3D or not 3D

3D is here and looks like it’s going to be cool. I had the opportunity to preview the prototype in Atlanta at CEDIA and it was 1000 times better than the 3D Movies in the recent past. I have to caution you that there is no set format yet and there is the slim possibility that the 3D TVs being produced now are not going to be compatible with the final format when 3D becomes main stream. The Biggest players in the 3D TV market are Samsung and Panasonic. My money is defiantly on Samsung. Samsung just started shipping their 1st true 3D TV models (the new LED UNC7000 series) comes in 46 and 55 inches. The retail price is actually lower than the model it’s replacing and the specs are better (240Hz and 6 million to one contrast ratio (the B7000 is 120Hz and 3 million to one). So for me the UN46C7000 or UN55C700 is a great choice. Their 3D Blu-Ray (BD-C6900) DVD player (coming soon) will be needed to see movies in 3D and TV (ESPN will be in 3D and other channels will follow) the necessary 3D Glasses are also necessary and they are expensive (for now) $150 a pair. The TV also has internet capability for cool Apps like the built in Skype. If you only have wireless internet then you need to buy Samsung’s wireless adapter not included (it looks like a USB stick) and cost $79.

If you’re shopping for a new TV, and want to save money then I would go with the previous model the UN46B7000. The few that are left are selling for much less than the C7000 but you’re giving up the 3D, and better specs.

As soon as the Blu-Ray ships I will add a 55” 3D TV to my Showroom and you are invited to make an appointment to see it for yourself.

I promise it will be impressive!