If you saw Avatar in 3D, and can’t get enough of those effects, it might be time to consider grabbing an HDTV that is capable of displaying things in 3D.
This morning I got an e-mail from Best Buy telling me they now have two Samsung HDTV models that are “3D-Ready”.
What does “3D-Ready” really mean? Well there are a few things you have to remember here. These TVs will not turn everything you watch into a 3D experience; your old DVDs, TV channels, and home movies will still be is plain old 2D.
In order to take advantage of the 3D capabilities, you will also need to pick up some 3D Glasses (or grab some from the theatre!) and have some content that is actually produced as 3D. Right now there really is not much out there, but when Avatar and other 3D movies are released on Blu-ray, there will likely be 3D versions for sale as well.
James Cameron, creator of Avatar and champion of 3D, had this to say on 3D content:
“We’ve demonstrated that the 3D market is an extremely lucrative market and this is not a fad, this is not something that is going to go away. It’s going to be interesting because (3D) TVs are going to change things yet again. But the TVs are going to take awhile to catch up with the marketplace because there isn’t enough content.“
Satellite companies such as Sky have announced that they will be releasing 3D television channels this Summer, which will work on existing HD set-top boxes and come at no additional charge.
Now how much is one of these 3D HDTVs going to set you back? Here are a few of them that Gazaro is tracking:
Samsung 55″ 1080p 240Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV
In the US, Amazon.com has the best price for this one at $2967.00.
In Canada, Best Buy has this one for $3699.99.
Samsung 46″ 1080p 240Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV
In the US, Amazon.com has a good price at $2337.00, though Gazaro also lists a few slightly cheaper prices from other retailers on that same page.
In Canada, both Best Buy and Future Shop are selling this one for $2,899.99.
So should you get one?
Is it a good time to bring the 3D experience to your home theatre? It really comes down to you. If you are the type of person who has to have the latest and greatest technologies out there, now might be a good time to grab a 3D HDTV! If you aren’t, it might be better to wait for a better deal. Keep an eye on Gazaro for the latest deals and the Gazaro Blog for more great deal finding insight.
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