I am shocked. SHOCKED by the results of this study. I've made the mistake of being an early adopter before. Never again. Especially for the kind of money involved in 3D technology. =P
Consumers not Willing to Buy New TV For 3D, Finds Survey
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Honestly, I very recently upgraded my PC to be 3D capable (120Mhz 23" screen, Palit GTX 470 and Nvidia Glasses) and I must admit that I'm VERY impressed at how well 3D works for games - on the PC at least.
Mind you, my screen cost 650$ AU including the 200$ Nvidia Glasses - I wouldn't personally pay much more then that for a screen itself, especially not the thousands of dollars they want for 3D TVs.
Mind you, my screen cost 650$ AU including the 200$ Nvidia Glasses - I wouldn't personally pay much more then that for a screen itself, especially not the thousands of dollars they want for 3D TVs.
There was a time when similar result could have been garnered by asking about HDTV, just give it time, prices will come down and when people are replacing their current TV's they pick up the big new and shiny...
They didn't need a survey to figure this one out.
Those would be incredibly useful.Chamzaboogie said:
It's still way too early to jump on the 3D bandwagon. We've only recently made the jump to HD, and most people I know with HDTVs only got them because they either needed a new TV or didn't have one to begin with. Clearly they're not going to be replacing those expensive and perfectly working new sets anytime soon.
Maybe give it a few years, let everyone's HDTVs wear out so they're in the market for a new one. Perfect opportunity to shove 3D in their faces. Uh, literally.
Maybe give it a few years, let everyone's HDTVs wear out so they're in the market for a new one. Perfect opportunity to shove 3D in their faces. Uh, literally.
I hope they didn't pay too much to unearth this pearl of wisdom, as I would have been happy to tell them the same thing, a year ago. 3D is a gimmick, has always been a gimmick, and it's second only to the copycat motion gaming devices as the biggest consumer electronics mistep this decade.
This joins the list of "Studies whose results are so blatantly obvious that no one has any idea how they managed to get the money to do it".
I wouldn't want a 3D TV even IF I had the money. I don't feel it adds anything to what I'm viewing. The glasses are distracting and after a while, I don't even realize things are in 3D. You just become used to it, so it is definitely not a product I care for...at all.
#2 is my main reason there. I'll buy a gimmick if it's entertaining enough but I don't spend thousands on a gimmick. I only got an hdtv a couple of years ago when it became apparent that it wasn't a gimmick and that this was going to be the new wave.Joe Deadman said:To be fair that's what they said about videogamesSnootyEnglishman said:.
Not really suprising I mean:
1. It's a recession
2. Everybody only just upgraded to HD
3. It's kinda gimmiky
I don't get a headache from the 3d but I can't imagine everything switching to 3d the way it happened with hd. At least not the way it is now.
I'm one of those people who will buy it when no glasses are needed.
Actually, the only movie out on 3D is Monsters vs Aliens. Avatar was never released in 3D except in theaters.VanityGirl said:Do you feel like you invested in the technology too soon? I mean if the only real 3D movie currently out is Avatar, then doesn't that sort of limit your use of the TV?Spinwhiz said:I actually own a 3D TV and while it's cool, there is only ONE movie in 3D. Even Avatar is out in 3D. Not to mention, the glasses cost $200 a piece.
*sigh*
I will still try it with MW2 soon though
I'm not flaming you of course, but based on what you just said, the TV seems like a bit of a waste right now.
OT: I don't have the money for a 3D TV at the moment. I'm too busy saving for a better living residence so I won't be tossing any money at a TV anytime soon. *sigh*
As for purchasing it, I really wasn't looking for a 3D TV. It just happened that the size I wanted with a 120Hz processor and slim style was unavailable except in 3D. All of the brands were switching out their models at that point in time, so I guess I was "lucky". The TV itself, without the 3D, is absolutely amazing and was about the same price, so I don't feel as though I got ripped off.
However, I don't see this 3D taking off. If 3D becomes popular, it will be when you don't need to wear glasses when you watch your TV. In my opinion of course.