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hi guys, first post here.

As it stands now, 3D tv is going to be a flash in the pan. Advancements in tech is about making things easier, not more difficult/annoying to use.

Having to wear ($200) glasses to watch tv takes all the ease out of it, and as silencio mentioned, is pointless when watching a movie/game with friends.

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I hear you but I think it depends on the situation. Headphones can be annoying but it sounds so much better. You don't wear them at a party but there are still plenty of situations where you do.

True, but the benefits of having personal, portable music outweigh the annoyance of having to wear headphones. And as you said, you don't wear them in social situations, which is exactly what will be required with 3D tv. It is in effect like having a party and making everyone wear headphones.

Sure, it might sound better, but is it worth the hassle?

Is fully immersive, 3-dimensional games worth the hassle of putting on glasses?

Um... YES?

Yeah I don't think it's great for the social TV watching. But plenty of people also watch TV solo, and play video games solo, etc.

The effect is pretty astounding in sports and video games, which might be enough to get away from the nerd stigma and maybe even make it a must have for some people.

I don't think it's a fad this time. This article didn't even cover the main attractions, which makes me think the author is either ignorant of the topic he's covering, or he's biased.

I'm personally not a huge pusher of 3d tv. In fact I'll probably wait until it's more mainstream and prices have dropped before I grab one. But yes, after seeing sports and video games in 3d at CES I will definitely get one eventually. Hopefully with more comfortable and less nerdy eyewear (just a matter of time before Oakley designs a set).

True. I for one would also love to play games in 3D. I always tend to think of sports as more of a social viewing event though, but I guess there are many people who watch it on their own.

It will be interesting to see how it goes, but I'm still not convinced it will be the next big thing. I guess that's partially because overall I don't find it that exciting.

One thing to keep in mind is that the eyewear is bound to get better, and won't be that limiting in terms of social situations. Do you socialize with sunglasses on? I do often enough, so why can't the 3d eyewear be framed the same way?

I agree that it's not necessarily the next big thing, but I definitely think there's a market for it, and it's not a fad as the article suggests.

> It is in effect like having a party and making everyone wear headphones.

Now I know what I'm doing tomorrow night. Thanks!

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