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Would you upgrade to 3D for Blurays like Pac Rim?

Saw Pacific Rim at the movie theater in IMAX 3D a month or two ago and, though I mostly snickered at the film, which felt more to me like a modernistic version of old throwback Giant Robot, Godzilla and the Gargantuan films from the 60's, mated with the latest tech used to make Transformers and Battle Ship. Mostly, it was kinda silly, but fun 3D visuals and sound, for sure. It was WOW factor at first, but then just alright after the film was all said and done -descent entertainment.
I also must admit that I've not really been so interested in upgrading to 3D in my projection system at home, and have been quite satisfied with my JVC 2D system on a large screen, to date. BUT!,..I also admit that I have recently been "teased" into entertaining the idea of upgrading (?) my system to doing 3D, particularly to show off what a large screen 3D projection system can do, and simply enjoy what's capable from some films that ONLY are worth a watch, merely because of the large screen 3D experience and big sound! One of these, yes even as silly as it may be, are the likes of Pacific Rim, played back as it was in the cinemas. -Big sound, big 3D WOW image, for that extra fun factor from my system!
Bottom line, as I walk through Best Buy, the more I look at BluRay films that have been released in 3D lately -Pac Rim, Underworld Awakenings, Abe Lincoln Vampire Killer, Tron Legacy, and ponder the likes of Oblivion and Gravity (to be released), I must admit, it's hard to consider buying standard 2D BluRay, when the likely superior overall viewing experience is to be had with the typically more expensive 3D bluRay purchase! So, I'm considering upgrading a bit sooner, just to be able to add these goodies to my collection.
Anyone else here feel more compelled lately, due to more and more of these 3D flicks coming down the pike, to make a move to 3D in your system? Curious if others feel the same these days?
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jameswei
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Been thinking about it.

3D certainly enhances the viewing experience. I can see the benefit to Gravity, Pacific Rim, and even Avatar. But the degree of enhancement is not enough to make 3D a "must have" at least for me. I would still enjoy such movies viewing them in 2D.

On the negative side, I detest having to wear any kind of 3D glasses, including the polarizing ones they give us in the theaters. Of course, the cost of the equipment also gives me pause.

So far, the deciding vote for me lies in the continuing fluidity of 3D technology. It seems the industry hasn't settled on a universal standard for home viewing. And indeed, the technology itself is still evolving at a fair pace, getting better. I don't want to buy a system that I am uncomfortable using and then find that it has been obsoleted in less than a year.

So I'll keep waiting.
avgoround OP
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Jameswei, good points! I've not even really been thinking about some "unified" format for delivering 3D content to my system. So, I'm assuming that any discs I buy NOW are not going to change anything down the compatibility-road, right??? Also, the equipment, on the other hand, can be delivered in the home in different methods/technologies, is that correct?
I do remember reading that different video projectors or even sources, deliver the 3D using quite different methods, but I kinda forgot about that. Do you think that will be an issue down the road, with selecting either certain 3D bluray discs, and also specific 3D capable display equipment now?
I'd like to make sure that if I do go 3D, that I won't be forced into having to make a change in the next 5 years, just because I have 3D discs in my system that I just purchased. Although I'm pretty sure I will do just that for upgrading to 4K, when it becomes more standardized.
But, at very least, I'm wondering if my 3D discs are going to work any different down the line, when 3D delivery systems change, if at all?
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bo1972
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Huble 3D; most stunning 3D movie sofar.
somec59
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Anyone else here feel more compelled lately, due to more and more of these 3D flicks coming down the pike, to make a move to 3D in your system?

Good posting... "Compelled" is an interesting choice which shows that marketing, advertising and seductive store displays are working so you purchase a technology that is still evolving.

I suffer periodic bouts of techno lust to max out and upgrade but and I find that the research and setup can be exhausting.

To quote Obi-Wan: Use the force and resist the dark side
mallen123
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The best 2d Large screen LED sets basically come with 3d already. I own full array local dimming led sets from Sony and sharp elite both of which have active 3 d.

Tougher decision if you have top end blue ray projector or tv set before 3 d was available.

In TVs however, the best 2k LED sets have 3d active already built in.

Most new titles are coming out in 3d, and buying thru amazon at 24 - 30$ is worth it for the 3d experimence at home.

The overall question is further complicated by 4k and OLED now hitting the market but that content will be extremely limited for several years.
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