Big-name film directors Steven Spielberg and James Cameron seem to think that 3D is the future of the film industry. Sky predicts that it'll be broadcasting programmes in 3D within just a few years. And now you can get in on the act as well, thanks to Minoru – the world’s first 3D webcam.
Yes, you do have to wear silly cardboard …
I was expecting a bit more than 70s tech here. For something more interesting, look at Sharp. Their 3D LCD screens don't need stupid glasses. I have seen one of these for myself and the results are quite impressive. Admittedly, not everyone can afford one but it still makes this look like a gimmick.
Well.. it does look a little like a 'prostate massager' (no. no links you google it yourself, try adding the keyword 'nexus', LOL) with johnny 5's head on top !!
Big ol' disclaimer - while I'm somewhat handy with Japanese and actively studying, I'm no expert yet. With that said, I thought that translation was fishy, and a quick bounce off the wwwjdic confirms my thought - the word 'minoru' is a verb meaning 'to bear fruit' or 'to ripen'. Though 'mi' is the root of 'see', there aren't any common compound words I could quickly find that start with 'mi' and imply reality. Reality would probably be best translated as 'genjitsu' or 'jijitsu'. I will have to check another (perhaps more thorough) dictionary, though - it's possible that it's a more obscure translation that wouldn't be in the wwwjdic. Have to wait until I get home tonight, though.
Anyone with a better handle on the language, please correct me if I'm missing something!
I seem to remember an episode Star Trek: The Next Generation in which the crew is chased by flying killbots that bear a striking resemblance to that thing.
It got really bad, they had to detatch the saucer and everything.
... or it was until I read g e's comment anyway! - but I'm not sure it's worth £50, I tend to multitask whenever I'm online and I can't imagine being able to do anything else on a machine while wearing 3D glasses which puts me off..
Like Alzain I think I'll be opting for holographic display and other effects for my existing webcam rather than splashing out on this.
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Big-name film directors Steven Spielberg and James Cameron seem to think that 3D is the future of the film industry. Sky predicts that it'll be broadcasting programmes in 3D within just a few years. And now you can get in on the act as well, thanks to Minoru – the world’s first 3D webcam. Yes, you do have to wear silly cardboard …
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Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 09:13 GMT
Anonymous Coward
So Youtube is going to be filled with 3D dongs? #
'tis truly the end of days
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 11:23 GMT
Alex Walsh
Your score is buggered #
Surely better than 0% though?
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 11:23 GMT
Mark Broadhurst
If you both have to wear glasses #
Then surely theres no point.
You would just be looking another person in grey scale with 3d glasses on.
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 11:23 GMT
James Le Cuirot
Pfft #
I was expecting a bit more than 70s tech here. For something more interesting, look at Sharp. Their 3D LCD screens don't need stupid glasses. I have seen one of these for myself and the results are quite impressive. Admittedly, not everyone can afford one but it still makes this look like a gimmick.
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 11:23 GMT
Geeks and Lies
@AC #
"So Youtube is going to be filled with 3D dongs?"
Errr it already is!
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 11:23 GMT
Greg
You forgot a rating #
0%? Shurely not.
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 12:45 GMT
Anonymous Coward
It gets worse #
The alt text for the 0% only says %. What next? ° or / or o? Help, now even my finge s a e dis pp
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 16:55 GMT
g e
Sexy internet chit chat ? #
Well.. it does look a little like a 'prostate massager' (no. no links you google it yourself, try adding the keyword 'nexus', LOL) with johnny 5's head on top !!
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 16:55 GMT
alex dekker
Maths #
Thanks for taking the time to explain that 500 is 10x50.
Posted Tuesday 30th December 2008 16:55 GMT
Tim Weigel
I think they may be mistranslating 'minoru' #
Big ol' disclaimer - while I'm somewhat handy with Japanese and actively studying, I'm no expert yet. With that said, I thought that translation was fishy, and a quick bounce off the wwwjdic confirms my thought - the word 'minoru' is a verb meaning 'to bear fruit' or 'to ripen'. Though 'mi' is the root of 'see', there aren't any common compound words I could quickly find that start with 'mi' and imply reality. Reality would probably be best translated as 'genjitsu' or 'jijitsu'. I will have to check another (perhaps more thorough) dictionary, though - it's possible that it's a more obscure translation that wouldn't be in the wwwjdic. Have to wait until I get home tonight, though.
Anyone with a better handle on the language, please correct me if I'm missing something!
Posted Wednesday 31st December 2008 14:22 GMT
alzain
balgh #
this is shit just use holographic display.now thats cool
Posted Saturday 3rd January 2009 00:09 GMT
Pete "oranges" B.
Oh dear... #
I seem to remember an episode Star Trek: The Next Generation in which the crew is chased by flying killbots that bear a striking resemblance to that thing.
It got really bad, they had to detatch the saucer and everything.
Posted Monday 5th January 2009 19:07 GMT
Helen-LG
It is kind of cute #
... or it was until I read g e's comment anyway! - but I'm not sure it's worth £50, I tend to multitask whenever I'm online and I can't imagine being able to do anything else on a machine while wearing 3D glasses which puts me off..
Like Alzain I think I'll be opting for holographic display and other effects for my existing webcam rather than splashing out on this.
Posted Friday 9th January 2009 09:53 GMT
Duncan Robertson
I, for one... #
welcome our new minoru overlords.
Posted Friday 9th January 2009 14:21 GMT
Anonymous Coward
Johnny 5... #
...is that you?
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