Monster Vision Max 3D Glasses Compatible with All Brands of 3D TV

Each 3D TV manufacturer makes its own 3D glasses that are only compatible with its own brand of TV. That means you can forget about taking your glasses to watch a 3D movie at a friend's house if they've got a Sony and you've got a Samsung. Fear not though 3D fans, as Monster Cable is launching a pair of Vision Max 3D glasses that are compatible with all makes of 3D TV.

Unlike manufacturers' own models, which connect to the TV via an infra-red signal, these Monster Cable glasses work with a radio-wave transmitter that synchronises with the TV. In fact, it's actually the transmitter that's compatible with all brands of 3D TV rather than the glasses themselves. The glasses are powered by a rechargeable lithium battery which lasts for several hours.

Monster Cable's glasses are billed for launch in the US in September, but there's no word of a European release date yet. It's the same story for prices too, with $250 announced in the States for the glasses plus the transmitter, or $170 for the glasses only (in comparison, Samsung's 3D glasses are currently selling for around £55). No prices are given for the UK.

There is, however, one important piece of technical information that Monster Cable seems to have conveniently forgotten to mention: the weight. This is one of the main problems users currently have with 3D glasses, as they're often too heavy to be comfortable and they can leave marks on your nose.



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