3-D tv & Blu-ray player

[that1guystudios]

Originally Posted by gonk

It is not available anywhere. BDA just finalized the 3D spec within the last month, and no manufacturers will have hardware before mid-2010. As for 3D-capable HDTV's, we probably won't know anything about prices or availability until next week at CES.

Personally, I'm not excited about 3D at all. The need to replace gear (both display and player) just for this feature seems pretty onerous, especially when the available content that makes good use of it will be limited and you'll need to wear glasses to use it.

Some people will not have to replace displays. 3-D is capable of being backwards compatible with certain tv's that have a refresh rate of 120hz or higher. Also some will use polarized glasses which cost on average about $1. Also the best selling blu-ray player (the PS3) is backwards compatible.
So if you are in my situation, I may only need to buy a few adapters.
Some people like 3-D. Some people don't. I think that 3-D is something the next generation is more interested in. My little sisters and lots of teens prefer 3-D films. It's all in the eyes of the beholder.