3D Stereo Graphics for Macs?

goombah99 asks: " I'm trying to view protein molecular models in 3D in my Mac OS X equipped office. I've demo-ed StereoGraphics CrystalEyes glasses and could not get them to work: I tried them with both a G4 (ATI rage 128 pro graphics adapter) and with a 800MHz Powerbook G4 with an external CRT. I've considered the NuVision (AKA MacNaughten) passive display system but it wont work with my preferred Molecular Graphics application PyMOL, which uses a 'blue-line' frame synchronizer rather than an 'over/under' synchronizer or Quad-buffer scheme. PyMOL is hardware accelerated so provides nicely rendered and shaded molecular images. Then there's the question of what graphics card to use--preferably one that does not require special drivers (that could break on an OS upgrade). I've tried several discussion groups but without success. Can anyone provide a success story for viewing molecular graphics in 3D on a Mac? Can anyone discuss the merits of different schema (blue line, quad buffer, stereo-ready card, etc), and suggest other molecular graphics programs for Mac OS X."

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Re:They do have a Mac product

[nomel]

No LCD's is probably because of their low refresh, and slow pixel times.

If you are showing half the frames half of the time, at 75Hz, that's only about 37 Hz per eyeball...that would be awfull. You would need 120 Hz to get 60 per eye...which is watchable...but still pretty awfull.

just get an SGI

[Gizzmonic]

SGI stereo-capable displays are hellacheap on eBay. I got a 20-inch monitor for $189.

SGI is losing ground, but they still own the visualization market...for good reason.