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Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:06 pm
by dukenukesam
Hi,

Ive been offered the Original iZ3d 17" at $100.

Will the monitor work with the new iz3d drivers?

Anyone has this that can share their thoughts?

Thanks!

Alan

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:09 pm
by Neil
We don't do hardware reviews at MTBS, but I will make an exception in this case - only because you can do so much better with a later model and for reasonable cost.

The 17" model was a prototype for the later and much improved 22" iZ3D monitor. I have gone through two of them prior to the 22" release, and they didn't last long thanks to burning circuitry and blown screens. I also cut my hand twice on the sharped edged glass on the monitor's design when lifting it. It hurt!

Save your money for the modern version or something else - especially if you are buying this used.

Regards,
Neil

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:29 pm
by dukenukesam
Thanks! ;)

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:58 pm
by yuriythebest
Neil wrote: I also cut my hand twice on the sharped edged glass on the monitor's design when lifting it. It hurt!

See so 3d IS harmful :lol:

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:21 pm
by dukenukesam
LOL the guy now says he will let it go for $50 . Hmmm, is it that bad? I have shutter glasses and hate the darkness of it, and without them I use anaglyph and colors suck. You having owned two of them, Is it at least better than shutter glasses and anaglyph?

It wont be soon until I get a 22" one so is it good for the time being?

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:40 pm
by Neil
$50 is safe. You will enjoy it. Save your money for something better, though!

Neil

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:13 am
by dukenukesam
Awesome! Thanks Neil.

And for Yuri, I am a fan of your youtube videos :D

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:18 am
by Neil
Did You remember to do U-Decide? Maybe you can win a monitor!

Regards,
Neil

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:42 pm
by dukenukesam
What is U-decide? sounds like a contest but who is offering it?

I bought the monitor and I will report on it as soon as I get it.

Thanks everyone :woot

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:30 pm
by Neil
Front page of mtbs3D.com!!!!!!

http://www.mtbs3d.com/index.php?option= ... Itemid=109" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards,
Neil

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:19 am
by dukenukesam
Awesome! :o

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:59 pm
by dukenukesam
UPDATE:

I plugged it in and something burned inside!!!

Turns out it is the Inverter board :woot

I will let you guys know how much it costs to replace.

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:09 am
by Neil
Dude! Don't waste your time.

Take that monitor back, and get yourself something modern. I went through two of those prototypes. It's not worth your time if it isn't working out of the box.

Regards,
Neil

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:42 pm
by dukenukesam
Dang its $125 for the Inverter.

Will save for a 22" instead.

:lol:

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:31 pm
by cybereality
I hope you get your money back.

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:41 am
by dukenukesam
I managed to get a InFocus IN1102 WXGA (1280 x 800) DLP projector 720p - 2200 ANSI lumens. Will play around with it. Also was wondering if anyone has a Sony FW900 24" CRT Monitor. I think it has 120hz refresh rate and 2000+ resolution and Im getting kind of interested in getting one.

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:35 pm
by PalmerTech
160hz refresh rate, actually. :) I use mine at 1440x900 at 160hz just fine!

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:36 pm
by dukenukesam
OMG! I will definitely try and get one. Thanks!

Re: Original 17" IZ3D

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:54 pm
by PalmerTech
No problem! Remember, you might have issues getting the refresh rate that high on higher resolutions... But CRTs are not like LCDs, where scaling looks ugly. There is no such thing as a real "Native" resolution that must be stuck to on CRTs, so even lower resolutions are very smooth. :)