Over the past few years, many consumers have seen 3D televisions in their local retail outlets. Showcased to display breathtaking imagery and sound effects to passerby's, these televisions are capable of creating a very realistic environment for movies and other videos. While they seem pretty cool, many consumers are left with thoughts of “Is this something I should really get or is it a waste of money?” To answer that question and explore some of the technology behind these wonderful new contraptions, let’s take a look at some of the factors that are involved in making a decision to purchase a 3D television or not.
While very few 3D models are capable of producing 3D effects without any additional accessories, most of them require you to purchase a pair of digital 3D glasses, which can cost around $100 a pair. Although the television will probably come with one two pairs included, you’ll need at least a few more pairs if you plan on watching movies as a family. Since 3D televisions often cost between $2,000 and $6,000, an additional $200-$300 for 3D glasses may or may not make a difference to you.
Another important thing to consider about 3D televisions is that the television unit does not actually produce the 3D effect, but is simply able to display the effects that have already been integrated into 3D movies. This means that if you decide to buy a 3D television, you’ll be limited in the amount of 3D movies you are able to watch by the number of films that are available on the 3D market. Currently, there are a few dozen films to choose from, which can be purchased in a DVD-like format, but anything else you watch on your 3D television will be the same quality you would receive from a regular television. Also factoring in the fact that you have to specifically purchase all new movies just to watch them on your 3D television, you may be reconsidering this purchase.
Another thing to consider is what type of 3D television you’re planning to purchase. While LED, LCD, and Plasma televisions are all available on the 3D market, LED TVs lack the refresh rates that plasma televisions have, which may cause blurring or jerkiness and prevent you from getting the full HD experience. Contrastingly, LED and LCD televisions have a better color vibrancy than plasma televisions, making films stand out better. Plasma televisions are also known for their excellent depth perception, but are prone to developing “burn stains”, in which some of the pixels on your television can get stuck on one color or black out altogether. So these are all things that you need to consider before buying any new television, much less a 3D television that costs several thousand dollars.
While 3D televisions can be fun and impressive to household guests, it seems that the current market for them is lacking in affordability and variety as far as film choices go. If these factors don’t bother you and you have more money than you know what to do with, then go ahead and get one. Otherwise, you may be better off to wait a few more years until the market for them has improved.
While very few 3D models are capable of producing 3D effects without any additional accessories, most of them require you to purchase a pair of digital 3D glasses, which can cost around $100 a pair. Although the television will probably come with one two pairs included, you’ll need at least a few more pairs if you plan on watching movies as a family. Since 3D televisions often cost between $2,000 and $6,000, an additional $200-$300 for 3D glasses may or may not make a difference to you.
Another important thing to consider about 3D televisions is that the television unit does not actually produce the 3D effect, but is simply able to display the effects that have already been integrated into 3D movies. This means that if you decide to buy a 3D television, you’ll be limited in the amount of 3D movies you are able to watch by the number of films that are available on the 3D market. Currently, there are a few dozen films to choose from, which can be purchased in a DVD-like format, but anything else you watch on your 3D television will be the same quality you would receive from a regular television. Also factoring in the fact that you have to specifically purchase all new movies just to watch them on your 3D television, you may be reconsidering this purchase.
Another thing to consider is what type of 3D television you’re planning to purchase. While LED, LCD, and Plasma televisions are all available on the 3D market, LED TVs lack the refresh rates that plasma televisions have, which may cause blurring or jerkiness and prevent you from getting the full HD experience. Contrastingly, LED and LCD televisions have a better color vibrancy than plasma televisions, making films stand out better. Plasma televisions are also known for their excellent depth perception, but are prone to developing “burn stains”, in which some of the pixels on your television can get stuck on one color or black out altogether. So these are all things that you need to consider before buying any new television, much less a 3D television that costs several thousand dollars.
While 3D televisions can be fun and impressive to household guests, it seems that the current market for them is lacking in affordability and variety as far as film choices go. If these factors don’t bother you and you have more money than you know what to do with, then go ahead and get one. Otherwise, you may be better off to wait a few more years until the market for them has improved.
About Author
Chris White is head buyer for an electronics retail chain in Melbourne. He spends most of his hours testing new gadgets and home equipment before deciding which ones to carry in the stores. He is currently on the lookout for a tv that's ultra hd.
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