It seems like there used to be a lot of excitement over 3D and it being the 'next big thing'. However once it started being an options on new TV's, etc, it seems that it is not so big and great as once thought.
@Mr. Roques, When it comes to 3D, I don't think there are any winners. I think the quote in the article sums things up fairly well:
As there was last year, there were a few 3D gaming demos, but nothing for 3D TV. Sony, a major exhibitor at ComicCon, can tap into its broad product spectrum from movies and TV content to consumer electronics. It appears there is little marketing effort for 3D TV. There is not enough content yet, and I do not expect a big push for it this holiday season.
Little buzz, not much marketing, not enough content, no plans for a holiday push... I think it's safe to say that the future of consumer 3D is not looking very bright!
3D is a gimmick that works alright in theaters, but in the home there is very little demand and the technology simply isn't that compelling. I think it's clear that many companies have already given up on trying to push 3D into the living room.
So again, I don't think there are any winners: the early-adopter consumers who foolishly bought 3DTV's won't get their money out of the premium they paid for 3D features, R&D wasted time and money, makers of commercial 3D cameras may not see the increase in sales they hoped for, etc.
I think we'll continue to see 3D movies, but interest in the consumer market will dry out. 3D is not the same as HDTV, HDTV was a clear upgrade over regular TV and worth paying to upgrade to. 3D is not.
Don't forget the affordability of all of this. Manufacturers have done well tapping into technology and processes that make the gaming market as active as it is among consumers.
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