Leave a Comment | Posted by Maffew on March 10, 2010
I’m tech savvy, pissy.
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Hey guys, I’m not what one would call tech savvy, but have been a 3D fan since I saw Jaws in 3D. Also I loved seeing full frontal nudity in 3D in last year’s cinematic classic “My Bloody Valentine” in 3D. Are you dying to be the first on your block (or the first in America) to get a new 3D TV? Sears and Amazon are taking orders for two Samsung 3D-ready LCD TVs the $2,600 46-inch and the $3,300 55-inch models.

For those who had predicted that 3-D TVs would cost loads more than regular models, the prices may be a surprise. The new 55-inch model costs the same as Samsung’s least-expensive LED-backlit LCD of the same size, the UN55B6000. And its new 46-inch set is priced exactly between its least-expensive and middle-rung LED-backlit TVs of the same size.
While the TVs require active-shutter glasses to see 3D (when 3D television becomes available — it isn’t yet), neither model, at least now, bundles glasses with the TV. So expect to shell out at least $50 more when you need the 3D specs.
Both Amazon and Sears are charging the same price for each model, and Sears says the TVs will be in their stores in about nine days. But in most states, Amazon.com doesn’t charge sales tax and is offering the sets with no shipping charge; so a purchase through the online merchant could save as much as $300. Which might be enough to buy one of those new 3D-capable Blu-ray players when they become available.
Should you buy a new 3D-ready television now? If you’re in the market for a new set, I’d hold off. Other 3-D models from LG, Panasonic, and will be available within the next few months. Once those sets come to market, you’ll be able to compare prices and performance.
But the real question I have is when will we have X-Box 360 3D? Orrrrr will it be in 3D because the TV is? That may make the difference to me if I buy one. I mean, we can’t all be like Paige and have $10,000+ home theaters but if I can play Grand Theft Auto in 3D I may dive into Grace’s college fund a bit early. Pissy.
Tickle It Guys,
-Maffew-












