| 3DTV Technology | | | | with the television set. Besides Sony, Samsung and |
| Have you heard about the latest technology for | | | | Mitsubishi have also released 3DTV's this year. |
| 2010? Are you ready for it? The answer is 3DTV or | | | | Differences With 3DTV? |
| three-dimensional television viewing in your home. | | | | One draw back for this new technology is that you |
| This new technology is beginning to appear on the | | | | need to wear the 3D glasses. Unfortunately only 2 |
| market and may be coming to a living room near you | | | | pair comes with the TV; therefore if you have a |
| or maybe even your own. The top manufactures are | | | | family larger than 2 you will need to purchase |
| now releasing the new 3D televisions to the public in | | | | additional glasses. This could get costly especially if |
| 2010. | | | | you have a large family and you want to have |
| You probably know a little about 3D viewing. Some | | | | extras for your guests that you may have over |
| of us remember in the late 50's seeing movie films | | | | especially during the holidays. |
| which required special glasses that you put on and | | | | As for interesting features, 3D TV's can be viewed in |
| the film took on a different look. It was very exciting | | | | normal mode. Some manufacturers are also providing |
| as the action seemed to be coming towards you. | | | | a conversion option from 2D to 3D. As the 3D TV's |
| Even with the film Avatar, that won a couple of | | | | become more popular it is predicted that additional |
| Oscars in 2010, you need special glasses which were | | | | features will be available. |
| included in the admission price at the movie theater. | | | | What Is Coming? |
| So if you saw the movie you have already had a | | | | Samsung has partnered with Hollywood to debut |
| taste of the 3D movie experience. | | | | films using the 3D format. Thus, when you see a film |
| 3DTV Manufacturers | | | | in the theater you may be able to see it in 3D at |
| How would you like to experience the feeling of | | | | home. The media for such movies is Blu-ray. Initially |
| action coming toward you in the comforts of your | | | | there will be limited number of movies and programs |
| own living room? It is most exciting to watch a | | | | that are 3D viewable. The number of movies should |
| baseball game and have the pitch come right at you | | | | increase as time goes on. |
| or see the base runner stir up some dust. Just think | | | | As for the cost, in general the 3D TV's cost |
| how neat it would be to share this experience with | | | | anywhere from $600 to $900 more than regular TV's |
| your family in your living room. The manufacturers | | | | of the same size viewing screen. As with any new |
| that began selling these 3D TV's in late 2009 were: | | | | product, the initial price is higher. The longer they are |
| Mitsubishi, Phillips, Sharp and Samsung. Now in 2010 | | | | on the market, the more the price will lower. |
| you can add these companies: Sony, LG and | | | | The best way for you to get a feel for this new |
| Panasonic to the list of 3DTV's. | | | | technology is to call a large shopping mall near you |
| Sony released their version late in 2009 with the | | | | and ask if they have it on display. Seeing it first hand |
| LX900, HX900 and HX800. The HX900 comes in 46 | | | | is the best way to know if this is something you |
| and 52-inch models. Viewing requires individuals to | | | | want. Be sure to take your entire family with you. |
| wear special glasses which come with the TV. The | | | | Their reaction may be quite different from yours. |
| glasses offer a 120 degree viewing angle. Sony's | | | | Happy viewing! |
| glasses are powered by a battery and are synced | | | | |