3D TV A Premature Waste at this Point or Not?

[44Edward]

not interested in 3D movies or TV

[Poultrygeist]

I really enjoyed watching the ACC championship game between Clemson and VT last night on Directv's ESPN3D.

[StevenSurprenant]

My only experience with 3D is in the theater and at several stores and the effect is very interesting and way cool, but having to wear glasses is a negative experience which I don't look forwards to. If 3D came standard on all TV's at the right price then I wouldn't mind having that option since I'm sure there are limited occasions that I might enjoy it, but not every day.

The other thing that could be a negative detractor of the technology is over use of the effect. For instance, I was watching a demo at Best Buy showing an under water scene. The sea bed and fish were projected out in front of the screen. The effect was very clear, but detracted from the enjoyment of the video. What appeared back into the screen was more enjoyable. I can see occasions when having things come out of the screen would be a plus, but if it is over used, it will ruin the format and the interest, even if, on first exposure it seems really impressive.

As I said, I have very limited exposure to 3D, but I have noticed that when I go to Best Buy, the shoppers show very little interest in their 3D displays. Also, when I was there watching the 3D fish movie I was also looking to the side at another TV (2D) and I couldn't decide which I liked better.

Anyway, at this point 3D is not worth the extra expense for me and even though the effect is dramatic, it doesn't seem to add that much to the enjoyment of the movie. I will wait to see what the future brings, hopefully no glasses. I speak only for myself and what I prefer may not be an indicator of what the masses think.

[GMichael]

I am enjoying 3D very much now. Glad I tried it.

[BadAssJazz]

I've pretty much determined to forego it at this point. There are just some viewing experiences that I'd like to reserve for my local IMAX theater. Epic movie blockbusters is one. 3D movies is the other.