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Has 3D Video Finally Arrived?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the red-and-blue-glasses dept.

pospisil writes to point us to an enthusiastic writeup on Tech.blorge.com about a 3D display technology just launched at the eGames Expo in Melbourne. The technology, from a company called Fountain Consulting, is set to ship in January. From the article: "The Vortex Home Entertainment System isn't just set to revolutionize 3D forever, they have revolutionized it. With a library of 500 current PC-based games titles converted to flawless 3D, and even the ability to convert 2D live television into 3D live television, as well as pre-recorded movies on DVD, Blu-ray and HD-DVD." There is no second source for this story. Exciting news if it pans out.

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  1. Slashdotted already by VanessaE · · Score: 5, Funny

    Jeez people, not a single comment and it's already slashdotted...give the rest of us a chance!

    1. Re:Slashdotted already by Attaturk · · Score: 5, Funny

      Yeah! I mean how the hell are we supposed to debunk vaporware if the even hype is vapor! =D

    2. Re:Slashdotted already by Millenniumman · · Score: 5, Funny

      The implications of that are fearful. Slashdotters might be starting to read the articles before commenting!

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    3. Re:Slashdotted already by freakmn · · Score: 2, Funny

      It isn't slashdotted. However, you do need a 3D monitor to view it. Pretty sweet to see, I think. Don't you have a 3D viewscreen? And you dare to tread in news for nerds. Any respectable nerd would have at least 3. I know I have 7. Some people...

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  2. Uh oh by Salvance · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd truly hate to see what the adult entertainment industry would do with this one ... sure, there'd be some gems, but how many plots would revolve around having the stars "reach out and grab you" over and over.

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    1. Re:Uh oh by Xolom · · Score: 3, Funny

      since when do pornos need plots?
      they'd be better off without the awful acting and poor dialogue
      hours of fun, pure sex, no plot

      the "reach out and grab you" idea sounds like something off the 100 worst porn titles of all time list (http://members.shaw.ca/stayasyouare/tohwpmt.html

    2. Re:Uh oh by ScrewMaster · · Score: 2, Funny

      Actually, I think I'd rather like to see with the adult entertainment industry would do with this one.

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    3. Re:Uh oh by Lord+Bitman · · Score: 3, Funny

      there's non-repetative porn? URL?

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    4. Re:Uh oh by Cylix · · Score: 3, Funny

      Yes, I have some exciting non-repetitive porn for you...

      Feast your eyes on this....

      A half-man half-goat raping an entire campus sorority of devil worshiping pre-med ninjas!

      The action never stops!

      Oh, you already saw that one before....

      Well, I've got nothing.

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    5. Re:Uh oh by somersault · · Score: 2, Funny

      With 3D porn you're kind of missing the point if you think it's the actors who'll do the reaching and grabbing.

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      which is totally what she said
  3. 3D TV by gadzook33 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ability to convert 2D television to 3D? I'm skeptical. Now, if there was a way to transmit my chocolate, that would be something.

  4. It's not slashdotted... by NeonGoat · · Score: 5, Funny

    You need a 3D monitor to view the site.

    1. Re:It's not slashdotted... by benplaut · · Score: 3, Funny

      Thank goodness I didn't buy a flatscreen!

  5. Sure.. by andy753421 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "and even the ability to convert 2D live television into 3D live television" I hear their also adding a feature to 'zoom' and 'enhance' grainy pixelated feeds into high quality 1080p as well.

    1. Re:Sure.. by ScrewMaster · · Score: 2, Funny

      Well, they'll probably just do a CSI-style "reverse algorithmic" that'll just clean it right up.

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  6. Re:Yawn. YAAWWWNNN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    The 3D logo looks like a pair of boobs covering a grin.

  7. From the Department of Redundancy Department... by IronTeardrop · · Score: 2, Funny
    "The Vortex Home Entertainment System isn't just set to revolutionize 3D forever, they have revolutionized it."
    Well, thank goodness for that.
  8. /.'d by neuro.slug · · Score: 4, Funny
    Maybe when we have this new OMGWTF 3D technology, this text will look so 1337 I won't care:

    Error establishing a database connection

    This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can't contact the database server at localhost. This could mean your host's database server is down.
    • Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
    • Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
    • Are you sure that the database server is running?
    • [this really should be here] Did your page just get pwned by Slashdot?

    If you're unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit the WordPress Support Forums.
  9. Sure it works! by EmbeddedJanitor · · Score: 3, Funny

    Expect any 2D to 3D conversion to work about as well as those B&W to colour conversion filters you could get back in the 50s and 60s. The tecnology they used was called "faith".

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  10. Don't worry disbelivers. by BaronSprite · · Score: 3, Funny

    Ben Affleck will take this apart and make a better one in about 5 minutes.

  11. Re:Meh by mpaulsen · · Score: 3, Funny

    I only have one working eye, you insensitive clod. None of those 3-D things work for me.