No, this is a common misconception.   Our Web 3D pages are smaller than CNN's home page.

There are several Web 3D technologies, each with trade-offs in functionality, downloads and licensing.   Our definition of "best" technology is the one that meets the end-customer's needs.

The customers' highest priority is convenience and ease-of-use.   Plug-ins add extra steps just to view your content.

A Plug-in is software that must first be downloaded and installed on the customer's computer to view content.

3D-Online's technology does not require a plug-in.   Other Web 3D technologies, such as Shockwave-3D or Viewpoint, require first downloading plug-ins, and even rebooting afterwards.

Flash is 2D.   To simulate 3D, you must download one image per view.   For a 360 degree animation, this could be 360 images, a very large download.

While the Flash/Shockwave plug-in is pre-installed, Shockwave-3D must be downloaded, taking over 20 minutes on a 56.6 modem, high even by Web 3D standards.

No. Web 3D is interactive, such as "walking-through" a scene or simulating buttons pressing on electronic equipment.   QTVR is a still image, though useful for panoramas or real-estate.

Plug-ins have had viruses and security leaks.   They also leave excess files behind even after being removed and can interfere with a customer's other programs, leaving a resentful customer.

3D-Online's technology will.   Most other companies, with proprietary technology and plug-ins, will likely not be able to run on wireless devices such as cell phones.

3D-Online has been developing Web 3D since the web browser was introduced.   We instruct all the Web 3D Engineering and Art courses at UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and other schools.   Our staff includes the authors and creators of graphical systems.   We know the products, issues and the opportunities.

Check if a Web 3D company uses their own product on their own homepage.   If they do not, that will tell you everything you need to know.