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Fact Friday – The year of the 3D Television

3D TV2010 marks the start of the ’3D era’, which means that many of us are throwing away our recently purchased shiny new TVs and replacing them with a costly 3D TV (and a pair of silly glasses).

But what’s really involved?

3DTV is the latest technology since HDTV was introduced and there any now currently 39 channels currently broadcasting in HD in the UK.

As we know, 3D movies have proved to be extremely popular since they were introduced to the big screen and critics now believe they will be just as popular in our homes.

Sony are the first to bring out this new technology and their price for 40″ screen will be around £1,700 (and you thought it was going to be expensive!). As we know, there will be lesser names who join in the market and will more than likely charge a lower price.

So…what are the facts?

  • An estimated 2.2 million 3DTVs will be sold in 2010.
  • By 2013 more than 25 percent of all televisions sold will be 3DTVs.
  • Most audio companies will introduce 3D compatible surround sound receivers.
  • 3D glasses will only work with the same model TV (e.g. Sony).
  • Most TV’s will ship with one set of glasses included.
  • Sony’s cheapest 3D glass are £99.
  • Blu-Ray players and DVD’s are now available.
  • Sky will officially launch their ‘Sky 3D’ channel on 1st October. It will show a mixture of sports and movies.
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