A new report suggests that in just four years there will be 46 million 3DTVs in existence – pushing the format very much into the mainstream.
Although there is a lot of deliberation at the moment with regards to whether 3D in the homes will actually be a success, US-based research agency GigaOM Pro believes that in just a few years the format's tipping point will come.
"While the initial shipments of flat-panel 3DTVs will be small in 2010 due to premium pricing strategies by the large TV manufacturers, volumes are likely to grow quickly in just a few short years as manufacturers begin to implement 3D as a standard feature across their HD flat-panel product lines," explained Alfred Poor of Giga OM Pro.
Choosing 3D
Poor also noted that the mini 3D revolution that's happening in cinemas at the moment, will echo people's love for the format in the home, explaining: "Just as many consumers are voting with their wallets today for the 3D version of their favourite movies in the theatre, we expect over time that many will choose 3D for their favourite shows and movies at home as well.
"The latest movies and shows will become available in 3D on Blu-ray, Pay-TV channels and even streaming online, which will help drive consumer adoption of 3D-capable TVs as prices drop in coming years."
This will be good news for the likes of Sony and Panasonic who are hoping that 3D will be a success in the home. Both companies are investing heavily in the technology and are set to release a range of 3D-capable panels sometime in 2010.
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lookout
November 14th 2009
2. They don't know that there is a new patented technology of shooting and showing 3D video without any eyeglasses. Full reality and easy to access on the existing technical level. I think a little time will pass and we'll be able see this reality at home.
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healeydave
November 12th 2009
1. This is one area I just can't see at the moment.
High Def still gets a bad rap for the limited channels and material produced in HD in the first place. I can see how material recorded in 3d is going to be an even worse scenario.
Also, I just can't see how I am going to get used to putting on glasses every time I want to watch tv and imagine losing them down the couch all the time like the remote!?!
I think the manufacturers are desperate to keep us buying new hardware and this might be another attempt to sell us something we really don't need.
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