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Samsung 3D Starter Kit SSG-P2100T

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Hey I purchased the entire setup, the 55 inch Samsung 3D tv, the glasses 5 pair and the dvd starter kit. I played the movie perfect out of the box. In 2D mode made some changes went back to 3D and got the crosstalk that is being mentioned in earlier post. Best Buys setup did not have it. Geek squad not familiar enough with it when they came to the house. I played with the settings with the bluray 3D player on went into the controls for the 3D setting (that only can be adjusted when 3D player is on and running) go into tv menu and under the 3D setting very last option that is blanked out unless 3D player is running is the box (3D Optimize) some are set to 0 some are plus 1. I set mine to -1 and picture cleared right up. 3D optimize when at 0 or +1 I got ghosting or cross talk. Set to -1 and picture calibrated fine. I am not sure what changed this or maybe I made the change when I was adjusting settings earlier. It only shows to allow changes when the 3D player is running. Player, TV and glasses work great. Samsung should put out a quick book on the settings for 3D this to me was important. None of the other settings and adjustments worked and not until I turned on 3D player and looked it all over did I find this adjustment and make the change. Great TV, now we need more movies!

I just purchased this item along with a Samsung UN55C7000 and a Samsung BD-C6900. Let me just say, it's amazing. It came with a free movie, Monsters vs Aliens. The movie looks amazing on the TV.

The glasses didn't need any pairing or calibration as some people claim that it needs. It's just as simple as turning on the glasses. The 3D quality is top notch, however I've experienced a few 'glitches' so far. During different parts of the movie, I'll notice a 3D shadow of whatever item is on the screen. For example, in the beginning of the movie there is a church in a scene. The image of the church felt like as if the glasses weren't working correctly. The 3D was working, but it felt like it wasn't a clear 3D picture. Let me try to explain it a little different. You know when you have a 3D movie on the screen without the glasses? How you can see a blur of an image all together for each eye? When you put on the glasses, that image becomes one right? Well, imagine that image not coming together 100%. Having an "edge" of a blur and that's the issue I'm experiencing.

I've tried the other set of glasses only to have the same outcome. I've called Samsung to troubleshoot my issue and considering it's a new product, they said they have to call me back in 24-48 hours to see what's wrong. Oddly enough, I went to a local Best Buy and tried the exact same setup, except this time using the Rechargeable Samsung glasses, rather than the battery operated ones I have. I didn't experience the same issue. I've tried shifting settings around on both the TV and the Bluray player and have yet to get a fix for it. I'll update this post as more information comes.

Foreward: So you've taken the plunge and bought yourself a Samsung 3D HDTV and a 3D Blu-Ray player and now you want to test them out. You still need glasses and a movie. Samsung's got your back with this starter kit, currently free if you buy it along side the TV and a Samsung player (BD-C6900). It includes two pairs of the battery-powered glasses, adult-sized, and the 3D Blu-Ray of "Monsters vs Aliens". Please note that the glasses are only compatible with Samsung's 3D TVs, so if your TV is a different brand (or not 3D), you will not be able to use them.

Form: Much to my surprise, the glasses are rather comfortable, enough at least for a full movie. They have some heft, but don't feel heavy when worn. They fit well enough over eyeglasses and neither I nor my guinea pig had any real discomfort or headaches after a 90 minute 3D session. Their plastic casing feels sturdy, but the lenses are likely to break from a high fall. Neither portion feels strong enough to withstand accidentally sitting on them, so use caution when setting them down.

Function: The glasses work as well as they are supposed to. If there is ambient light in the viewing area, you may notice it flickering, however that should not affect the TV image any. The battery lasts for about a month of casual usage, but can get expensive to replace. The CR2025 button cell is at least common and will probably set you back $3-6 for a pair. That's certainly not ridiculous, but it can get annoying as these aren't as ubiquitous as AA/AAA and generally aren't found laying around the house should a quick replacement be needed. There is no automatic shut-off as far as I can tell, so you need to take care to power them off after use to prevent needless battery drain.

Film: I don't personally own the 2D Blu-Ray of this film, but I did find myself looking up the details of it after popping this 3D version in my player. There were two notable omissions: special features and lossless audio. Included are two trailers and the supplemental short "B.O.B.'s Big Break", all in 3D, while the deleted scenes, commentaries, making of featurettes, and games were stripped out. The Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio has een replaced with a plain Dolby Digital 5.1 track. That aside, the movie is highly entertaining and uses 3D effects extensively and makes a great showpiece for the resurgent technology. There are a couple of gratuitous 3D gimmick shots (paddle ball being hit towards the audience), but such is the price we must pay for now.

Frugality (Value): While the Starter Kit is currently included for free in a component bundle, it carries a retail price of $350. Battery powered glasses by themselves list at $150, so you are paying an extra $50 for the movie. MvA 3D is not available seperately, so that might have some sway on the premium. Comparing it to the only retail Blu-Ray 3D on the market, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D is only $35. If the kit included rechargeable glasses or a second movie, it might be worth the full price, but at $350, it is a very hard sell. For free, though, this is a no brainer.

Final words: Samsung made the executive decision to not include glasses with their 3D televisions, probably to keep prices low. Their 3D Starter Kit, free for most people buying one of their 3D sets, is the easiest way to get 3D content viewable currently available. When purchased with the TV and Blu-ray player (and cables if you don't have them), it provides the last pieces needed. If you have to pay for it, I'd recommend buying things seperately, and look into the rechargeable glasses, unless you really want the movie. Chances are that MvA will get a standalone release soon enough, hopefully with lossless audio and bonus features intact.

First things first. If you are not getting this free, dont buy this particular kit. Samsung has announced a newer version of the kit with an Imax Triple Feature disk(3 movies) and a voucher for How to Train your Dragon 3D.

The starter kit is a great way to begin your 3D watching appearance after getting a 3D TV and 3D Bluray player/PS3. However the quality of the glasses are worse than the throwaway glasses they give you at the movies. For the price, they could have given us much better quality frames. I agree its way overpriced but like most I got this free with my tv purchase, so I am not complaining.

One of the lenses on one of my pair of glasses cracked internally when my kid dropped them on the floor. I asked Samsungs customer service and they say they don't fix them if it's a physical damage, I told the lady "I am not trying to get a free fix, I will pay for it," but she said, "sorry sir, we cannot fix the shutter glasses, you are going to have to buy a new pair."
I submitted a review on their website on their movie and these glasses, but they never posted the review I wrote about the glasses.
Their TV's are great, but these glasses lock on real world toughness (you know the one with kids around).

Samsung Glasses did not work right after few uses, We called Samsung few time, replace Battary, after 4 month we send it to repair, and called Every week for 3 weeks, and all that time Samsung Service told us it is in the Repair Dept. On the 4th week they told us it will be replace, Two week past and we called again, then they told us we will get the amount refunded in two week.....
I ordered this item in June, 2010 Now it is Feb 2011, I do not have Glasses and NO Refund too.
I bought universal glasses they work better, so I can use the 3D TV.
Samsung service is realy Bad, will not recommend at all.

Why would anyone buy the starter kit, when you can buy 2 pair of glasses and the 3D movie for cheaper?
I am still waiting on this item to ship from Amazon. It has been a month.

Many people who purchase a Samsung system are frustrated with their 3D experience. They often say that when they watch Monsters vs. Aliens the 3D experience is underwhelming. I initially was one of these users. I watched the movie on my new UN46C7000, C6900 3D Blu-Ray, and the 3D starter kit. I saw little of the blurring others reviewers mentioned but I did see some (mostly in the background of heavily detailed scenes). It never seemed to "pop" off the screen. I got the package on promo for 1700.00 so it was actually cheaper than last years model without 3D. I wouldn't have complained but I felt like I just got last years model with a "gimick".

My review at this point would have been 2-3 stars overall. Few 3D titles, decent quality glasses, and decent 3D experience. However, I purchase Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and let me tell you, if future 3D Blu-Rays are this "wow" I'm sold. The depth, color, clarity, and 3D effect were unbelievable. I would say the 3D experience is a 5 star experience now. No wonder Sony TV's are getting better 3D reviews.

The glasses seem like they are decent. They seem to do their job.

Pros: Glasses are decent quality, often thrown in for free, ligh weight, fit over glasses, and give a great effect.
Cons: Little can be done but wearer has to be sitting up (no laying down but hey, u can't do that in a theatre either), very few titles, battery life, slight headache after watching 2+ hours (my limit seems to be 1 movie).

I ONLY GOT THIS FOR FREE BY BUYING A QUALIFYING 3D TV AND THE BD-C6900 BUT IF YOU GO OUT AND BUY THE 2 3D GLASSES THEY COST 150 DOLLARS EACH TOTALING 300 DOLLARS AND THIS WOULD USUALLY COST 350 DOLLARS AT MRSP. SO YOU'RE ESSENTIALLY PAYING 50 DOLLARS FOR THE MOVIE, MONSTERS VS ALIENS. I WAS ABLE TO SELL THE MOVIE FOR 90 DOLLARS ON EBAY, SO THAT WAS A BIG PLUS. BUT THE PRICE IS BEGINNING TO DROP SINCE CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS WENT ON SALE IN STORES. BUT IF YOU CAN FIND THIS FOR UNDER 300 DOLLARS I WOULD CONSIDER BUYING ANOTHER KIT FOR THE EXTRA PAIRS OF GLASSES.

I purchased a Samsung 8000 series 3D LED TV with a Samsung 3D Blu-Ray Player and this 3D Starter Kit was included. The glasses worked great for ten minutes and then they both stopped working; 3D would switch on and off, so I called Samsung and their solution was to send the glasses in, even though I said it was highly unlikely that both glasses stopped working at exactly the same time. The glasses are away right now, so when the issue is resolved, I will update this review. The TV is great and so is the 3D Blu-Ray player.