Gunnar Wants You to Look Cool in Your 3D Specs
Gunnar Wants You to Look Cool in Your 3D Specs
Posted 01/06/2010 at 4:40pm
| by Ryan Whitwam
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One of the oft-repeated complaints about 3D video technology is the requirement that people wear glasses. While Gunnar Optiks isn’t out to change that, they would like to offer you the opportunity to look good while viewing your 3D content. Gunnar’s new line of 3D glasses will include versions for all major 3D technologies, but will have an eye toward style. Let’s face it, isn’t that really what it’s all about?
The company plans to use its i-AMP lens technology to produce a higher quality set of specs. Most 3D glasses use flat plastic lenses, but the i-AMP lenses will be curved like normal lenses. Gunnar president Rob Arnes explained, “Currently most eyewear used in 3D systems is either disposable or of low-quality construction. With our expertise in optics and our commitment to the digital world, we see the opportunity as a natural fit.”
Gunnar Optiks makes the claim that the glasses help reduce eye strain, and make for a better image. Some agree with that assessment, but it’s far from a consensus. If you’re interested, the 3D shades should be out in Q2 and priced from $89 to $149.
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milehighxr
January 08, 2010 at 8:59am
Please, someone kill this. I for one will not paying extra for some stupid ass glasses(I wear safety glasses all week at work, and don't want to wear glasses while relaxing). HD as it is is good enough, we don't need anything beyond that.
BaggerX
January 07, 2010 at 3:01pm
I couldn't care less about style. I'll only be wearing them in a dark room with people focused on a movie anyway. I do care about comfort, and these look to be a lot more comfortable than the crappy ones you get at the theater. Those prices are pretty steep though. The theater glasses aren't THAT uncomfortable. And there's more than one type? Does that mean I'd need to buy more than one pair? Definitely a deal-breaker there.
MeTo
January 07, 2010 at 4:32am
The issue is not just about style but what about people who all ready wear real glasses. You can't wear both unless the 3D glasses look like a "CLOWN" huge glasses.
Evolyptic
January 06, 2010 at 11:48pm
I'm actually a huge Fan of Gunnar. I've just never had a reason to pay so much for the glasses. I'll wait to see if I can get them as a gift. If not it might be time to spend a little money.
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