| The things going for Passive 3D glasses | | | | technology, the shutter glasses are the ones |
| When you say passive 3D glasses, this mean that | | | | often considered for viewing 3D content. |
| these glasses will not need a power source in | | | | There was a time when accessories used for the |
| order for you to enjoy the experience. Expect | | | | 3D viewing experience are connected by wires to |
| two sub-types for the passive glasses, and these | | | | the power source. But due to the need for |
| are the polarized glasses and the anaglyph. Often, | | | | convenience, these shutter and active glasses are |
| the main reason for selecting this type of glasses | | | | now powered by batteries. And since there are a |
| is that this is cheaper as compared to the other | | | | lot of things going for these types of accessories, |
| type. This type does not require power, thus | | | | expect to pay a hefty sum. Most of these |
| making this the in-expensive choice for many. | | | | glasses are sold from $50 to more than $100 |
| Take the case of the anaglyph glasses. These | | | | depending on the manufacturer. The good news is |
| glasses often come in one red and one cyan lens, | | | | that the moment you buy a 3D television, you will |
| and the main material is cardboard. Using these | | | | be provided with a pair of these accessories. But |
| types of glasses is fun, but not as good if | | | | if you want an extra, then you have to pay the |
| compared to other forms of glasses. And since | | | | said amount. |
| this is made from cardboard, then you can say | | | | It's not all good for these glasses; active 3D |
| that this is the least advanced in terms of | | | | glasses have its own share of flaws too. One flaw |
| technologies from among 3D glasses. There are | | | | is that the separate images for both eyes are not |
| polarized glasses too under the passive category. | | | | delivered at the same time. There will be an |
| These glasses can be lumped as linear polarized | | | | alternate delivery of the images. These glasses |
| and the circular polarized. | | | | are still in active development, and corrective |
| Why settle for Active Glasses | | | | actions are being taken. Right now, for the best |
| For more sophistication and better viewing | | | | viewing experience the shutter glasses from |
| experience, often the recommendation is to go | | | | leading manufacturers are being recommended. |
| for active 3D accessories. These are the glasses | | | | These shutter glasses are made for 3D and |
| that are now commercially-produced and these | | | | made to promote better 3D viewing experience. |
| will require a power source. And for the emerging | | | | |