We're not old by any means, but we certainly remember the time when you could only experience 3D when you waited in a line for an hour and a half and then saw a cartoon jumping out at you. Times sure have changed and we're not sure if we're on board with this one.
We recently went to the movies to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D &mdash the experience was great and it really brought us back to our childhood (not the movie per say, but the 3D experience for sure). We've been reading a lot about television companies releasing their 3D tv's for the common home &mdash we're not so sure we're on the bandwagon.
Panasonic has apparently sold out of their 3D televisions in the U.S and we're a little blown away. Samsung has released theirs and Sony is waiting until the summer months and will release theirs at lower prices than their competitors.
We just can't imagine sitting in our living room with 3D glasses on. Not to mention, what kind of shows are going to be filmed in 3D? We certainly do not want to see our local news anchors all up in our grill. Call us a skeptic, but we're pretty sure we'd have a raging headache after an hour of watching tv. We realize just because it's a 3D TV that you don't have to always watch 3D television and movies.
Obviously this is our own opinion and everyone is entitled to their own. We're curious about what you think.
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nope. not me. Can't view 3D, don't want to view 3D and yeah .. thats about it really.
I have a particular eye issue that means I (despite EVERYONE telling me that the new technology means I can...) am unable to view 3D films etc.
I think however even if I was able to .. my answer would be the same... I do not think I would bother....
I'm guessing the TVs will be sold for some outrageous price, so for that reason alone I will be holding off.
With that said, if I was in the market for a new TV I could see myself getting 3D just to have it as an option. Take for instance my Blueray. About 1 in 10 movies is blueray, but it's nice to have it as an option.
I imagine I'd use the 3D feature about once ever year or so, but watching Avatar or Up in 3D at home would be great. No crowds, I can pause to go grab a drink, count me in!
Nope, I'm saving up for the OLED tvs!
3d vids should be called 'liveos'. There, I coined a term. You heard it here first on Unplggd... and don't tell me it looks weird because look at 'video'- it could have been pronounced 'vai-day-oh' if we had wanted.
I am pretty sure I will get one of these tvs in a year or two but there prolaby won't be much content available for a while. Prolaby.
No.
Hmmm . . . my dad bought a 73" 1080p rear projection TV for $1300 not too long ago. It's 3D ready despite the fact that 3D content is still pretty impossible to find.
Price really isn't an issue with these TVs. Any TV with a refresh rate of 120Hz or more is capable of 3D, but most lack the 3D plug in the back to sync up your glasses.
The real question that should be asked is, are you going to be buying a TV soon? The fact is that all TVs in the next few years are going to have the little 3D sync port in the back. The basic technology of the TV itself has not changed, so there is no added cost. Because of that it's a feature that can (and will) be added to all TVs.
What really does need to change is the TV tech so we don't have to wear those awful glasses anymore. But when that happens look to see the price skyrocket. Some current 1080P parallax LCD TVs can be found that don't require glasses, but the cheapest models are $8000 and they are meant for the medical industry.
I'm looking forward to 3D and ultra thin bezels so I can run three 1920x1200 monitors for 3D PC gaming. 1920x3600 3D gaming would be the best. 3D for movies though . . . meh. I'll wait til the cost of those dumb glasses comes down.
ESPN has announced that the World Cup will be televised in 3D...I believe this will be the first time a television broadcast has been available in 3D (at least in the US).
Story here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4796555
But, I should add that I am not interested in watching television in 3D...I don't even want to watch a movie at the theater in 3D. I've never watched one, so maybe I'd like it, but I have no desire to watch one.
Not interested until they get rid of the glasses!
Nope not me, i'm not even sure i want a normal television.
Yes, but only because I'll be in the market for a TV anyway. Seems much more compelling for gaming than video, though.
no, It's another marketing gimmick from the TV companies to try and make you buy a new tv you don't need.
Eventually, if they're not just a passing fad and are available when we get our next TV, I'm open to it. But we just bought a new TV this year, so it will be several years before we're faced with the 3D or No decision. It may not even be a choice when we're next looking.
yes yes yes. and apparently we're the only ones. my husband and i are planning on ordering one and we'e very excited!