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Hands On With Oakley’s 3D Glasses – CES 2011
Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 07:04 PM ETTags: Oakley, 3D Glasive, Passive 3D (all tags)
The folks at Oakley set out to convince me of the value of their specialty glasses – I come out convinced.
If you know me, you know I’m a 3D skeptic. The new passive tech displays at CES – paired with high quality 3D glasses – may make a convert out of me. It’s not there yet, but the new tech is winning me over.
When Oakley announced their special edition ‘Tron’ 3D glasses, I was as snarky as anyone. Who would pay good money for something that comes free with your movie? Why would you want designer glasses for an experience where no one will see you?
Inside the Oakley trailer I got to demo their 3D glasses with new passive tech sporting 3D TVs from Vizio. Their glasses are comfortable and light, as you might expect. They also look just as good as Oakley sunglasses – the real question is whether or not they improve performance.
The folks at Oakley said not to think of them as a glasses company. Sure, they make stylish sunglasses, but their main focus is on quality optics. That’s why going into the realm of 3D was a natural move.
So that I wouldn’t be swayed one way or the other without getting to A-B some gear, I brought in a pair of theater style 3D glasses that I picked up at the Sony press conference. The difference in comfort and style is obvious, but Oakley’s glasses actually improved the viewing experience as well.
Rather than using flat, flimsy lenses, Oakley’s 3D specs use hard lenses and wrap around your head to give you some peripheral vision. They also block less light than the generic 3D glasses, allowing videos to look brighter and colors to be represented more accurately.
I switched between the two pairs of glasses a few times during the demo and noticed a definite improvement with the Oakleys. There’s no question that they’re better, but cost is definitely a concern.
The Oakley glasses I tried on were $120, which is considerably more than the cheapo freebie glasses you get at 3D movies. As an investment for going to see 3D movies, I don’t think I’d shell out for them unless there were more high-quality 3D movies. Even if you see 12 movies a year, that’s another $10 a ticket.
As an investment for the home, they make perfect sense. If you’re going to pay for a passive tech 3D TV and a 3D Blu-ray player, getting a pair or two of these glasses seems like a no-brainer. Obviously, you’ll still want to keep some freebie pairs around for the kids and guests.
If passive technology is the way you want to go then Oakley’s glasses seem like the way to do it. I’d love to have spent more time with them to really get a feel for them, but I’m definitely impressed.
I also had a chance to see Oakley’s Mobile Lab where they test and demonstrate the quality of their eyewear. You’ll find pictures on The Bonus View later on today.
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Hands On With Oakley’s 3D Glasses – CES 2011
Thu Jan 06, 2011 at 07:04 PM ETTags: Oakley, 3D Glasive, Passive 3D (all tags)
The folks at Oakley set out to convince me of the value of their specialty glasses – I come out convinced.
If you know me, you know I’m a 3D skeptic. The new passive tech displays at CES – paired with high quality 3D glasses – may make a convert out of me. It’s not there yet, but the new tech is winning me over.
When Oakley announced their special edition ‘Tron’ 3D glasses, I was as snarky as anyone. Who would pay good money for something that comes free with your movie? Why would you want designer glasses for an experience where no one will see you?
Inside the Oakley trailer I got to demo their 3D glasses with new passive tech sporting 3D TVs from Vizio. Their glasses are comfortable and light, as you might expect. They also look just as good as Oakley sunglasses – the real question is whether or not they improve performance.
The folks at Oakley said not to think of them as a glasses company. Sure, they make stylish sunglasses, but their main focus is on quality optics. That’s why going into the realm of 3D was a natural move.
So that I wouldn’t be swayed one way or the other without getting to A-B some gear, I brought in a pair of theater style 3D glasses that I picked up at the Sony press conference. The difference in comfort and style is obvious, but Oakley’s glasses actually improved the viewing experience as well.
Rather than using flat, flimsy lenses, Oakley’s 3D specs use hard lenses and wrap around your head to give you some peripheral vision. They also block less light than the generic 3D glasses, allowing videos to look brighter and colors to be represented more accurately.
I switched between the two pairs of glasses a few times during the demo and noticed a definite improvement with the Oakleys. There’s no question that they’re better, but cost is definitely a concern.
The Oakley glasses I tried on were $120, which is considerably more than the cheapo freebie glasses you get at 3D movies. As an investment for going to see 3D movies, I don’t think I’d shell out for them unless there were more high-quality 3D movies. Even if you see 12 movies a year, that’s another $10 a ticket.
As an investment for the home, they make perfect sense. If you’re going to pay for a passive tech 3D TV and a 3D Blu-ray player, getting a pair or two of these glasses seems like a no-brainer. Obviously, you’ll still want to keep some freebie pairs around for the kids and guests.
If passive technology is the way you want to go then Oakley’s glasses seem like the way to do it. I’d love to have spent more time with them to really get a feel for them, but I’m definitely impressed.
I also had a chance to see Oakley’s Mobile Lab where they test and demonstrate the quality of their eyewear. You’ll find pictures on The Bonus View later on today.
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
Oakley Debuts Tron 3D Glasses
Fri Oct 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Oakley, 3D Glasses (all tags)
Oakley's $150 passive 3D glasses let you watch 'Tron' in style. Yes, $150.
There are a lot of people excited about the new 'Tron' movie, and why shouldn't there be? The first was a classic, and the update is sorely needed to bring the franchise back to relevance. That and it looks cool.
But what's cooler than watching a cool movie? Wearing a cool pair of glasses while you do it. Lucky for you the folks at Oakley have introduced new Tron themed 3D glasses. Oakley boasts that the new Tron 3D glasses are "the first optically correct 3D eyewear on Earth," and completely eliminate ghosting and crosstalk.
That all sounds good, but how much will these glasses cost? Surely not much more than the disposable passive glasses you get with your ticket, right? Wrong. You'll have to shell out $150 for a pair of glasses you'll only be able to use at the theater.
Needless to say, we're not impressed.
Source: CrunchGear
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