3-D TV A Possibility in 2010

Posted by Kim Moffat on 1/08/10 • Categorized as Television

DirectTV and ESPN both have plans to introduce 3-D television programs in the next year, according to Media Week. While details are still being worked out, the Consumer Electronics Association predicts that only 5 percent of television sets sold this year will be 3-D ready.

DirectTV is eyeing a 2010 launch, perhaps even as early as March, while ESPN hopes you’ll be seeing the 2010 FIFA World Cup closer than ever, as they should be able to launch their network in time for the June face-off. ESPN is committed to the network through at least June 2011 and has already planned a minimum of 85 live events during the year, reports The New York Times’ Media Decoder. Also reportedly developing 3-D TV programming are IMAX and The Discovery Channel.

While the involved media companies are excited about this development, consumers seem a little split. The idea of 3-D TV is nice to some, but most seem concerned about the amount of programing available and the cost of the new equipment. Not to mention the glasses!

enormus @willsmith 3DTV is just another “format resell” attempt. Not buying it.

carlmaxim They say 3D TV is the future. Typical. I just bought a flat screen.
#3dtv #technology #television #omgfacts

sargant Idea: a 3DTV that doesn’t need glasses can be acheived by making a TV that exists in four dimensions.

cstoller Yes 3DTV was quite the splash at ces, but its going to be driven by content which I think will be games. Looking fwd to gdc and e3

drdogbert While I’m all for 3DTV – I have to echo the concerns of @sorola – what about us who wear glasses already? time to play the prejudice card

aquinnm Technology in every nook. Excited to check out 3DTV, the Boxee Box, Litl and it all… Champion of CES.

billfagley 3DTV? I don’t know if I want the cast of Jersey Shore IV in my home.

morkjt Is it me, or is 3DTV completely un-appealing. http://bit.ly/6KO9cd