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

>> 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. <<

Junior was lucky to get a PS3. He ain't getting a new display. And my point about hype was that this whole push for 3D is to capitalize on the hype of Avatar. Once that's gone, all you're left with is a gimmick and memories of a winter blockbuster. For future reference, people who are deeply into jazz are not all about hype.

>> 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. <<

I was never into Sony for the sake of Sony--that was your misinterpretation of why I adopted Blu-ray and spoke on its behalf. Sony can build all the 3D gear it wants; I won't be buying any. I wouldn't even download the 3D update for the PS3 if I could help it. But the PS3 downloads updates automatically.

>> Immersing one's self in a more involving, realistic film experience isn't gimmickry unless you perceive most technical advances to film as gimmicks. <<

This coming from a guy who wasn't even interested in lossless audio for movie tracks.

>> 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. <<

Was Jaws a gimmick? No. Was Jaws 3D a gimmick? Yes.

Case closed.

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Topic - will you by a 3D setup? - Ole Lund Christensen 00:12:23 02/11/10 (26)

I don't see why not! - jedrider 21:32:37 02/17/10 (0)

Not on purpose. - Harmonia 18:22:48 02/17/10 (0)

RE: will you by a 3D setup? - jeromelang 08:04:27 02/16/10 (0)

Not likely at all. - Sondek 11:05:56 02/14/10 (0)

With this enthusiastic response, 3D is sure to be a success! - JimL 09:14:31 02/14/10 (0)

Nope - Jazz Inmate 13:45:00 02/12/10 (9)

"I feel like enough of a moron..." - I think that there may a good reason for it. Can we quote you? - Audiophilander 10:34:36 02/15/10 (8)

RE: "I feel like enough of a moron..." - I think that there may a good reason for it. Can we quote you? - Time_Stands_Still 15:04:13 02/15/10 (2)

Some reasonable arguments worthy of discussion, but don't write 3D off too quickly. - Audiophilander 23:36:26 02/15/10 (1)

RE: Some reasonable arguments worthy of discussion, but don't write 3D off too quickly. - Time_Stands_Still 11:13:33 02/16/10 (0)

Not surprisingly, you missed my point - Jazz Inmate 10:51:19 02/15/10 (4)

"I found it nauseating and unpleasant compared to good traditional film." - The world consensus differs. - Audiophilander 11:46:59 02/15/10 (3)

RE: "I found it nauseating and unpleasant compared to good traditional film." - The world consensus differs. - Jazz Inmate 15:03:56 02/15/10 (2)

Like I said, the world consensus apparently differs from yours; that goes for the overall impression of 3D too. - Audiophilander 16:27:59 02/15/10 (1)

RE: Like I said, the world consensus apparently differs from yours; that goes for the overall impression of 3D too. - Jazz Inmate 15:30:18 02/16/10 (0)

Not likely. - grantv 09:35:45 02/12/10 (0)

No, I will neither by, bye, nor buy one nt - Brian A 00:17:02 02/12/10 (0)

it's not that simple - Joe Murphy Jr 21:57:50 02/11/10 (1)

RE: it's not that simple - jeromelang 08:11:25 02/16/10 (0)

Absolutely not nt. - plantsman 13:32:06 02/11/10 (0)

RE: will you by a 3D setup? - Time_Stands_Still 12:21:34 02/11/10 (0)

RE: will you by a 3D setup? - JimL 11:25:13 02/11/10 (0)

RE: will you by a 3D setup? - mdavis 10:04:26 02/11/10 (0)

Maybe - 4season 09:52:35 02/11/10 (0)

RE: will you by a 3D setup? - HighEndWire 06:27:19 02/11/10 (1)

Perhaps after 3D, the next progression will be holographic technology(nt) - bob1 20:23:42 02/26/10 (0)

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