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Nvidia launches wired 3D Vision shutter glasses
GRAPHICS CHIP DESIGNER Nvidia has launched a wired version of its shutter glasses used as part of its 3D Vision system.
Last week Nvidia announced a tie-up with Mozilla and Youtube that resulted the video sharing website supporting Nvidia's 3D Vision system for its 3D videos, and now the firm has announced an updated, lower cost version of the shutter glasses that are needed to use 3D Vision.
Although Nvidia's wired 3D shutter glasses might look similar to the wireless ones it has been flogging for the past 18 months, the firm says this revised design has more flex, resulting in a better ergonomic fit. The wired glasses are intended for users who view 3D content in a traditional PC environment for gaming rather than lounging around in front of a big telly watching movies, though they can be used for that so long as the sofa is not too far away.
Nvidia stated a price tag of $99 (£60), though it didn't quote UK pricing and availability at launch.
It's a smart move by Nvidia to launch a lower cost version of its 3D Vision shutter glasses. However if it manages to get rid of them completely then it might be onto a real winner. µ
Tags: Nvidia
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Any specs yet. I still have my first 3d glasses and vid card from the first time nvidia tried 3d.
OK I can see the benefit of not having to recharge. But I hate anything dangling around my ears, trunk, arms. It would just get in the way. I eventually got rid of my wired mouse because it kept snagging. Gamers only use wired mice because of the advantage in lag it gives but all in all wireless is better. The uncool factor of wearing specs is bad enough without having a wire trailing from your head.