There's a lot to love about Sony's latest 3-D offering, the PS3
3D Display. It couples well with Sony's PlayStation 3 gaming console,
offers awesome specs - including full HD 1080p and a 240hz refresh rate
for smooth motion - and makes a small footprint in your
entertainment setup.
Sony designed this 24-inch display with college students and the space-conscious in mind. While it is an LED, not a television or a monitor, it can work as a television (it lacks an HDTV tuner, so it's not classified as a television) or as a computer monitor (though it lacks the standard VGA input).
It's pricey, at $499, but Sony will bundle it with the PS3 for just $599, which is $149 less than if the two items are purchased separately.
The first thing you notice is the glossy display; it works great in a black entertainment setup. The buttons are on the back left and there are three inputs near the controls - two HDMI 1.4 inputs and one component-cable input. There's a small headphone jack output near the inputs, though this is not a device that would fit well in a home theater setup.
Since it's a display, you will have to buy a remote
control. I found a universal remote from Dollar Tree that works great
with it.
I got a chance to play games and watch content on the display and walked away impressed. For example, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has excellent depth. I was further impressed by 3D-movies (Chronicles of Narnia: The Dawn Treader) and movie trailers on Vudu.
The display comes with one pair of active-shutter 3-D glasses, which state they can work with other active 3-D displays. Additional Sony-branded glasses are available for $69.99 each.
When the glasses are paired with the PS3, there's a wicked feature called Simulview that allows two players on the same system to see individual screens instead of split screens - a PS3-exclusive feature.
The glasses are lightweight and fit with ease. You won't notice them unless you look away and the display disables the 3-D signal. Need to recharge your glasses? Find a USB (cable is included) port and charge. It takes just 30 minutes.
This display is not for everyone; you don't need this type of display for a massive home-theater system. However, if you have a tight space, not much money and want to experience 3-D, this is the way to go.
Verdict: BUY.
Willie Jefferson Jr. reviews video games for the Chronicle and can be reached at willie.jefferson@chron.com.
Sony designed this 24-inch display with college students and the space-conscious in mind. While it is an LED, not a television or a monitor, it can work as a television (it lacks an HDTV tuner, so it's not classified as a television) or as a computer monitor (though it lacks the standard VGA input).
It's pricey, at $499, but Sony will bundle it with the PS3 for just $599, which is $149 less than if the two items are purchased separately.
The first thing you notice is the glossy display; it works great in a black entertainment setup. The buttons are on the back left and there are three inputs near the controls - two HDMI 1.4 inputs and one component-cable input. There's a small headphone jack output near the inputs, though this is not a device that would fit well in a home theater setup.
I got a chance to play games and watch content on the display and walked away impressed. For example, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has excellent depth. I was further impressed by 3D-movies (Chronicles of Narnia: The Dawn Treader) and movie trailers on Vudu.
The display comes with one pair of active-shutter 3-D glasses, which state they can work with other active 3-D displays. Additional Sony-branded glasses are available for $69.99 each.
When the glasses are paired with the PS3, there's a wicked feature called Simulview that allows two players on the same system to see individual screens instead of split screens - a PS3-exclusive feature.
The glasses are lightweight and fit with ease. You won't notice them unless you look away and the display disables the 3-D signal. Need to recharge your glasses? Find a USB (cable is included) port and charge. It takes just 30 minutes.
This display is not for everyone; you don't need this type of display for a massive home-theater system. However, if you have a tight space, not much money and want to experience 3-D, this is the way to go.
Verdict: BUY.
Willie Jefferson Jr. reviews video games for the Chronicle and can be reached at willie.jefferson@chron.com.
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