Report: 40 million homes will have 3D televisions by 2014

yea seriously, i just bought my htdv a month ago.

Me too, compadré!

Jumping on the bandwagon too!

Unless, someone figures out some pseudo-way of making existing HD's 3D for a couple hundred bucks, or offers serious savings for trading in an HD for a 3D.

I'm pretty sure a lot of existing HDTVs can do 3d so long as they are at least 120hz. By this time next year 120hz TVs will be the minimum FPS hdtv you'll be able to purchase. They're alreading coming out with 240hz LED tv's left and right as we speak. I bought a 52 inch 60hz hdtv last year and it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy my games and movies just because it can't do 3d. It just means if you have a 120 or 240hz tv you'll be able to do some form of 3d and regular high def 2d that you get now. It doesn't make your new tv obsolete all of a sudden. It just cant do 3d. They are also making tvs with built in computers now but just because your new one cant do that doesn't mean it all of a sudden obsolete. I bet the 40 MIL number is a fairly conservative estimate. I'd expect more than that to have a 3d capable tv in their household in the next 4 years.

Actually, a lot of the TVs being sold today are already 3D compatible. You'd be surprised to find out how many have the "3D Sync" port on the back. Hell, the one I bought two years ago had it.

Those 120 or 240 hz TVs are really only 60hz. They only duplicate frames from their image processor in order to claim to do that frequency. So no, LCD tvs that are 120 or 240 hz that are not specifically designed for 3d use will never work with 3d tech.

Does anyone really care about the obnoxious gimmick known as 3D?

Yea this is the dumbest shit I've ever read. It might be 'neat' for gaming or watching something alone to check it out. But I would never wanna sit around for a long period of time with stupid ass 3d glasses on watching TV. Dumbest idea ever.

@Shag
Actually, that's because the sources are 60 frames per second, rather than 240 or 120. Also, more frames per second helps to alleviate motion blur.

Shagittarius, your exactly right, the 120hz is a marketing gimmick for HDTVs though 120hz computer monitors can do 3D. I feel sorry for all those that will be tricked by this blatant lie, I almost was. Its only right for you to assume right? Fucking marketing douchebags.

Just like many think the PS3 and 360 play games at 1080P native just because it says so on the back of the box when its 720P or below upscaled.

HAHA!

I'm going to watch mine while I ride my hoverboard.

you guys are ridiculous. i oughta use my ACME Disintegrating Ray Gun on you, while i sit comfortably in my flying car.

Anyone who has to go hunt down a pair of glasses every time they want to read something understands exactly why 3D TVs are a fail festival.

Trust me it sucks, royally.

Also, All the people who just bought into HDTV are not going to be willing to upgrade. I just bought a big expensive, 62" HDTV. It damn well better last ten years like the SD box it replaced.

So, 3D basically has to be backwards compatible with the existing format, and slowly merge in to the point where it is just built-in as an option you can turn off and on on any set you buy and then we'll see if people actually use it: see glasses comment above.

I know, god damn it HDTV's aren't even in half the homes yet, and they expect this thing to have 40 millions homes by 2014, are they high?

I don't know man seeing 3d movies and games now-a-days is pretty amazing. I think (could be wrong) all you need is a 120hz television which practically all new HDTVs are today. You have to look to find a 60 HZ television as everyone is going to 240hz as it stands. I wouldn't even call it a gimmick ... its just awesome. If they can combine the 3d technology and the head tracking technology then it's going to be an entirely different story. That will seriously be like playing in a holographic environment. The glasses are just like a regular pair (not like the old blue and red ones) of sun or reading glasses. There is also 3d TV technology (full parallax) by hitachi in the works right now that doesn't even require glasses (http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/16/hitachi-exhibits-10-inch-glasses-free-3d-display/). Alioscopy showed a 40 inch glasses free 3d tv last year at CES as well (http://www.slashgear.com/alioscopy-demo-40-inch-3d-glasses-free-tv-1812123/) so it's on the horizon.

The way I see it is this: if you buy a new TV that can do 3d it's a bonus. Even if they put a 3d mode in games or on consoles it wouldn't take away from playing it in 2d. Personally, I am very interested in getting a 3d capable television within the next 4-5 years. We bought a new big screen last year (52 inch sharp aquos) and it's only a 60 hz tv so I won't be doing 3d on it anytime soon. But, when we purchase another new one when the 3d technology is more mainstream (by then all hdtvs sold will be 3d compatiable) I'll have the option to use it. Options aren't a bad thing and it just makes your console and tv more versatile.

I love watching movies in 3d when they are available because it really adds so much to the experience. It makes sense because we live in a 3d world and seeing moving images as a flat picture without perspective is counter intuitive to the way we process the world around us.

3D actually looks really good when done properly, I take it you haven't seen it done on the big screen.
And how do you suggest it would work without the glasses? Damn you science! You haven't even invented hoverboards yet!

Why its right here in the showroom! Delivery times vary from 1 day to 50 years.

3d has been around since the 1950's and it still hasn't caught on. I remember about 10 years ago ABC did their TGIF show lineup all in 3d for a ratings boost.

50 years on, and people still use 3d as a novelty feature, nothing more. 3d marketers have to overcome that public perception that 3d is not those ugly red-blue glasses people used to watch 2nd rate zombie movies.

So what? Judging by the morons posting here we probably shouldn't have had High-def films either since it would "never take off" years ago.

I am not going to get into this until they can do it without glasses.

No one in there right mind is going to put on a pair of glasses to play games or watch tv.

Its just retarded that they think they are going to sell that many!

I put my glasses on just to play games all the time.

It makes seeing that much easier!

If the majority of people can't tell if they're watching HD or not, then they have never watched HD before.

I think Avatar literally wrecks all the other 3D entrys at the moment. After seeing the 3D trailer I was completely sold.

Hate on him all you want, the man's usually ahead of the curve. Jurassic Park ended up using his effects after Terminator 2 for example.

I saw "Up" in 3D. I did not have a choice, as the theatre did not tell anyone before you bough the (expensive) ticket that it was in 3D. It was not anything special, but it did give me a headache, and the glasses I had to wear were too small for my gigantic head.

It's a fad. It was a fad in the '70s. And it's a fad now.

As one user pointed out, 3D glasses are a pain in the ass for anybody with ACTUAL glasses. Not to mention that it's being forced upon people more and more.

Would I like to see Avatar? Sure. Do I want to pay $2-3 more on top of an already $8-9 ticket because I have no choice? Hell no.

Well tickets for the cinema aren't too expensive over here, so I was happy to pay to pay to see some films in 3D. Personally I thought it made the film so much better, but I guess some people just aren't accustomed to it.

as far as it being a fad, it just depends on what you call a fad. Fads are usually extremely successful for a very short period of time, but 3D has been consistently successful.

Oh well I don't really care, as long as I get to enjoy my 3D stuff in peace I'll be happy.

I don't think it's a fad since theaters around the world are constantly expanding by adding this format in. It's here to stay now, like it or not. And you still have the choice of watching the films in 2D or 3D.

And Avatar just screened to press and critics. Judging by the reactions so far....it's worthy of the hype. I'm a sucker for event films. Been waiting for one since LOTR.

I agree with "It's a fad. It was a fad in the '70s. And it's a fad now." I don't recall 3D being consistently successful - its used in niche films and not that widely. Sure the occasional horror movie or pixar flick, but it has not become ubiquitous in films. The last 3D film I remember being excited for was Jaws 3D....yup, 1983.

Also, in the home, I don't see this popular until glasses are no longer needed. If I walk into a room to talk to my wife or take a break from something for a minute, I don't think I want to stop and grab glasses first so I too can look at the screen. They wouldn't be a big pain when sitting for extended periods - but otherwise would be a real annoyance. In essence, I don't like the idea of having to commit to tv time.

10 years ago, I had my nice 24" Trinitron set up with my stereo speakers attached and my PS2, I thought my Home Theatre setup was awesome.
Now I have a 40" Sony 1080p TV with 5.1 surround and a PS3, and I think that's awesome, and it cost me about the same price.
And in 5-10 years or so I'm sure I'll be happy to get a 3D TV with 10.1 surround or whatever's going at the time.
Times change, nobody's going to keep the same setup forever :-)

owning a HDTV doesn't mean you own a HT surround system.

Two entirely different components that require different levels of understanding and space requirements.

there's a porn market for that

3D, Smell-O-Vision pornography?

God help us all...

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that's why my friend gets a giant board with a rocket engine, and a bat that can expand, i can ride on the back of it

Couldn't agree more, this is setting themselves up for a big disappointment once most people don't give a crap about this.