News Report #1

"3D is Coming to a Living Room Near You"
Marguerite Reardon, CNN
1/15/09
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/01/15/3d.tv/index.html?eref=rss_tech


This CNN article, by Marguerite Reardon, discusses the innovation of three dimensional televisions. With the recent use of 3-D in movies and entertainment, TV manufacturers are looking to come up with the best way to bring this to television sets. This is a move to boost new TV sales, as the growth in sales has declined this year. Most big manufacturers (Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic) are looking to have three dimensional TVs by the end of 2009. While 3-D has never been seen as a true improvement of the quality of what is being watched, as with movies, these manufacturers are looking to enhance this classic gimmick with new technology and more special effects to maximize the potential for 3-D TVs. Ms. Reardon wrote of her own account looking at Panasonic’s version of this innovative television experience, and said it was “phenomenal.” The user has to wear special glasses that make whatever you are watching seem very realistic. This three dimensional television idea seems to be a pretty important one and something that manufacturers hope will not only make them some money, but revolutionize the television industry.
I personally do not think too highly of three dimensional entertainment. I think that it is just a gimmick for people to sell something that may or may not actually enhance the viewing experience. Until I see one of these 3-D TVs and experience it for myself, I will remain skeptical that this new innovation will ever truly catch on across mainstream America. The article admitted there will not be technology advanced enough to have 3-D television without glasses for about ten more years. The picture shown of the customers watching the 3-D television looked very goofy and I just can’t picture myself sitting in my living room watching TV with those on. However I hope these new televisions prove me wrong in 2009, and mark a huge success in the industry. I am always one for new innovations that improve already great technology, and it will be very interesting to see what will happen in the coming years with 3-D televisions.