Top 10 Questions About 3D TV

Since this is the year that 3D TV is really breaking out......it is only natural that many questions and misconceptions have been raised. This simple list goes a long way to clearing up a lot of the confusion.

PS: THIS JUST IN: The ultimate home 3D experience has now arrived: check out AVATAR, now in 3D.....on a Panasonic Viera VT Series 3D TV. Panasonic have an exclusive arrangement to distribute the 3D version....and it must be seen to be believed!

TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT 3D TV

1. Can you only watch 3D with a 3D TV: NO, all 2D programming is viewable.

2. Can you watch everything in 3D? Usually: most 3D TVs will convert 2D shows to 3D.

3. Do you need to buy new equipment? YES :but just a blu-ray player in most cases, along with a 3D capable TV, and matching 3D glasses.

4. Is 3D cable and satellite broadcast ready? YES. Check your TV Guide. The Saturday December 11 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL hockey game will be broadcast in 3D....with more to come!

5. Can you watch any 3D TV with any pair of 3D glasses? NO: glasses must be made by the TV manufacturer, and are often included with the TV purchase.

6.. Do you have to wear the glasses to watch regular TV: NO.

7. What does 3D add to HDTV? LOTS! Full depth perception makes a huge difference! This is the missing dimension from TV and pictures that has revolutionized the movie theatre experience.

8.. Is 3D easy for broadcasters to add: YES: all they have to do is invest in 3D cameras....albeit at some fairly impressive expense.

9. Will video games be available in 3D: YES and they are amongst the best 3D experiences.....with a large list of upcoming titles for 2011.

10. Is 3D affordable? YES: there are a number of sets now available, in a range of sizes, in many price ranges from the mid priced category on up. Both LCD/LED sets and Plasma technologies have 3D offerings, with plasma demonstrating the most impressive 3D images so far.

(c) Lindsay Lipton, 2010