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3D Monitor

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the still-waiting-for-x-ray-specs dept.

jed101 writes "I just stumbled upon this news release by Sharp introducing a 3D monitor that doesn't require special glasses. The technology was devised for high end medical instuments and such but this could be the gamers new dream toy."

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  1. 3-D eh? by Agent+Green · · Score: 4, Funny

    How is this going to work with my one good eye?

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    1. Re:3-D eh? by Kenja · · Score: 4, Funny
      "How is this going to work with my one good eye?"

      Well, you move your head from side to side sixty times a second to see the 3D image.

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    2. Re:3-D eh? by Steve+Franklin · · Score: 2, Funny

      How do you think us stutterers feel about the coming verbal computer interface?

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  2. Gamers? by Gr33nNight · · Score: 5, Funny

    Gamers, what about reviewers of *ahem* adult entertainment material?

  3. Any pictures of it? by Conspiracy_Of_Doves · · Score: 5, Funny

    I want to see the 3D in action.

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    1. Re:Any pictures of it? by FrostedWheat · · Score: 5, Funny

      Here ya go, from Sharp's website.

      I dunno about you, but I'm convinced!

  4. It's about time!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The world has been deprived of 3d goatse for too long.

  5. Obligatory Futurama reference ... by Strong+Arm+Coat · · Score: 4, Funny

    Leela: "Hold still: I don't have good depth perception!"

    1. Re:Obligatory Futurama reference ... by stratjakt · · Score: 5, Funny

      Fry and Leela see the 3D Movie on the robot planet.

      Fry: The 3D is amazing..

      Leela shifts the glasses over her eye from red to blue and back again..

      Leela: Mine's not working

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    2. Re:Obligatory Futurama reference ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
      Oh - neat party trick I gained from this, though, is that I can change my dominant eye at will.


      Sounds like your parties are a real blast!

    3. Re:Obligatory Futurama reference ... by cheese_wallet · · Score: 2, Funny

      "The funny thing is that when I try to explain all this to others (laymen...), they just stare back."

      That could be because you are so far behind the curve on self exploration that they just have no response. The whole eye crossing thing and independent eye movement is passe. The big thing now is independent nostril flaring.

  6. Good news for the adult industry by Amberlock · · Score: 3, Funny

    Talk about really getting into the game. Some people already have enough problems with reality.

  7. Re:Still need two good eyes? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Not as much as it sucks to be blind in two eyes.. Or hell, to not be blind at all, and have to get 3D fat porn popup ads on one of these monitors.. eek!

  8. What a day! by knix · · Score: 4, Funny

    First you can order your 3D keyboard, and now you can buy a 3D monitor. Along with the instructions on how to make a 3D mouse that were posted a few weeks ago, you could have a pretty interesting setup. All you might need is some sort of 3D printer, like one of those prototyping machines.

    1. Re:What a day! by noidentity · · Score: 2, Funny

      First you can order your 3D keyboard, and now you can buy a 3D monitor. Along with the instructions on how to make a 3D mouse that were posted a few weeks ago, you could have a pretty interesting setup. All you might need is some sort of 3D printer, like one of those prototyping machines.

      Wow, this "3D" stuff is really catching on. Next thing you know, they'll be making "3D" toothbrushes and maybe even vehicles! I just hope they don't go to far.

  9. What happens. . . by smooth+wombat · · Score: 2, Funny

    when you use this 3-D monitor to view 3-D representations of web statistics? Do you dive into a Hawking Hole?

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  10. Re:Gamers? by ad0gg · · Score: 5, Funny

    As long as its female only porn. None of this mixed stuff. Its bad enough trying to ignore men in 2D, I sure as hell don't want to see a large penis flying towards me.

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  11. Doom3 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    A new mod for Doom3 utilizing this monitor will enable you to see total darkness in 3D!

    1. Re:Doom3 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      You will also be able to shine a real flashlight into the monitor to see more, but, for some reason, you will not be able to use the mouse at the same time.

  12. Nice! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Check out this sweet example image.

    Nothing like showing off the technology used in a 3D monitor like WordArt ;-)

  13. Re:Article short on detail... spec sheet here by eomnimedia · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually, it's 1024x768x38DD

  14. Re:Just like any innovative technology by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You can do that now - put a fish under the keyboard.

  15. This is nothing by DanielMarkham · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm waiting for the first 4-D monitor!

    Then I can see how this DOOM level is going to end before I spend all that time playing it.

  16. 2D vs 3D ?? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    You sure that isn't a breast enhancement commercial?

  17. This saves me a lot of money! by Picass0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I closed my right eye and moved my head back and forth as fast as I could, and now Slashdot seems to be floating in front of my monitor!

    I also am having cold shakes and I think I may have suffered a stroke. So this method isn't perfect but it could agggghhhhh....

    1. Re:This saves me a lot of money! by sharkey · · Score: 3, Funny

      Take a deep breath, let it out slowly, and meditate on how there is always something worse out there.

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  18. Re:Half Life 2 by mailtomomo · · Score: 1, Funny

    WOW thats nuts imagine a bullets from CS coming out of you moniter wow..
    If you can see bullets moving, then the refresh rate won't be high enough ... ;)

  19. Re:Gamers? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I can't speak for the parent, but for me personally it's not insecurity about my sexuality, but rather not wanting to see other guys getting some while I'm not.

  20. 3D Phbbt. I have a 4D by gosand · · Score: 2, Funny
    I had a 4D monitor once. Or I will have.

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    (wait for it...)

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  21. Re:No slouching! by pandrijeczko · · Score: 3, Funny
    We have to sit rigidly in front of the monitor's centerline?

    Don't be such a silly billy!

    For $150 you buy a Sharp XL52 Head Mount for the monitor. Strap the chrome and black cage over your head and attach the screen to the two rods that permanently fix the screen at 9" from your eyes but keep it aligned with any head movements.

    Of course, you then have the problem of weak neck muscles...

    ...which is why for $160, you can by the Sharp YP28 Neck Brace. Stap the chrome and black cage around your neck and using the two straps attach it to your shoulders to lock your neck permanently in position but fully supported by your shoulders.

    For those with weak lower backs, for $200, there is the Sharp ZD12 Back Brace. Strap the chrome and black corset around your waste and...

    etc.

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