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Direct TV to Offer 3-D Television

Posted on January 31, 2010
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Are you ready for TV in the 3rd dimension, as both television manufacturers and cable and satellite providers are making big plans for 3-D TV this year.

The big question is will consumers shell out more cash for the new 3D hi definition technology.  Five years after HDTV started its deployment, big screen television sets finally fell well below the 00 mark during the past Christmas shopping season. But the new 3D hi definition sets start in the area of 00, and quickly jump into the ,000 range. That may just be too much money for many Americans to justify spending, especially coming out of a recession.

That is not holding big pay TV companies back.  Direct TV 3D channels will be available later this year. They announced plans to deploy three full time 3D stations at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. The biggest question at this time is to whether there will be enough 3D content to fill up the airwaves.  Filming and broadcasting television and movies like Avatar in 3D adds extra expense to the production of content, which means it will be a while before it is widely adopted.

Manufacturers of 3D TV sets will have their own battle to wage. Consumers may not be in the mood to shell out more money for a new set.  Especially those who have upgraded and found the picture to their liking. Will 3D HDTV be more enticing?  Or will they just be happy with the new HD picture they have come to enjoy. Another factor to consider is how many in the home will be able to watch 3D TV at the same time.

Would you want to watch TV while wearing special glasses for the entire show?  And remember everyone in the home will need the glasses to watch at the same time.  Special 3D glasses are rumored to cost in the area of or per pair, meaning another investment for the household with a new 3D TV.

 

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