My Take On 3D Television

The new big thing in television is 3D. And, I mean, if you only look at the press and what all of these technology companies such as Sony
and Samsung are saying, you would be absolutely sure that 3D is going to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. They make 3D TV sound like it has already achieved “Minority Report” level already (which I can not wait for, and could be closer than we think).

However, after watching Avatar, which was quite good, I thought the graphics were breathtaking but I just wasn’t impressed with the 3D effects: they seemed pop up book-like and not really necessary. And those glasses! My word, I just couldn’t deal with those glasses throughout that whole movie.

And now, you are telling me that not only do I have to buy another flat screen TV but then I am going to have to wear glasses while I watch it as well? So I’m supposed to watch the World Cup or whatever with everybody else in ridiculous glasses? I mean, it’d better be hologram-like for me to even bother with the setup. Honestly, if this is going to work, I must not have to wear glasses.

And that is why I am keeping a close eye on the new Nintendo 3DS. Remove the glasses requirement for the television, and maybe I’ll watch my sports in 3D. Let’s make it happen, technologists; it would be a great feat to accomplish that on a large screen.