The 55-inch Samsung Edge costs $3,688.88. To play movies you'll need a Blu-ray player. Regular HD doesn't have capacity for 3D information.
When I spotted a 3D Samsung TV in the flyer for Audiotronic I had to go check it out for myself. I found online 3D at NFB to be difficult to watch and was skeptical. So my field trip to Roy’s was a pleasant surpise – watching this TV mimicks the cimema experience perfectly.
I was shocked at the $449 cost for each extra pair of 3D glasses (TV comes with two). But they are awesome. These active shutter glasses are so magical they can simulate 3D in 2D movies and games, a feature will be a boon for video-gamers.
But what about 3D content, what’s out there now?
Although this is a growing field, it is limited at this point. Masters Golf was broadcast in 3D (in Yellowknife through Bell ExpressVu), the World Cup will be 3D and there are rumours the Stanley Cup will be 3D.
As well, Hollywood has been churning out plenty of 3D movies of late, which will all find their way to Blu-ray. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Aliens Vs. Monsters appear to be the first movies available in 3D (at least in Yellowknife).
Avatar has only been released in 2D to date (with 3D slated for Christmas), but it can be watched with the 3D render glasses. Honestly, even without the 3D glasses, the 2D Avatar looked sort of 3D to me.
It will be interesting to see how fast the new technology is adopted once the prices begin to drop. Not everybody is a fan of 3D. Legendary film critic Roger Ebert’s vociferous opposition to 3D has been the source of stories on Mashable and Newsweek (lots of great points Roger!).
What do you think of 3D, will you be purchasing any 3D devices in 2010?
