretty sure that SONY will be in the vanguard of marketing the new 3D format to gamers and film enthusiasts as it gets rolled out this year.

>>> "Frankly if you put the images side by side, I don't see how anyone would choose the 3D unless they are into gimmicks for the sake of gimmicks." <<<

Immersing one's self in a more involving, realistic film experience isn't gimmickry unless you perceive most technical advances to film as gimmicks. Was Cinemascope a gimmick? How about Technicolor? Is surround sound a gimmick? Is the whole concept of "home theater" a gimmick? Arguments could be made that all technical advances to film entertainment were gimmicks when first introduced, but it's a slippery slope. You'd better give some serious thought to which side of the anachronistic fence you really want to root yourself if you're going to start cheerleading the world's last Luddite colony. ;^>

AuPh


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