subject: A Basic Guide To 3d Television [print this page] You thought it was hard to choose from HD or plasma TV, but then came LED, LCD and now 3D TV. It seems like the television industry has come along in leaps and bounds in the last five years. All of sudden we went from watching our gigantic, black box, low definition TVs with fading colours in the corner to enjoying crystal clear images on a slim-line flat screen with surround sound. We thought we were happy with our high definition TVs, but then 3D technology came on the scene.
A strange concept to fathom, 3D TV could revolutionise the way we enjoy our favourite pastime. It can make watching a game of football or cricket a much more involved and engaging experience. You won't have to go the movies to see the latest flick in 3D. This technology will no doubt spread to gaming experiences as well.
3D TV doesn't mean sitting on the couch with your red and blue glasses on. Technology surrounding the latest 3D phenomenon is very sophisticated and improving day by day.
Known as stereoscopy, 3D TV works by creating an illusion of visual depth by displaying two different images. We use the glasses to interpret and help our brains process this information. This results in a three dimentional illusion. There are three types of 3D glasses, these are Anaglyph, Polarized, and Shutter glasses.
Shutter glasses are the latest models and give the best 3D results. They are different to the old blue and red glasses and also different to the black plastic ones they hand out at the movies or Imax. Shutter glasses cost up to around $100 a pair at the moment, but will no doubt drip in price as the technology becomes more widely available.
Many companies are currently developing a version of 3D that will not require glasses at all this is called Parallax Barrier TV. But this is not available yet and will be very expensive when it is. So right now, there are two ways to watch 3D content.
You can upscale your TV by getting a converter built into it allowing 2D content to be translated into 3D. Or you can watch true 3D content, which is when a show or film is shot in
3D. Slowly there will be more 3D DVDs and bluerays available, along with 3D sporting events and entire channels.
To take advantage of the 3D TV experience, look online or in stores for the latest brands that will likely have released a 3D TV model. Try it at the store to make sure it is as good as your expected and comfortable for your eyes.
Do your research and be sure to compare prices and features. All of the major brands will have their versions and you will have to decide if a Sony, Samsung or LG TV is right for you.
