Why are Panasonic's 3D glasses so much more expensive than Samsung's? Why would Panasonic's plastic glasses cost 5-7X as much as Samsung's plastic glasses?
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Put simply, Panasonic THINK they are still the premium brand that they used to be 20 years ago. They aren't. Sony are heading down the same road now, charging a premium price for the same Chinese made nonsense that everyone else is selling for less than half their price. Both Panasonic & Sony are desperately clinging to the belief that we will pay a premium for their supposed better quality.
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actually, Gooflee is right. Passive 3d glasses gives you a maximum of 540p in 3d because it splits one 1080 image into two for the glasses. Active gives you full 1080p because it displays a full 1080 image in each eye.
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Well that actually was one of two of the deciding factors in why I bought this tv as opposed to the Panasonic I was looking at. ONE because this TV came down to $999 for like 2 days and I jumped on it, and TWO because this comes with 4 sets of 3D glasses. Panasonic comes with ZERO and they cost like $70 a pop. The only accessory i purchased for this TV was a Logitech keyboard that also has a built in track-pad so i can do it all with one accessory. It is a tad laggy but not too too bad. Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad, Black So check that out. Hope this helps. Take care! Let me know if you need anything else. Well that actually was one of two of the deciding factors in why I bought this tv as opposed to the Panasonic I was looking at. ONE because this TV came down to $999 for like 2 days and I jumped on it, and TWO because this comes with 4 sets of 3D glasses. Panasonic comes with ZERO and they cost like $70 a pop. The only accessory i purchased for this TV was a Logitech keyboard that also has a built in track-pad so i can do it all with one accessory. It is a tad laggy but not too too bad. Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In... » Read More Well that actually was one of two of the deciding factors in why I bought this tv as opposed to the Panasonic I was looking at. ONE because this TV came down to $999 for like 2 days and I jumped on it, and TWO because this comes with 4 sets of 3D glasses. Panasonic comes with ZERO and they cost like $70 a pop. The only accessory i purchased for this TV was a Logitech keyboard that also has a built in track-pad so i can do it all with one accessory. It is a tad laggy but not too too bad. Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad, Black So check that out. Hope this helps. Take care! Let me know if you need anything else. « Show Less
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SainSonic has a pair of 3d glasses designed for infraded technology. Otherwise use Samsung infraded glasses-nonchargeable but cheaper.
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I use LG glasses with my LG tv. I don't think there is any difference. I read reviews were customers were using 3D glasses from movies used at the theater. My LG glasses were least expensive.
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I've read online that the 2012 Samsung glasses will work. At below $20 each, they are much more affordable than the expensive Panasonic ones.I've purchased this tv along with a few pairs of these glasses and will post the results after I get everything up and running. Samsung SSG-4100GB 3D Active Glasses 2012 Models - Black
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Just buy DLP-link 3d glasses and good to go. Emitter is built-in. Glasses from 3DTV is better than SainSonoic, and about the same price ($25-$30)/pair.
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We purchased our Mitsubishi WD82838 82" tv in 2010. We have two pair of glasses that came with it from Mitsubishi. we purchased two pair of the NX-3DG shortly after, at a fraction of the cost from Mitsubishi. They work perfectly and we see no difference between the glasses. Hope this helps!
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Ahhh, the hazards of buying anything electronic. As soon as you get it home they come out with something better. It will take a while before 3D TV's and Blu-rays make a huge impact. The TV needs specific software/hardware in order to put the 3D image on the screen and be visible with the glasses.
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The old saying, "you get what you pay for", certainly applies to these glasses. I got "stuck" with 4 pairs of these and they are lousy, in my estimation. I bought a Panasonic Plasma T.V. and immediately ordered 4 pairs because they were so cheap compared to the real 3D glasses. Putting them on is like having on a pair of regular glasses. Maybe they'll work with a Mitsubishi T.V., but if you buy, don't expect to much. I still have them, but they'regathering dust in a cabinet. Good luck! Ralph
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1 I have since sent back glasses and my PT-AE-8000u Projector and switched to the Epson 6020 do to Panasonic"s poor customer service and flat out bad warranty. epson cost about $400 more but came with mount, extra bulb, 2 pair 3d glasses and the best warranty of any projector picture quality is the same as the Panasonic, but does have better black's
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I own the panasonic 54 inch vt25 but just from looking at the store's display models, the sony is a superior tv. It displays less cross-talk, deeper blacks, and there is (to me) by far more pop in the 3d. what bothered me most about the samsung led 3dtvs is how the image feels very "wet" or extremely glossy when viewing 3d content. I didnt get that effect when viewing the sony led. Thats my two cents. cnet reviewed the tv and compares it to the sammy and panny in a brief article here http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009377-1.html?tag=hotTopicsBody.1
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I read where the ps2 3 d glasses will work great just like the others but our half the price, not sure if they are still available and have not try them myself, might look into that more
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Where are Panasonics made? I don't see the same price jump with them. I am considering the LX5
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I saw both the samsung and panasonic and must say the panasonic is by far the better TV for 3D, the image actually came out of the TV as opposed to just being "deep" like the samsung, although i guess it depends on the content u are watching. Overall the picture was clearer and more brilliant in color, plasmas are superior to LCDs in picture quality in 2D so I am not surprised they also are in the 3rd dimension.
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The new models coming out will still require glasses but they will be passive. If I'm not mistaken, they should be the XVT3DXX5SP and XVT3DXX6SP series. Passive 3D provides its own set of pros and cons: Pros : a set of passive 3D glasses should only cost around $10 each compared to the $100 active sets. They should be lighter too. Cons : You won't see true HD 3D content. Due to the way the passive 3D works you will see half of 1080 to each eye, effectively seeing only 540 lines of resolution. For 2D you will see 1080 though.
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There are active glasses and passive glasses. This TV has passive glasses (like the movie theater) they don't need batteries like active glasses. TV's require one or the other. The picture is very similar with both types. 1080p is the highest resolution you will get with 3D without paying 5000+. So this TV does have good 3D, I bought it brand new in 2011. The only complaint I have is the pixilation occurs once in a while. I paid 2700 for it brand new, so under a 1000, this TV is a good deal. 3D is the same since it came out, the 4k TV's with 3D are the exception and they are expensive. LED is better than plasma, but more expensive. The viewing angle (how far to the right or left) is good with this TV. There are active glasses and passive glasses. This TV has passive glasses (like the movie theater) they don't need batteries like active glasses. TV's require one or the other. The picture is very similar with both types. 1080p is the highest resolution you will get with 3D without paying 5000+. So this TV does have good 3D, I bought it brand new in 2011. The only complaint I have is the pixilation occurs once in a while. I paid 2700 for it brand new, so under a 1000, this TV is a good deal. 3D is the same since it came out, the 4k TV's with 3D are the exception and they are expensive. LED... » Read More There are active glasses and passive glasses. This TV has passive glasses (like the movie theater) they don't need batteries like active glasses. TV's require one or the other. The picture is very similar with both types. 1080p is the highest resolution you will get with 3D without paying 5000+. So this TV does have good 3D, I bought it brand new in 2011. The only complaint I have is the pixilation occurs once in a while. I paid 2700 for it brand new, so under a 1000, this TV is a good deal. 3D is the same since it came out, the 4k TV's with 3D are the exception and they are expensive. LED is better than plasma, but more expensive. The viewing angle (how far to the right or left) is good with this TV. « Show Less