The verdict is in - 3DTV or 3D television, has been on the market for about six months now.
The Samsung UN55C8000 seems to be the biggest hit and success, as far as 3D television goes, anyway.
But there is a price to pay from the high cost to it may be hazardous to your health! First we got warnings from Samsung itself; don't watch 3D TV if you are drunk.
But it does not stop there.
Others who should be wary of watching 3D TV are the elderly, pregnant women, those prone to strokes, and those with serious medical conditions.
Samsung has the UN55C8000 55 inch 3D HDTV on the market and also warns that you should stop watching this television if you start to experience dizziness, involuntary twitching, confusion, nausea, cramps (what?), disorientation, altered vision or lightheadedness.
But please do not take this as the complete warning, if you buy the Samsung un55c8000, please see the warnings for yourself.
Many of us have experienced the effects of wearing the 3D glasses during a movie.
It does get uncomfortable, so why would we want 3D in our homes all the time? Especially considering the host of other issues it seems to bring.
Many who attend the IFA Tech Show, which is a world leading consumer tech show, feel that 3D at this point is still a joke.
The images seem to remind you that you are watching 2 dimensional characters layering each other instead of being there.
The glasses are burdensome and an added cost - like, how many pairs do you need at around $100 a pop? And what if you have extra people watching with you? This still does not count the fact that there are still blur issues, color problems and general discomfort of the 3D viewing experience.
Those at the Tech Fair would have you believe in the near future you will see everyone in their homes sporting the black glasses.
It seems doubtful considering the Nielson Company's report that showed that nearly 70% of those asked are concerned with the cost of 3DTV while 44% are more concerned about the lack of 3D programming.
For those who still want to consider 3D, there are more choices than the Samsung UN55C8000.
The Sony BRAVIA LX9000 series 3D HDTV is said to use energy saving flow technology that offers the highest level picture quality.
The motion flow technology is supposed to give a realistic viewing experience during even fast action scenes.
And you still need the glasses.
If you have the money to burn, then having a 3D HDTV in your home may be a fun addition to your home theater.
The Samsung UN55C8000 may be a better choice for a price tag of around $2500.
The Sony Bravia carries a price that is double that, which may or may not be worth it, depending on the viewer.
However, if you can wait, it is said that the flow technology will get better and in a couple years we may have HDTV's in 3D that do not require glasses.
Considering that 3D technology has been around for at least a couple decades, we can only hope.
But if it will come to fruition, that has yet to be seen.
The Samsung UN55C8000 seems to be the biggest hit and success, as far as 3D television goes, anyway.
But there is a price to pay from the high cost to it may be hazardous to your health! First we got warnings from Samsung itself; don't watch 3D TV if you are drunk.
But it does not stop there.
Others who should be wary of watching 3D TV are the elderly, pregnant women, those prone to strokes, and those with serious medical conditions.
Samsung has the UN55C8000 55 inch 3D HDTV on the market and also warns that you should stop watching this television if you start to experience dizziness, involuntary twitching, confusion, nausea, cramps (what?), disorientation, altered vision or lightheadedness.
But please do not take this as the complete warning, if you buy the Samsung un55c8000, please see the warnings for yourself.
Many of us have experienced the effects of wearing the 3D glasses during a movie.
It does get uncomfortable, so why would we want 3D in our homes all the time? Especially considering the host of other issues it seems to bring.
Many who attend the IFA Tech Show, which is a world leading consumer tech show, feel that 3D at this point is still a joke.
The images seem to remind you that you are watching 2 dimensional characters layering each other instead of being there.
The glasses are burdensome and an added cost - like, how many pairs do you need at around $100 a pop? And what if you have extra people watching with you? This still does not count the fact that there are still blur issues, color problems and general discomfort of the 3D viewing experience.
Those at the Tech Fair would have you believe in the near future you will see everyone in their homes sporting the black glasses.
It seems doubtful considering the Nielson Company's report that showed that nearly 70% of those asked are concerned with the cost of 3DTV while 44% are more concerned about the lack of 3D programming.
For those who still want to consider 3D, there are more choices than the Samsung UN55C8000.
The Sony BRAVIA LX9000 series 3D HDTV is said to use energy saving flow technology that offers the highest level picture quality.
The motion flow technology is supposed to give a realistic viewing experience during even fast action scenes.
And you still need the glasses.
If you have the money to burn, then having a 3D HDTV in your home may be a fun addition to your home theater.
The Samsung UN55C8000 may be a better choice for a price tag of around $2500.
The Sony Bravia carries a price that is double that, which may or may not be worth it, depending on the viewer.
However, if you can wait, it is said that the flow technology will get better and in a couple years we may have HDTV's in 3D that do not require glasses.
Considering that 3D technology has been around for at least a couple decades, we can only hope.
But if it will come to fruition, that has yet to be seen.
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