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     cybereality Rating: N/A |
I am currently looking into ungrading my 3d gaming rig and I need some advice. Currently I am using a pair of wireless ELSA glasses and a Nvidia 6800GT card on a 21" monitor. The 3d is alright for some games (like DOOM3/HL2) but for the most part it isn't as immersive as I'd like. My price range is under $1000, but I would like to get the best experience possible. My choices are either the Infocus X1a projector (which seems to be able to provide active stereo w/ one projector) or the soon to be released eMagin Z800 3D HMD. Both will end up running me about $1000 total (the projector is only $700 but will need a mount and screen). For this price range, these seem to be the best options. So my question is this: which provides a more immersive experience? I am looking for the type of 3D seen in the IMAX3D theaters. I have also used the old Virtuality games in the arcade and those where pretty good, but I hear consumer HMDs arn't as immersive. Will the stereo projector actually make objects pop out of the screen, or will it just be the same as shutterglasses on a monitor only bigger? Also, do the razor 3D-DVDs work with projectors? I am really interested in getting the IMAX3D experience. Also, I like the idea of the projector because I can also use it as a home theater (so other people can watch) but then I will need a head-tracking solution for gaming. But the HMD seems like it would be more capable of VR applications or augmented reality. I am mainly interested in 3D gaming, but also in custom VR applications in the future. If anyone has any advice, please let me know. I dont want to waste $1000 to have another gadget collecting dust on my shelf. Thanks. | ||
| Anonymous Rating: N/A |
InFocus X1 produce so much flickering that the result will be non-acceptable. I strongly suggest to you to try this before you buy one. HMD-s are so non-comfrotable with low viewing angle, that this is not acceptabe again. So there is no good solution in the $1000 range ... | ||
| ihate56k Rating: N/A |
I've got the X1 projector, it's pretty good, and gives a screen much bigger than the claimed specs of any of the currently available hmd's... I don't own a hmd so can't really comment on how effective they are. Anonymous is right about the flickering on the x1, try running your monitor at 60 hz with shutterglasses for a while (The effect is not so bad on a projector because the brightness is lower, but it'll give you an idea), if you can't stand it, you'll definately be better off with a HMD | ||
| Anonymous Rating: N/A |
Ihate56k The flickering on my X1 in stereo mode with shutterglasses is negligible. Only noticible in areas of extreme white. Turn off any ambient light as bulbes flicker at 50Hz and you get interference with the projected image and glasses that flicker at 60. Unclebob | ||
| Anonymous Rating: N/A |
I use my X1a at 85 Hz where possible (right now it works in almost any game) and the difference between 85 Hz and 60 Hz is HUGE. (at least to me it is, and to other people I've shown it to also). Even 60 Hz vs 75 Hz is a huge difference. 60 Hz is acceptable depending on the game: dark games are ok I guess, but brighter things...hmmm. Geert |
