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3D TV going the way of the dodo.

In related news, 3D ticket sales at theaters are way down and continuing to fall.
The problem is that 3D can't be a core selling point at the current level of tech. The pain-in-the-ass factor is a little too high for anyone but those with a strong interest to deal with it. When the tech reaches the point that no glasses are needed, it can be viewed from nearly any angle, and there are some ways to deal with motion sickness in viewers so inclined, then it be to the point where it can be a core selling point. Until then it's just another option almost no one will use.

True story.

There's one fact from the article I don't buy though:
But TVs capable of airing the programming never took off, and today only 2% of U.S. households own 3-D TV.


Aren't most TVs sold today capable of 3D, but not marketed that way anymore because 3D TVs didn't sell? Or did they literally just stop selling 3D TVs?



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I bought one about a year ago, but only because it was actually on sale and cheaper than the 2d TV with all the same specs.

It will be in my basement once I get a couch, then the 3d effects will be optimal when I can be 7 feet away from the screen, dead center. Doesn't work at all currently in the living room with my spot being 14 feet away.

And I still will hardly ever use the glasses.
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