So do any fellow "greenscreeners" have experience with the new 3D tv's? I'm looking to upgrade and they look pretty cool.
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Do what? 3D? Really? Sounds crazy. Didn't know you could buy such a tv set. -
Be prepared to drop some coin in a 3D setup. Typically the televisions that are 3D capable run $500+ more than the non-3D counterparts. Then you'll need to buy a 3D starter pack ($250+) that includes 2 pairs if 3D glasses (only compatible with the brand of television you buy) and a 3D Blu Ray Disk. If you need more than 2 sets of glasses, they typically run around $150 per set. Then you'll want a 3D Blu Ray Player so you can watch the few movies that are available in 3D ($200+). It's a lot of extra money to spend to make it all happen, then you have to wear the 3D glasses when you watch a 3D movie. They give me a slight headache.
On the upside of things, the 3D picture is really cool. Also, DirecTV and Uverse are each offering a couple of 3D channels - some PPV movies and a 3D sports channel I believe. I'm not sure if any other subscription tv services are offering anything in 3D.
I sell and install TV's, sound systems and etc. and I'm not finding many people willing to spend the extra money for the upgrades when they're already spending a lot to get non-3D televisions. I'm not big on pushing something I'm not sold on myself, so my attitude may be lacking in the sales aspect of the televisions. I personally am not willing to wear the stupid glasses to watch tv, and as I mentioned, I get a bit of a headache after 5-10 mins with the 3D shutter glasses. Spend some time demoing some sets with the glasses on and see if you're comfortable with wearing them and make sure the 3D glasses don't give you a headache. If you're not comfortable with either one, you won't use the upgrades you paid a lot of extra money for. If you pick out a model you want after all that, pm me with a make and model # and I may be able to save you a little dough over the big box stores.Comment
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