Are we ready for the 3-D bandwagon?
By Brandy White
Last Updated:3:59 PM EST 1/27/10 Section: Viewpoint
A Christmas Carol, Avatar, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and G-Force were a couple of movies that were presented in 3-D this year, and consumers are willing to pay extra bucks to watch them.
But, are they willing to spend the extra money to bring this home? Companies such as Sony, Panasonic, and Vizio, have created 3-D TVs and Blu-ray players that will allow people to enjoy the 3-D thrill they get at the IMAX Theaters in the comfort of their own homes. Along with many critics, Digital Trends, a source for technological news, doesn't seem to think so.
One reason would be because people shelled out hundreds of dollars to upgrade to high definition television and Blu-ray players. They also say that these 3-D enabled televisions and Blu-ray players are a little impractical because of the 3-D glasses required to purchase in order to watch the movies, programs or video games.
There is also a lack of content. Considering 3-D is just starting to become mainstream, there aren't many movies, shows or games for people to purchase.
Another problem is the amount of money it takes to be able to watch a 3-D movie or program. A person would have to purchase the glasses, a 3-D enabled Blu-ray player to be able to watch movies, 3-D movies, a 3-D enabled television, High Definition Multimedia Interface cords and be able to get 3-D programming.
Even though most critics don't have nice words for this 3-D phenomenon, many would agree that 3-D TVs and Blu-ray players are going to be marketable. Some say it won't happen for another ten years, when manufacturers develop solid 3-D enabled products, while others think that these 3-D products are starting to become popular.
Some investors think it's too early to tell if 3-D is going to be a big hit. It took years for Americans to catch on to color TV, because most waited for the price to go down. Considering there are only a few 3-D TVs on the market, costing anywhere from $700 to $9000 dollars and starts at 40 inches, it's unlikely that Americans are going to be buying anytime soon.
Either way, 3-D enabled televisions and Blu-ray players are eventually going to become a part of American's mainstream entertainment. Whether it happens any time soon is anybody's guess. Hopefully over time, manufacturers will be able to produce a solid and cheaper 3-D product that will allow consumers to want to purchase. Until then, there is always the IMAX Theater to quench consumer's craze for 3-D entertainment.
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But, are they willing to spend the extra money to bring this home? Companies such as Sony, Panasonic, and Vizio, have created 3-D TVs and Blu-ray players that will allow people to enjoy the 3-D thrill they get at the IMAX Theaters in the comfort of their own homes. Along with many critics, Digital Trends, a source for technological news, doesn't seem to think so.
One reason would be because people shelled out hundreds of dollars to upgrade to high definition television and Blu-ray players. They also say that these 3-D enabled televisions and Blu-ray players are a little impractical because of the 3-D glasses required to purchase in order to watch the movies, programs or video games.
There is also a lack of content. Considering 3-D is just starting to become mainstream, there aren't many movies, shows or games for people to purchase.
Another problem is the amount of money it takes to be able to watch a 3-D movie or program. A person would have to purchase the glasses, a 3-D enabled Blu-ray player to be able to watch movies, 3-D movies, a 3-D enabled television, High Definition Multimedia Interface cords and be able to get 3-D programming.
Even though most critics don't have nice words for this 3-D phenomenon, many would agree that 3-D TVs and Blu-ray players are going to be marketable. Some say it won't happen for another ten years, when manufacturers develop solid 3-D enabled products, while others think that these 3-D products are starting to become popular.
Some investors think it's too early to tell if 3-D is going to be a big hit. It took years for Americans to catch on to color TV, because most waited for the price to go down. Considering there are only a few 3-D TVs on the market, costing anywhere from $700 to $9000 dollars and starts at 40 inches, it's unlikely that Americans are going to be buying anytime soon.
Either way, 3-D enabled televisions and Blu-ray players are eventually going to become a part of American's mainstream entertainment. Whether it happens any time soon is anybody's guess. Hopefully over time, manufacturers will be able to produce a solid and cheaper 3-D product that will allow consumers to want to purchase. Until then, there is always the IMAX Theater to quench consumer's craze for 3-D entertainment.
baw09602@sjfc.edu
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