3DTVs Hit the MarketMarch 3, 2010
 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: 3DTV sets are hitting the U.S. market. Samsung
started taking preorders last month at Amazon.com.
Panasonics are set to go on sale at Best Buy big boxes March 10.
Samsung beat the rest when it started offering the UN46C7000 and the UN55C7000
LED edge-lit, 1080p sets at the online retailer. The 46-inch model was priced
at $2,600; the 55-inch set, $3,300. Chris Weiss of Gadgetcrave.com said the price of the larger display was the same
as that of Samsung’s similar non-3D model. The same models are also now
available at Crutchfield, which shows the 46-incher at $2,400, and at BuyersEdge.com, for $2,300. Sears also
has the model for $2,600. All three outlets say the TV is in stock.
The 55-inch model is being shown for pre-order at Crutchfield for $3,060; OneCall.com for $3,400; and Abt
Electronics for $3,300. Sears shows it in stock for $3,300.
 Only Crutchfield is clear about the active-shutter glasses necessary for viewing
material in 3D. Crutchfield is selling the shutter glasses separately for $150.
Neither Abt
nor OneCall.com mentioned
glasses; Amazon simply states that active-shutter glasses are required for
viewing 3D content. They are not listed among the included features, along with
Internet connectivity, Skype, Energy Star rating, a depth of one inch, and
weight of less than 50 pounds for the larger set and 37 for the smaller one.
Sony has been taking pre-orders for its new 3D-enabled XBR-52LX900 Bravia sets
since February, when it started demonstrating the TVs in 42 Sony Style stores. (The
model does not show up in a search at SonyStyle.com.)
Sony is selling glasses separately. J&R is also taking pre-orders for the
52-inch Bravia for $2,969; glasses are not specified.
When Panasonic 3DTV sets hit Best Buy, it will mark the advent of the
technology becoming available in U.S. brick-and-mortars. The retailer is
hosting a media event in New York a week from today to feature the first retail
availability of a Panasonic 3D home theater system. The systems will be sold
through Best Buy’s Magnolia specialty stores. Specifics, including price, were
not disclosed.
Samsung is said to be hosting a press conference March 9, the day before the
Panasonic-Best Buy event. Several reports indicate the company will provide
more details about its 3DTV sales strategy. -- Deborah D. McAdams
| COMMENTS (5) | | 03/04/2010 | | I predict a backlash of disappointed people. |
| | 03/04/2010 | | I cant see myself putting on my television viewing goggles every time I want to watch TV. Hell, I can barely find the remote half the time, let alone go searching for where my electronic sunglasses went to. I also am not about to trade in my large flat panel TV for a large flat panel TV, Well maybe if it had an integrated wifi capable computer for browsing.
I'm all for a 3 dimensional viewing experience but I think were moving sideways rather then forward, I think we should be concentrating more in the holographic area which has been making some large strides. |
| | 03/03/2010 | | There won't be any 3D content regularly available for months after these TVs are introduced. |
| | 03/03/2010 | | @"So what are we watching on these again?"
"Chris Weiss of Gadgetcrave.com said the price of the larger display was the same as that of Samsung’s similar non-3D model."
You got a better plan to roll out 3D? |
| | 03/03/2010 | | So what are we watching on these again? |
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