REVIEW: SONY BR100 vs BR250 3D Active Glasses

admin | Blog | July 4, 2011

I’ve been using these 3D glasses (BR100/B) and the Sony TDG-BR250/B for around six weeks (late April – mid June 2011). The bottom line is like beauty choosing between the BR100 and BR250 really is in they eye and face of the beholder. While I very much prefer the BR250 to the BR100, my Son (who wears glasses) finds the BR100 to be the ones he wants to wear for both gaming and watching TV.

Both the BR250 and BR100 work well with our Comcast 3D DVR and our Sony PS3 (PS2 backward compatible version). We use them with OnDemand movies, ESPN-3D, 3D HDTV shows, 3D games, and 3D Blu-Ray movies. They work equally well from a technical perspective and the real differences (from our perspective) is in the feel and level of green.

REVIEW: Coby Kyros 4 GB 8-Inch Tablet with Touchscreen and Android 2.2, MID8024-4G (Black)

admin | Electronics, Reviews, tablet PCs | July 4, 2011

Ok I got the MID8024 to use mostly as a PMP, light browsing and maybe a book or game once in a while. Here is what I have found after a week of trying things out. I will admit I have never seen android (before getting this tablet) so I am a total android noob.

Pictures:
Jpegs look pretty good…some better then others?? The 8024 seems a little slow displaying 10Mpix Jpegs so I am going to reduce them to 800X600 and see how that is which will also save A LOT of memory.(having some trouble doing that??).
I could put in the USB cable and plug in a flash drive OR card reader with my cannon SD card and see the pictures!!! That was a motivation for getting the tablet….no more lugging around my 6 yr old laptop to look at pictures and video we take (first grandchild..lol).

REVIEW: Optoma BG-ZD101 DLP Link 3D Glasses with 3 Interchangeable Nose Pieces

admin | Electronics | July 3, 2011

After having these glasses on my wishlist for months, last week there was one pair available from Amazon for a very fair price so I pulled the trigger. I received the glasses on Friday and spent this past weekend trying them out. The equipment I used with them is a Mitsubishi 65735(65″ DLP), PS3, Xbox 360, and HD DVR from Comcast. Over the weekend I watched Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 3D on PS3, Played Call of Duty: Black Ops in 3D on the 360 and looked at some of Comcast’s on demand 3D stuff. I was impressed by the performance of the glasses, I thought the 3D was great, just as good as anything I have seen in the theater, if not better. The glasses will dim your picture so be prepared, however an adjustment of your TV will quickly fix that. I was particularly amazed by Call of Duty, the depth that is added to the game is remarkable. The first time I looked down the sight of my gun in 3D was truly a “wow” moment for me. I was apprehensive about the comfort of the glasses at first but when I found a nose piece I liked it was not an issue. I watched “Cloudy” without any discomfort or eye strain. The following night I played Black Ops with them on for about 4 hours at which point the bridge of my nose became sore. Personally, I am happy with those results, I don’t really see a need for using these for more than 4 hours anyway. The construction seems good not great, they are pretty solid for the most part and I don’t have children so I’m not too worried about the louvered part on the arms breaking, I do plan on keeping them protected in the packing foam in a drawer when not in use. To anyone who does have kids, I would warn you these are for adults and responsible kids only, it is very clear that it would not take much for a kid to pull on the arm and easily snap it off. Overall, I would say these glasses are worth a purchase if you like 3D content, what little there is at this point. I’m sure if 3D at home takes off there will be many more options out there for glasses in the next year or two, but if your an early adopter and don’t mind first generation equipment you will be very happy with your purchase like I am.

REVIEW: VIZIO VSG102 Full HD 3D Rechargeable Glasses, Black (2 Pack)

admin | Electronics | July 3, 2011

They work like they are supposed to. Some issues I have:

They dont fold closed. To me that makes them easier to damage and harder to put away somewhere.

There is no small size of Vizio glasses for smaller kids. If they are I missed them. Maybe its on their website. Well after visiting their site, they dont have smaller glasses, but I just learned Vizio will have some thats thinner and have folding frames. If they work with my TV I am gonna be mad..lol

When pressing the power button on the glasses, sometimes you have to do a few presses to get it to come on or sync with the TV. Sometimes they turn on , sync by themselves, other times you have to do some presses. I did have one time where it unsynced with the TV. That hasent happened too much.

REVIEW: LG AGS250 3D active shutter glasses for LG 3D HDTVs

admin | Electronics | July 3, 2011

With my brand new LG 60PZ550 3D Plasma, I first ordered the wrong model LG Active Shutter glasses and spent the better part of a frustrating night troubleshooting them. Next morning and a quick and efficient LG web support chat with Ramero, he tells me that I need these new RF glasses. (The older models work on IR). So, back to the Amazon web store to spend more money (of course these new glasses are more expensive). I got them today, charged them while we ate dinner. Three hours later the light was green… popped in a new IMAX 3D video in the new Panasonic 3D Blue Ray DVD player, and…

W O W ! ! !

REVIEW: Sony TDG-BR250/B Rechargeable 3D Adult Glasses, Black

admin | Electronics | July 3, 2011

I’ve been using these 3D glasses for around month and they really are wonderful. Charging via any USB outlet (on your 3D TV, Computer, USB hub, Sony PS3, etc) they save you from buying batteries that wear out after only a month or so of viewing. Some people won’t like the light weight feeling of these glasses, which work well for those with contacts or not needing glasses. The 100 version, which costs more and requires batteries, does have additional bulk / room for a pair of glasses.

Owning both the TDG-BR100 and TDG-BR250, I can say they are both good 3D glasses, yet, in the end I prefer the 250 for its feel and recharging ability. Like beauty, this one maybe in the eye of the beholder and user.