Dear Santa...

With Christmas just around the corner, do you think you need a little spice into your gaming? Well, look no further because 3D gaming is your next step to success, and... possibly emptying your pockets. BUT is buying a 3D tv really worth it, or is it just a huge gimmick. With 3D movies now appearing in your local theater, we should all know that 3D is pretty much just two images beside each other that create a KICKASS effect. But in order to see this, you have to wear funky glasses that tricks the eye into seeing them in three dimensions. For those who don't know what I mean, stop by your local BestBuy and check out the television aisle. As of now, there are two types of 3D sets on the market, Active, and Passive sets. The difference in these TVs are in the glasses, with Active 3D you need Active shutter glasses. These glasses flicker, sending different signals to each eye and syncing them with the images on the TV, Keep in mind, that Shutter glasses require batteries and and cost you $60 and up. YIKES. Where as passive glasses, require no batteries and can cost you a smacking 15 bucks for... TWO glasses, big win for you budget watchers. I know, so which one is better? well with both sets you have your pros and cons(okay get to the point) while Passive sets can be alittle cheaper, you may find that active sets provide a slightly better image quality. but with Passive sets, 3D movies can be viewed by larger groups. though each set may have its ups and downs, Both create superior 2D images. so to wrap this up, the type of tv you get is merely decided by the way YOU use them. My gamers may lean more towards the Active panels because of the slightly better image while viewing 3D, but my social viewers may choose the passive technology because of the ability to watch 3D with friends and family at a slightly cheaper price. But before we end this post let me remind you, to always research your TV before purchasing them. Thank you my fellow nerds and friends, and have a good one! 

Written by Ryan Bounphasaysol