Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit

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2011-09-22 21:22:28

Average rating:74

Uk has collected 82 expert reviews for Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision Kit and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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computeractive.co.uk

Updated:
2011-09-22 21:21:14

Average rating:80

If you have a fancy new 3D-capable television or projector (see the sidebar) there's been only way so far to get your computer to display actual 3D pictures or video, which is through Nvidia's 3D Vision kit.It consists of a small pyramid-shaped transmi...

Worked well once connected; 3D effect was very impressive; compatible with lots of games...
Installation was a difficult process; expensive glasses; requires lots of other equipment...
The only way to get 3D games from your computer – but still a good way to do it...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-09-22 21:21:25

Average rating:80

Product Code: 942-10701-0005-100 The nVidia GeForce 3D Vision is a gadget that is designed to bring 3D gaming to your desktop. Since 3D entertainment seems to be the way to go, we were looking forward to see how this new technology aids immersion, e...

The nVidia GeForce 3D Vision is expensive, yes, but for a hardcore gamer,it will only improve the depth, realism and immersion that good games provide. Nikhil Pradhan...

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digitalversus.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:35

Average rating:80

Everything if not elegant, we will nevertheless soon be seeing these glasses beside the computer of any gamer (and maybe their television as well). We’re all going to have to get used to them, and even maybe wear them! Here in editorial even non gamers...

No visual fatigue, Compatible with a good number of games...
Pricey, Requires compatible graphics card, TV, player etc.

T3.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:39

Average rating:60

Take your gaming to the third dimension 3D has been the dream of cinemagoers since the 1950s and although it’s taken over half a century to get here, it’s finally starting to creep into our living rooms, offices and bedrooms. In January’s CES tech meg...

3D right here, right now, Extensive games compatibility list, The best looking 3D glasses weve seen...
No Windows XP support, Uncomfortable for marathon gaming sessions, Makes HUDs difficult to read...
A sterling effort from NVIDIA but its far from perfect...

igizmo.co.uk

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2011-09-22 21:21:39

Average rating:60

3D is sweeping the entertainment industry. But does Nvidia's effort at bringing it to your computer work? Brilliant when it works / Mind-blowing tech Inconsistent / Expensive 3D gaming has always been one of those just-round-the-corner technologies: th...

Brilliant when it works, Mindblowing tech...
Inconsistent, Expensive...

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alphr.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:39

Average rating:67

After several early hands-on sessions and an enthusiastic preview in our 3D: Coming to a Screen Near You feature, a full GeForce 3D Vision kit finally arrived this week to send the gamers among us into overdrive. The bundle comprises two key elements:...

When it works as intended - and that's patchy - it's a superb addition to any gamer's hardware...

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trustedreviews.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:41

Average rating:80

Stereoscopic 3D gaming is nothing new. Those of us old enough to have played on Sega's Master System might remember the woefully unsupported 3D glasses accessory produced for it, not to mention Nintendo's disastrous Virtual Boy 3D goggles or the range of...

nVidia 3D vision is the best designed and most considered 3D gaming system yet, with decent out-of-the-box software support and an adjustable, comfortable setup. If you're serious about PC games, you owe it to yourself to try it...

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techradar.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:50

Average rating:70

Everything about 3D Vision shrieks pain. From the potential mind-splitting ache it can induce in your head to the wallet-splitting system specification required to get it to work. Its the propitiatory of the propitiatory; requiring specific drivers, g...

Left 4 Dead looks stunning...
Requires a 120Hz display, Limited support, Of dubious value...

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tomshardware.co.uk

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2011-09-22 21:22:17

Average rating:0

When you read a review of AMD’s latest graphics card or Intel’s latest CPU, there’s a fair chance you want to know, first and foremost, how that product performs. At least, that’s why we run the most exhaustive battery of tests possible. You take those...

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gadgetguy.com.au

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2011-11-08 13:38:43

Average rating:0

Unless you've been living under a two-dimensional rock, you'll know that 3D is the Next Big Thing in home entertainment. Hollywood studios are releasing more and more movies in 3D for the cinema and these titles will soon be available to enjoy in...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2011-11-08 13:38:43

Average rating:80

Since 3D entertainment seems to be the way to go, we were looking forward to see how this new technology aids immersion, especially in interactive entertainment such as games. Here's our review of the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision.The NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision kit consists of a pair of glasses that sport liquid crystal lenses and help you view images in 3D and an infra-red emitter. The package also contains the requisite manuals and driver CDs and two USB connectors — one to connect the IR emitter to...

Adds a new dimension to games (literally!)...
Expensive, needs a compatible monitor, mixed results with different games...
The NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision is expensive, yes, but for a hardcore gamer it will improve the depth, realism and immersion that good games provide...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2011-11-08 13:38:43

Average rating:67

After several early hands-on sessions and an enthusiastic preview in our 3D: Coming to a Screen Near You feature (see PC Authority August 2009, page 80), a full GeForce 3D Vision kit finally arrived this month, sending the gamers among us into overdriv...

Nvidia’s long-awaited 3D kit finally arrives and when it works, it’s every bit as good as we’d hoped it would be...

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stuff.co.nz

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2011-11-08 13:38:44

Average rating:70

So there I was, breaking in my GeForce 3D Vision glasses with a few stimulating rounds of Call of Duty 4, when my wife asks me why I was "wearing those silly goggles". After explaining their function, the response I got kind of stumped me - arent game...

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gameplanet.co.nz

Updated:
2011-11-08 13:38:44

Average rating:75

This innovative gaming addition is unlikely to win mainstream fans, and as with any cutting edge technology, it has its fair share of problems...

If youre a racing fan, you are going to want these, no question.
No good for online FPS titles. Your system will take a performance hit. Artefacts and half-rendered images are too common.

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overclockersclub.com

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2011-11-08 13:38:45

Average rating:0

How many of you are old enough to remember going to the movies on Saturday afternoon or the drive in on Saturday night to watch the latest 3D movie? The usher would give you the 3D glasses that consisted of a paper frame with one red and one blue lens...

Technology has come of age, No flickering, Ease of setup and installation...
Slight performance hit in COD4...
The Nvidia Geforce 3D Vision system is far ahead of the the old 3D technology that we all grew to know and some to love. It offers a new level of immersion to keep you interested while adding that next dimension to your gaming experience. Going throug...

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tweaktown.com

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2014-02-28 02:16:28

Average rating:0

The Idea of 3D movies and other entertainment is not a new one. The idea goes quite a way back; if you think about it, the first large scale use of 3D projection was in the 1950s. This was though the use of filtered glasses and a red/blue projectio...

Well, as of this week NVIDIA is looking to bring their 3D Vision to the mobile world. They are announcing, in conjunction with ASUS, the world’s first mobile 3D Vision capable laptop. This is based off of the G51 line up and will be dubbed the G51J...

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hardwarezone.com.ph

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2016-11-23 12:39:59

Average rating:0

This summer, NVIDIA is bringing 3D Blu-ray playback to the PC platform. And we have front row tickets to the 3D show.Now, unless you have been living under a rock for the past year or so, you would have noticed the proliferation of 3D movies in the theate...

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computershopper.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:12

Average rating:85

Nvidia's 3D Vision technology has evolved from being simply a way to enhance the PC-gaming experience into a full-blown 3D-content ecosystem. We were skeptical, but it happened: W...

Very good image quality, Wide variety of supported 3D content...
Necessary special monitor, graphics card add much to price, Inconsistent support for Generic DLP...
You'll need a supported display and graphics card, but it's worth it: 3D games, videos, and photos look spectacular through this kit's active-shutter glasses...

whatdigitalcamera.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:14

Average rating:84

As much as this is on the tipping-point of revolutionising display, it currently falls marginally short of the mark for bugs in the system, set-up issues, cost and - what may...

The best consumeravailable 3D vision to date...
Install & bugs, no Mac compatibility, hardwarespecific, cost, threat of 3D TV systems...

Gamingnexus.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:18

Average rating:92

At CES and recently in the news, a few companies are pushing 3D as the next big thing. 3D can be a hit or miss as I've been to some great 3D movies and others where it was more annoying to watch than it was fun. NVIDIA's looking to establish themselves...

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tweaktown.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:20

Average rating:0

The Idea of 3D movies and other entertainment is not a new one. The idea goes quite a way back; if you think about it, the first large scale use of 3D projection was in the 1950s. This was though the use of filtered glasses and a red/blue projectio...

Well, as of this week NVIDIA is looking to bring their 3D Vision to the mobile world. They are announcing, in conjunction with ASUS, the world’s first mobile 3D Vision capable laptop. This is based off of the G51 line up and will be dubbed the G51J...

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tech2.com

Updated:
2011-09-22 21:21:22

Average rating:80

3D gaming!! That’s going to be the new mantra for gamers around the world. The new 3D Vision by Nvidia gaming is going to look a whole lot different in the years to come. Package contents include the Nvidia 3D Vision Wireless glasses along with a small...

Everything about it...
Works only with specific monitors, May strain your eyes...
3D gaming!! That’s going to be the new mantra for gamers around the world. The new 3D Vision by Nvidia gaming is going to look a whole lot different in the years to come. Package contents include the Nvidia 3D Vision Wireless glasses along with a sm...

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techworld.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:25

Average rating:0

Since 3D entertainment seems to be the way to go, we were looking forward to see how this new technology aids immersion, especially in interactive entertainment such as games. Here's our review of the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision.The nVidia GeForce 3D Vis...

The nVidia GeForce 3D Vision is expensive, yes, but for a hardcore gamer, it will only improve the depth, realism and immersion that good games provide...

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itp.net

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2011-09-22 21:21:28

Average rating:80

It is claimed that Samsung’s new 2233RZ monitor and nVidia's 3D Vision Kit bundle allows for the viewing of actual 3D gaming. Putting the bundle to the test we found it easy to setup, though you'll need to have an nVidia GeForce graphics card in your P...

Good value for money and impressive 3D effects on certain games. But 3D effects vary from game to game...

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ld2.ciol.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:31

Average rating:90

If you thought 3D was only the preserve of movie theatres, think again. Nvidia has launched their 3D vision (in a box), which can generate true 3D vision for gaming, 3D photographs and 3D movies. The system consists of a pair of wireless, battery...

Quick, easy and true 3D at home...
Not for prolonged use...

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techtree.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:33

Average rating:60

Im sure you enjoyed our in-depth article on the progression of 3D technology, and in case you missed it, you can read it here. Gone are the dorky glasses that weve seen in the past, now say hello to a very trendy looking 3DVision goggles from NVIDIA...

3D effect looks great, easy setup, comfortable, good game support...
Only works with Nvidia, Expensive, minor glitches in games, no OpenGL support...
Im sure you enjoyed our in-depth article on the progression of 3D technology, and in case you missed it, you can read it here. Gone are the dorky glasses that weve seen in the past, now say hello to a very trendy looking 3DVision goggles from NVIDIA...

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maximumpc.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:35

Average rating:60

Explore the third dimension—without the use of hallucinogens Finally, here’s a 3D gaming solution that doesn’t send us headfirst into a vomit bag. GeForce 3D Vision is Nvidia’s attempt to revive stereoscopic 3D, a century-old technology that has never...

Convincing 3D illusion works in many games; hasslefree installation and calibration.
Graphical artifacts; frame rate drop; limited compatible monitor options; expensive.

guru3d.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:37

Average rating:0

3D Vision kit) You know, for ages we all have been fascinated by illusions. We like to be surprised, flabbergasted and impressed. Magicians and illusionists therefore appeal to us very much. Who doesnt love a good card trick or the mystery of a disa...

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hitechlegion.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:39

Average rating:0

I can remember when Donkey Kong and Pac-Man ruled the roost when it came to video games. I used to save as many quarters as possible throughout the week so I could head to the local café on Friday and Saturday and play either of them for hours on end...

Get off the couch and throw away those console games that only allow you to play in a 2D World. Your computer and NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision is waiting for you, to become part of the game!NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses are wireless and can hold a charge for fo...

xbitlabs.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:42

Average rating:0

Until recently one could only be skeptical about the existing technologies of creating a three-dimensional stereoscopic image at home. There have been but a few such products from a couple of firms. Selling at high prices, they have only been popular a...

Compatible with 120Hz monitors, TVsets and projectors from any manufacturer, Monitors with stereomode support are superior to older 60Hz models even in 2D mode, Compatible with all graphics cards with Nvidia’s GPUs starting from the 8800 GT, Works a...
Rather high price, Noticeable flicker with a frequency of 60Hz, Incompatible with AMD/ATI’s GPUs...
The main reason why I have nearly no doubt about the future success of the GeForce 3D Vision glasses is that they are compatible with graphics cards and monitors from different manufacturers. As opposed to the competing technologies such as Zalman Trim...

asiaone.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:44

Average rating:0

By Oo Gin LeePC GAMING hit a new high for me recently when I discovered the Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision glasses.This is the tool of choice with which I can see my hero blast enemies to smithereens in full 3-D glory.I am not even talking about newer titles...

If you are on the prowl for new sensory pleasures, the force is indeed strong with the GeForce 3D Vision...

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ign.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:46

Average rating:79

Every year when January rolls around, the tech industry shows off a years worth of product at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Of the thousands of products and manufacturers on display, several key product trends tend to emerge, and this ye...

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gamepyre.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:48

Average rating:0

Gaming has always been a passion of mine and I have played every type and variation of game out there, be it board, PC, console or D&D with my friends in high school. I have also dabbled a bit in the 3D gaming arena with the I73D monitor and...

3D has finally reached a point where it is a viable and affordable solution for the gaming environment and NVIDIA has done an excellent job of taking an old idea and turning it into something that actually works. There is a slight drawback at the mome...

firingsquad.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:50

Average rating:0

3D Vision ReviewHere at FiringSquad, we receive unsolicited emails from companies peddling their latest “gaming” products practically on a daily basis. Whether it’s gaming mice and keyboards, books and strategy guides, mousepads, n...

Computerpoweruser.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:52

Average rating:60

3D stereoscopic LCD shutter technology isn’t new. In fact, the technology has been around for many years; back in the day, it was even included with some ancient GeForce graphics cards produced by Elsa. Nvidia’s recently released GeForce 3D Vision pack...

legitreviews.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:55

Average rating:0

Subjective reviews are always the toughest to write, so when I got my hands on the NVIDIA's GeForce 3D Vision kit for wireless stereoscopic 3D gaming just days before launch I didn't want to rush it. After I came back from the Consumer Electronics S...

When it comes to gaming in 3D the experience is truly beautiful and I'm not trying to sugar coat it. I've been playing PC games since the late 1990's and this is by far the most significant advancement that I have ever seen. When it was only availa...

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Techreport.com

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2011-09-22 21:21:57

Average rating:0

Im going to assume you have, at some point in your life, tried out some sort of stereoscopic 3D glasses scheme. They come in all forms, from the early blue-and-red specs used in Jaws 3D to the virtual reality goggles with individual LCDs built-in. (Wo...

With all of the qualifications, caveats, gotchas, and frustrations Ive expressed over GeForce 3D Vision, you probably have a good sense already that this technology just isnt ready for prime time yet. Few games work well enough to make it worth buyin...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

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2011-09-22 21:22:00

Average rating:80

Apart from the fearsome GeForce GTX 295 and GTX 285 , NVIDIA also introduced something entirely new at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. If you've seen a 3D movie before, the kind where you have to put on funky glasses, then you'd probably already...

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extremetech.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:06

Average rating:60

Remember watching movies with those red/blue cellophane glasses? Movies where they would inevitably use cheap gags to make things "poke out of the screen" at you? Well, that was an inexpensive, decidedly low-quality form of stereoscopic 3D. We see the...

120Hz monitors produce headache-free 3D, easy to set up and use, long battery life on glasses.
Many games have to be compromised to work well, quite a few games just dont work at all, brightness suffers, frame rate suffers, the whole solution is expensive.
This is perhaps the best home stereoscopic 3D solution yet, and its still not really good enough to justify the price for most gamers. Your Mileage May Var...

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MotherBoards.org

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2011-09-22 21:22:09

Average rating:0

Gaming has always been a passion of mine and I have played every type and variation of game out there, be it board, PC, console or D&D with my friends in high school. I have also dabbled a bit in the 3D gaming arena with the I73D monitor and it was ver...

3D has finally reached a point where it is a viable and affordable solution for the gaming environment and NVIDIA has done an excellent job of taking an old idea and turning it into something that actually works. There is a slight drawback at the momen...

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techgage.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:12

Average rating:0

If theres one technology thats come to be synonymous with PC gaming in the past decade, its real-time 3-D rendering. Of course, back in 1998, using the term "virtual reality" didnt have quite the same dating effect that it does now, but the term s...

Technology to extract a three-dimensional image from a two-dimensional projection is by no means new, and it hasnt exactly had an easy time gaining widespread acceptance. NVIDIAs approach to rendering a stereoscopic 3D scene in real-time, however, i...

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benchmarkreviews.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:15

Average rating:88

NVIDIA packages their GeForce 3D Vision product in a very progressive wrapper. Quite frankly, I think that less is more, but these days a product needs every edge to garner a sell. The retail package clearly states the product requirements (namely, Wi...

Adds legitimate realism to gaming, Extends playability for older video games, Affordable virtual-reality solution, Compatible with hundreds of current titles, Amazing out-of-screen effects, Could potentially revitalize PC gaming, Scalable to 3D Stere...
Requires Windows Vista (not XP compatible), Requires 120Hz monitor or HDTV, Requires currentfamily GeForce discrete graphics, Not many games offer outofscreen effects...
NVIDIA packages their GeForce 3D Vision product in a very progressive wrapper. Quite frankly, I think that less is more, but these days a product needs every edge to garner a sell. The retail package clearly states the product requirements (namely, Win...

tomshardware.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:17

Average rating:0

Do you remember the stereo glasses that were around about 10 years ago? Now that 120 Hz LCDs are starting to pop up, Nvidia is teaching an old...

Talk about a blast from the past with a 2009 twist. Nvidia’s GeForce 3D Vision kit addresses a number of the issues that plagued active stereoscopic solutions a decade ago. Setup, to begin with, is much less complex. You install the software, connec...

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hothardware.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:19

Average rating:0

Back in August of last year, at the NVISION visual computing conference in San Jose, NVIDIA publicly demonstrated some new stereoscopic 3D technology. While stereoscopic 3D in and of itself is not new, the devices on display at NVISION were, and feat...

We cant show you exactly what NVIDIAs GeForce 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses do to a game, because you obviously must be wearing the glasses the experience the 3D effect. But we did shoot some quick video to show you whats being displayed on-scree...

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pcper.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:21

Average rating:0

3D stereoscopic technologies have been around for ages – I am sure you remember going to see a movie and wearing those red and blue paper glasses at a drive-in at some point in your life. Theme parks have used 3D movies and attractions for quite some...

So, it should be clear to you by now that not only am I thoroughly impressed with NVIDIA’s GeForce 3D Vision technology but that pretty much all of the people I showed it to were as well. That does not mean that NVIDIA has an easy road ahead &ndash...

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anandtech.com

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2011-09-22 21:22:22

Average rating:0

As we've seen over the past few years, NVIDIA isn't content with simply doing what has been done well. Certainly their graphics cards are good at what they do and competition in the market is great today delivering amazing value to consumers. But they...

All in all, this is like a very polished version of what weve had since the turn of the century. No flicker, less headaches (though there may still be some issue with people who have motion sickness -- I just dont have a large enough sample size to s...

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Bjorn3d.com

Updated:
2011-09-22 21:22:24

Average rating:90

Every once in a while you see a product that is destined to change the face of computing. It doesnt happen very often, but when it does it reminds you that there are still new and innovative products out there that will amuse and amaze you. When we w...

Fantastic 3D, Comfortable, Changes The Face Of Gaming, Provides Real Adrenalin Rushes, Depth Is Adjustable, Easy Setup, Game Code Independent 3D, Adds Not Only Depth But Also Realism...
Need a True 120Hz LCD or HDTV...
When we received the Nvidia 3D Vision system we didnt know what to expect. What we got differed greatly from what we had envisioned in our minds eye. Wed envisioned an early release 3D system that would show us what the face of 3D gaming would look...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2011-09-22 21:22:25

Average rating:80

We live in an era where every six months a newer and speedier graphics card emerges that pushes pixels exponentially faster than its predecessor, but at its core is still just a faster graphics card. There hasnt been much in way of truly mind-blowi...

Enhances your favorite games. Easy setup. Will work with HDTVs and monitors.
A pricey addition if you are not going to use it often. May cause some eye strain if used for several hours.
Nvidias GeForce 3D Vision is a little icing on the cake for anyone with a serious gaming computer. If you are a hardcore gamer and will use them regularly, these 3D glasses are a good investment and a fun treat...

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nvnews.net

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2011-09-22 21:22:26

Average rating:0

GeForce 3D Vision - Page 1 of 1Article By Mike Chambers - January 8, 2009 Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) NVIDIA is scheduled to announce GeForce 3D Vision. Using wireless glasses, an IR emitter and driver software, the technology adds a 3...

toptenreviews.com

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2013-11-01 19:22:42

Average rating:0

The Nvidia 3D Vision 2 glasses are years ahead of the pack in wearable technology. These 3D glasses feature a 20 percent larger viewing area than some other models and a scaled down arm thickness to accommodate gamer headgear. When partnered with a LightB...

videomaker.com

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2015-02-20 04:27:51

Average rating:0

Tech Specs- Quadro 4000 CUDA Cores: 256 Form Factor: Single Slot - 4.376...

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