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BBH said:
Arius Dion said:
BBH said:
Arius Dion said:

I think this whole 3D push by Sony is going to hurt them, big time.

The whole electronics industry is pushing 3D.

And how might I ask?

It can only help Sony - unless 3D fails but that is so unlikely.

True, but Sony seems to be at the forefront of this no? I think it will hurt them because the are pushing for this high end tech during a time of great financial strain. 3D, TV and consoles is an inevitability perhaps, but not the type that requires the glasses. They are investing heavily on already dated tech. This can fail, and what folks don't seem to understand is that mainstream consumers, not the tech heads, haven't even gotten HDTV's yet, and somehow they are going to invest thousands of dollars on a 3DTV? For a couple channels? It just really sounds like a disaster waiting to happen to me.

Well, good points, but if you see what's happening at cinemas worldwide, and the average consumers who are opting to see 3D instead, it gives me the opinion that 3D is different. I would say that most people have an HDTV now by the way?

If 3D by some chance fails:

- Sony have lost some money, not a great deal in the scheme of things, and there will be another 3D push in the future.

If 3D, as expected takes off:

- Sony build on their market share

- Sony are seen as the 3D leaders

- More Blu-Rays will be sold - More money for Sony

- TV's will become proftibale - More money for Sony

i guess right now HD penetration is roughly 46%, so almost every other house has a HDTV.

HDTV was first introduced in as early as 1990, tv shows in hd in 2000 and you can search more if you want.  But to expect 3D to become mainstream in so short tiem is just moronic.

Also 3D in theatres is not o be compared to home.  its like everyone goes into hot tubs at hotels, does that mean they are all going to buy a hot tub for home?  a hot tub is cheaper than a 3DTV for your information