3D TV is finally here, well almost ;-) . In 2 weeks, Samsung will release 3 LED and 3 plasma 3D TVs, price starting from AUD$2499, each including 2 sets of 3D glasses.
Other manufacturers have also announced their products, expecting to hit the shelves soon.

samsung 3d tv

When viewing programs on 3D television, please note Samsung have issued some warnings and these can be located on their website.  There are a couple of funny ones.  :-)

Should we all go out to buy one now?

Early adopters always have to pay a premium. There have been no 3D blurays announced for this year. The incredible best selling movie Avatar 3D on bluray won’t be coming until 2011.
Currently in Australia, there are no free-to-air broadcasts in 3D. Some broadcasts of the Soccer World Cup in July may be in 3D.  Whether we will have it here in Australia is another question. If you are a huge soccer fan and can confirmed 3D broadcasts here in July, it might be worth getting one then.

A few journalists have watched short animations and confirmed the 3D pictures on the consumer 3D flat screen is good but did not give them the “WOW” experience.

The kids and I went to the cinema to watch Clash of the Titans in 3D last week. The experience wasn’t that great and I would much prefer the 2D version.  I also remember watching a 3D IMAX film that caused me some nausea and dizziness.

For me, I will stick to my 2D flat panel plasma happily for now.  I will only consider buying a 3D TV when I don’t have to wear those 3D glasses and when free-to-air programs are available. ;-)

In the end, the choice is still yours. Cheers.