Saturday, August 13, 2011

Should You Get 3d Tv This Early?

By Neene Baker


3D television, what is it?

The term three dimensional television pertains to a device that projects a particular TV program into a realistically made 3 dimensional field using stereoscopic capture, 3D display, multi-view captures, and other presentation techniques. Simply put, it is an emerging technology that lets consumers enjoy 3-D movies, TV programs, and video games in the comfort of their own homes. A number of TV manufacturers are already selling 3D TVs although many consumers are not very sure whether multi dimensional tv is really the next big thing. Should you replace your old, reliable flat screen for this technology? Here is a rundown of the things you need to consider in getting a new multi dimensional tv or not for your home.

Cost

If you are thinking of getting a television with 3d capabilities this early, one of the things that you should consider is the fact that buying one will cost you a lot more for being an early adopter. Compared with their 2D counterparts, 3d tvs cost at lot more. For example, you will find Phillips three dimensional tvs that cost from $3000-$12,000 depending on the model.

In addition to buying the TV set, you also need to have access to 3D broadcast programming to be able to enjoy this new technology. You will also need to have a 3D Blu-ray player, 3D movies, and active shutter glasses that come for a price.

Content

One of the major concerns about having this technology at home is lack of content. Content is a major limitation right now when it comes to mainstream broadcasting in 3d. However, the future is great since content providers like ESPN, DreamWorks, Discovery, and DirectTV said that next year, they will provide more content for consumers. You definitely want to see a wide selection of movies and shows in that format if you are paying such a high price for this type of TV, although you can still watch 2D content on it.In addition, there will definitely be a lot of 3D capable games on sale in the next year or two. Most video games companies are already designing three dimensional games. In addition, if you own PlayStation 3, you will be pleased to know that it is 3D compatible.

Should you buy into the 3d revolution?

Because 3D TV is still in its infancy it is difficult to say with accuracy what its future will be. However, one thing is for sure, there is plenty of room to improve. With this in mind the 3d home entertainment market is sure to get better as time passes by and experts predict it is here to stay.




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