Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:25 am
3D TV going the way of the dodo.
In related news, 3D ticket sales at theaters are way down and continuing to fall.
True story.
There's one fact from the article I don't buy though:
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?
Edited By Leisher on 1373466378
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?
Edited By Leisher on 1373466378