Research and review 3D TVs, learn how they work and what you will need to start watching 3D movies and shows in your home. Lets start with the most popular questions, what will the cost be and what will I need to buy or replace? The answer depends on how old some of your equipment is, but unless it is fairly new there will likely be some investment necessary. If you have purchased your TV in the last year, see the is my TV 3D compatible article to see if your TV will support 3D otherwise a 3D TV will need to be purchased. In addition to a 3D TV, you will also need a 3D Ready Blu-Ray player or 3D TV set top box and HDMI 1.4 cable to provide content. There is one exception to the Blu-Ray player, if you are using the Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) as your Blu-Ray player, there will be an update that allows the PS3 to play 3D movies.
There are a lot of different topics to cover when it comes to watching 3D TV. Below are a few additional topics you may also be interested.
Note for the HDMI cable that it must be version 1.4 This can be frustrating for many people that have recently purchased a 1.3 HDMI cable, however a 1.4 HDMI cable is necessary to watch 3D.
Another popular question. Can I watch 2D content on a 3D TV? The answer is yes, this will not be a problem.
Warning About 3D TV Converters
Many people are unhappy with the idea of purchasing a new TV and look for ways to upgrade their existing TV using a 2D to 3D converter. See 3D TV converter for additional information, however be warned that they provide no depth to the image and are really just a cheap imitation to 3D. You, and your audience, will notice the difference if you have ever watched a real 3D TV.
3D TV Glasses
Your TV will likely come with at least one pair of 3D TV glasses, however you may need additional pairs to watch TV with friends and relatives. Therefore keep this cost in mind when budgeting your costs. Also note there are multiple types of 3D glasses. See 3D TV glasses for additional information on the differences. Hint, you may be able to find 3D starter kits offered by the manufacture of the TV you have chosen that come with multiple pairs of glasses and a 3D movie for less than purchasing the items individually.
3D TV Prices
Before making a purchase on something as expensive as a 3D television it is a good idea to do a price search first, see 3D TV prices to compare prices on popular makes and models. Therefore you can ensure you are paying a reasonable about for your new TV.