The official logo for Blu-ray 3D, released last week by the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Hey everyone. Well, I’m back from last week’s 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. As you’ve undoubtedly heard, 3D was all anyone could talk about. After numerous demonstrations of 3D this and 3D that – including Blu-ray 3D, which is coming later this year – I can tell you that I for one am not sold.
3D technology is an interesting curiosity but it has many hurdles to clear before it becomes viable for mainstream home entertainment. These hurdles include flicker-prone video, expensive hardware (at least initially) and let’s not forget everyone having to wear those sexy glasses. (A particularly annoying pain in the ass for those who already wear standard glasses!) Personally, I’d prefer to leave 3D at the multiplex or IMAX theater and make it an event, for those rare occasions when my wife and I get a night out on the town. I’m sure theater owners would prefer that as well.
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