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3D Glasses for 3D TV – Price info

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by The James in Glasses, Televisions

Dvice.com posted an article a few days that gave some information on the price point for Xpand’s shutter glasses to be used with 3D televisions next year.  It looks like the eye-ware will range from about $75-$150.  This is quite an increase from the old cardboard red and blues, but this is a good thing.  I think this solidifies the fact that it will be real technology and not just some cheap piece of plastic (they are shutter glasses, so they do have mechanics and battery involved).  What I find most interesting about the article are the comments.  I’m still surprised at how many people have a negative reaction to wearing glasses to view 3D content.  I used to be one of the folks that said things like “I don’t want to wear special glasses to watch TV.”  But then the reality of it hit me.  First of all, it will be quite a long time before there is enough 3D content available to require me to wear 3D glasses for my entire TV viewing time (which wouldn’t be that bad anyway).  Second, is it really that big of a deal?  I don’t wear regular glasses, so I could see where is could be an issue for those who do.  But for me, I’ve never found myself saying “I’m not going to the beach because I’d have to wear sunglasses for 4 hours straight.”  Or, “It’s bright out, so I’m not going to drive anywhere because there is no way I want to have to wear sunglasses to drive comfortably”.  Sunglasses are a single example, but I think my point is made.  It is an extra peripheral, but it isn’t any different than the extra peripherals we use everyday for entertainment or work purposes.  It’s part of the advancement of technology and I think the benefit outweighs the burden beyond measure.