Re: 3D TV on a slow boil

In the article titled 3D TV on a slow boil, Peter Nowak addresses the current underwhelming reaction of consumers to 3D TVs. Television makers are now hoping that 3D TVs will become a hit this upcoming holiday season. He says that about only 2 percent of all flat-panel televisions in North America were 3D. High prices, a lack of content and the need to wear glasses have all contributed to the consumers lack of desire to buy. However, some manufacturers are addressing this fact and lowering the price of the TVs and even including a Blu-ray player and two pairs of glasses. Television manufacturers are now relying mostly on Hollywood studios to create proper 3D movies so buyers will be more attracted to 3D TVs. The signals from studios, however, are mixed. The release of Avatar on a 2D disc disappointed many Television makers as they had hoped its release in 3D would sell more TVs. Manufacturers are being optimistic about the situatuion and believe that 3D TVs will make up about 41 percent of all sets sold in 2014. To be honest, I think purchasing a 3D TV right now would be quite dumb. Most TV shows can't be shown in 3D and unless you watch every single 3D movie that comes out, 3D TVs hold little purpose. I think people are waiting until the technology develops more and becomes more affordable. Until then, TV manufactueres will just have to face the fact that most people can't afford 3D TV's and the people who can don't really need them.