Are 3D televisions the future?

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by: Martyna Sroka
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 Time: 6:42 AM
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As always with technology, there are the latest gadgets, the most up to date developments, and the must have latest piece of kit. This year that has come in the form of 3D TV's , which have taken the Country by storm, and proved that the small screen is set to rival the big screen, by embracing the technology which has not long been available even in cinemas.

Anyone who has been to see a 3D film at the cinema will tell you it is an intense experience, particularly with horror or action films, and can heighten the viewing experience. When placed in your own front room, can 3D technology really produce the same effect? Some argue that it can, for the best possible viewing from the comfort of your own home; 3D television coupled with surround sound can have a fantastic effect.

However there are some drawbacks to the trend, and of course one of these is the cost element, the average 3D TV costing around £2000, and many manufacturers have said you have to pay for the glasses separately. This will involve the purchase of a pair of liquid crystal glasses, which cost about £100 and are powered by a lithium battery.

Another negative is that, due to 3D technology being relatively new, there are few films which utilise it, and you will have limited choice if you opt only for 3D films in order to make use of your television.

Children may find the glasses slip off, and there are some medics in America have warned you could get headaches while wearing the glasses, although this does not seem to have been a common problem among customers.

3D television is undoubtedly where the future of home entertainment lies and just as we all eventually came around to DVD players and replaced our old video recorders, so too will the public eventually embrace 3D, particularly as prices come down and more film manufacturers jump on the 3D bandwagon.

So far, 3D televisions are a rare and sought after commodity.Retailers such as Currys, Maplin or many others are installing demonstration models in stores to show us all what we are missing with regular 2D TVs. 3D TV's can also be bought more cheaply by searching for deals online at retailers such as eBay and Amazon.

It is fair to say that for those who do invest in 3D technology, the images are astonishing. When you have spent a lifetime watching 2D television programmes, it is hard to stop yourself wanting to reach into the screen and touch the 3D images in front of you.

With 3D images set to be the future of home entertainment, Sky have launched a 3D channel, which caters to those lucky few with the latest technology. With football available on this channel, it is set to be a sure hit with sports fans around the country. In addition to this, the gaming market have cashed in on 3D, and the latest Call of Duty game, among others, will be available in 3D. This will capture the attention of another group of television users, and is bound to increase sales of 3D technology.

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U.K based journalist, Martyna Sroka writes about fashion, online shopping, food and drink, home and garden and other online shopping experiences, industries and outlets including . Currys and Pixmania.