2010 will be the year the 3D TV makes its debut, and whilst we may not see the new technology take hold for a while yet, manufacturers are certainly keen to create a splash in the market.
First up is Samsung, who this week announced a swathe of 3D TV models in various sizes across their 7000, 8000 and 9000 LED Series, the LCD 750 Series and 7000/8000 Series Plasmas. The fun starts this month with the 3D capable 46” and 55” LED C7000 with additional models rolling out over the coming weeks.
New Samsung 3D TV, Home Cinema and Blu-ray models in the US will ship with a 3D Starter Kit, including two pairs of Samsung Active Shutter 3D TV Glasses and a copy of Monsters vs Aliens in 3D. 3D Shrek is also on the way later in 2010.
But be prepared to spend some money on these new sets, as the price of some of the larger screens are certainly eye-popping (ho-ho). Pricing runs all the way up to the $7000 55-inch 3D capable UN55C90.
I’m still unsure whether I can see the family and I sitting down each evening to watch TV wearing 3D glasses, (how about you?) but one thing’s for sure – the TV industry will be spending a lot of cash this year to persuade us that a 3D future is nearer than we think.
