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Three 3D Web Browsers Reviewed

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the just-don't-turn-down-the-wrong-alley dept.

mikemuch writes "Use that graphics card for something besides games. ExtremeTech has a group review of three browsers that use some aspect of 3D to display the Web. While none of them are going to put Firefox or IE out of business any time soon, they're fun to play with and give a new slant to the Web." From the article: "Whatever happened to the virtual reality, 3D world of the Web? Back in the late '90s, all the hype was about VRML -- Virtual Reality Markup Language -- which would turn the web into an immersive environment that you'd maneuver around to get to the information you wanted. We're here to tell you that the reports of the 3D Web's death are greatly exaggerated."

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  1. Not dead by mboverload · · Score: 5, Funny

    But still completely useless and unneeded

    1. Re:Not dead by gardyloo · · Score: 5, Funny

      No way, dude. Boobs've gotta be WAY better in 3D.

    2. Re:Not dead by smokeslikeapoet · · Score: 4, Funny

      We're Slashdot readers, we wouldn't know.

    3. Re:Not dead by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Apparently, Slashdot users find this information "+4, Insightful."

      I weep.

    4. Re:Not dead by enitime · · Score: 2, Funny
      "We're Slashdot readers, we wouldn't know."


      Look down.

  2. Obligatory Movie reference by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hack the Gibson!!

  3. Re:Not the first time... by Tackhead · · Score: 3, Funny
    > I can't see any benefit beyond the gimmick for then, and now.

    This missed opportunity to employ 3D web browsing technology has been brought to you by...
    Breasts!

  4. well... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    reports of the 3D Web's death are greatly exaggerated.

    Maybe not GREATLY...

    With apologies to the late, great Frank Zappa: "The 3D Web is not Dead...It just smells funny!

  5. Re:Second Life by Wellington+Grey · · Score: 2, Funny

    Second Life is a sort of 3D web browser.

    So is first life.

    -Grey

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  6. Re:Hmmm... by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 3, Funny

    And many things are not all they are 'hyped' up to me.

    Like grammar, for example. :P

  7. Terrifying Vision by Kesch · · Score: 2, Funny

    I just had a horrible nightmare about flash ads going 3d....

    The extreme annoying-ness is too much for my feeble brain to handle.

    Imagine the most hyperactive ADD person you know.

    Now imagine them when they go into hyperactive mode that happens right before they need a nap.

    Now give them lots and lots of soda and candy.

    Now give them some crystal meth.

    This is half the annoying-ness of a 3d flash ad.

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  8. Correction! by winkydink · · Score: 2, Funny

    We're here to tell you that the reports of the 3D Web are greatly exaggerated.

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    "I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismometer." -Ken Kesey

  9. No 3D browsers before flying cars, dammit! by SlappyBastard · · Score: 4, Funny
    The flying car was promised loooooong before the 3D web browser.

    It's time that we draw a line in the sand: no further development on the 3D browser until a commercially viable flying car hits the market.

    --
    I scream. You scream. I assume that means we're both acquainted with the problem. We proceed.
  10. Re:Not the first time... by Takumi2501 · · Score: 2, Funny
    I don't think Microsoft Excel Vista 2009 3D-edition would be of any use. Only really confusing.
    And can you imagine the printouts?
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    Now GET OFF MY LAWN!
  11. Re:Not the first time... by navyjeff · · Score: 2, Funny
    I don't think Microsoft Excel Vista 2009 3D-edition would be of any use. Only really confusing.
    And can you imagine the printouts?

    Yeah, you'd have to cross your eyes and stare just to read them.
  12. Re:Sigh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'm a chef. When all I have is a whisk, the world looks like it needs a beating.