3D TVs

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A warm welcome to all our visitors at 3D TVs – for the latest 3D TV information, product reviews and lowest online prices you have come to the No.1 website from across the UK. As new 3D TVs are released, and even before that, we will provide you with full and comprehensive reviews, along with the best selection of prices, so that you can get the best bargain online at any given time.

To think that it is not so long ago that HD TV was first presented to us seems hard to believe. Becoming increasingly commonplace within the home after such as short time span the release of the 3D TV is a sign of the rapid progression of technology in the current day and age. For all those that think 3D TVs are beyond your means, think again,  prices are quickly coming into reach of the average household and for the supremely enhanced viewing experience they provide it is money very well spent.

Much has been made about whether 3d TVs will catch on into the mainstream market, with initial sales not meeting expected targets. However, looking back to the introduction of the first plasma screen TVs, we can see how they were slow to take off, with prices into the tens of thousands, yet as time went on the prices dropped and now almost every home in the UK has either a plasma, LCD or LED TV – and with HD at that. Experts predict that a similar effect will take place over the next few years with 3d TVs and that what was once seen as a mere gimmick will be taken for granted as part of your viewing experience.

Many have said that the necessity to wear 3d TV glasses will stop the 3d TV from catching on, but now significant progress has been made in glasses free 3d technology. Toshiba have already announced the launch of their ZL2 glasses free LED TV, taking the fight to the other manufacturers. With all the major brands striving to be the leader in glasses free 3d TV we can expect the technology to be ready for for mass consumption in the near future.

With all the major brands including Sony, LG, Samsung, Philips, Mitsubishi and many more putting forward their 3d TV offerings there is now a good selection to choose from which is constantly growing. This means that there are a wide level of price ranges to select from and numerous features to opt for. Providing an immersive viewing experience the full power of 3d television is waiting to be explored.

Some Key Points To Consider In 3D TV

Are they expensive?

The bottom line is, they can be. For now, the technology is so new that some of the best and latest 70” 3D TVs can set you back around £4000 or more. But it’s only a matter of time. The VCR used to cost £1500 when it came out too, but now a Blu-Ray player costs less than £60. On the other hand, you can pick up a decent set for about £1500.

However, if you just wait a few years then the price is bound to drop, but once you’ve seen the quality, can you really wait?

How to find a great TV

The best way to find a great 3D TV is to make use of the facilities at your local electronics store or department store. Many of them showcase their latest home entertainment setup by fitting out a part of the store with a leather couch, 7.1 surround sound speakers with subwoofer, gorgeous black backdrop and a huge, 50” 3D TV. Use that opportunity. Sit down, watch whatever’s on for about 10-15 minutes (ignore the looks you get from the staff) and think about how you like the quality. Later on in this article some of the things to look out for will be discussed in more detail, but for now just picture this thing in your living room.

Interactivity

You want as many connections as possible on your 3D television. This is not a problem with most models nowadays, but ideally you should be able to connect as many parts of your entertainment system as possible into the back panel.

Here are some of the connections you want to look out for:

•  HDMI input (pretty standard on everything)

•  S-video input (also standard)

•  component video (another 1080p high definition connection)

•  composite video (for any older devices you still want to connect)

•   coaxial or RF (for antenna or cable connections)

Here are some of the devices you want to make sure you can connect to your new 3D TV:

•  antenna

•  cable box or satellite receiver

•  Blu-ray Disc player

•  DVD player

•  DVD recorder, DVR, VCR

•  gaming console (PS3, Wii, XBOX 360)

No glasses please!

The main thing you want to look out for when you’re shopping for a 3D TV is to make sure that the model you are looking at does not have 3D glasses. Not only is it annoying to continually have to wear these when you want to watch a movie, they are not even suitable for most people. For example, did you know that people who have problems with one of their eyes (such as a lazy eye or other vision issues) may not even be able to see 3D with these glasses? For the full 3D experience, what you want is a set that actually RENDERS things in 3D for you. Make sure you ask the sales staff at the store for a glasses free 3D TV for the ultimate experience.

The backlight

Because 3D technology is so new, the backlight is often a problem on many sets. Most 3D TV reviews note that sometimes you can see a slight green tinge on the edges of TV screens that are supposed to be completely black. With time, the technology will get much better, of course, but for now, most models suffer from this issue.

The built-in speakers

The best thing to do is ignore these and buy a real sound system, such as a 7.1 surround sound. Not even the current 3D television manufacturers seem to put too much effort into the built-in sound, because they seem to assume that everyone will get a proper sound setup anyway. Don’t be too surprised if the sound is terrible from the TV, that seems to be standard.

The location of the ports

Most of these new 3D TVs are extremely heavy, and unfortunately the majority of manufacturers locate the ports on the back of the unit. This can be problematic if you need to plug in a different machine for whatever reason, such as a digital camera or a video camera. What makes it worse is if you have furniture such as a TV cabinet, it can be hard to get around the back to reconfigure something. Look for a 3D TV that has the panel on the side or even on the front instead.

 Gaming lag

Again, because the technology is so new, some of the models seem to have issues with lag caused when games are being played. When you are looking at different models in the store, ask them to hook up a PS3 for you so you can test this out on a high speed racing game or something of the sort. If you play a lot of games or if you are getting this unit for a family with children, then this can be a huge problem, so make sure you test a few models and find one that does not have this kind of lag.

3D Bingo Playing

The latest bingo gaming sites are also bringing out versions of their playing in 3D, which makes them one of the leading sectors of the gaming industry. You’ll be able to enjoy your playing experience almost as though in a real bingo hall with bingocams.com bringing out some great features which include an experience not to be missed. 

 Wi-fi mode and the Internet

There are a huge number of new services cropping up that provide downloadable movies, games and TV shows over the internet and many of the newer 3D TVs have a built in wireless connection so that you can make this happen. The only problem with this is that you will probably need to take out an unlimited Internet access contract with your ISP, as it can end up sucking up a huge amount of bandwidth.

All in all, the latest 3D televisions have really come a long way and are becoming a reality without the hassle of 3D glasses.