3-D TV Sets

Is 3D tv here to stay?

Hollywood movie studios are getting ready for a summer filled with 3-D movies as a follow up to the sensation Avatar.

Networks such as Discovery Channel and ESPN are also preparing three dimensional broacasts as well.  This technology has originated from the first sets being promoted during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.  Samsung and Panasonic are currently the largest players in the 3d tv space.    Sony has not entered the market yet, but will soon follow with their own product launch.

New models include the UN55C7000 LED television.  This TV set allows you to not only watch, but live inside the image.  In addition to the standard features, Samsung offers internet web applications which will allow you to stream movies, play games, view pictures while watching television.  This convergence will bring the line between TVs and Computers even thinner.  This set has a 240hz refresh rate, which eliminates blur and motion artifacts from occurring.  These televisions will also be able to render regular content to ensure backwards compatibility.  Samsung has also recently announced that they will be shipping Blu-ray DVD players as well to consumers. 

Some users may not be not enjoy the 3d TV viewing experience, if they have vision issues.  According to some research, such technology can cause issues such as eye strain, nausea, dizziness, eye twitching, and other physical symptoms. 

The 3d TV market is very new, and early consumers have had both positive and negative reviews.  According to analyst firm iSupplie, global shipments of 3d TV setse will rise to 78 million units (by the year 2015).  The biggest driver will be the availability of content to push the unit sales.  While hits such as Avatar will certainly draw attention to these new units, more content will need to be published to give consumers enough content to justify the purchase of a new 3d TV set. 

If you wish to try this technology out for yourself, your best bet is to go to your local electronics retailer for a hands on demonstration.