Buy A New TV and Spend $9000… In 3D!
TV manufacturers showcasing at CES 2010 are banking on the latest television technology: 3D. That’s right, starting this year, TV set makers are going to start pushing consumers to buy 3D capable TV sets, so you’ll be able to turn your living room into Na’vi Headquarters. Feel like you’re riding that mind-dragon or whatever it is — from the comfort of your living room sofa.
However, do folks really want to get an expensive new TV set right now? Taking the economy out of the equation, we all made a mass exodus to HD recently. I’m not ready to kick my sorta-fancy new TV to the curb. Also, isn’t the fun of 3D that it’s an immersive experience? Even with a large set, you’re still not getting IMAX. Avatar might end up feeling… Ava-tiny. *Rim Shot*
Another problem is content. Besides the occasional Hollywood movie, what programming will be available in 3D? Some channels are still not broadcast in HD. How long will we have to wait, after buying that new set, before Jersey Shore is broadcast in 3D? If I bought a 3D TV, every time I saw Snooki getting punched I’d think, “I spent $2000 and Snooki is still getting beat up in 2D. I hate this television so much.”
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