Pulling 3-D together for RF
This thread "Can next RealFlight include 3D graphics? "was posted in the G5/G5.5 forum.
Goofy question I know - can one safely assume RF6 (G6) and all future releases will support 3-D?
3-D Viewing
Its not a cheap avenue to travel down. Upgrading is likely to be more expensive than just outright new. Depends on your market research ability + who you know that can help you. Lots of sources on Mr. Google.
From what I can figure out - you need:
Pretty robust PC
3D graphics card
3D Monitor (120hz) + Glasses OR 3-D (No Glasses needed) Monitor
Here's a quick DIY look at 3D Setup.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tv/4318166
Glasses Kits
Nvidia 3-D Vision 2 942-11431-0007-001
Nivida $150
Amazon $132
Sears $129
OverStock $125
Monitors
You can blow $1000 + on these things.
Requires 3-D Glasses
Acer GD235HZbid Widescreen 23.5” 3D LCD Display $319
LG 23" Widescreen Cinema LCD LED Backlight 3D Monitor $300 (Staples)
LG D2342P-PN Black 23"- Glasses included $270 (NewEgg)
Viewsonic - V3D231 23" - Glasses included $305 (BestBuy)
LG - 23" 3D Widescreen Flat-Panel LED - Glasses included $250 (BestBuy)
Monitors that do NOT require glasses
ASUS VG236H 23-Inch 120 Hz 3D Ready Panel Monitor with nVidia 3D Vision Kit - Black $429 (Amazon)
TRACK-IR
I have heard this was designed from the ground up for Flight Simulator X from Microsoft and that other programs like X-Plane followed the model and added this feature. Reading the posts in this thread - I do get the impression that RF totally supports this.
How many model currently available from KnifeEdge and on the SwapPages actually have a cockpit where this would be useful?
For those that don't, how useful would this be for the nose camera view?
TRACKIR 5 by NATURAL POINT - Premium head tracking
TRACKIR - $150
Amazon $150
eBay $140
PC Aviator $150
I am sure that with a little more researc (if you do - please share) you can find even better prices.
Links:
Nivida:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html
Track IR:
http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/products/trackir5/