3d Television Industry

The Television Industry: Is 3D the next revolution?

Sometimes, change can be good, especially for forward movements in technology which allow for things to done more efficiently. On the other hand, change may negatively affect the current state at hand. It was only during at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last year when 3D became the rage with both consumers and enthusiasts. Filled with great expectations of this technology, many were disappointed for the year of 2010 for a number of reasons.

1) Glasses. One of the conflicting issues with 3D televisions is that they must be seen through a particular type of glasses for the user to fully experience what the 3D experience offers. Not only that, these glasses cost around $150-$200 for just a pair. For large families and people who host parties often, the incurring cost, which may even exceed the cost of owning a 3D television, is not worthwhile for the experience. These glasses are also inconvenient for many as they are needed every time to view 3D content, especially for people who wore prescription glasses.

2) Eye strain. Researchers and consumers have reported that watching 3D content for extended periods of time induces eye strain and headaches. For young children, it may even damage their eyes, which is the reason why Nintendo has opted to include in their upcoming portable, the Nintendo 3DS, a 2D mode for users who wish to stay away from 3D. Although health risks may affect sales, 3D manufacturers believe this will not affect their sales as consumers will already be aware of the fact.

3) Still in development. Currently, the majority of 3D televisions on the market require glasses for the user to enjoy the experience. With different manufacturers using different methods to create the 3D effect, there is no universal method as of yet and therefore 3D glasses are proprietary to each manufacturer. Consumers will not be able to mix and match for their own convenience such as they can...