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What 3D projector for gaming and blu-ray?

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 3:14 pm
by bp2010
Hi all.

Within the next few months, I want to buy a 3d projector to replace my aged Dell 3300mp. I have a few basic requirements I would like to have met.

1. 720p (since 1080p is currently out of the question for a 3d projector).
2. Capable of 3d gaming.
3. Capable of playing 3d blu-rays, preferably via a PC with a blu-ray drive.
4. Doesn't require me to get in bed with Nvidia. Oops. That just made it a lot harder.
5. Dramatically less crosstalk than the iZ3D 22'' LCD. (heh, heh, boy was that thing a disappointment)
6. Average or better contrast.

Also, I don't want the hassle of a dual projector system or DIY hardware adapters.

What are my options? I know Bit Cauldron is supposedly working on some new amazing shutter glasses compatible w/the iZ3D driver, so that might be an option too if it doesn't take too much longer.

EDIT:

My system specs might be helpful. A solution that would work with both machines would be wonderful btw:

Primary system:
Windows 7 Pro x64
i7 860
8gb ram
Radeon 5870 (2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x Displayport)

Secondary system:
Windows 7 Pro x64
Core 2 Duo - 2.4ghz
3gb ram
Nvidia 8800gtx (2x DVI, 1x Component video)

Re: What 3D projector for gaming and blu-ray?

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:38 pm
by Anthony1
Your best bet is to wait until CEDIA in late September. There are expected to be two dozen 3D projectors announced there. Maybe more.

Re: What 3D projector for gaming and blu-ray?

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:41 pm
by bp2010
Oooh. That should raise the bar considerably. Hopefully at least one of these two dozen will have HQ glasses and good compatibility with iZ3D drivers and ATI graphics.