3D Active Glasses

Must use TV to charge

Pros: Good Picture

Cons: Can't Recharge

The glasses can only be recharged using the Sony TV. No computer USB, no AC adapter - I called and Sony confirmed this. They said that the computer charge will damage the glasses. I can't reach the USB port on my TV so I can't recharge the glasses. Am returning as much of the Sony electronics as I can. I've never seen such an customer unfriendly company as this.

GREAT glasses FOR THE PRICE

Pros: comfortable

Cons: cheaper than last model (br 100 )

Great , no replacing batteries over half the price of the br 100 , and recharge in a half hour .

Great Glasses

Pros: Good imagery, what else?

Cons: Slight reflection on inside of lens

These 3D glasses work wonderfully, the compensation for brightness built into my Bravia 3D settings allow me to use the glasses in the way best suited for my viewing. I have had no problems with the size of the glasses. The recharge feature is great and my whole family thinks the experience is as good as those found in the theater.

Quick hint on adjustment

Pros: good pricing

Cons: to be determined

Temple piece is designed for small head out of the box. However, the temple pices can be adjusted with moderate effort for larger head. I bent my temple pieces by 1.5 inch. Sony should include instruction for adjustment. Will give more feedback later.

Glare can be a problem

Pros: Comfortable

Cons: Depending on how worn, can see a reflection inside near the top of glasses

I have a couple of the original glasses and while heavier than these new ones (I purchased two), they did not have what I consider to be the only flaw in the new design. When I watch my XBR-46HX909, depending on the angle in which I hold my head, I can see what amounts to a reflection of the TV image at the top-inner portion of the glass lens (or perhaps the shiny plastic itself, I haven't figured out which one it is yet). Its almost like a mirrored effect when you see the main 3D image directly but see/sense a tiny reflection of the same screen image at the edge of the glass/upper plastic portion of the inside lens. Has anyone else experienced this anomoly? I suppose you have to take in account the position of the screen (mine is mounted higher so I have to tilt my head slightly upward). So there you have it - a tradeoff between weight savings of the new design and the inevitable extra comfort as compared to the older, heavier but more "sealed" design. Oh well, I still don't regret my purchase of the new design and the $69 sale price is hard to beat.

AWESOME

Pros: Does whats its supposed to do with much better quality then expected.

Cons: Feels kinda tight if you have to wear on prescription glasses.. otherwise no problem.

Good job SONY!

Not as good as older models

Pros: Good 3D performance

Cons: VERY uncomfortable. The older BR100's are better.

These are literally the most uncomfortable item I have put on my head since the time I was walking down the street and a potted plant fell off someone's window on my head. Seriously though, they are ultra narrow in the back compared to Sony's top quality (but heavy) BR100's. Thankfully I bought a pair of those so I can return these ASAP. What a waste. Who the heck designed these? Some guy with a tiny peanut head? These hurt soooo badly. I have now let 7 people try them and all complained of pain and their is no way to customize.

Better than the older 3D glasses.

Pros: rechargeable battery, lighter in weight and blocks out some of the glare a bit more then the older once.

Cons: I still see just a little glare, but it's not that bad. Cost.

I don't have the same problem having pain around my head where the glasses wrap around. I did on the first once that came out back then, but these new 3D glasses, I have no problems with. 3D glasses are still bit costly, at least they made some improvements.

2nd Generation 3D Glasses much BETTER!!!

Pros: Lighter / Comfort

10X more comfortable than the previous generation 3D glasses.

sore nose

Pros: 3d picture looks great

Cons: not comfortable at all

Work great, but very uncomfortable. My nose and ears were uncomfortable after only a few minutes of wearing these glasses . By the end of watching any movie with these glasses my nose and ears get sore. I have to really want to watch a movie pretty bad in 3D to put up with the discomfort of these glasses. My 12 dollar sun glasses are more comfortable. I really do like Sony products, but they could have done a lot better with a little more effort. Wear test them for at least 10 hours straight.

Ouch...bad design

Pros: 3D image is as expected for high end tv

Cons: Uncomfortable

Haven't even watched a full movie with these yet on my 55xbr929. Was watching the 3D demo programs over the internet tv and the bridges of both our noses (wife and I) began to hurt in less than 1/2 hour. I found myself constantly wanting to shift their sitting position. My wife couldn't handle the pain and took them off before an hour in. So much for the idea of a full movie. I also see that reflection at the top of the glasses. It depends on the vertical angle at which you are tilting your head. Not sure yet what I'll do with these glasses. Sony needs to improve because these are a joke. My Samsung glasses are much better. Too bad they won't work on this tv.

Where are the nose pieces

Pros: Quickly rechargeable battery

Cons: comfort

The glasses are extremely uncomfortable on the bridge of my nose. I found myself constantly adjusting where the glasses sat on my nose so that one spot wouldn't become too sore. The next day I literally had to put tissue on the sore spot so that I could tolerate having the glasses on. The competitors including a universal brand has different nose pieces available. Where are Sony's?

poor quality

Pros: works when charge as it should

Cons: does not hold charge

So big deal they work as they should but they do not hold the charge once charged. Only about a week even if not used. I email Sony to return them or have them replaced but yet to receive a reply or instruction on what to do next. Is this the service i can expect going forward

unacceptable

Pros: Beautiful 3d rendition; great experience

Cons: Painful to wear

What can you say about a product that is terrific for about two minutes before the pain on the sides of my head starts up? While the rechargable glasses work perfectly with 3D images, I should have paid attention to the reviews. Imagine watching a 3D movie with your head in a vise and you'll understand the experience. How can Sony, who makes great products including my Sony Bravia TV come up with a $70 pair of glasses that can't be worn for more than a few minutes before getting a throbbing headache. Sony says they are adjustable but it ain't so. I'm going to try to heat the temples and bend them to a new shape. Otherwise these two glasses I bought are useless.

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