[mythtv-users] OT: 3D TV

Michael T. Dean mtdean at thirdcontact.com
Mon Jan 11 20:50:07 UTC 2010


On 01/11/2010 03:14 PM, Justin Johnson wrote:

> > this means shutter glasses can be implemented at practically no
> > additional cost while "doing it right" brings the cost of the
> > display into the $10k range.
>
>  This is exactly why I think that the polarized technique will not
>  really catch on; the average consumer isn't willing to spend more
>  than maybe $2k for a really nice display, and if there's another
>  display that is capable of providing pretty much the same experience
>  for less than half the price, they're not going to care if it's not
>  "the right way".

Until, of course, the cost of the Excedrin required for the 
shutter-glasses-induced headaches approaches the difference in the cost 
of the sets--at which point consumers will have an even worse headache, 
due to buyer's remorse.

Mike


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