 3D Glasses |
| Review Date: August 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: R. Thomas, MERRICK, NY USA |
| The glasses are reasonably well built, the recharge, from my computer USB, is quick.It does take a bit of getting used to the glasses and the 3D TV screen. |
They mostly work, but don't present a good value
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| Review Date: August 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Curtis J. Katinas, |
The SSG-2200AR 3D glasses work. They have a solid field of view, have a sturdy feel, don't weigh enough to cause discomfort, and don't rely on potentially pricy batteries that have to be replaced each month.
That said, there are a couple of major flaws with these glasses that should be mentioned. The first, and most concerning, is the IR sensor. Active shutter glasses use IR, just like a TV remote, to sync the glasses so that the lenses block frames intended for the other eye. The sensors on these glasses are far too sensitive. During bright flashes, including some chapter transitions in movies, the sensor gets confused and shuts the glasses down for a second or so. It's not long and doesn't happen constantly, but it does get annoying especially during intense action sequences. This is easily fixed with a tiny strip of opaque tape, but remains a questionable design decision that will hopefully be rectified in future generations.
The other issue is more a misconception. The ~$50 premium to get the rechargeable batteries can appear to be a pretty good deal, but it's not. The CR2025's required by the SSG-2100AB (the same ones included with the 3D Starter Kit) are expensive in stores like Best Buy, but are widely available online for under $1 each; Amazon sells 24 (12x2) Enegizer cells in that range. The replaceable battery lasts for about 50 hours (versus 30 for the Li-ion in these) which is about a month depending on viewing habits. For a single pair of glasses, it would take 4 years to make up the extra cost, assuming that the energy cost of recharging is negligible. Another factor to consider is down time. If a battery dies in the 2100AB, you can pause the movie and have a new one going in a minute. Should the rechargeable battery drain, there is a two hour charge time before they can be used again. Add that to the more frequent stoppages from the lower capacity, more movie nights can be halted more severely. At the very least, having a battery-powered pair on standby is recommended. With prices where they are, that's a lot of money for a backup.
I'm knocking a star for each of the two issues I've had with them. From a value proposition, these really aren't that great a deal. From a technical aspect, even with a quick and cheap fix available, it is troubling that such a fault wasn't caught before retail. If you can deal with an ugly piece of tape on the front, don't mind the possibility of having to take a 2-hour break once or twice a month, and don't mind paying extra, give these a look. |
Quality shutter glasses. Certainly not fashionable though.
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| Review Date: July 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Dan Van Pham, Philadelphia, PA |
Overview: After about a week of using these with my UN55C8000, I'll have to admit they haven't gotten much use. As to the quality of these shutter glasses though, I must say they're pretty good and definitely more comfortable than the battery operated glasses offered by Samsung I tried out at best buy.
Comfortability: Fairly comfortable, considering I've never worn glasses or shades for more than an hour. They're not too hard to get used to. They also seem like they would fit nicely around current existing eyeglasses (a huge bonus for people who need to wear glasses all the time), but I have no real way to test that. Also, would really only fit nicely if your current eyeglasses are rather minimalist (not huge and flashy).
Fashionable: Not fashionable at all but it's not really a huge issue since you won't be going anywhere with them (aside from into (and out of?) the depths of your TV, I suppose).
Quality: Well made, they come with a cleaning felt, a carrying case, and a mini-usb to USB cord for charging. The frame sits a little bit off your face and slightly obstructs peripheral vision but, then again, you're only looking at your TV.
Even though I haven't gotten much use out of them (due to lack of 3D content), I'm glad I chose buying two of these over the starter kit even if I missed out on a free BR player and movie.
current deal: 3dtv + starter kit (2 battery operated glasses and 3d movie) + BR player is roughly the equivalent price of 3dtv + 2 rechargeable 3d glasses, but I think in the long run I'll be fine using my PS3 for BR content and enjoying the quality of these glasses over the battery operated ones. |
Perfect so far!
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| Review Date: July 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Shawn Scott, Towson, MD |
| So far these glasses do what they are supposed to without any problems. I went with the rechargeable glasses to avoid crosstalk, weak/dead battery issues and for the convenience. My only concern is that rechargeable electronics I've owned in the past haven't been the most reliable. For the price on two of these, it's a bit risky so I bought the squaretrade 3 year insurance just to be safe. I'll be sure to post back here if there is any problem in the next three years. |
Amazing Quality
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| Review Date: July 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jono, |
The Samsung SSG-2200AR Active Shutter Glasses are an extremely well product. They function exactly as described, are very comfortable. I purchased the Samsung SSG-2100AB Battery 3D Glasses before these and those hurt the sides of my head after wearing them for very long. The 2200AR's don't have this problem. I also find these glasses are very stylish compared to the 2100AB's and these also have a full frame around the lenses, where the 2100s don't fully encircle the bottom of the lenses. I also feel the lenses are bigger giving you a better sense perception of the 3D effect due to increased field of view. I wear glasses full time normally, and when putting these 3D glasses over my regular glasses they fit fine. I have a pretty large frame for my normal glasses, so that is no small feat. I use the glasses with a Samsung UN46C8000 and they work wonderfully. Once you enable 3D on the TV you just push the small power button and they sync and begin working in less than one second. They stay fully powered on until you hold down the power button for a few seconds, the TV goes out of 3D mode, or you turn off the TV.
The packages includes the glasses themselves, a micro-USB to USB 2.0 charging cable for your computer (or it can be plugged into the TV via USB slot on the back), a very soft cloth like carrying case for protection, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.
The battery takes about 2 hours to charge fully and with one charge it will last for about 30 hours.
I feel these glasses are an extremely good buy, with the increased comfort, styling, and ability to never have to buy those special small batteries like you have to do with the SSG-2200ABs.. it's worth the little bit of extra money to upgrade. |
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