To 3D or Not 3D? 07/11/2011
Not so very long ago, the biggest advance in home entertainment was the flat-screen TV, which was a real game-changer when it came to picture quality – not to mention placement – of the TV in the average home. This was followed quickly by HDTV, which allowed consumers to see details they didn’t even know were there. And of course Blu-Ray, which made watching a movie on an HDTV an experience in fidelity.
Something of a newcomer to the home entertainment experience is 3D. Video companies and research firms have been stating recently that sales of 3D HDTVs continue to climb, but critics are quick to point out that numbers are logically going to climb as more and more HDTVs ship with built-in 3D capability.
But here’s the main question: Is 3D TV worth it?
Well, that depends. If you’re in the market for a new TV anyway and the one you’re looking at has 3D built in, it’s an easy decision. But if there’s a price bump between the standard model and the 3D model, you need to weigh the pros and cons.
One thing to consider is that not everyone’s eyes react well to 3D. In fact, unless you have 20/20 vision and perfect eye alignment, you’ll still be able to watch 3D, but you’ll never see the “Wow!” 3D about which so many TV manufacturers brag. Also, there’s the glasses. Hey, not everyone wants to wear glasses when they watch a movie.
But the most compelling argument against 3D is that it’s on the wane. A New York Times article states that 3D has become less and less popular since James Cameron’s Avatar, and that Hollywood studios are beginning to ask if the extra expense is even worth it. If the studios abandon the technology, there’s going to be an awfully limited catalog of 3D movies to enjoy on your 3D TV.
Still curious if 3D TV might be worth it for you? Give Certified Connection a call!
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