IW2000: 3D Internet a New 'Buzz Topic'

Live From IW2000: The new buzzword this fall at Internet World is a 3D Internet experience. ZDNet covered the topic today, detailing quite a few companies at the convention banking on the hope that 3D takes off. After reading the story, BetaNews stopped by one of the booths to see a demonstration. The company, DDD, quickly handed us a pair of the classic blue and red 3D glasses and the "experience" began.

The first screen we saw was fairly interesting, offering what you would see with 3D on your television or in the movie theatre. After DDD took note of our press credentials, they granted us the chance to put on the 'real' 3D glasses to view the full color experience.

It was definitely an interesting experience, however it will be a long way before this will hit the mainstream. Not everyone has access to the expensive 3D glasses nor will be willing to wear a cheap version while browsing. If DDD recruited Oakley to develop a pair, they might have a better chance of starting a trend.

If you do have some of those cereal-box 3D glasses laying around, you can go to DDD's Web site at DDD.com and view a quick sampling. Would you browse in 3D?