3D TV: Three Reasons Why it is Too Early to Buy

While the hype of 3D television has some consumers intrigued it seems the more educated electronic consumer might be passing until all the kinks are worked out. Three Dimensional viewing has become quite a craze especially at the cinema. The difference is the audience. At the cinema you have a captured audience that is there for a couple of hours, all wearing the same handed out eye gear and seating strategically placed for maximum viewing pleasure. At home viewing of 3D TV has different viewing concerns. Here are the three reasons why it is too early to buy a 3D TV.

First, while a large number of people that love electronics are quick to purchase a newly released electronic product it is proven fact that they often have imperfections that need to be worked out. One large imperfection with the new 3D TV line is the hampered viewing and interruption of the three dimension effect when not seated exactly square to the screen. This leaves some of the viewing audience frustrated with what they are missing. It tends to interfere with viewing to the point of distraction.

Second, if these 3 dimensional television sets are good then the next 3D TV sets that are released, which won't be long, will be great. If you purchase a first run you will surely be one of those consumers that will want to upgrade to the new 3D TV sets the minute they arrive. Waiting for the new and improved 3D TV versions might be a better approach.

Third, probably the most important reason for waiting to purchase a 3D TV is the 3D glasses required for viewing. Currently each 3D TV set requires a set of 3D glasses for each viewer. One 3D TV's glasses will not work for viewing on another 3D TV set. This presents problems if you have company over and are short a couple sets of glasses or you go to a friend's house that has a different brand of 3D TV where your 3D glasses won't work. It is hoped that in time there will be some integration between brands so one set of glasses will work with all 3D TV sets. Also, with time it is hoped that no glasses will be necessary.

Even though the 3D TV is a novel and very cool concept I am one consumer that is going to wait before purchasing. I'll let other electronic consumers work out the kinks.

Sources:
CE Dealers Still Skeptical of 3DTV

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

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