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Hi TB

Maybe you'd know, why do 3D glasses need such a thick frame ? Couldn't they be made lighter and more comfortable with thinner framework?

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why do 3D glasses need such a thick frame ?

I think they're targeting the "fashion conscious" crowd. The functional cardboard frame glasses just don't seem to appeal to anyone anymore....

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The glasses are thick to provide sturdiness and hold some electronics, made of plastic to be cheap and made a brilliant shade of red to be very geeky. We requested sleek titanium aviation style frames. We'll see.

As to cost, we are targeting narrow markets where it makes sense to use 3D and where content can be easily converted to 3D. I spend my time in education, others target medical and engineering.

The cost of content is the big stumbling block for business.

For consumers, some folks have disposable income to play their XBox in 3D, others that are looking for a new TV (and want a really big TV) have purchased a Mitsubishi or a one of these new ones.

In 5 years 3D will be just another option, and as technology improves will be in homes in 10 years.